1348 Ex Voto is a missed opportunity. A medieval game with incredible voice acting that is overshadowed by soulless combat, terrible performance, and a gameplay philosophy that falls short in every way.
Greedfall: The Dying World offers an approach to early millennium ERPGs from two very different perspectives. In tactical mode, it is an ode to Baldur's Gate 3, while in concentrated mode, it reminds us of Bioware's work in Star Wars: KotOR, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age. In both cases, we find a deep story riddled with decisions and political injustices, multiple scenarios of great beauty, and a large number of characters with different motivations and personalities. Dense at times and somewhat slow, this Greedfall 2 will appeal to those who already enjoyed the original title and those who miss another way of doing RPGs.
Effective entertainment for those nostalgic for Left 4 Dead. It attempts to introduce its own innovations to the formula, and although it doesn't always work, it's still fun. Just make sure you play it in multiplayer mode.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection captivates players with its powerful story and charismatic characters. The combat is taken to the next level with a complexity that moves away from the simplicity of the first two installments, offering many possible options and strategies. At the same time, its changing and explorable world allows us to exploit all possible tools to get the Monstie of our dreams. The result? A new installment that improves on its predecessors in every way and can be enjoyed like an anime once you get the hang of its combat.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf lets us fall in love with Lana and Mui all over again. While it doesn’t add much new compared to the first game, its small improvements, breathtaking world, and a story that says so much with so little make it a delight.
Scott Pilgrim EX breathes new life into the beat 'em up genre with a charismatic approach that, although it falls short in some respects, will for sure bring a smile to your face.
Resident Evil Requiem perfectly balances fresh blood with the classic essence of the series. Two protagonists with very different playable philosophies, but who complement each other to forge, together, a fantastic Resident Evil game.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is an interesting sequel to The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, as it sacrifices some of the horror to enhance its investigative aspect. This ends up giving the game greater variety, as well as a distinctive tone within the series. However, there are also some gameplay rough edges that need smoothing out, and the lack of a Spanish translation makes it inaccessible to a large part of the audience.
Styx: Blades of Greed inherits both the good and the bad from the series, but I assure you that the good has been enhanced. It's a very respectable stealth game that fans of the genre will quickly fall in love with.
This Metroidvania approach is an interesting addition to the God of War series, but it falls short in many ways. Sons of Sparta does not aim to revolutionize the series, but if you approach it with an open mind and look beyond its imperfections, you will find a charming indie game in its core.
