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Alessandro Barbosa

Johannesburg

Favorite Games:
  • Journey
  • Portal 2
  • Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

165 games reviewed
72.3 average score
75 median score
59.1% of games recommended

Alessandro Barbosa's Reviews

Writer. Engineer. Designer. Videogames included with all options.
Aug 23, 2021

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a surprisingly deep third-person shooter with tight, enjoyable multiplayer action that has enough variety to tease multiple return visits.

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Aug 17, 2021

The Forgotten City is a deeply satisfying puzzle adventure that will have you questioning what it means to sin.

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8 / 10 - Death's Door
Jul 20, 2021

Tight, challenging combat and a gorgeous world to explore makes the morbid act of reaping souls a delight in Death's Door.

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Jul 2, 2021

Satisfying puzzles and cathartic painting mechanics support Chicory: A Colorful Tale's strikingly relatable story about self-doubt.

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8 / 10 - Knockout City
May 28, 2021

Knockout City's surprising depth coupled with its approachable mechanics make it an engrossing new multiplayer offering.

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8 / 10 - Loop Hero
Mar 26, 2021

Loop Hero combines familiar mechanics in unfamiliar ways, producing an exhilarating and tactical roguelite that you'll struggle to put down.

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Mar 19, 2021

Fights in Tight Spaces combines deck-building with clever tactics in a roguelike format that is as satisfying as it is punishing.

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5 / 10 - Blue Fire
Feb 19, 2021

Blue Fire's exceptional platforming isn't enough to distract from frustrating backtracking and lackluster combat.

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7 / 10 - Noita
Oct 20, 2020

Noita's freedom for experimentation and creative spell crafting makes this roguelike a distinct spin on the genre.

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7 / 10 - I Am Dead
Oct 9, 2020

I Am Dead's personal tales and charming setting make it a touching exploration of life after death.

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Sep 4, 2020

The Last Campfire is a cozy puzzle game with impressive variety to its satisfying, bite-sized conundrums.

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Aug 31, 2020

Project Cars 3 and its transition to more arcadey racing can often be exhilarating, but it occasionally struggles to bring it all together.

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Aug 18, 2020

Fall Guys' charming presentation and approachable mechanics make it the most welcoming battle royale yet, with just a few blemishes keeping it from greatness.

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7 / 10 - CARRION
Jul 24, 2020

Carrion makes being a vicious monster satisfyingly simple and captivatingly gruesome, even if it doesn't always capitalize on its strengths.

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6 / 10 - Rocket Arena
Jul 21, 2020

Rocket Arena streamlines the intricacies of one of the most recognisable weapons in shooters but fails to create a compelling competitive experience with it.

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5 / 10 - Crucible
May 29, 2020

Crucible attempts to do too many different things with the same limited roster of characters, losing its few strengths in the process.

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May 8, 2020

Predator: Hunting Grounds' lack of variety and shallow gameplay make it difficult to stick with beyond a handful of rounds.

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Apr 29, 2020

The positive strides that Wastelanders and its quests make are hindered by Fallout 76's numerous enduring issues.

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7 / 10 - Good Job!
Apr 2, 2020

Good Job is a humorous and inventive puzzle game where sometimes the best job isn't the cleanest one.

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Mar 19, 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone adapts common battle royale tropes but puts its own spin on them to create a distinct entry in the genre.

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