Being a security guard in a restricted area is more complicated than it seems. THE GAME Security 51 is an atmospheric horror security simulator developed and distributed by Alawar. Your job is simple, or at least it seems simple: ensure that no one who isn't authorized to enter does so. Whether it's simply checking if documents are correct or going deeper and detecting anomalies, you're given a different order every day. If everything is in order, allow the person to use the

Ready for Another Season of Franchise? Every new Madden NFL release brings the same question: how far has EA managed to evolve the experience without abandoning the foundation that has supported the series for so many years? After a period in which changes often felt more incremental than truly significant, Madden NFL 27 arrives with the responsibility of giving the season more personality and making the NFL feel less like a collection of isolated games and more like a league

A Forgotten War in Middle-earth Finally Gets a Second Chance It is interesting to return to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North so many years later and realize that it remains one of those games that seems to have been overshadowed by much bigger releases. The campaign follows Eradan, the Dúnedain Ranger, Farin, the dwarf of Erebor, and Andriel, a Loremaster of Rivendell, as they face the forces of Agandaûr in the north of Middle-earth, in a story that takes place alongsi

Open your own repair shop and fix all kinds of electronics. THE GAME ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is an electronics repair simulator developed by Mandragora and distributed by tinyBuild. Taking over an old electronics repair shop in Tokyo in the 2000s, your goal is to manage the shop, repairing all kinds of devices from that era and helping local citizens with their electronic problems. Assemble and disassemble video game consoles and cell phones, buy parts, repair elec

An adventure that grows alongside its protagonist In a world dominated by gears, clocks, and a night that seems to never end, Duskfade follows Zirian, a young apprentice who sets out on a journey alongside his mechanical companion Cuco to find his sister Allira. After the Clock Tower is taken over by Agony, the balance of this world is disrupted, forcing Zirian to travel through different regions while acquiring new abilities, facing creatures, and uncovering more about his f

Sophie's story continues. THE GAME Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story is a mystery and investigation game developed and distributed by Lowbirth Games. Aboard a cruise ship, we meet Sophie, the protagonist of This Bed We Made, who is back in her job as a chambermaid. She is warned that there is a thief on the cruise ship stealing from the other passengers. As Sophie has access to all the rooms, she is tasked with trying to find out who the thief is. By snooping around the

Help Doloc thrive once again. THE GAME Doloc Town is a casual farming game developed by RedSaw Games Studio and distributed by Logoi Games and Pathea Games. In a post-apocalyptic world, our young protagonist finds Doloc, a small village facing difficulties. It is in this situation that our protagonist settles in the town and starts her own farm, helping Doloc to prosper again. Besides farming, you can raise animals and collect resources, as well as control drones that will he

The battlefield changes, but strategy remains the greatest weapon Final Stand abandons the traditional structure to focus entirely on surviving against waves of enemies, and I was curious to see if this change would actually work. Although it moves away from the campaign and territorial battles, the essence of the series remains present throughout the experience. Each match requires planning, adaptation, and quick decisions, especially because we never know exactly which tech

Cultivate, build, and watch a small community flourish at your own pace. Verde is one of those games made for players who simply want to relax. With its cozy premise, it puts you in charge of managing a small town surrounded by nature while taking care of the charming Seedlets, tiny seed-shaped creatures. Guided by the charismatic little owl Fa, your goal is to expand this peaceful haven at your own pace, enjoying streamlined management mechanics and an incredibly comforting

Delicacy Can Still Exist Even in a Lost World When Beast of Reincarnation was first announced, many people looked at the project simply as “the new Game Freak game”. That reaction was inevitable. After all, we are talking about the studio responsible for Pokémon for decades. But after only a few minutes with Emma and Ko, it became clear that this project had a completely different direction. After completing the entire campaign, I was left with the feeling that the studio fin

The definitive game in the Dragon Ball franchise. EXPANSION The release of Super Limit-Breaking NEO marks a historic moment for the fighting game community and, in particular, for fans of Akira Toriyama's work. This is the latest DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, establishing itself not just as another generic piece of add-on content, but as the most massive, robust, and content-packed expansion ever created for the title to date. The expansion didn't limit itself to just

Use the elements and save your world from collapse. THE GAME Fading Echo is an action-adventure game developed by Emeteria and published by New Tales and Com2uS Holdings. The protagonist, One, sets out to save Corel, her world, from the Paradox Corruption that is distorting reality and destroying everything in its path. With the support of her mother, One seeks to restore order to the world before its complete extinction. One discovers a latent power that manifests at an oppo

Are you infected? THE GAME Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a post-apocalyptic management game developed by Brigada Games and published by Devolver Digital. You are tasked with managing a checkpoint in a city overrun by zombies. It's up to you to decide which survivors are fit to be rescued or to eliminate those already infected by the zombie virus. Using a variety of resources, check all survivors and decide their fate. Check the survivors and look for signs of infection.

Long before the NFL spotlight, the dream begins on the college field For those who follow American football loosely, College Football 27 might seem like just an alternative version of Madden NFL 27 with college teams. However, this comparison overlooks the main differentiator of the franchise. College football has its own unique identity in the United States. The vast majority of players who reach the NFL pass through college football, where they start their careers, build hi

Master Chief returns in an adventure that respects the past and expands his legacy. There is a huge challenge in revisiting one of the most important games in video game history. Even greater is the challenge of surprising players who already know practically every moment of the original campaign. Halo: Campaign Evolved achieves exactly that. Even knowing what would happen in the following missions, it only took a few minutes to realize that this was not simply a graphical up

The Retro Horror That Turns Every Hallway Into a Trap Few games manage to recreate that feeling of playing a classic for the very first time without simply copying the past. CULTIC does exactly that. From the very first minutes, it's clear that the game draws heavy inspiration from the great FPS titles of the 1990s. Instead of merely repeating familiar formulas, however, it uses those influences to build an experience with its own identity. Right from the beginning, you're th

Only coordination can save you. THE GAME Brave Escape is a cooperative platform game developed and distributed by Hit Start Studios. Explorer Colin and robot Floyd team up on an adventure where progress depends on their cooperation, whether through precise jumps or using their abilities at the right time. Call a friend or find someone online and brave the dangers of Brave Escape. Coordinate your movements to move forward. MY IMPRESSIONS The first thing I want to highlight abo

Does the Mega Bundle provide the advantage every great escape needs? The arrival of Escape from Violet Hold brings a brand-new card set, fresh mechanics, and several new features to accompany the expansion. Among them, the Mega Bundle stands out as the most complete option for players who want to begin the season with a strong collection, exclusive cosmetics, and enough resources to explore the new strategies from day one. I spent several days using the Mega Bundle to see whe

The escape has begun in Dalaran, but is the Tavern Pass worth the journey? The arrival of Escape from Violet Hold brings a new wave of cards, brand-new mechanics, and a theme inspired by a massive prison break from Dalaran. Alongside the expansion, Blizzard has also introduced a new edition of the Tavern Pass, featuring an updated Rewards Track with exclusive cosmetics, cards, packs, and experience bonuses to accompany players throughout the entire season. I spent several day

Farlands brings the farming simulator formula to another planet with charm and plenty of great ideas. It is almost impossible to start Farlands without thinking about Stardew Valley. In my case, the coincidence was even greater, as I was actually playing Stardew Valley for another review when I began my space farming adventure. The opening hours make those inspirations very clear. The farm layout, energy management, resource gathering, and even parts of the interface immediat

More scientific, more contemplative, and just as engaging as the original campaign. One of The Alters' greatest strengths was leaving important questions unanswered even after the credits rolled. Last Variable builds directly on that idea by turning one of the possible endings from the main campaign into a brand-new story, following the scientist Jan, who chose to remain on the planet while the others managed to escape. The expansion can be started independently from the base

Much more than a shoot 'em up, Geppy-X makes you feel like you're watching a classic anime. Some games stand out because of their technology, others because of their gameplay, and some simply because of their personality. Geppy-X certainly belongs to the latter. Originally released in 1999 for the original PlayStation as a Japan-exclusive title, it remained a hidden gem for more than two decades, known mostly among retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of giant robot anime. Thank

A dive into hell where Brazilian culture meets one of the most addictive roguelikes of recent years. The Brazilian game industry continues to gain recognition with projects that embrace a strong sense of identity, and Hell Clock is one of those games whose personality shines from the very first minutes. Instead of simply taking inspiration from the biggest names in the genre, Rogue Snail builds an experience that borrows familiar ideas while giving them its own distinctive si

Travel through Japan and become the best Denshattacker in the country. THE GAME Denshattack! is an arcade game developed by Undercoders and distributed by Fireshine Games and Boltray Games. Traveling through Japan aboard a train might seem normal, but in Denshattack! trains are more than just a means of transportation. Following the journey of Emi and Fernando, you'll encounter customizable trains capable of performing radical maneuvers as they travel along tracks that challe