Matheus Senna de Oliveira's Reviews
Adapting the final arc of the series, Fairy Tail 2 brings several interesting qualities, including improvements over its predecessor. The battles are more dynamic, while the maps are larger and more interconnected. The story is very good, but it still depends on the player's prior knowledge. As for the production, there are some dated elements, even if the overall perception is pleasant. For fans of the franchise, it was certainly the title that was missing to complete the adventure of the most famous wizard guild in anime and manga. For others, this is a light and fun RPG, with an adequate level of strategy and a good amount of content.
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Under more favorable circumstances, Farmagia could have been a great release. Its anime-style proposal is enjoyable, as are the basic mechanics of fighting, farming, and monster customization. It's a shame that its universe isn't well-presented enough, and there's no depth in the combats, farming, or even the production in general. This is a suggestion for fans of the anime style and/or anyone who wants a unique action RPG with good ideas, despite being relatively simple.
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Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is certainly the definitive DLC for this iconic roguelite. Packed with content based on Konami's franchise, the expansion brings a large number of new characters, with many new skills and items. In addition, we have a new stage full of interesting challenges and, above all, incredible surprises. It takes a little dedication to find these treasures — especially for new players —, but it is well worth it.
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After some lacking titles, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 finally managed to return the FPS franchise to the place it deserves. The campaign is great, serving as a compelling adventure and a good introduction; the multiplayer brings varied and fun challenges; and Zombie Mode is immersive and filled with secrets. Overall, a great title, whether you're a fan or someone who hoped for a release with worth like the best ones in the series.
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In the end, I believe that indeed the game is a great option for the strategy genre, especially thanks to its charisma and originality; besides that, it has a potential for expansions and, especially, updates that will turn it more balanced and varied.
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In its most polished version yet, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a competent adventure through a world full of fantasy and challenges. With hack and slash style action, the journey brings several interesting puzzles and an engaging story. It's a shame that the new features, although valid, are not significant. It is a suggestion for fans of the franchise or the action and adventure genre, especially in a more classic style.
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My initial impression of Card-en-Ciel was a little negative: the campaign started without much of a context and the matches showed some visuals with poor polish. As I explored more of the deckbuilder, I could learn more about its universe, and also experiment more with the game mechanics. In that aspect, the game does a great job, having a good amount of cards, with many effects and various illustrations along with resources to overcome the challenges with your deck. The game's issue comes from the presentation, which could have more polish during the combat, and outside of it is very simplistic. Overall, we have a great recommendation for fans of card games and anime games; for other players, it may be worth to test the demo version out before thinking about getting it.
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Overall, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is a great game. In addition to bringing together a select cast from the franchise, it features a well-crafted production, a large amount of content, and enjoyable gameplay. Unfortunately, issues such as the lack of a proper introduction to the dense world of SAO make it difficult for the game to appeal to a wider audience. This is a recommendation for fans of the series, anime in general, and anyone who enjoys a beautiful and light fantasy experience.
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What we have in Predator: Hunting Grounds even provides some fun, such as explorations in search of valuable resources, joint attacks against the Predator (until the almost inevitable defeat) or reviving defeated colleagues. The alien hunter offers more, with even Mortal Kombat-style fatalities. It's a shame that you have to put up with an exaggerated asymmetry, which will lead to few cool matches amidst several annoyances.
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On paper, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions seemed like a great idea. In practice, it's just ok: on the one hand, we have a well-crafted production, lots of references to the franchise and robust gameplay; on the other, the amount of different things to do is small, as are the rewards for continuing playing. Unless the game receives interesting future updates, it's only recommended for ardent fans of the series or those who really enjoyed the idea of playing ball with broomsticks.
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Offering a good dose of action in an original universe, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II manages to deliver a great experience. The beautiful visuals combine well with the setting, so that the battles are exciting and complete, especially alongside friends. It's a shame that more care was needed in some specific points, but nothing that compromises this great game, especially for fans of the brand or lovers of the genre.
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Considering the success of the series in the whole world, it's curious that only now Fate/Stay Night Remastered brings to the west the visual novel that kickstarted the franchise. Be it as it may, the important part is that we finally can enjoy this incredible story, with its unique universe and captivating characters. Though the additions to the new version could have been more significant, it continues to be practically a must in the library of anyone who enjoys big adventures, even being an entry point to the genre.
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Monster Jam Showdown is a small improvement over its predecessor. The visuals are now more polished, as is the overall presentation of the game. Add to that the varied and numerous challenges, the great soundtrack and the multiplayer features, and we have an interesting game. It has some issues, especially regarding the occasional instability in driving, but it is still a good option for everyone's library.
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With a simple, accessible, and competent concept, House of Golf 2 delivers a fun experience. Unfortunately, this fun lasts only a few hours, especially if it's not enjoyed with friends. Though the domestic fields are captivating, the game as a whole needed more in the way of game modes, rewards and personality. I recommend it for golf fans and players looking for an interesting experience but that should be enjoyed moderately.
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Don't let Cat Quest III's cute presentation put you off: it manages to combine a colorful and fun production with an interesting pirate story, lots of cool surprises and top-notch gameplay. The only limitation to the game is the length of its adventure, which, although intense and charming, is very short. Who knows, future updates may bring more content so we can enjoy this captivating world even more.
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At first listen, Disaster Band seems like a great rhythm game. With a funny and original idea, the first few games are fun enough. The problem is that this irreverence can get a little annoying over time. The dependence on online modes to enhance the gameplay – to find players and new songs – is, to say the least, a risky bet. This is a suggestion for fans of the musical genre who are willing to face all these difficulties.
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The best iteration of the franchise in the world of strategy games, Metal Slug Attack Reloaded arrives with lots of action and game options. The traditional production with charismatic visuals and hilarious sound effects is present, making use of the entire history of the franchise to offer a lot of content. It's a shame that the title wasn't able to completely eliminate some of the negative points arising from its origins. Even so, it is worth recommending to tower defense fans and, above all, lovers of this beloved series.
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To the delight of PlayStation 5 owners, V Rising arrived in all its bloodthirsty glory. More than a fun game with well-balanced difficulty, we have an adventure through a vast world full of interesting things to do. Highlights include combat with customizable skills and a robust construction system. In short, another great suggestion for any library.
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With simple but demanding gameplay, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER is one of those games that makes you want to play “just one more time” several times. Integrating many possibilities into the runner genre, including rhythmic and action elements, the stages are fun and challenging. To top it off, the level creation and sharing mode brings even more life to the game.
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With an unusual proposal, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a fun asymmetrical multiplayer game. The levels of action and strategy are balanced, providing competitive matches, although very dependent on the other players in the room. The fight between clowns and humans could also have provided more game options, but at least what we have available is a great choice for fans of competitive and different titles.
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