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Alessandro Barbosa

Johannesburg

Favorite Games:
  • Journey
  • Portal 2
  • Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

171 games reviewed
72.5 average score
75 median score
60.0% of games recommended

Alessandro Barbosa's Reviews

Writer. Engineer. Designer. Videogames included with all options.
8.5 / 10.0 - Overcooked 2
Aug 7, 2018

Overcooked 2 is a lot more of the same, but it's a well-rounded sequel that improves on its established gameplay with small, clever refinements across the board. Add to that new online multiplayer support, a quick-fix Arcade mode and more devious kitchens to conquer, and Overcooked 2 is a perfect choice for your next co-operative craving.

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8 / 10 - Moss
Feb 27, 2018

Moss makes it easy for you to connect to its adventurous, adorable protagonist as you accompany her on a whimsical journey though a surprisingly inventive platformer.

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8 / 10 - Minit
Apr 3, 2018

Minit might impose a daunting time limit on each of your lives, but its cleverly designed world and enriched puzzles make the cycle of exploration and death well worth investing into.

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8 / 10 - The Forest
Jun 2, 2018

The Forest's survival mechanics are captivating, but its unforgettable horrors steal the show.

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8 / 10 - Beat Saber
Nov 26, 2018

Beat Saber is an exhilarating rhythm game that makes a strong impression on PSVR with challenging levels, superb motion tracking, and well-tuned difficulties.

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8 / 10 - Gwent
Oct 31, 2018

Gwent's revamped ruleset and eagerness to reward your time spent with it make it a compelling multiplayer endeavour in The Witcher universe.

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8 / 10 - Void Bastards
May 29, 2019

Void Bastard is as satisfying as it is stylish thanks to its inventive weaponry and engaging first-person shooting.

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8 / 10 - John Wick Hex
Oct 11, 2019

John Wick Hex successfully adapts the action from the film trilogy with a satisfyingly clever and fast-paced spin on turn-based combat.

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Dec 10, 2019

Shovel Knight: King of Cards repeats some elements from previous entries, but it ultimately delivers one of the largest and more refined expansions in the series yet.

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Jan 28, 2020

The Last Autumn reinvigorates the engrossing core loop of Frostpunk with intelligent iterations on its objectives and new laws to fully exploit.

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Sep 4, 2020

The Last Campfire is a cozy puzzle game with impressive variety to its satisfying, bite-sized conundrums.

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8 / 10 - Loop Hero
Mar 26, 2021

Loop Hero combines familiar mechanics in unfamiliar ways, producing an exhilarating and tactical roguelite that you'll struggle to put down.

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8 / 10 - Knockout City
May 28, 2021

Knockout City's surprising depth coupled with its approachable mechanics make it an engrossing new multiplayer offering.

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8 / 10 - Death's Door
Jul 20, 2021

Tight, challenging combat and a gorgeous world to explore makes the morbid act of reaping souls a delight in Death's Door.

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Aug 23, 2021

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a surprisingly deep third-person shooter with tight, enjoyable multiplayer action that has enough variety to tease multiple return visits.

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Oct 19, 2021

Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye intelligently builds upon the strong base of Outer Wilds, while only stumbling when trying drastically new ideas.

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8 / 10 - Unsighted
Oct 27, 2021

Unsighted remixes familiar ideas with an engrossing spin on what it means to take on a time-sensitive mission to save the world.

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves improves two of the series' best entries with significant, but unsurprising, results.

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8 / 10 - HYPER DEMON
Sep 23, 2022

Hyper Demon builds upon the excellent foundation established by Devil Daggers, offering a more mechanically complex shooter that's also more approachable than its predecessor.

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8 / 10 - Diablo IV
May 30, 2023

Diablo IV's surprisingly moving and engrossing story encapsulates gameplay systems that have learnt all the right lessons from entries past.

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