Bruno Ribeiro

“Just Dance 2026 Edition maintains the vibrant and fun essence that has made the franchise famous over the years, offering a solid selection of songs and choreography for all tastes, as well as significant technical improvements such as the use of the smartphone camera as a full-body sensor. The return of Party Mode and creative partnerships reinforce Ubisoft's commitment to keeping the game relevant and inclusive. However, the lack of significant innovations can leave a feeling of repetition for veteran players. Even so, the game excels in its mission: providing accessible and energetic fun for those who love to dance.”

“Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition delivers a fun and engaging experience, balancing action and stealth within the Alien franchise universe, with a well-crafted setting, exploration, and soundtrack that enhance immersion. The VR adaptation to the conventional version was well executed, preserving the essence of the game. However, certain visual glitches take away some of the experience's shine, and the tension and terror don't quite reach the level of Alien: Isolation. Even so, it's a solid title and recommended for fans of the series and the genre.”

“Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a bold sequel that completely abandons the original's formula and manages to emerge victorious from this reinvention. By embracing the roguelite structure with a striking visual identity, creative combat mechanics and a high replayability factor, the game delivers a captivating and addictive experience. The variety of possible strategies, unpredictable encounters and immersive setting ensure a journey that is always fresh and intriguing. Although the randomness of the rewards can generate frustrating moments and the roguelite style naturally brings some repetition, the game makes up for it with constant progression, variety of content and its own personality, being a title that shines both in its gameplay and its style.”

“Koira wins over with its charming visuals, sensitive soundtrack and the affectionate relationship between the protagonist and his dog, delivering an emotionally warm experience. However, its short length, simplistic puzzles and empty areas compromise immersion and engagement. The lack of a platinum trophy also reduces the incentive to fully explore. In addition, the presence of a possible bug that directly affects the experience may prevent players from seeing the outcome of the journey.”

“Carmen Sandiego delivers an engaging experience by mixing investigation, strategy, and educational elements, while maintaining the spirit of the franchise. The game stands out for its deduction mechanics, cultural learning integrated into the gameplay, and the variety of minigames that add dynamism. However, the repetitiveness of the missions may demotivate some players in the long run, and the lack of more challenging trophies are minor disappointments. Still, its well-executed proposal and the balance between fun and learning make it a good option for fans of the saga and new players.”

“The Stone of Madness has a unique setting, strategic mechanics, and engaging narrative. The combination of stealth, sanity management, and different narrative paths ensures a rich and challenging experience. Its artistic style is impressive as well. However, the high difficulty, especially at night, can make it frustrating for some players.”

“Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland delivers a nostalgic and fun experience, especially for fans of the original cartoon. The aesthetics and soundtrack refer to the times of "The Little Angels", and the idea of transforming babies' imaginations into an interactive adventure is creative. However, the game has clear limitations: its short length and lack of depth in mechanics can frustrate more experienced players. The 8-bit mode is a charming addition, but the multiplayer limitations and inconsistent difficulty affect the replay value. Still, for those looking for nostalgia, it's a good choice.”

“#BLUD offers an engaging experience with a captivating narrative. Cartoon art provides a pleasing look reminiscent of watching a cartoon. The fluid gameplay and exploration elements are reminiscent of classic games, but with a modernity that pleases. The effective soundtrack in suspenseful moments adds to the immersion. However, at first, the game was hampered by significant technical issues, such as crashes and loss of progress, which are expected to be fixed in future updates. All in all, #BLUD is fun and immersive, but it needs technical improvements to reach its full potential.”

“In addition to introducing a new character and mechanics in a musical theme, and even a final boss, A Tale of Paper: Refolded retains its charming atmosphere and challenging puzzles, although its brevity and some screen depth issues may leave players craving for more. Overall, the game continues to offer an engaging and captivating experience, with the potential for more DLC.”

“ArcRunner offers an immersive roguelite action experience, with a variety of classes and difficulty modes, in addition to multiplayer. Although it faces obstacles in terms of usability due to its unfriendly interface and the lack of clarity in some of its mechanics, the game could reach its full potential with a few tweaks and offer a more rewarding experience for players.”

“Airhead doesn't leave anything to be desired in what it proposes. Although there is no combat, the gameplay delivers other satisfying mechanics. It has interesting puzzles, even if it sometimes hooks the player in solving some more complicated ones. Unfortunately, there are some annoying bugs present, which if resolved will make the game even better.”

“Cookie Cutter delivers everything and more of what he intended with his proposal. With a good story, dynamic combat, and a wealth of visual details, the game wins you over from the start and makes you want to play "just a little longer" for hours. Negatives exist, but they are not so relevant in the final result and all of them can be easily fixed with updates. Especially for those who enjoy the Metroidvania style, this is a must-have title.”

“Offering a versatile experience, with a focus on action and missions divided into acts, Gangs of Sherwood stands out for its simplicity and brings with it elements of character evolution. Despite the small fonts of the subtitles and the less in-depth narrative, the title delivers engaging gameplay and hours of entertainment.”

“Worldless stands out for its vibrant visual aesthetic and strategic challenges in turn-based battles. The abstract approach to the plot and the lack of detailed explanations can be frustrating, requiring discovery through trial and error. The experience offers intense moments, in which precise timing is crucial and which make the game challenging. Backtracking encourages exploration and solving challenges with new abilities, despite some frustrating elements regarding understanding the mechanics.”

“RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe offers an immersive experience for simulation enthusiasts. With diverse game modes, the opportunity to create custom roller coasters, and challenges in varied scenarios, players can immerse themselves in the management of their parks. However, despite some additions since the original 2018 game, the title does not bring revolutionary innovations.”

“Bang-On Balls: Chronicles offers engaging and challenging gameplay that captivates players, resulting in the feeling of wanting to play more. The diversity of maps and collectibles add depth to the game, encouraging character exploration and customization. However, the lack of clarity in objectives can be confusing for players, while issues with the camera detract from the experience.”

“Despite little innovation and certain attempts that ended up not working very well, How 2 Escape got it right when it came to console-app interaction between players. There are several areas with different puzzles and diverse environments, which can deliver a few hours of entertainment. The difficulty of solving some puzzles, however, can be demotivating for some.”

“After You is an extremely short game that seems to try to create an interesting and cohesive story, but fails miserably. The weak graphics are not very inviting and many things are just thrown around without explanation. Among so many games of the genre, this one is far from my first choice.”

“Seven Doors has mostly random and uninteresting puzzles that fail to meet the expectations created by the game's synopsis and trailer. It leaves something to be desired for its lack of action, and also considering that there are many other better games in this genre, many with a really good story.”

“Kukoos: Lost Pets is cute, charismatic, fun and challenging. Not everything is as simple or obvious as it seems, and sometimes it will be necessary to take some time away from the game to recover that thirst for a new attempt after so many failures or even to start a new level. It can be a little tiring and not give you that urge to play until you complete it.”