João Canelo


275 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
52.7% of games recommended
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No Recommendation / Blank - Blue Reflection Quartet
Aug 10, 2026

If you haven’t played Blue Reflection yet, this collection is a perfect starting point. It brings four games together in a single package, covering the entire series, from the original game released in 2017 to the most recent sequel, which arrived on consoles in 2021. However, Blue Reflection Quartet offers little new for fans and is not an essential collection.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Echoes of Aincrad
Aug 5, 2026

As expansive as its environments may be, as accessible as its narrative is, and as much as it draws on the popularity of genres such as soulslikes, Echoes of Aincrad is a collection of ideas that never rises above familiar territory, with not a hint of imagination. It can be enjoyable at times, but is also extremely limited when it should have been a breath of fresh air for fans of the series.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Verho - Curse of Faces
Aug 3, 2026

While soulsbornes enjoy enviable popularity, a number of games have gradually emerged seeking to capture the unique experience of King’s Field. Verho: Curse of Faces is a good example of what we can expect from this growing genre.

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Recommended - CULTIC
Jul 27, 2026

Following its PC debut and the release of its second and final chapter, Cultic finally arrives on consoles and once again proves that it is one of the best FPS games of recent years.

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No Recommendation / Blank - House Flipper Remastered Collection
Jul 24, 2026

The new collection brings some interesting improvements to House Flipper, such as a stronger narrative focus and a world map that offers greater variety in the jobs available, but the underlying problems remain, and Frozen District has failed to deliver what could have been the definitive version of its simulation game.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Hollowbody
Jun 9, 2026

As a survival horror game, Hollowbody aims for a more narrative-driven approach, supported by a dystopian and oppressive atmosphere. However, its uninspired environments, unsatisfying combat, and inability to generate meaningful tension ultimately leave it feeling inconsequential.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Opus: Prism Peak
Jun 3, 2026

Its message is a powerful one, and Eugene’s emotional journey will undoubtedly resonate with most players, but the gameplay holds back Opus: Prism Peak’s full potential, allowing repetition to undermine the impact of its narrative.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Luna Abyss
Jun 2, 2026

Aside from some pacing issues and an art direction that hampers visibility during exploration segments, Luna Abyss is an interesting first-person action game.

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Jun 2, 2026

Despite looking, sounding, and playing like a platformer, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is anything but a traditional entry in the genre. Instead, it places a much stronger emphasis on educational elements, small puzzles, and exploration, making it one of the most interesting titles in the Nintendo Switch 2 catalogue.

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Recommended - Motorslice
May 18, 2026

Although it presents some mechanical issues that could have been addressed with additional polish, Motorslice fills a significant gap in the action-adventure genre with a campaign packed with daring jumps and a range of abilities reminiscent of the golden days of Prince of Persia and Mirror’s Edge.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Dosa Divas
May 16, 2026

In Dosa Divas, the new RPG from Outerloop Games, cooking is the power capable of bringing together a world consumed by corporatism in an accessible yet deeply personal adventure about three sisters confronting their past.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
May 1, 2026

After the success of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, Hyper Games returns to the world of the Moomins, this time with a winter adventure in which Moomintroll is tasked with calling forth spring while completing side activities that are not always engaging, in another strong adaptation of Tove Jansson’s work.

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Essential - Pragmata
Apr 30, 2026

After sequels and revisiting its older catalogue, it is refreshing to see Capcom investing in a new IP with Pragmata, a game that shows how the Japanese developer has its eyes on the future while also iterating on its ideas to create a project that feels both nostalgic and refreshing.

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Recommended - Dread Delusion
Apr 27, 2026

Six years after its appearance in the first Haunted PS1 Demo Disc and two years after its official PC release, Dread Delusion finally arrives on consoles as a tribute to the greats of the genre, featuring one of the most visually striking and peculiar worlds we have ever explored.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Project Songbird
Mar 31, 2026

The emotional value of Project Songbird is undeniable, and it’s possible to feel the care Conner Rush has for the game, but its approach to the horror genre is a double-edged sword, and the result is not always satisfying or emotionally effective.

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While the Fatal Frame series doesn't expand into its long-awaited sequel, Koei Tecmo once again looks to the past, seeking to replicate the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake by revisiting the most popular chapter in its series with a remake faithful to the original, though not without some unfortunate shortcomings.

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No Recommendation / Blank - God of War: Sons of Sparta
Feb 25, 2026

Kratos is back in God of War Sons of Sparta, this time on a journey into the past, in a spin-off that takes the series into the world of metroidvanias with results that aren't always positive.

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Recommended - Nioh 3
Feb 23, 2026

Team Ninja returns to the Nioh universe after a strategic detour with Rise of the Ronin to prove it's still one of the most iconic studios in the soulslike genre.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Crisol: Theater of Idols
Feb 17, 2026

While there are some pacing and polish issues, Crisol: Theater of Souls is a solid action horror game that wins you over through its level design and exploration.

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Recommended - Romeo is a Dead Man
Feb 16, 2026

Despite its problems, Romeo is a Dead Man keeps Suda51's creative spirit alive and arrives on PC and consoles without fear of surprising fans with a full sensory overload.

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