Valor Mortis has all the elements to become one of my favorite games—a solid combat system, an intriguing story, and satisfying exploration—but a plot that goes nowhere, a dull protagonist, and the clumsy handling of its themes left me feeling weary long before reaching the end. Fans of the soulslike genre will appreciate its mechanics, but the concepts deserved a better narrative.
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I can only recommend Qliphah in Providence's Shadow to a niche group of players who are deeply interested in complex yet intriguing combat systems, as that is the only decent thing this game has to offer. Its story is poor, the narrative is handled clumsily, and the art direction is terrible. Hopefully, its more compelling combat mechanics will eventually be put to use in a better game in the future.
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Tom The Postgirl is an exceptionally simple, effortless graphic adventure, yet it proves to be incredibly funny thanks to its raw, uncompromising humor. It rewards player curiosity well, and its short runtime works in its favor, leading up to a fun major revelation.
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This is a great collection, both for those nostalgic for the Super Nintendo era and for anyone looking to discover a trio of fun, straightforward platformers. However, modern game collections—such as those offered by Digital Eclipse and M2—have set a high standard for the inclusion of documentary material, which is sadly absent from the Joe & Mac Retro Collection. We also regret the omission of the Arcade, NES, Game Boy, and other versions of the original game.
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Virtue and a Sledgehammer is the perfect game for anyone filled with rage toward the current state of society and wants to unleash it. It tells a striking science fiction story that forces us to question what we truly consider "human" and whether we fear that definition might change; it then hands us a sledgehammer so we can smash everything to pieces if we don’t like the answer. While the combat elements could perhaps be better, and the pacing suffers a bit toward the end, there is no doubt that this game is an important work of art.
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Tenebris Somnia is a beautiful work of art in the survival horror genre. All its elements —combat, puzzles, narrative, and aesthetics— work in perfect harmony to deliver a fantastic horror experience. It is one of the best games of the year and a source of pride for Latin America. No horror lover should miss it.
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Penguin Colony is a fascinating work of art that offers a much-needed reappropriation of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, transforming them into a significant anti-colonial and anti-fascist narrative. It is a pity that its brilliant storytelling risks being overshadowed by technical issues, problems with controls and movement, and confusing environments.
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At first glance, Just Dance: Decades of Hits doesn't seem to offer much that is new, but the adventure mode is more fun than expected, the selection of classic songs is excellent, and the new ways of organizing the tracklist were really needed. The problem that if we want more songs, we have to pay for the Just Dance+ subscription.
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Castlevania returns to the 'Metroidvania' genre it helped popularize. It doesn't takes the crown, but it proves it can still put up a serious fight. Belmont's Curse is a great 2D action game featuring excellent level design, a fantastic atmosphere, and some of the best platforming challenges we've seen in a long time. The combat pacing takes time to get a hold on, but once you learn to control Rose, you won't want to stop until you've defeated Dracula.
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Silver Pines proves that the survival horror and Metroidvania genres were made for each other. It isn't particularly scary and enemy encounters could be better, but its mysterious *Twin Peaks*-inspired narrative, excellent atmosphere, and superb map design make it an unmissable experience.
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My experience with TOEM 2 was the same as with TOEM. That means this sequel is a wonderful game that kept me smiling for the nearly five hours it took to achieve 100% completion. Yes, it is a short and simple game, but it is supremely fun and relaxing. The graphics are adorable, the melodies are beautiful and the characters are memorable.
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After nearly 30 hours, I can say I really enjoyed my time with Control Resonant, but I feel it has one too many superfluous elements that only serve to unnecessarily complicate a gameplay that was already strong. It is a very good game and worth playing, but when I eventually want to dive back into Remedy's connected universe, I think I’d prefer to replay Alan Wake 2 or the original Control rather than this one.
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I have to admit I had my doubts about Silent Hill: Townfall—especially since I’m not a fan of Screen Burn’s previous games—but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a tense, terrifying stealth game that handles its psychological horror themes exceptionally well. The atmosphere is excellent, and while the narrative could have been more engaging, it tells a compelling story about the horrors and dangers we face under the gaze of the worst monster of all: capitalism.
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The Sinking City 2 is a perfectly decent survival horror game with solid exploration, combat, and puzzle mechanics, but it doesn't excel in any of them. It doesn't take any risks, which makes it an enjoyable title and very suitable for fans of H.P. Lovecraft's stories, but it doesn't do anything special and leaves us missing the narrative and mechanical ambition of the first game in the series.
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Ledgerbound captivated me with its fantastic characters, fun story, and that "spicy" touch that makes the most of its sexy designs. Although I had some issues with the combat mechanics and I regret that it's not translated into Spanish, it's an adventure I won't forget. In fact, I'm already thinking about playing it again to explore other romantic routes for the protagonist.
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Comparisons between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 3 are inevitable, but it has nothing to fear -even when faced with Geralt's best adventure- because Rebel Wolves' game is excellent. It offers an open world full of secrets and quests—all of them interesting—and the ability to forge a narrative however we want to navigate this world of horror, fantasy, and political intrigue. It has some technical issues, and not all of its mechanics work as well as they could, but it is undoubtedly one of the best games of the year.
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I really enjoyed my time with Future Knight and I'm already playing it again to try and unlock the harder achievements simply because it's so much fun. The old LCD console aesthetic is wonderful, as is the gameplay, and the vintage anime style combined with the absurd plot was incredibly entertaining. I highly recommend it to nostalgic gamers, fans of 2D action-platformers, and anyone who wants to experience the charm of retro gaming.
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Even ignoring the Metroidvania elements that don't work in a linear action title like this, Akatori isn't a good game. While visually appealing thanks to its beautiful pixel art and some interesting 3D backgrounds, the gameplay leaves much to be desired. It has absurd, non-functional mechanics, repetitive enemies, inconsistent level design, and dialogue so clunky it's painful to read. There are elements with real potential, and you can find some fun in its six-hour runtime, but there are many better games in the genre.
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Beast of Reincarnation isn't a bad game. In fact, thanks to its combat system and some aesthetic elements, I'd say it's good. But it's not a great game. Its best ideas are wasted, its world is very derivative, its narrative has terrible pacing, and it can eventually become repetitive. I'm sure many players will love Emma's relationship with Kuu and will get a lot of enjoyment out of their encounters with golems and creatures, but we've seen all of this before, and better.
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The concept of running people over to turn them into enemies of an isekai heroine is as absurd as it is fitting for an adventure as funny and over-the-top as Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World. This indie game is short and doesn't boast impressive technical aspects, but it offers tons of fun and very likeable characters that serve as a perfect parody of the 'isekai' genre that currently saturates the world of manga and anime.
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