João Canelo


193 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
53.9% of games recommended
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Recommended - Ys X: Nordics
Jan 12, 2025

Despite introducing some strategic changes to the combat system and campaign progression, Ys X: Nordics keeps the soul of the series alive and reaffirms itself as one of the most enjoyable and engaging action RPGs of 2024.

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Dec 11, 2024

A remaster that borders on being a remake and a game that has changed very little mark the return of Dead Rising to the spotlight.

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Recommended - Nine Sols
Dec 10, 2024

Red Candle Games makes a comeback with an unusual entry in its repertoire, stepping away from the horror genre in favor of a metroidvania enriched with a world steeped in mythology and mechanically complex enough to satisfy those seeking a true challenge.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Farmagia
Nov 26, 2024

Farmagia offers a mix of monster creation, farming, and action RPG elements that doesn’t always work in perfect harmony but is sure to find its audience.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Irem Collection Volume 2
Nov 25, 2024

Irem Collection Vol. 2 is a slightly unbalanced collection that’s perfect for fans and nostalgists yearning for the golden days of arcades. Did I say nostalgists? What I meant was "masochists."

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No Recommendation / Blank - Elderborn
Nov 24, 2024

The former PC exclusive arrives on consoles a little too late, where its experience no longer feels as fresh and surprising as it did in 2018. However, there’s still plenty here to satisfy fans of Soulsborne games and action RPGs.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Albatroz
Nov 22, 2024

Albatroz delivers an emotional journey, but only for the most patient players.

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Essential - Neva
Nov 21, 2024

With its lavish art direction, Nomada Studio proves that Gris was not a mere fluke but rather a first step toward greatness. Neva reinforces this, standing as an evolution for the Spanish developer.

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Recommended - Shadows of Doubt
Oct 29, 2024

Find clues, solve cases, and explore this dystopian future in one of the most unique immersive sims currently available for console.

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Recommended - Squirrel with a Gun
Oct 28, 2024

Someone gave a gun to a squirrel in this absurdist action-adventure game—over-the-top, not always optimized, but fun.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Nikoderiko: The Magical World
Oct 27, 2024

Inspired by the great platformer classics, Nikoderico: The Magical World offers a familiar experience with no big surprises, but it's consistently fun both solo and in co-op mode.

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Recommended - Mouthwashing
Oct 13, 2024

Mouthwashing proves that it isn’t necessary to rely on mythical creatures and monstrosities to create horror and tension; it’s enough to focus on what’s truly terrifying: our inability to accept our own mistakes.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Melobot: A Last Song
Oct 11, 2024

A musical adventure that offers few reasons to make us want to further explore its world or refine its mechanics.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Oct 11, 2024

The title says it all: dismantle boats and sell their parts in a simulator without surprises, yet perfect for its target audience.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Pneumata
Sep 29, 2024

Good ideas and ambition do not justify the serious performance and gameplay problems that plague this new horror game.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Caravan SandWitch
Sep 27, 2024

A science fiction adventure with its heart in the right place, but which does little with its interesting formula.

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Sep 26, 2024

Konami once again surprises with an excellent collection dedicated to the Castlevania series, resurrecting the old DS classics in what could be their definitive version.

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Recommended - Halls of Torment
Sep 23, 2024

The roguelike formula, combined with combat against progressively larger hordes, continues to show its strength and the 1.0 release of Halls of Torment is yet another example of its genius and simplicity.

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No Recommendation / Blank - White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies
Sep 18, 2024

In a haunted school, no one can hear our sighs of pure boredom.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Evotinction
Sep 18, 2024

The amalgamation that gives rise to the title of Evotinction, the new project by Spikewave Games – supported by the China Hero Project – is more symbolic than it initially appears.

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