Matheus Senna de Oliveira's Reviews
Bright Memory: Infinite looks like a high quality demo. The qualities are there: visuals, gameplay, variety of mechanics, fun and challenge. The problem is that it lacks content, either through a more robust and well-explained campaign, or through secondary game modes.
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It's a shame, but House of the Dead: Remake is a game for few. Although it's fun to shoot zombies and monsters without worrying about more complexities, after a while the experience becomes demanding and repetitive. It lacked more stages and a more balanced difficulty level, especially with regard to unlockables. There is life in this title, but it ends up being recommended only for fans of the shooter and horror genre.
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Battlefield 2042 is a typical case of the whole package being greater than the sum of the parts. That is, despite having several lackluster elements, the overall package is good and deserves attention from fans. As positive highlights, we have great and beautiful visuals, as well as the variety of game modes, in particular the very interesting Portal. On the negative side, we have bugs in animations, bad matchmaking and lack of basic elements.
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BPM: Bullets Per Minute is practically one of those “love it or leave it” games. Its peculiarities include: charming visuals; good, but demanding gameplay; original mechanics, but needing tweaking and polishing. If the player is agile and skillful enough, and has some luck during runs, then this will be an amazing title. Otherwise, its poorly optimized elements will make the experience punishing and uninteresting.
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Personally, I liked Bloodrayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites: the visuals are great, the mix of hack and slash and platform combat is fun, and the sound work is competent. Unfortunately, the remaster would need a major transfusion of improvements, as it has significant problems. The biggest ones are the small amount of content and some inadequate original elements. In the end, the game is a suggestion for those who enjoy the genre and can extract only the best it has to offer.
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I met Cookie Clicker in 2013 as a curious title to laugh with friends. Eight years later, the initial impression has remained the same: clicking on cookies to get more cookies is a little crazy, but simple and fun, especially thanks to the various mechanics available to increase production. The pleasing look and the extensive but understandable amount of information make the experience even more immersive and addictive. There are sluggish periods when the title doesn't decide whether the player should pay attention or let time pass. In any case, patience should be an obligatory and generous virtue, because only after some time will it yield good results, I mean, cookies.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX carried a great responsibility and, in general, the game turned out to be positive: very beautiful visuals, solid gameplay, interesting campaign and some extras make the experience a must for fans and nostalgia. Other than that, we have a relatively short game that could have used more new features and content. This is a suggestion for those who enjoy a challenging platform or are looking for an original experience, but don't have high expectations.
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If you are looking for chaotic fun and many options, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is a great suggestion. There are many giant vehicles to use in races, to perform radical maneuvers and to explore worlds full of attractions. The technical production is not the best and the gameplay is complicated at certain times, but rest assured: they are enough to bring all the excitement of the competitions of the famous monster trucks to your favorite console.
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Breakpoint is a simple title focused on defeating endless waves of enemies in search of the highest score possible. For this, the player has at his disposal several different weapons and abilities, all well implemented and fun to use. Although it has only one game mode, it is a good choice for those who enjoy dynamic and challenging matches.
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Even with the demanding challenge of producing a good game, Kandagawa Jet Girls managed to succeed. There are some problematic aspects such as level of difficulty, loadings and other details. Even so, in the end, the experience is good and fun, as we have several missions and options to play, as well as a lot of content to unlock. It is recommended for fans of Senran Kagura, for racing games fans or lovers of anime in general.
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After a long wait, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League finally came out, bringing an excellent story, competent audiovisual production, and solid gameplay. The issue is that the short campaign is followed by repetitive challenges and the game's mechanics are relatively simple. The experience is worth it for fans of the looter shooter genre and the DC universe but only with updates and relevant new additions will it be a good recommendation for the general public.
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Making a good use of the main elements of the franchise in a modern take, Super Bomberman R 2 is a great game. Launching bombs to explode enemies and collect items is still very fun, with cross-play matches and beautiful modern visuals. Players who already know the franchise thanks to the old titles will definitely have a good experience here. Unfortunately, the issue is that it offers little variety in the available game modes. They're good but it feels lacking; in fact, the campaign has little ambition and doesn't offer significant rewards. Besides that, the performance and resource obtaining also affect the game negatively. Nonetheless, it is a good suggestion for your library offering fun and challenge in an uncomplicated fashion.
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It's not often that a strategy game manages to be as dynamic and addictive as Company of Heroes 3 - Console Edition. With a good variety of features and fun campaign and multiplayer modes, it's easy to get involved in the competitive battles set in World War II. There are a few problems that make the player's life difficult, but make no mistake: if you're a fan of games that require tactics and planning, preferably seasoned with a good dose of action, then this is a great addition to your library.
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Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is made up of mostly good quality photos. The game itself is fun and solid, delivering a competent story and unusual and addictive combat. Exploration and puzzle solving are also strengths, as are the positives brought about by the remastering process. Unfortunately, it didn't rid the game of some very ugly textures and confusing gameplay when trying to control the characters and their lanterns. It also doesn't help that exploration is somewhat slow and plot development requires a lot of reading. Although a remake would perhaps have been a better option, these problems do not compromise the experience, especially for fans of the genre or those who were very curious about this unique and competent proposal.
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I admit my general impression of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is mixed. On the one hand, the campaign is only average and various elements demand polishing, but on the other hand, we have an excellent gameplay and beautiful production. Personally, I see the balance pending to the positive side, especially with the upcoming Warzone 2.0 and the promise of longer [multiplayer support] life time.
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Pac-Man World RePac presents a renewed and beautiful production that only highlights the qualities of the original game: well-thought-out levels, solid gameplay, many challenges to discover and face. Unfortunately, this has also left out many standard elements of current games, such as online functions and cosmetics. Even with this limitation, the experience is still very good and worth the place in your library, especially for fans of the platform and the late yellow acorn.
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Learning some lessons from the first remake, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed managed to maintain the quality level with good news. Crypto continues to live crazy adventures full of missions, collectibles, weapons and very cool skills. Unfortunately, technical issues permeate the game and limit an experience that is positive, but could be even better.
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Just like a famous Chinese saying, on one hand Sword and Fairy: Together Forever isn't especially strong in any aspect. On the other, it's flexible in showing good qualities in various distinct points. Even with this being the franchise's first action RPG, it manages to offer an experience that honors its long-standing series. Based on Chinese culture, the adventure takes us to sceneries filled with magic and beauty, with many thrilling combats and missions. However, it lacks polishment in some elements and more depth in battle considering its length. Even so, here's a beautiful addition to your library, especially for fans of the genre and those who love unique ambientations.
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Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX manages to be an incredibly fun and original action platformer. Now more improved, the game's challenges are demanding and fair, leaving that desire to play “just one more time” with each failure or victory. There's still more variety and fixes for this fire rescue game to be a must-see, but it's certainly a good suggestion for lovers of the genre who also enjoy a roguelite.
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In what matters most, Shadow Warrior 3 is a very good FPS. With beautiful and fluid visuals, we have adrenaline-filled combats against fantastic monsters and good platforming sections. While it works well, some issues limit the overall game experience. So, if you are not a fan of the genre, this title will hardly change your taste. On the other hand, if you are a fan or enjoy a lot of action, this is a great choice for your library.
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