Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo
A chance to revisit a very specific moment in Final Fantasy XV's history, back when the full game hadn't even been released yet.
Games in the journal.
Full reviews sit alongside shorter archive entries from earlier years. Each one keeps a place in my gaming history.
P.T. PC
I want to preserve that first encounter, that feeling of being trapped in an impossible house, terrified of what might happen next, yet unable to stop walking forward.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
At first, I thought Path of Radiance was simple because it was old. By the end, I appreciated it because it was simple.
Pragmata
It is a well-rounded experience: brief, entertaining, well paced, and with gameplay strong enough to carry it from beginning to end.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
An enjoyable, technically impressive Warriors-style game set in the Zelda universe, held back by a weak endgame, underwhelming rewards, and a story that never fully capitalizes on its own potential.
Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is exceptional: ambitious, absorbing, and full of moments worth revisiting. After a hundred hours, though, I needed a break before returning to it.
Blasphemous
It’s incredibly fun. The combat is satisfying, the world is hauntingly beautiful, and the Spanish voice acting adds a unique charm that makes the experience feel authentic.
Kingdom Come Deliverance
Is a deeply immersive, thoughtful RPG that captures the essence of role-playing like few games do. It’s not perfect, but its imperfections are part of what makes it feel alive, real, and unforgettable.
Tales of Berseria
A beautiful story weighed down by indecisive mechanics and overextended length, redeemed by unforgettable characters and a finale that punches hard.
Expedition 33
It’s a rare, intimate experience that feels like stepping into a world completely detached from the fantasy clichés we've grown too accustomed to.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
It’s a game that dares to mix brilliance with mediocrity, and while I cherished its combat and character diversity, I couldn’t help but wish for a deeper, more immersive world.
Into The Breach
It doesn’t ask for your whole life, but rewards you with a satisfying feeling of accomplishment.
Unicorn Overlord
This is one of those rare games that blends strategic depth with an unmistakable charm. At its core, it’s an engaging strategy game that provides a fresh take on tactical RPGs, with an emphasis on clever team-building and the kind of world that makes you feel connected to its characters and their stories.
Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2 captures the essence of what an adventure RPG should be — unpredictable, challenging, and brimming with possibility.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Echoes of Wisdom surprised me and exceeded my expectations. The pacing is perfect, the mechanics are delightful, and the game’s humor and charm shine brightly.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Stranger of Paradise exceeded my expectations in more ways than one. I went into it fully aware of the mixed reviews it had received, so I was expecting a pretty brainless hack-and-slash. To my surprise, there were more layers to the game than I'd anticipated.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
From the moment I started, I was impressed by the vast variety of equipment and builds available, allowing me to shape my mech into something that felt entirely my own.
Persona 4 Golden
The vibrant world of Inaba and its charming, if slightly cartoonish, cast of characters quickly drew me in.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Granblue Fantasy: Relink invites players into a fantastical world where floating islands adorn the skies, offering an action-packed RPG experience that's both thrilling and visually captivating.
Cyberpunk 2077
I came to Cyberpunk 2077 expecting a limited role-playing experience. Night City surprised me with a vivid world, meaningful side quests, and characters worth following.
Drakengard 3
The true heart of Drakengard 3 lies in its incredible story and narrative. Every moment unfolds with a rare emotional depth, drawing players into a world that resonates long after stop playing.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
This game isn't just an adventure; it's an odyssey of freedom, choices, and endless possibilities.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Cindered Shadows
I love this game, the DLC is more game, then good xD
Nintendo Switch
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
Devil May Cry 4 offers an enjoyable hack and slash experience that builds upon the success of its predecessor, Devil May Cry 3. With the introduction of new playable characters and mechanics, the game breathes fresh life into the series.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Despite some graphical limitations and camera issues, the game manages to captivate players and demonstrate why it is considered a classic gem that can still compete with current games, particularly when the combat is fully unleashed. If you can look past its initial flaws, Devil May Cry 3 rewards players with a satisfying and action-packed adventure.
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV manages to deliver a classic RPG adventure, albeit with some flaws. It successfully evokes the spirit of the genre, with an engaging storyline and challenging battles. While the character development may feel rushed, the game's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile journey for those seeking a nostalgic RPG experience.
Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI is a meticulously crafted game that plays it safe rather than taking bold risks with innovative ideas.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Tears of the Kingdom exceeds an already beloved predecessor, then keeps finding new ways to surprise me. Even after the story ended, Hyrule kept me playing for more than 200 hours.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a masterpiece of a game that offers a unique and challenging experience unlike any other in the Souls series. The limitation of using only one weapon and the inability to farm attributes by killing common enemies may seem daunting at first, but this actually contributes to making the game the best Souls experience that FromSoftware has brought to the table.
Death Stranding
Death Stranding is a game that takes some time to get going. The first 10 hours can be a bit of a slog, and while the gameplay is fun, it doesn't necessarily invite you to come back after a game session. However, once you push past this initial hump, the game opens up and becomes a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Persona 5 Strikers
The battle system in Persona 5 Strikers combines hack and slash mechanics with the elemental resistances and weaknesses from the Persona series, creating a complex and engaging experience that becomes even more robust as the player progresses through the story and acquires more personas. The charismatic characters add an additional layer of enjoyment to the game.
Nintendo Switch
Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 was an incredibly satisfying introduction to the series. The game is an absolute triumph when it comes to its presentation. The marvelous music and graphic style make it an unforgettable experience.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Simple and entertaining story, with fun puzzles and straightforward progression, this is a game with a suitable duration, with a lot of optional content if you want more of this experience after finishing the main story
PC
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
An intriguing sci-fi novel with tactical gameplay elements.
Code Vein
Fun gameplay in a post-apocalyptic and intriguing world, a shameless souls-like game that merges the genre with hack and slash elements and anime art.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake is an unforgettable journey through Midgar, a must-play for both long-time fans and newcomers alike. experience.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Xenoblade takes part in a beautiful world who arose from the remains of two colossal creatures petrified in the space long ago, an epic adventure in wich we meet endearing characters and together reveal the secrets of this universe.
Hitman 3
Hitman 3 is a game that truly excels in its sandbox environments. Each of the six main locations, from the heights of Dubai to the snow-covered Carpathian Mountains, feels like a living, breathing world.
Elden Ring
Redefining the mainstream open world designs and merging it with the souls formula maintaining its essence
PC
Final Fantasy XIII
Awesome hallway simulator with a regular battle system and endearing characters
PC
Outer Wilds
A fully immersive experience that evokes the feelings of discovery and the needs to explore
PC
Twelve Minutes
Good thriller, I really enjoyed the experience, but I struggled a bit at the end because the story at some point seemed to not know when or how to end
PC
Scarlet Nexus
Interesting story and lore, endearing characters and a fun battle system, but the friendship system could be overwhelming, with a lot of characters to interact and not enough space to do so, also the second round feels a bit repetitive
PC
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Nintendo Switch
NieR Re[in]carnation
Amazing music, good visuals, interesting story, but the battle system is very simple and automatic
Mobile
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
Totally love the music and story, the battle system is ok, but the side quests are weak and the re runs to see all the endings can feel repetitive, nevertheless it is a must play
PC
Final Fantasy XV: Complete Edition
Pretty good story, fun battle system but hard to got the point at the beginning, also is sad that the magics are very diminished in this game in comparison with other FF, is worth to mention that this game have a very good post-game content, more challenging than most of the game that in general is pretty easy
PC
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
My first musou, I really enjoyed this genre, also pretty good story, I was hoping [spoilers ahead] a darker development at the end, but you can't be bothered when you see the Champions meet with their ancestors
Nintendo Switch
Genshin Impact
Quite fun battle system, good story and lore but with a bit too much text, with a big open world wounded with the micro-transactions system leaving all the good stuff behind artificial limitations, ergo, few incentives to explore because all these good stuff are not in the wild, nonetheless recommended
PC
Final Fantasy IX
Nintendo Switch
Cadence of Hyrule
Fun gameplay, catchy music, attractive graphics and enjoyable story
Nintendo Switch
Hitman 2
Good stealth game, but the instinct mechanic and the follow story system hurts immersion and experience
PC
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Nintendo Switch
Octopath Traveler
Stunning visuals and music, fun battle system, but with many shortcomings in the story, instead of "Octopath Traveler" could be named "Eight Short Stories" subtitle "None of them memorable"
Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Nintendo Switch
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
My favorite FF game, even not for everyone, the gameplay could be a bit rough for today standards, but if you make the commitment the journey rewards you amply (talking about X, stay away from X-2, X-2 don't exist)
Nintendo Switch
Mortal Kombat 11
Aside the gameplay that is the 10, the best B movie like story you can find, pretty fun and absurd in equal parts
Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Worthy Zelda game, fun gameplay and creative puzzles
Emulated
The Legend of Zelda
Pretty fun even for today, I only did the first two dungeons without guide, after that guessing what you will need to do to find the next dungeons starts to get tricky, I think in that time games should take you months to complete
Emulated
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo Switch
Final Fantasy VI
My first FF, epic journey, even today (if you can with the turn-based battle system) is a totally recommendable game to play
Emulated
Hitman
Good stealth game, but the instinct mechanic and the follow story system hurts immersion and experience
PC
Psychonauts
PC
Stacking
PC
Half-Life 2
For the day I played it was a 10, but the time comes and there are many narrative experiences who learned and made endearing experiences anyway this piece remains as a solid piece waiting to be replayed just before HL3 :sniff:
PC
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Emulated
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Marked the basis for many futures RPG but playing it nowadays could be a bit boring, because the mechanics and the story we have seen them a lot
Emulated
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
I totally love this game back then when I played in 2003, maybe this 8 won't hold if I play it again, who knows
PC
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
I expected it to be longer when I first played it (>20 years ago) but was an incredible experience anyway
Nintendo 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Impressive game for today and unreal for the time when it was released
Nintendo 64