João Canelo


283 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
52.7% of games recommended
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No Recommendation / Blank - TOEM 2
Sep 28, 2026

TOEM 2 is a very safe sequel, almost more TOEM 1.5 than a true sequel, never expanding beyond the original enough to give players something genuinely new.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Sep 17, 2026

Moonlighter 2: Endless Vault is a solid game with good foundations, but its ambition leaves it struggling to recapture what made the original so special.

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Recommended - Angeline Era
Sep 16, 2026

Angeline Era makes the most of every one of its pieces to deliver a fun and engaging experience from beginning to end, resulting in an original and memorable game.

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Sep 7, 2026

It’s hard to believe Devolver Digital decided to invest in a project as mediocre, predictable, and hollow as Serious Sam: Shatterverse, which forces a classic series into something it simply isn’t: a co-op roguelike with sluggish progression, uneven difficulty, and uninspired gameplay that gives us very little reason to return to this half-baked multiverse.

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No Recommendation / Blank - SPRAWL zero
Sep 7, 2026

In Sprawl Zero, MAETH returns to the FPS genre with a tribute to the past, packed with frantic action, satisfying abilities, and a level of difficulty that demands constant movement through environments that could have been more creative in their design.

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Recommended - Gothic 1 Remake
Aug 31, 2026

Gothic Remake keeps the soul of the original intact, to the point where it doesn't care whether the player can keep up or not. This is a classic RPG with modern graphics, ready to punish us for the smallest mistake and perfectly happy to watch us fail. And that's exactly how it should be.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Twisted Tower
Aug 25, 2026

Despite its aesthetic and occasional mechanical similarities to 2K Games' series, Twisted Tower stands out with its action-focused gameplay and a welcome emphasis on a linear structure packed with surprises that keep the player hooked until the end.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Aggelos 2
Aug 24, 2026

WONDERBOY BOBI makes some bold choices in this unlikely sequel to Aggelos, with two worlds to explore and the ability to switch between angelic and demonic powers. However, weak level design and confusing exploration hold back the player's curiosity, making Aggelos II a metroidvania that takes two steps forward and one step back.

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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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