Alexandre Galvão's Reviews
Crashout Crew: Stack, Don't Freak Out competently fulfills its purpose: to deliver a chaotic, fun, and absurd cooperative experience that transforms a simple warehouse into a logistical battlefield. The absence of public matchmaking or open lobbies is a gap that limits the experience's reach and excludes those who don't have friends available for an impromptu session. In solo mode, the game is still fun, but clearly operates below its potential.
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In a year where major releases often arrive broken or soulless, 007 First Light stands out for doing the basics extraordinarily well: telling a good story, introducing characters that matter, and leaving the player wanting more. If this is the beginning of a new era for Bond in games, the future looks very promising.
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For those who appreciate roguelites with mechanical depth and are willing to invest time learning their nuances, Rune Dice offers hours of content with consistent replayability. It's a title that rewards patience and experimentation — and, with a few key adjustments, has everything it takes to establish itself as something exceptional within the genre.
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With Lord of Hatred, Blizzard demonstrates that it has learned from the criticism it received and that Diablo IV still has much to offer. It's not just about piling more content on top of an existing base, but about additions that engage with what the game already did best and correct what was still lacking. And like any expansion for a game focused on the long term, part of its value depends on how much time the player is willing to invest in post-game content and how much they want to "profit" from what can be obtained through the seasons and events system.
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Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege admirably fulfills its purpose: to be an honest and well-executed homage to the games that shaped a generation. The title doesn't try to disguise its influences, and we could even say that this is one of its merits. For veterans, it's a welcome return to a time when games demanded patience, attention, and respect. For newcomers, it's a valuable—and sometimes brutal—invitation to understand why this generation speaks of that era with such nostalgia.
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Skull Horde is a unique product within a saturated genre. By combining the unpredictability of roguelikes with a genuine strategic layer, the game manages to stand out without sacrificing accessibility, giving any player the ability to jump in and understand its concept, but mastering it is another challenge.
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The Occultist proves that horror doesn't need to rely on screams and gore to scare. DALOAR delivered an experience that focuses on atmosphere, narrative, and intelligent gameplay to guide the player through a journey that captivates both through curiosity and the mystery surrounding Godstone and its inhabitants.
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Legacy of Kain: Ascendance arrives at a delicate moment for the franchise. After years of silence broken by the positive reception of the remasters, fans expected a high-quality return worthy of the series — but what they received was a title that seems to underestimate the very legacy it carries in its name.
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The Posthumous Investigation is a well-executed game that stands out in the Brazilian indie scene by bringing together qualities that are difficult to find in a single title. The narrative is engaging, the noir aesthetic is well-resolved, the soundtrack fulfills its role with personality, and the time loop mechanic offers enough depth to keep the player engaged throughout the entire campaign with a strong cultural identity and the potential to win over an audience beyond indie game fans.
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Tales of Berseria Remastered fulfills its role without grand ambitions. It's a more complete and accessible version of a game that was already solid in its concept, especially by including all previously released additional content, from updates to DLCs. Still, it's hard to ignore the feeling that this relationship could have gone further. The technical improvements are welcome, but subtle, and have little impact on those who have already experienced the original version, especially on PC and PlayStation 4. In this sense, the remaster seems more relevant as an entry point for new players or for those who had the opportunity to experience the title on new platforms.
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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a title that doesn't try to reinvent the genre, but rather delivers a fun, stylish cooperative experience with its own personality. For those who enjoy games focused on team action and appreciate a good dose of humor and chaos, this is a very solid option within the genre to try in 2026.
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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered fulfills its role in rescuing one of the most important chapters of one of the most remarkable narratives in video games. Even more than two decades after its original release, the game still holds up mainly due to the strength of its story, the quality of its characters, and the way it concludes the complex saga of Kain and Raziel. But not everything has aged perfectly. Some limitations of the original version remain noticeable, especially in the camera system and certain aspects of gameplay. These elements reflect the era in which the game was created and may seem strange to players accustomed to more modern action titles.
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2XKO arrives on the market with a clear proposition: to introduce a more accessible team-based fighting game without sacrificing competitive depth. By eliminating traditional motion inputs and adopting a simplified system as standard, in addition to being free-to-play, the title reduces barriers to entry and invites new players to experience the genre. At the same time, mechanics such as the different types of Fuse, the emphasis on the 2v2 format, and advanced training tools show that there is real room for technical evolution and a high level of competitiveness.
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Laysara: Summit Kingdom finds its best form in this complete version. The addition of the campaign mode, interface adjustments, and improvements to the notification system make the experience more complete and accessible. Its greatest strength lies in its verticality. Building on slopes, balancing altitude and productivity, and creating efficient logistics chains makes the development of each village like a strategic puzzle. It's not just about expanding, but about precise planning. This unique identity helps the game stand out within a genre that is already quite explored.
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Hamstermind is a lean and well-executed puzzle game. Without trying to reinvent formulas, the game relies on clear mechanics, consistent progression, and a charming setting to win over the player. The journey through the pyramid manages to balance challenge and accessibility, offering enough content for both those seeking something more casual and those who want to complete all the secrets.
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Visions of Four Heroes successfully expands Dynasty Warriors: Origins without compromising the game's solid foundation. The exploration of alternative narratives serves as an interesting complement to the main campaign, offering new perspectives on classic characters and reinforcing the expansion's narrative appeal. The gameplay additions, especially the new weapons and the unique skill tree, help refresh the experience and provide good reasons to revisit the battlefields.
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The Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher presents itself as a curious initiative and, at the same time, representative of current trends in the preservation of classic games. By opting for a modular model that allows the individual purchase of titles, Edia offers freedom of choice to the player, even if this goes against the traditional concept of closed collections. It is a proposal that prioritizes conscious consumption, but may not please the most purist fans.
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She's Leaving delivers a psychological horror experience centered on atmosphere, constant tension, and a sense of vulnerability. Blue Hat Studio succeeds in building a disturbing environment and immersive sound design, reinforcing the discomfort and mystery behind Haywood House. While the setting and narrative manage to hold attention, the gameplay execution still lacks refinement, especially regarding pacing and player guidance.
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Dunjungle presents a charismatic, accessible, and competent adventure within the action roguelite genre. Its pixel art direction, light humor, and agile gameplay make each attempt fun, even when the repetition of rooms starts to appear. Although it doesn't reinvent the genre and clearly follows references from other successful titles, the game still builds its own identity and offers a solid experience for those seeking something uncomplicated, addictive, and with constant progression.
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Blood: Refreshed Supply definitively consolidates the legacy of one of the most influential and distinctive FPS games of the 1990s. Nightdive Studios demonstrates, once again, absolute mastery in the art of restoring classics, delivering a version that respects the original material, corrects old technical limitations, and expands access to the game for new platforms and new audiences.
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