Gustavo Souza


103 games reviewed
76.0 average score
75 median score
50.5% of games recommended
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9 / 10.0 - Opus: Prism Peak
Apr 15, 2026

OPUS: Prism Peak is a cozy and addictive adventure that creatively uses photography to tell the story of Eugene and Ren. The implementation of its mechanics to guide players through environments and interpret events is impeccable, further elevated by stunning landscape design. Unfortunately, the lack of Portuguese localization creates a significant barrier for those without a strong command of the language. However, for those who can overcome this, it is a highly recommended and moving narrative experience.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Dosa Divas
Apr 13, 2026

Dosa Divas is a stylish and accessible RPG that shines through its charming narrative and high-quality voice acting. While its culinary theme is creative, the game is held back by repetitive cooking minigames and a lack of enemy variety that makes combat feel predictable over time. It is a solid entry point for genre newcomers, though seasoned players may find its core mechanics a bit undercooked.

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8 / 10.0 - Hozy
Apr 6, 2026

Hozy is a satisfying renovation sim that perfectly captures the cozy aesthetic. While the campaign is brief and the camera can be finicky, the core loop of transforming cluttered spaces is deeply rewarding. It’s an ideal, low-pressure choice for players looking to unwind through creative decoration.

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6 / 10.0 - Last Man Sitting
Apr 3, 2026

Despite lacking innovation, Last Man Sitting offers some enjoyable moments through its frenetic combat, interesting abilities, and engaging soundtrack. However, limited weapon variety and weak level design make the experience grow repetitive over time, leaving it behind other games in the genre.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Nutmeg!
Apr 2, 2026

Despite limitations in its simulation systems, NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager remains an enjoyable experience within its straightforward and simplified premise. The contrast between simulated and broadcast matches highlights its strongest ideas, particularly the deckbuilding mechanics, where the game truly excels. Overall, it works better as a casual pastime than a deep simulator, with fast progression, short seasons, and accessible systems that keep the experience light and approachable.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Dice of Kalma
Mar 17, 2026

Despite its limitations, Dice of Kalma remains an interesting experience within its premise. Turning a dice game into a simple roguelike works well for short play sessions. It may not reinvent the genre or offer deep strategy, but it succeeds at delivering quick and accessible matches, making it a worthwhile option for players who enjoy luck-based mechanics and score multipliers.

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Feb 17, 2026

Aerial_Knight’s DropShot succeeds in delivering fast-paced action and intense stages, with ammo management and a strong balance between offense and evasion creating genuinely fun moments. However, limited variety and short stage length make the experience feel repetitive sooner than expected. The ranking system adds replay value, but it may not sustain long-term interest. Still, fans of the developer’s previous work and this style of challenge will likely find a few hours of solid enjoyment here.

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7 / 10.0 - Cozy Caravan
Feb 6, 2026

Cozy Caravan delivers a light and welcoming experience, supported by charming art direction, solid customization options, and a progression system that consistently feels rewarding. While mission repetition, interface issues, and camera limitations hold it back from greater refinement, its cozy atmosphere and relaxing nature make it a good choice for players seeking comfort rather than challenge.

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Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland is a brief yet emotionally resonant experience that places language at the core of its narrative. Despite some underutilized mechanics, the game distinguishes itself through its strong atmosphere, effective voice acting, and a touching tribute that highlights friendship, memory, and the power of words.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Onirism
Nov 16, 2025

Onirism presents an interesting set of ideas and has enough personality to stand out, but its execution still falls short of the concept’s potential. The combination of unbalanced difficulty and poorly structured levels undermines the experience, even with the protagonist’s solid mobility and the world’s visual charm. On the other hand, the variety of weapons and game modes brings fresh energy to the adventure, adding new dynamics to the combat. Overall, Onirism is a fun experience, but one that still needs adjustments to become truly accessible to different types of players.

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6 / 10.0 - Moros Protocol
Sep 17, 2025

Moros Protocol is an FPS that combines fast-paced action with roguelike elements in a competent way, offering agile combat and a well-crafted, dark atmosphere. Despite its good ideas, the repetition of rooms and enemies, along with the imbalance of some weapons, limits the longevity of the experience. The game shines in intense combat moments, especially against bosses, but lacks enough variety and innovation to become truly memorable. Still, it provides an enjoyable experience for fans of fast-paced action and quick-paced exploration.

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Jul 25, 2025

Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds is a very welcome addition to Two Point Studios' latest simulator. Despite the considerable increase in difficulty, the new approach to expeditions adds significant value to the experience, going beyond a simple visual content pack. A better balance between the cost of expeditions and museum maintenance would be appreciated, but with some planning and patience, any player can enjoy the best this expansion has to offer.

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Jul 24, 2025

Toni Island Adventure takes us back to the 1990s in a nostalgic and charming journey. With a lighthearted and humorous story, charismatic characters, and functional combat, Toni’s adventure across Salamino Island is an excellent way to relive the experience of classic games. More than just drawing inspiration from the past, it fully embraces the limitations and charm of the Game Boy, delivering an authentic experience that faithfully rekindles the memories of those who grew up in that era.

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7 / 10.0 - Shuffle Tactics
Jul 2, 2025

Shuffle Tactics is a solid strategy game, despite its shortcomings. The wide variety of cards and amulets provides engaging gameplay options that can entertain for several hours. However, the title lacks a truly distinctive feature that would allow it to stand out within the genre. Its core mechanics evolve very little throughout the campaign, and the experience tends to become repetitive due to slow progression and unbalanced difficulty.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Crown Gambit
Jun 26, 2025

Crown Gambit is a pleasant surprise within the tactical RPG genre. Despite technical limitations—such as simple animations and the lack of Portuguese localization—the game makes up for it with a well-written script, charismatic characters, meaningful choices, and challenging battles. Its card-based system, combined with character progression and the ancestral influence mechanic, adds depth and constant tension. With a striking visual style and an inspired soundtrack, the game stands out for the consistency of its ideas and the way it turns player choices into tangible consequences.

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Jun 6, 2025

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 represents the peak of an emotional story and preserves the quality of its predecessors, with an engaging narrative, strategic combat, and the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in short periods of time. While the new features aren’t particularly groundbreaking, they add an interesting dynamic to the gameplay, allowing for more varied approaches throughout the campaign. Even so, there's a lingering feeling that these elements could have been more ambitious, making this sequel more memorable.

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Jun 4, 2025

Into the Restless Ruins stands out for the way it guides the adventure, placing the responsibility on the player to forge their own path through the dungeons. Strategically planning the optimal route is an enjoyable challenge and showcases an idea with strong potential for further development in future titles. Unfortunately, the combat system falls short due to its lack of originality, which detracts somewhat from the overall experience. Still, despite its shortcomings, the game remains inventive and is a great recommendation for those looking for something different.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Trash Goblin
May 29, 2025

Split Milk Studios Ltd chose to simplify the mechanics of Trash Goblin as much as possible, aiming to appeal to a casual audience. The game offers a cozy atmosphere and a satisfying sense of progression, even without the typical pressure found in management-focused titles. On the other hand, these design choices result in an experience that can become repetitive and, at times, monotonous. Still, the overall outcome is positive, and Trash Goblin stands out as a good option for those looking for a light and laid-back pastime.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Islands & Trains
May 28, 2025

Even though it's not a revolutionary game, Islands & Trains has many strengths that can attract casual players. Its simple gameplay and cozy atmosphere offer a sense of relief and fun after a long, tiring day. Many of its limitations could be addressed through updates, and I hope they happen so the game doesn't quickly fade into obscurity.

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Sep 23, 2024

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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