Wuchang: Fallen Feathers does not revolutionize the soulslike genre in any way, but it stands out for its excellent combat system, which, although it does not reinvent the wheel, entertains with creative boss fights, a good variety of weapons, and a wide range of builds. Despite an uninteresting world to explore and a lack of memorable story or characters, the title developed by Chinese studio Leenzee could mark the beginning of a new franchise that, at least in its debut game, leaves a positive impression and could be fertile ground for more ambitious and creatively rich sequels

1000xRESIST is a triumph as the debut game from an independent studio. Delivering an incredibly well-tied and provocative narrative, stunning scenery and equally stunning dialogues, sequences exploring different perspectives and using close to the maximum of what a game can offer as a medium, the sunset visitor studio leaves its mark on the games industry, daring to address, discuss and expose themes that we would hardly see in AAA productions.

Henry is a fun character who, especially alongside Hans Capon, makes for an entertaining partnership. The medieval map is a technical milestone with gigantic regions and a population and animals that really seem to have life. The quests are mostly quite interesting and, apart from a few accessibility issues and some rather boring combat, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is probably the best medieval RPG without dragons and other medieval fantasy elements.

Dying Light: The Beast is a fun and confident return to the series' roots. The new mechanic of transforming into a monster is the highlight and, together with the charisma of the protagonist Kyle Crane, elevates the story. With a more contained but dense map and exemplary technical performance, the game does not reinvent the formula, but executes it masterfully. It is a polished adventure, a treat for fans and an excellent starting point for newcomers.

The Lake House adds to Alan Wake 2's incredible ecosystem in a simple way, but maintains the quality of Remedy's work. What was great is still great, and now all that's left for fans of the franchise and the developer is to wait for the brilliant new adventures and horrors that Sam Lake and his team are preparing.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is an extremely competent and entertaining roguelite that excels where it matters most. Its acrobatic movement is the highlight, complemented by a solid combat system and vibrant art direction. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel and follows a safe formula, it executes it masterfully and offers replayability.

Battlefield 6 rides the wave of FPS gaming at the most opportune moment, thanks to the decline of the Call of Duty series, with a masterfully crafted core experience capable of reviving the franchise after years in the shadows. The disappointing and completely forgettable campaign weakens the game, but it is sustained by the foundations of the brilliant and concise multiplayer mode that offers one of the best experiences in the franchise.

The Gentlebros have hit the nail on the head with the beauty and challenges of the world of Cat Quest III. Some points, such as the repetitive combat and excessive dialog, make part of the adventure monotonous, but the unexpected ending makes it all worthwhile.

Dungeons of Hinterberg is a fun, synergistic marriage of the mechanics of The Legend of Zelda and Persona. The dungeons are the great brilliance of the game, as they are fun, unique and have excellent puzzles. The combat is solid and very competent, while the story is fairly simple, but provides a good thread for the gameplay. The big downside is the relationship system, which may disappoint Persona players who expected a similar quality to Atlus' franchise games, but is still enjoyable at the end of the campaign, although there are ups and downs along the way.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess impresses with its aesthetics and, almost without words, the game tells the story by itself. The plot is fairly simple, without much complexity, but it works. The action fits perfectly with the strategy and creates a unique and immersive experience, but it's in the beautiful art direction that Kunitsu-Gami exudes the most personality and style.

With some of the best world-building in the history of the gaming franchise, Star Wars Outlaws stands out from most of the other titles in the series for its immersion and richly detailed construction of different planets and moons in a galaxy far, far away. The good story and excellent setting are the great strengths of a game that doesn't fly higher only due to a combat system that lacks greater depth and becomes repetitive after a campaign that can easily exceed 50 hours. Outlaws doesn't reach the level of titles like Knights of the Old Republic or Jedi: Survivor, but it certainly ranks among the good Star Wars adaptations for games.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has its story as a strong point, but can drag a bit, especially in the beginning. It's a game to enjoy slowly and explore everything the immersion can offer you.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fun and fluid fighting game, but can be generic in a lot of areas. The gameplay is definitely solid, but the story leaves to be desired and the game doesn't do a good job of introducing you to its characters.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human could very likely become the stellar zombie survival adventure it should someday be, provided the bugs are finally wiped out. Its excellent parkour is an amazing way to explore this giant open world of the last tough city, and the post-apocalyptic stories of its many strange and distinctive characters are a must-see. Our bet? If its developers bring us a DLC with a really interesting story (or that solves this ending that we can't swallow), then we'll have the perfect zombie game.

Fantasian Neo Dimension enchants with its masterful soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu and its ability to capture the essence of Final Fantasy in an anime style full of charm and a lore with enormous potential. However, the title stumbles over uncharismatic characters and a generic approach that prevents the narrative from reaching its full brilliance, ultimately presenting nothing new.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard may not be the perfect culmination of a 10-year wait, but it entertains with mistakes and successes in a story that condenses as much as possible about Thedas with new and old faces while presenting different gameplay styles and standing out when it allows the player to escape from the main objective.

The Outer Worlds 2 is a fun return to the satirical universe created by Obsidian, maintaining its sharp humor and criticism of corporate capitalism. The game succeeds in offering freedom of choice, good dialogue options, and a setting that balances sci-fi aesthetics with a playful tone, delivering a solid campaign, charismatic characters, and varied missions that guarantee hours of exploration and laughter. However, technical issues still weigh negatively on the experience: bugs, glitches, and even crashes disrupt immersion, even with the promise of future fixes. The main story may not be as memorable as that of other Obsidian titles, but the work as a whole is still convincing.

When Nintendo Switch Sports was announced, I was ecstatic. When Nintendo provided the code for this review, I couldn't stop smiling. However, when I opened the game and started playing it, I embarked on a nostalgic adventure that took me to simpler and happier times. However, it was towards the end of my evaluation period that I really understood that Nintendo Switch Sports had accomplished the mission. When bringing the game back to the IGN Brasil newsroom, I could see the other team members gathered, curious about the game and looking forward to testing it. Upon defeating a friend, smiles opened, simulations of sports narrations took the place of the sound of keys being pressed and the purest happiness took over the environment. Yes, there are modes missing for a game of this importance and with the price range that It's commercialized, and not all of the ones available have pleased me, but the truth is that I've already fit Switch Sports into my routine, like my daily exercise session.

Persona 5 Tactica is a strategy game that will please fans of the franchise, but will not impress more than Strikers. It's a fine experience with the Phantom Thieves in a new story that drags for a while, but has its funny moments if you're fan of Atlus's RPGs.

With a stimulating combat system and an ambitious proposal of accessibility for soulslike newcomers, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn oscillates between highs and lows. A well-constructed story could also make the game better, especially given the potential of the Flintlock universe, but studio A44 has left this point too far aside and prevented the action RPG from taking higher flights.

One of the most eagerly awaited independent metroidvanias of recent years, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder stands out for its excellent combat system, with a huge and diverse skill tree for the powerful protagonist Aletheia, and for its steampunk setting, rich in detail. The title developed by Metamorphosis Games, however, squanders its own potential with an excessive focus on a story that, although promising at first glance, turns out to be drawn out, distant and full of expository dialog and characters lacking in charisma. Despite the neat gameplay, good soundtrack and beautiful art direction, the title doesn't reach the level of the best games in the genre, whether classics from the past or more recent releases.

Sonic Frontiers takes some risks, and that's good. Even in a bizarre way, it is an evolution of the franchise that brings new air and hope for the subsequent content. If you're a Sonic fan or an adventurer, you're sure to enjoy what this brave new open world includes. From the presence of classic stages to silly but enjoyable minigames, the new things are fresh air to the playground of possibilities that Sonic can run through. And even with its flaws and oddities (a bunch of them), I'll be back running through the fields of Frontiers to find what was missing in my first playthrough.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a good game, but it's not even close to the original title. Although the plot is interesting and leaves the door open for a sequel, the new entry in the famous franchise lacks something that made the first game so impactful: a moving story that makes players identify with it. As a result, Double Exposure fails to be as memorable as its narrative predecessor. While the original Life is Strange perfectly balanced the relationships between the characters with the mystery of the story, Double Exposure seems to put aside the more social commentary of the games in the franchise and put more emphasis on superpowers and their possibilities. A new proposal that has yet to prove itself.

Detective Pikachu Returns is a good deal for Sherlock Holmes fans and those who don't really like action packed games. It feels more like a long movie with a few select actual game parts. The graphical part is nothing spectacular and leaves to be desired. Lastly, the fact the game does not have PT-BR localization is a big minus especially because of the amount of dialogues and text.

Marathon offers the best of what Bungie has to offer in terms of pure gameplay and a unique hardcore experience within the extraction shooter genre. However, pacing issues and its appeal to a niche audience make the barrier to entry too high for the vast majority of players.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are excellent games, and, if it weren't for the technical problems, they would surpass the feats of Legends: Arceus, which started a necessary evolution in the classic Nintendo franchise. The game features a beautiful open world full of Pokémon, so you never feel like you're exploring something empty. The Pokémon campaigns finally showed an interesting maturity, which seems to want to keep up with the audience that has so much prestige to the series since 1995, without losing the children's audience that still drives purchases. However, most of Scarlet & Violet's potential is wasted simply by avoidable technical issues such as a lack of graphical and performance polish. A game of this relevance within a franchise of this magnitude cannot succumb to repeating these mistakes and not improving, especially in light of the criticism that the latest title has had.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are excellent games, and, if it weren't for the technical problems, they would surpass the feats of Legends: Arceus, which started a necessary evolution in the classic Nintendo franchise. The game features a beautiful open world full of Pokémon, so you never feel like you're exploring something empty. The Pokémon campaigns finally showed an interesting maturity, which seems to want to keep up with the audience that has so much prestige to the series since 1995, without losing the children's audience that still drives purchases. However, most of Scarlet & Violet's potential is wasted simply by avoidable technical issues such as a lack of graphical and performance polish. A game of this relevance within a franchise of this magnitude cannot succumb to repeating these mistakes and not improving, especially in light of the criticism that the latest title has had.

F1 24 doesn't bring any major changes compared to its predecessor, but it does deliver some good additions to the game's well-known modes. The revamp of the career mode, allowing players to assume the identity of a real Formula 1 driver, was a great move by EA and Codemasters, but some problems with the car's steering can affect the experience in the very first races. In short, if you have F1 23, it may not be worth switching to the new full-price entry if you don't want the career mode with real drivers.