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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance reaffirms the franchise's legacy in a complex and immersive experience. The RPG maintains the classic elements of tactical turn-based combat, demon-baiting, and dark atmosphere, while introducing a more open-ended and vast exploration structure. The definitive version significantly expands the content with new missions, characters and technical improvements, providing an immersive adventure for newcomers and veterans alike.

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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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Catmaze's successes make up for its limitations. The visuals sometimes look amateurish and the metroidvania design isn't impressive, but it's lean and well-executed. Even though it's a bit slow, the combat offers some good moments, with challenging bosses. The most important thing for me was the story, which surprised me by stitching together Slavic myths into a great adventure full of characters, layers, nuances and secrets.

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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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As an exemplary "minivania", Sheepo delivers a concise and well-crafted world to explore every corner, making good use of the brevity for an agile, focused and fun campaign. If you also consider that the price is proportionate and offers great value for money, it is a game that is recommended for anyone who likes metroidvania and 2D platforms in general.

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If the aspect you like most about a video game is its story, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a great option and will give you hours of fun — and can be finished in up to seven hours —, however, it can frustrate you if you're just looking for unrestrained action.

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With simple but demanding gameplay, BIT.TRIP RERUNNER is one of those games that makes you want to play “just one more time” several times. Integrating many possibilities into the runner genre, including rhythmic and action elements, the stages are fun and challenging. To top it off, the level creation and sharing mode brings even more life to the game.

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Isles of Sea and Sky is a unique experience that challenges players with a combination of beautiful pixel visuals, charming soundtrack, and very clever puzzles. This game doesn't stop at being yet another adventure title, demanding resourcefulness, patience and dedication to offer a gratifying journey to those who love to overcome high level mental challenges. Despite its high difficulty and the lack of a tip system, the freedom to explore and the feeling of reward once you solve a puzzle make this title a solid recommendation for the true fans of the genre.

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With an unusual proposal, Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a fun asymmetrical multiplayer game. The levels of action and strategy are balanced, providing competitive matches, although very dependent on the other players in the room. The fight between clowns and humans could also have provided more game options, but at least what we have available is a great choice for fans of competitive and different titles.

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Nine Sols stands out as a unique 2D experience that combines frantic fighting, varied exploration and an engaging narrative. Yi's journey of revenge not only provides challenging, diverse and precise combat, but also invites us to delve into a detailed taopunk world where technology and Asian mysticism intertwine in fascinating ways. In the end, Nine Sols not only challenges us with elaborate fights, but also rewards us with a richly constructed universe, in an experience that remains in the memory even after completion.

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Paper Trail stands out as an innovative puzzle game that challenges players to think creatively through its unique paper folding mechanics. Paige's journey in pursuit of her dreams is engaging, full of beautiful scenery, charming stories and well-crafted challenges. The combination of unique art direction, a warm soundtrack, and intuitive gameplay makes for a rewarding and memorable gaming experience.

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If you like games focused on narrative and good puzzles, INDIKA is a great option. There are few games that manage to remain in our thoughts even after the credits roll and this is certainly one that will remain with those who venture into this strange world.

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Even though it presents deficiencies in the execution of some of the proposed game mechanics, Torn Away manages to fulfill an important role with praise, demonstrating in fact the potential that the video game medium has to truly be art, being able to transmit important messages and being, indirectly, a catalyst of beneficial changes to society.

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Samurai Warriors 4 DX is a solid Musou option on PC, offering the level of fun expected from a title in the series. With a good variety of content, the game should please fans of the genre who had not yet enjoyed Samurai Warriors 4, although it already has several defects that should not be ignored in a new release in 2024.

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Morbid: The Lords of Ire is an unfortunate case of a game with potential but plagued by poor design choices and a lack of technical refinement. You can't keep thinking about what it stopped being, but there is the feeling of an idea that could have been better used if they continued with a footprint closer to its predecessor and refined its 2D isometric style instead of starting from scratch for an attempt pharaonic to build a fully 3D environment.

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Astor: Blade of the Monolith suffers from a scope that seems too large for the team's capabilities. Although the combat is diversified due to the improvements and weapons acquired, and the setting is eye-catching, the campaign becomes increasingly uninteresting and prolonged, without presenting enough variety to keep the player engaged. The result is an empty game that, despite not being exactly bad, doesn't bring anything special.

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Horizon Chase 2 amplifies the qualities of its predecessor and delivers an excellent arcade racing game. Even with few game modes and the absence of a specific focus on multiplayer, the title is extremely fun and just as challenging, making it suitable for hours of solo or accompanied play.

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In addition to the refined base game and the aforementioned technologies, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut includes unlocked frames, the Iki Island DLC, and Legends mode. This makes the package everything PC gamers expected from one of Sony's most unique exclusives. Despite my issues with the open world design, this aspect had little impact on my overall experience.

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Umbraclaw is a 2D platform adventure that stands out for its originality and emotional depth. Assorted skill mechanics and immersive storytelling create a unique experience that challenges the player at every turn. Kuon's journey, with its multiple outcomes, encourages replayability and offers different ways to overcome challenges, from the most fragile feline form to more powerful and complex forms.

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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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