Even with its banal issues and marks [left by the passage] of time, Legacy of Kain is a unique and powerful adventure. Charismatic characters, a rich story and immersive universe, along with excellent ambiance and a fantastic soundtrack, are products of a bygone era that left its marks with somber narratives, but with a dash of hope.
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Pine is a simple product derived from affection and [a] deeply personal [project], recreating powerful feelings from an artist who has faced pain looking for a new reason to live.
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With an extremely interesting story, precise controls, well done retro graphics, and a powerful message (that's unfortunately still a thing in our society), this is a new jewel of indie horror.
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Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut plays with, destroys, and rebuilds stereotypes and other elements. Small issues that can be easily fixed don't diminish the value of this creative and impactful visual novel.
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Loco Motive arrived suddenly, without much announcement or fanfare, promising nothing and delivering everything. A picturesque story, colorful characters, solid gameplay and glorious visuals, it is one of the best point and click games currently available.
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Dagon - Complete Edition is one of the best works that draw inspiration on the divisive author, even humanizing him and bringing curious details of his life, with jokes and hobbies with friends (without delving into his retrograde thoughts, though). Even with a somewhat disappointing sound direction, slow loadings and a rather abusive price[...], it's a nightmare that fans, both new and old, will want to revisit to feel the thrilling goosebumps.
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This is a lost title from the old floppy disc era, with an interesting concept, but that lost a good chunk of its identity due to questionable choices in its rerelease. It's a kind and beautiful game stuck in a thread of bugs. If the development team's goal is to finalize Twinsen's saga in a trilogy and remake LBA2, it'd be better to think about the present and fix the mess the game is in.
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We live in the most important era for communication. Words have never had so much power as they have now. It's possible to ruin people's lives with a few incriminating words, be them from themselves or someone who lives with them. Great God Grove conveys this zeitgeist we're living in, aligned with a very charming story and an impeccable presentation. It's a necessary and crazy game for the insane days we've been watching. Sometimes, the divine drama needs intervention from a nobody to solve the mess, the opposite of a deus ex machina. Even with the language barrier [of it not being available in Portuguese], it's a unique and fun narrative to see and experience.
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FAITH: The Unholy Trinity is one of the best low-poly games (I'd even call it EXTRA low-poly) in recent times, presenting a unique graphic choice, different themes of current horror and paying homage [to other stories] but keeping its own identity. There are small issues that could be easily fixed but don't affect its quality and value. It's a slightly late treat for Halloween, but it definitely will cause fear and horror to the faint of heart.
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The Last Shot is a simple puzzle that doesn't dare revolutionize like its anonymous hero, but it's a fun game to spend some hours. Its graphic beauty and quick entertainment are a good way to kill time. [It's] A little of a wasted opportunity to develop such an ample and interesting subgenre like dieselpunk but it offers a horrible world to live in but beautiful to think about.
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The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~ is one of the best remakes I've seen besides being one of the best visual novels I've played. A mighty plot, charismatic characters, and immersive ambiance (both in the 1980's or nowadays). It's an excellent pick for the genre's enthusiasts. Its issues are evident and could have been easily fixed but it'd be disrespectful to not see the merit in one of the first works in the visual novel genre. A good pick for investigators looking for strange cases.
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The Karate Kid: Street Rumble is the best game in the franchise. That's not a very high goal to reach, but it does its job. Its beautiful graphics and simple gameplay are its greatest asset, and playing with friends makes the experience even more fun, providing hours of fun. However, the simplicity can get tiring after a while: the lack of genre foundations (like picking up weapons and a more challenging difficulty), no online co-op, and little representation of the franchise make this just another game that exists, without its own identity beyond “that Karate Kid game.” As a big fan of the series, I'm satisfied but feel like there could be more.
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Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game was one of the most pleasant surprises I had this year. Creative, with brilliant writing, visually beautiful and made with a lot of love, it is a must-have title for fans of the subgenre and an example of how to do something inspired, but conquering its own identity.
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I can't say Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP ruined my day, much less that it was the game that most disappointed me this year[...] By the end, I can say I had good moments, memorable characters, a unique art direction, a satisfying ending, and cool combat.
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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is crucial proof of the global love that the franchise now receives. A duology that has received the most careful care, the most interesting extras and the possibility of yet another previously exclusive title conquering the world. Small mistakes do not take away from the legitimacy and quality that Edgeworth's cases have. It is a full plate for fans of Visual Novel and the series itself, officially bringing all the games in the saga of top-notch lawyers to the Switch (that is, almost all of them, if you consider a certain crossover with a gentleman in a top hat).
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Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress was one of the biggest surprises I had this year. I was interested only for its 90's anime aesthetics but it got me compelled with the potential its idea held. A simple game but made with lots of care and dedication, this is a good way to spend the time for those who want a quick, fun game.
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Even with the frustrating cycle of losing and restarting, there's an enormous satisfaction in getting through that annoying part after learning [how to deal with it] that tough games can offer. If you manage to find someone else to play with, the experience is even more fun. It's not a history-making remake but it's inoffensive and can provide some moments of fun.
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"The desire for [a new] Goemon is easily filled by BAKERU. It doesn't reach all the notes of the inspiring franchise, but it's an excellent pick. Small mistakes that can be easily fixed aren't a huge issue when the whole thing is worth it. It took a while but Bakeru came to the world, drumming and blasting through everything in his way."
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With bad gameplay, null ambiance, forgettable characters and music, [this] is a title that I don't have the slightest idea of how it managed to get release in this state. Despair to get out in the market or disregard for the consumer? Only a ton and a half of updates to make the game more interesting.
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It's not a bad game. It contains an interesting selection of fighters, excellent soundtrack, official arts and solid online. But it's not worth it to throw away your time and patience playing against such an unfair and merciless machine. Maybe it'd be worth the price if it had been released in a collection with better games. Honestly, it's only worth it as preservation and a lesson on how not to develop a fighting game.
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