Alexandre Galvão's Reviews
Final Fantasy XVI dares to bring a new approach to a franchise with more than three decades of existence, reinventing part of its mythology to offer a unique and revolutionary experience, meeting the needs of a new generation of consoles and players. All in all, FFXVI is exactly what the franchise needed to stay relevant in this day and age in terms of storytelling, gameplay, and technical merits. While nostalgic fans might disagree, this game is a worthy successor to the crystals legacy that began in 1987.
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Aliens: Dark Descent is a title that offers a solid experience within the genre of games inspired by the Alien franchise. With an ambience extremely faithful to the movies, it'll definitely please fans of the series looking for a challenge, even if too steep, in tactics and strategy.
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F1 23 arrives as a great recommendation for fans of the most important category of motorsport with engaging game modes, a very high quality presentation and subtle improvements in the user's quality of life that make our experience with the game very pleasant. Even with an EA microtransaction system that is not justified, Codemasters shows that it is an expert on the subject with yet another very high quality product.
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Everdream Valley has its charm and a few merits, especially in aspects that are not expected for a game of this genre. The exploration of the map and the freedom of action stand out, contrasting with what was expected to be the main focus of the game: managing the farm. If you are looking for a rural experience along the lines of other titles with this theme, unfortunately, this game is not a good option.
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Tiny Thor offers a compelling platform experience with a combination of unique challenges and mechanics, nostalgia-inducing visuals, and an immersive soundtrack. An easy recommendation for those who want to relive the vibe of games that we can only put down after reaching the commendable 100% mark.
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Shinobi Non Grata offers action and gameplay at very satisfactory levels, with thrilling challenges, responsive controls and a nostalgic atmosphere that is an extra value to attract retro aesthetic experience fans. Ninjas never go out of fashion.
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Diablo IV delivers an experience that exceeds the expectations of fans of the franchise, with an exciting variety of classes for players to choose from, each with their own play style and approach. The game's narrative is engaging and captivating, making it accessible even to those with no prior knowledge of the series. The darker, bloodier visuals add to the atmosphere of Diablo and add depth to the experience. Overall, Diablo IV demonstrates a high level of quality and promises to provide a fun experience for both solo and group players.
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has content that transcends much of what we've heard about DLC in general. The feeling we have here is that we are playing something totally revitalized and renewed, which manages to hold our attention and create an engagement that only those who have experienced dozens of hours of hunting will know how to take advantage of it. Even so, I do not withdraw the statement that this is content for the few. Deserving to be part of this experience is the first of many rewards that await us in an expansion that uses and abuses the term “massive”. Sunbreak is big, and it's not just about the monsters, it's about the journey before, during, and what awaits us after. This is a must-have add-on package for veteran and experienced hunters alike, and an enticing invitation for novices.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is, without a doubt, the best Star Wars experience to date. Exquisite in everything it proposes, the title confirms Respawn Entertainment's competence in creating an addictive action game that manages to evolve all aspects of the experience we had in 2019 with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. All that remains is to give more seriousness to the issue of optimization to make the overall experience really perfect.
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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is a competent DLC that adds subtle improvements to one of the most fantastic adventures of recent times in video games. Despite not adding much in terms of history, the new region still yields good hours of gameplay for those who like to venture into the post-apocalyptic world of Guerilla Games.
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OTXO is a good choice for anyone who enjoys straightforward action without elaborate stories or very complex mechanics. Even without bringing anything new to the roguelite genre, the simple but still challenging gameplay is the main highlight of this indie title that uses and abuses action to provide an almost cinematic shooting experience.
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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a great invitation for those who want to know more or simply start their journey through the rich mythological world of Runeterra. With satisfying and exciting combat, this aspect is a good draw for anyone who enjoys action games. It's not formidable, but it shows the quality of Riot Forge's ability to create experiences with different approaches using League of Legends intellectual property.
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Storyteller's main merit is the playful way in which the puzzles must be solved, in addition to a cute art direction full of charisma. However, its shallow and little-used execution makes the game uninteresting very quickly, making it nothing more than an uncommitted pastime with a challenge that does not generate much engagement for the player.
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DREDGE mixes moments of contemplation and relaxation with good doses of mystery and exploration. It's an experience whose pacing depends a lot on how the player wants to interact in the game world and rewarding it, regardless of which approach will give the most anxiety during their solitary and mysterious adventure.
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KartRider: Drift makes a humble addition to the list of games as a service that are worth checking out to invest your time thanks to accessible gameplay, ease of finding matches and the freedom to choose where to play without compromising your progress to a single platform. They are good excuses to have it installed on more than one device to enjoy one or another race whenever you have a little time to spare.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a testament to how Team Ninja has complete mastery when it comes to making a quality action RPG. The agile and rewarding combat, hallmark of the studio's work, reached its best form in what can already be considered one of the best games of 2023.
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Deck 'Em! It's a great choice for anyone looking for something extremely simple and uncompromising to play and occupy small gaps of time in their day-to-day life. The PC version arrives as an interesting option for this purpose, but it does not surpass the practicality of the mobile version due to its simplicity and super casual proposal.
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Despite its small issues, Atomic Heart is the first product of a small studio that still manages to be a positive highlight among big titles already available in 2023. With updates improving navigation and gameplay, I believe Mundfish can make the player experience much better as the year goes on.
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Pharaoh: A New Era is a great adaptation of a management game classic by today's standards. The player's quality of life when experiencing more than 4000 years of history in one of the greatest civilizations of humanity is the main feature of this competent remake thanks to improvements in gameplay, graphics and especially the soundtrack. The gods are pleased with the return of this work.
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Blanc is a great pick for those who want a simple, casual, fast play with a friend in a captivating story. However, even though it's an interesting co-op experience, technical limitations may leave an unpleasant experience due to small details that can make playing it online less attractive.
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