Despite relying on traditional concepts of the genre, Bloomtown: A Different Story stands out for the way it complements these characteristics, presenting a demon capture mechanic and a simple tabletop RPG system. Visually, it also draws attention and brings a nostalgic air to lovers of 16-bit games. Despite the pacing issues, it is a sure recommendation for any player who wants a challenging and enjoyable game to pass the time.
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FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc errs especially in not offering more robust content to the players. Having only the quick match mode and lacking more depth in its mechanics will definitely leave it [restricted] to the casual side. Even so, it's way too simple even for that kind of game. Not even the Fairy Tail IP is well explored, as we only have the characters in swimsuits and theme magics. This leads to a completely uninteresting single player mode, as matches quickly become repetitive and it stops being fun. With at least one friend at your side, things change a little, as matches feel less robotic and more exciting. As it also has a low price[...], I believe it may be worth it only if you have a sibling or friend to play with frequently.
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I believe the best word to describe Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Mask of Darkness is intensity. The DLC is short and straightforward, bringing new enemies, platforming challenges, and a challenging, fun final battle. Both new players and experienced ones will have to readapt themselves to Sargon's skills and figure out [how to deal with] the new additions it presents. All the novelties bring a fresh air to Sargon's adventure, showing that the Ubisoft Montpellier team can bring good additions to the franchise within this metroidvania structure.
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For a management game, Train Valley World leaves [much] to be desired at many points, especially in the way it demands planning from the player. Even with a good amount of trains and mission variety, the lack of a solid challenge makes it seem like a game for beginners that don't want to suffer with a lack of money during the gameplay.
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Valley Peaks offers a charming experience, combining a cozy, small open world with fun and sometimes frustrating climbing challenges. The simple gameplay and excellent level design make the game accessible and enjoyable, while the variety of routes, missions and collectibles help to increase replayability considerably. Although it has some issues regarding mission variety, Valley Peaks is an excellent recommendation for those looking for a game to pass the time and relax.
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I won't deny that I had fun with HEAVEN SEEKER —— The Savior of This Cruel World, especially due to its frantic combat. The great variety of skills and the possibility to combine them in various ways helps bring a little novelty in each run. However, the little care put into the story, the stage design and the enemy variety bothered me too much, as the feeling of repetition came in every single run. For that reason, I believe it's only recommended for players who love to suffer with tough games and do not care much for an elaborate story.
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Even with some limitations, Master Key stands out by combining simplicity and retro aesthetics in a challenging and pleasant adventure. In order not to guide us, some moments can be frustrating and confusing but it's balanced out by the fun of finding out the world's secrets. Overall, the experience is positive and worth experimenting, especially for those [feeling] nostalgic for old games.
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Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip is a super fun experience that has the potential to attract many players due to its eccentric humor and the variety of missions. It's a light game, with a low level of challenge, perfect for passing the time and having a little laugh. Some gameplay problems are present, especially in platform sections that require a little more precision, but nothing that ruins the experience.
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Zet Zillions uses good ideas to stand out in one of the most popular genres today. The wide variety of cards, fusions, allies, enemies and skills allows each run to be unique and unpredictable, requiring adaptation and planning from the player. Furthermore, the title from OTA IMON Studios exudes personality in its art, dialogue and good humor, making it a unique experience. It's not a game that will revolutionize the genre, but just by doing the basics well, it's worth recommending to enthusiasts.
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Anomaly Collapse brings good ideas to turn-based tactical combat by using different positioning components in a unidimensional grid. Even though, at times, battles can be confusing due to visual pollution, there's an interesting idea here that could be improved upon in future games from the developer. The roguelike elements complement the adventure well, bringing various items that change the combat dynamics in a significant way, even if not in an innovative way. The absence of an impactful story and the generic backgrounds make it less attractive, with the combat as the only element that stands out effectively. If the lack of a Portuguese localization isn't an issue, I think the qualities justify tactical combat fans to keep an eye on it.
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Open Roads presents a captivating story despite its issues. The relationship between Tess and Opal is well developed and there are many moments that makes us reflect, especially for players who have already been in similar family problems. The way the ending is told is less than ideal, as are the multiple dialogue options, that do not have significant impact in the story, but it's definitely an excellent option for those looking for a compelling and creative narrative.
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Terra Memoria was a pleasant surprise among the games I tried this year. Within its limitations, it presented a fun and thought-provoking story, charismatic characters and a well-designed combat system, which caught my attention for its creativity and for forcing me to develop different strategies for each pair present in battle. There are some setbacks in the development of the story, but they are not problems that significantly affect the experience.
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Cricket Through the Ages takes inspiration from cricket to create a really fun casual game. With its accessible gameplay and good humor spread across all its features, it becomes a great option for those leisure moments with friends, even if the tutorials are poorly designed. Despite this, I don't recommend it if you don't have a friend to share the experience with. The campaign is fun, but after a short while, there isn't much to explore in singleplayer.
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Highwater takes advantage of the climate debate to create a captivating story, even with some pitfalls. The story of Nikos and his friends is exciting and attracts mainly the musical part and the reflections regarding the protagonists' choices, which bring a melancholic air to the game. Combat is another high point, as there is a good variety of weapons and scenario elements that, when combined, allow you to develop many combat strategies. Its biggest problem, however, is the pace. Both the combat and the dialogues are drawn out, take a long time to finish and leave the adventure boring. Skipping lines or speeding up combat is not a good idea, as it gives the feeling of being disposable factors, but, in practice, they are very important. Still, I believe that Highwater is worth experiencing for its debate and great emotional appeal.
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The Mobius Machine has some well executed ideas. The exploration is fun thanks to the available skills that modify our movement considerable. Besides that, the secrets, such as secret rooms and upgrade diagrams, motivate navigating through the world, even if it doesn't take us to the final goal directly. However, the combat leaves a lot to be desired. The variety of projectiles is unappealing and do not help diversify clashes, and there's little variety to enemies — And when there is some [graphical difference], they use attack and movement patterns identical to others. Even so, I still believe it's worth recommending it to those who love challenging exploration and won't be bothered by these issues.
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Dicefolk uses and reinvents traditional concepts to create a unique adventure. There is a good variety of chimeras, skills and equipment that, when combined, allow us to develop the most varied strategies. Added to this, we have the change in perspective of turn-based combat, which makes the gameplay much more complex by requiring players to control both teams. I believe that balancing is necessary so that certain combinations are not much stronger than others, but the game is on the right track to please players looking for different turn-based combat.
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As the last act of Riot Forge, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story excellently concludes a sequence of games that expanded the universe of the renowned MOBA. By presenting an innocent and funny adventure, with charming graphics and an impeccable localization, he creates a super captivating game that is capable of entertaining both LoL players and those who have never opened up to this universe.
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HELLCARD has evolved a lot by improving what it had presented at the beginning of its Early Access period. The combat, although simple, provides the necessary tools to entertain and encourage the player to develop the most varied strategies, such as heroes with different classes, many cards, artifacts and the random arrangement of events throughout the game. However, the common problems of roguelikes are still present, such as continuous repetition due to the difficulty, the slow unlocking of interesting new features and an extra mode that, although good, becomes monotonous if you don't have company to play with. Despite this, Hellcard is still a good option if you like challenging games or enjoyed Book of Demons.
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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magics takes advantage of simple gameplay to create a fun game that's great for relaxing. Its concept of searching for hidden items in scenarios is not new, but it is well executed by bringing colorful, well-animated maps with a certain level of interaction, even if it is not ideal. Its creation mode is an excellent complement to improve the experience, as the campaign can be finished in a few hours. Even with some small limitations, Myths & Magics is an excellent recommendation for anyone looking for a pastime to relax.
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Trinity Fusion uses the basics of roguelike to create a fun and dynamic adventure, with agile combat and a considerable variety of weapons and abilities. It doesn't innovate, far from it, and leaves something to be desired in terms of the structure of its stages, but the experience proved to be very enjoyable for fans of the genre.
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