João Pedro Viana


11 games reviewed
80.0 average score
80 median score
72.7% of games recommended
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May 22, 2026

With a sci-fi campaign that does not aim for a groundbreaking narrative, Pragmata manages to stand out due to the excellent relationship developed between its protagonists. The game succeeds in balancing lighthearted interactions with exploration and intense combat blended with puzzles. The futuristic setting works very well, featuring a strong and highly distinctive visual identity, accompanied by a soundtrack that is almost always subtle, yet still delivers some genuinely memorable tracks.

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Dec 22, 2025

With clear shortcomings in its visuals and gameplay, A.I.L.A presents an idea better than its budget allows it to execute. Even so, the title showcases a team dedicated to overcoming these limitations, delivering an experience that, despite its flaws, manages to keep players engaged and sustain fear through a genuinely compelling story and top-tier atmosphere.

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Digimon Story Time Stranger captures the essence of the franchise well by bringing a vibrant digital universe to life. Technically simple and with a slow start, the game becomes more engaging over time, offering good exploration, complex combat, and decent side activities, while working through a competent narrative that balances different tones while presenting a rich mythology.

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Oct 8, 2025

Silent Hill f hits the mark when it comes to atmosphere. The blend of psychological and body horror, Japanese rural aesthetics, and surrealism creates a unique identity within the franchise. The soundtrack and sound design are flawless, and Ryukishi07's writing adds weight and personality to the narrative, establishing Hinako as a deeply human and well-developed character. The puzzles are a highlight on their own, finding creative ways to tell the story and reveal fragments of the protagonist's mind.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is one of the few games that, despite having noticeable flaws, keeps its grand scale and ambition intact. The dismal way the story mode is told and the limited variety of stages are issues easily overshadowed by an exceptionally fun combat system and a massive roster of characters that, with high technical polish, keeps the gameplay varied and exciting even during its weak points.

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Sep 9, 2024

Star Wars Outlaws features a vast and detailed galaxy, but struggles with the execution of its narrative and mechanics. Kay Vess's journey starts off slow, but once it picks up steam, it offers a truly enjoyable open world with diverse side activities and an innovative, highly functional skill system. The reputation system adds weight to every activity undertaken, ensuring that the player's actions have consequences across the planets, even if that isn't reflected in the outcome of the main quests.

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May 31, 2024

Sand Land isn't content with being a mere adaptation of Akira Toriyama's manga: by expanding the work beyond the page, the title delivers fascinating new storylines, charismatic characters, and incredible vehicles, guaranteeing an exceptionally immersive experience for fans and a great entry point for newcomers to this captivating universe. Flaws such as forced stealth and clunky animations hold it back, but never manage to overshadow its many strengths.

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May 5, 2024

Ambitious. There is no word that better defines Starfield. Despite being an RPG tailored for a broad audience, the game wasn't afraid to lean into different mechanics and double down on role-playing elements that had been lost in previous Bethesda releases. It is entirely possible for someone to sink hundreds of hours into the game without building a single outpost, modifying their ship, or even collecting the various available powers. The title's greatest strength lies precisely in trusting players with the freedom to choose which paths to take on their journey. The game is yours—have fun however you see fit.

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Jun 13, 2020

The goal of Minecraft Dungeons isn't to be a complex game, but rather to surprise players with a positive experience, and it succeeds at doing so remarkably well. Venturing into uncharted waters, the title serves as a great entry point for newcomers to the dungeon crawler genre and should particularly appeal to Minecraft fans. With no classes or skill trees, players have complete freedom to choose their gear based purely on the descriptions provided.

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Introducing brand-new mechanics, the game strikes a solid balance between frantic combat encounters and quieter sessions of exploration and puzzle-solving. The narrative is easily on par with a Star Wars film, even if it leans on a few tropes. Jedi: Fallen Order proves that Electronic Arts can still deliver great single-player games set in the Star Wars universe.

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Nov 7, 2019

Boasting beautiful and varied environments, The Outer Worlds is a well-crafted RPG, a real treat for those seeking a game with rich dialogue and deep characters. Offering gameplay variety, the title lets players progress however they see fit, even if their actions impact their story progression. Choices dictate everything in the game, including the difficulty you'll face to reach the credits: since any NPC can be killed, if you decide to eliminate a character tied to the main storyline, the challenge of reaching the end will certainly be greater.

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