Claudia Tjia


64 games reviewed
75.0 average score
80 median score
67.2% of games recommended
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Mar 4, 2026

This is a unique, clever RPG that dares to choose well-written dialogue over action-packed spectacle.

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Feb 23, 2026

ANTHEM#9 surprises with a sleek, clever, and addictive system.

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Feb 19, 2026

Demon Tides is a solid but sometimes frustrating platformer with fun collectibles and strong ghost races, though its movement, level design, and humor don’t always land.

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Feb 18, 2026

LOVE ETERNAL surprises with its simplicity: two buttons, one core mechanic, tight and responsive precision platforming, a challenging but fair difficulty curve, and a strong, stylish presentation with a surreal, melancholic tone—no classic horror scares, but an eerie, artsy experience that’s a clear recommendation for fans of demanding platformers, though not for everyone.

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Feb 6, 2026

Mewgenics is a deep and sometimes merciless game that hides strong tactical combat, huge amounts of content and an addictive roguelike, turn-based loop behind its silly look, occasionally frustrating due to RNG and predictability, but hard to put down and well worth it for players who enjoy deep systems and dark, strange humor.

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Jan 29, 2026

Cairn is a bold, demanding climbing game whose intense sense of freedom and atmosphere leave a strong impression, but whose unforgiving design, technical issues, and sometimes frustrating controls make it best suited for players who enjoy slow, challenging simulations rather than fast-paced action.

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Jan 28, 2026

Don’t Stop, Girlypop! is a bold, unapologetic game with a clear vision, blending fast movement, surprisingly deep combat, and an extreme Y2K aesthetic into a shooter that won’t be for everyone—but for those who embrace the chaos and the 2000s energy, it delivers far more depth than expected while succeeding precisely because it refuses to take itself too seriously.

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Dec 9, 2025

Unbeatable is rhythm, rebellion, and nostalgia in one package—a seemingly simple two-button game that reveals itself as a story-driven adventure carried by music and emotion, with young layered characters, a phenomenal soundtrack, an anime-on-CRT visual vibe, some technical stumbles and on-screen chaos, yet a flow of riffs and feelings that, if you let it take you, strikes a tender chord.

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Dec 8, 2025

Skate Story is a tightly crafted, poetic descent through a bizarre and surprisingly accessible underworld, where razor-sharp controls, clever skate-as-combat boss fights, and a uniquely soulful audiovisual style fuse into a chaotic yet captivating indie gem for anyone seeking a skategame that dares to be something entirely different.

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Nov 25, 2025

Kirby Air Riders may not be perfect, but this ambitious sequel fixes the original’s flaws, adds depth, variety, and chaotic satisfaction through modes like Road Trip and City Trial, delivers strong visuals and music on Switch 2, and stands as a worthy successor—highly recommended for arcade-racer fans seeking more than standard karting, though those wanting something simpler are still better off with Mario Kart.

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Nov 18, 2025

Morsels delivers a charming, retro-tinged roguelite experience with fresh run-shaping mechanics and solid action, only slightly held back by sparse explanations and occasional technical hiccups.

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The Séance of Blake Manor draws you in with its rich atmosphere, striking art, and supernatural mystery, but uneven pacing and time pressure hold it back from fully blossoming; it’s a compelling yet flawed detective tale that intrigues as much as it frustrates.

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Oct 21, 2025

Godbreakers bursts with flashy combat, epic bosses, and a killer soundtrack, but shallow builds, weak levels, and unresponsive controls keep its strong ideas from truly shining.

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Oct 16, 2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A dares to reinvent itself with action-driven battles and a lively world, but stumbles over its own ambitions. The ideas are strong, the execution less so. A step forward, but far from a revolution.

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Oct 11, 2025

King of Meat serves up a colorful and chaotic dose of fun, especially with friends at the table. But beneath its cheerful façade lies shallow gameplay and repetitive dungeons, making the flavor fade all too quickly.

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Extremely Powerful Capybaras is a cheerful but sloppy Vampire Survivors clone. The colorful style and co-op are fun, but bugs, lack of depth, and a weak console port make this capybara adventure too light and flawed.

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Oct 4, 2025

CloverPit is a dark blend of slot machine and roguelike that starts simple but unfolds into surprising depth. It lacks the variety and accessibility of a game like Balatro, yet keeps you hooked with tension, unlocks, and the constant gamble.

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Digimon Story Time Stranger is a deep and mature RPG with engaging combat and evolution systems, but its linearity and heavy microtransactions may deter those seeking a more relaxed or open experience.

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree blends charm, style, and Japanese myth-inspired atmosphere, but its repetitive combat, sluggish story, and underused dual-character system prevent it from truly flourishing.

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Sep 16, 2025

Henry Halfhead isn’t a game you buy for deep mechanics, an expansive story, or long hours—it’s short and very simple—but if you’re open to its wry cynicism and almost poetic view of life, it delivers a distinctive, brief, meaningful reminder that play, curiosity, and imagination matter even in adulthood.

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