Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! may seem like a product dedicated to fans of the famous demon hunter franchise, but it ends up being a poorly balanced copy of other games in the genre, without much to offer other than lukewarm fun for lazy afternoons with the family.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a compilation of good ideas, elevated by the excellent setting, delivering a very fun title for fans of Japanese mythology and a clear love letter from the devs to it.

Calm and aesthetically pleasing, SCHiM has good ideas for using shadows in 3D platforms, but doesn't make efficient use of them enough to stand out as it could.

Dawntrail is a great expansion with a story with ups and downs, but that sets the stage well for what could become the new Final Fantasy XIV saga. Furthermore, the improvements brought by the graphical update and the new combat mechanics prove that there is still a lot of potential to be explored in the future of the MMORPG.

Curiouser and curiouser, cried Alice, upon seeing this universe of fantasy so perfectly represented in PowerWash Simulator. The environments and context behind these five additional jobs portray the insanity of Lewis Carroll's classic novels, offering a handful of extra hours for PowerWash Simulator fans to distract themselves.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports takes the franchise into a new genre, taking advantage of the solid aesthetics inherited from other productions, and relying on mechanics that are simple to learn and easy to engage with. Light and fun, it's an interesting recommendation for families with big and small children.

The Land Beneath Us takes inspiration from great games to deliver an engaging and fun experience, with a nice narrative and addictive gameplay.

Capes is a good turn-based strategy game that has some interesting ideas, but its unbalanced combat and lack of charismatic characters prevent its story from achieving everything it could be.

Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Collection features an excellent game (Rocket Knight Adventures) with two other games that are not as good. The extra features are good additions, but the price charged for the package at its launch is very high.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is a more somber and interesting take on one of the best JRPG franchises of all time. The gameplay additions enrich the experience, but what really makes it so remarkable is the excellent cast and narrative that lives up to the series' reputation.

NeoSprint is honest and, at the same time, quite complete for what you'd expect from a reimagining of a classic Atari property. Without reinventing the wheel or proposing anything really new, it's fun, light-hearted and totally wrapped up in the nostalgia of less complicated times.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is not only the definitive version of Jade's adventure, but a model for remastering games from that time with relevant improvements and extras that celebrate the historical legacy of those works. Some slow aspects have not aged well and remind us of how old this game is, but the charismatic adventure and the good use of the compact yet rather open world still deserve this well-kept return.

Frogun Encore features versatile hookshot mechanics and local co-op mode for two people to have fun together. However, the brevity of the campaign and parallax-induced falls to death can hamper the experience. Those who will benefit most will be speedrun enthusiasts, willing to perfect the paths and find shortcuts in stages that seem to have been made with this audience in mind.

Ahead of its predecessor, barely, The Quintessential Quintuplets - Five Memories Spent With You doesn't stumble with a repetitive gameplay, but misses the mark with scenarios where characters do the same thing over and over again, and with the localization, that left entire scenes in Japanese in the final product.

When I point that Road to Elysium is more of the same as The Talos Principle 2, I mean it as a huge compliment. We have more beautiful scenery, more philosophical dialogues from captivating characters and, above all, dozens of new creative puzzles that give great satisfaction to solve and prove the versatility of the original mechanics. Even without a big new mystery to uncover in the story, the quantity and quality of the new content make the DLC a sure recommendation for anyone who enjoyed the base game.

#BLUD offers an immersive experience with a captivating narrative. The cartoonish art provides a pleasant look that reminds you of watching a cartoon. The fluid gameplay and exploration elements are reminiscent of classic games, but with a pleasing modernity. The effective soundtrack in moments of suspense adds to the immersion. However, right now, the game is hampered by significant technical problems, such as crashes and loss of progress, which are expected to be fixed in future updates. In short, #BLUD is fun and immersive, but it needs technical improvements to reach its full potential.

Tour de France 2024 continues to evolve everything that previous versions have introduced, and it's well known that investing in the race management system is what makes it different from other sports simulators. Unfortunately, this is exactly what takes the fun out of the game for anyone who isn't a die-hard fan of the sport in the real world.

Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution is a disappointing spin-off and I cannot recommend it to even to die hard fans of the series. The gameplay simply isn't polished and, thus, makes it hard for players to have a good time with the title.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's biggest and most ambitious expansion yet. However, it could have been flawless if it weren't for the over-recycling of enemies. Still, the challenging boss fights and great sense of exploration with the addition of new map layouts make Shadow of the Erdtree an excellent conclusion to the Elden Ring journey.

MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED is an ordinary game in most of its aspects, be it aesthetic, narrative, or gameplay mechanics, but the combination of all this with highly addictive loot and customization systems makes it a surprisingly fun experience.

Octopath Traveler completes the franchise on the PlayStation platforms, delivering a distinct and nostalgic experience to 90s JRPG lovers.

Delivering metroidvania exploration, bullet hell intensity, JRPG aesthetics and narrative, as well as a lot of flexibility in its options, TEVI stands out among its peers with a strong execution in every detail. The long dialogues can disrupt the pace of gameplay and the level design may be relatively simplistic, but this does not diminish the value of the work as a whole, which I recommended for anyone who likes those genres.

Still Wakes The Deep doesn't use any traditional gameplay system and manages to sustain itself solely on the power of good writing and doses of tension at the right times.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is clear evolution of the systems of the previous game, delivering an even better story and more fun combat. It's an excellent game for fans of the franchise.

Monster Hunter Stories is a fun and light-hearted RPG that explores a new side of the series, with engaging gameplay and a nice story that makes it a must-play for fans of the series.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance delivers an exceptional package. It can easily be considered one of the best RPGs of this generation.

Ready, Steady, Ship! is a good entry into the puzzle and couch co-op genres. For those who enjoy a good challenge and have the patience to deal with the somewhat clunky controls and a little frustration, the game can offer a rewarding and fun experience at the end of its long stages.

V Rising is easily one of the best survival and creation titles on the market, largely due to the great use of its world and setting, simplified design and excellent quality overall.