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Patrick Pinheiro

33 reviews

Latest: Mixtape

NintendoBoyMay 18, 2026Score 80

“Mixtape feels like a gift made specifically for millennials who still remember what life was like before it went completely digital. A game about friendship, music, goodbyes, and that painful feeling of realizing that certain phases end without asking permission.”

-0.7

Lorenzo Bologna

115 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

UagnaMay 18, 2026Score 83Pre-release Review

“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of TT Games' most compelling productions, combining the irony and accessibility typical of the LEGO brand with the timeless charm of the Dark Knight. Gotham works, the combat system inspired by the Arkham series surprises with its fluidity and immediacy, and the campaign effectively condenses decades of Batman imagery. Some limitations remain, such as the limited number of playable characters and the side activities that lack long-term impact. However, nothing that truly compromises a rich and engaging adventure, designed for both longtime Batman fans and those looking for a light but refined action adventure.”

-0.1

Andrew Bistak

45 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

ImpulsegamerMay 18, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight isn't just another iterative entry in the franchise; it's a new vision defined by varied gameplay, gorgeous upgraded graphics and clever storytelling. Whether you're gliding across Gotham's skyline, piecing together detective puzzles or laughing at a perfectly timed gag, the game delivers a rich, polished experience that honors the Dark Knight in a way only LEGO can.”

+15.0

Ashleigh Klein

23 reviews

Latest: Coffee Talk Tokyo

TechRaptorMay 18, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Fans of the visual novel games with drink-making mechanics like Tavern Talk and The Red Strings Club will be delighted with the game's heartfelt narrative, deep social connections, and chill gameplay loops. The lo-fi music completes the ambience and further immerses players in this world, making your late-night shift a caffeinated dream to enjoy!”

+3.9

Alex Orona

69 reviews

Latest: Coffee Talk Tokyo

NintendoWorldReportMay 18, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“There's no new mechanics and it's still a passive experience, but for my money, I am living and dying with every new endearing character. I am deciding on what ingredient goes into a Jahe Tubruk and I am waking up in the morning, before my child wakes up, making myself a nice warm cup of coffee and spending time seeing what my friends have been up to since we last talked. This brew may not be for everyone, but it's a special blend, specifically for me.”

-5.1

Cass Barkman

14 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Checkpoint GamingMay 18, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“Legacy of the Dark Knight tries to honour many legacies at once, and struggles to serve them all effectively. A familiar but fun LEGO game, a functional and simplified continuation of the Batman: Arkham series’ mechanics and an unambitious and only intermittently funny Batman story all sit alongside one another in a final build of a game that will still be enjoyed by many, but is never quite the sum of its bricks and will unlikely have much of a legacy of its own.”

-4.8

Liam Croft

292 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Push SquareMay 18, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“A referential and joyful deep dive into the world of Batman, the latest LEGO effort from TT Games is elite brick gaming. Legacy of the Dark Knight just wants to be an enjoyable time, and it refuses to falter from that commitment. This new LEGO Batman will be some of the best fun you have all year.”

-6.5

James Lucas

2 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

TheGamerMay 18, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Legacy of The Dark Knight has set a new plastic mold for TT Games, and is easily the studio’s best work since the golden age of Batman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Marvel Super Heroes.”

+1.2

Steve C

47 reviews

Latest: Duck Side of the Moon

TheSixthAxisMay 18, 2026Score 70

“Duck Side of the Moon is a great addition to the cozy game genre and one that adds more interaction than many other titles. It often feels like a fusion of modern cozy game and classic collectathons which makes for a fantastic feel-good time and one that I really enjoyed.”

-8.4

Destructoid Staff

77 reviews

Latest: Forza Horizon 6

DestructoidMay 18, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Forza Horizon 6 takes the franchise in a new direction on the back of stunning graphics, thrilling races, and a massive roster of cars.”

-4.0

Alex Spencer

5 reviews

Latest: ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

GamesRadar+May 18, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“As a successor to Disco Elysium, ZA/UM's spy-fi RPG is a little too fearful to roll the dice on something new. But if the systems and themes are a little too familiar in Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, that does mean some of the old charm persists – and if you can look past the odd irritation, you'll find an NPC crew worth getting to know in Portofiro.”

-4.2

Ryan Thompson-Bamsey

38 reviews

Latest: Coffee Talk Tokyo

TheGamerMay 18, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Coffee Talk Tokyo is a handsomely endearing experience about listening to people and being there for them.”

-0.1

Toby Andersen

134 reviews

Latest: STARBITES

FingerGunsMay 18, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“A few quirky characters and some turn-based battles struggle to hide that Starbites is a very middling JRPG far more concerned with silly banter than a compelling plot. It's passable salvage, but there's better out there if you know where to look.”

-10.2

Noisy Pixel Staff

262 reviews

Latest: Coffee Talk Tokyo

Noisy PixelMay 18, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“Coffee Talk Tokyo is a heartfelt and emotionally resonant visual novel that masterfully blends cozy late-night café vibes with deeply human stories about love, grief, identity, and connection.”

-0.7

Matheus Megazao

14 reviews

Latest: STARBITES

Game Lodge May 17, 2026Score 40Pre-release Review

“There's a seed of a good game in STARBITES, with a very fun combat and interesting world, however it didn't bloom when planted in this desert.”

+5.8

Kat Oliveira

46 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

NintendoBoyMay 17, 2026Score 60

“Wax Heads offers a short experience, which can be completed in around 5 hours of gameplay, but it ends up feeling a bit longer than that. A slow narrative that never really gets going, combined with gameplay that revolves around a great idea but is executed in such a simplistic way, is what makes it difficult to recommend this game to anyone.”

-4.8

Maisie Scott

63 reviews

Latest: Subnautica 2

GamesCreedMay 16, 2026Score 84

“Subnautica 2 is already a very polished early access game, but it is still very much unfinished. Depending on how you like to explore, what we have now gives about 10 to 20 hours of structured progression. That alone makes the current price point sensible for many players, especially since it's likely to go up as development continues.”

-2.2

Алексей Лихачев

318 reviews

Latest: Mixtape

3DNewsMay 16, 2026Score 90

“A wonderful story about youth and growing up that looks and sounds great.”

+1.9

Paulo Teles

2 reviews

Latest: Vultures - Scavengers of Death

GameFMMay 16, 2026Score 90

“Through a well-crafted identity deeply rooted in its inspirations, Vultures - Scavengers of Death proves that developers Mateo and Giovanni delivered an outstanding piece of work, respecting their influences while presenting a fun experience at a time when the revival of horror games is thriving, driven by numerous remakes and original titles. The game not only keeps the genre in the spotlight, but also embraces a highly niche style inspired by tabletop strategy games, strongly reminiscent of the Resident Evil 3: The Board Game by Steamforged Games. The result feels almost like an adaptation of board game mechanics into a digital medium, something exceptionally well executed by Team Vultures.”

+8.9

Gareth Brading

50 reviews

Latest: Whirlight - No Time To Trip

EntertainiumMay 16, 2026Score 80

“Whirlight is whirligig of nostalgia and colour coupled with a back-to-basics adventure game design.”

-1.4