Recent reviews by A Monument to Non-Existence

I've played this one a lot when it was released on itch.io and I am very happy that the devs are making a full game out of it. I love this game, it is so fun and adds an interesting "hades" vibe to a balatro game. It is balatro with tarot, astrology and greek mythology!

So far it has been a great experience!
Art and music are great! Mechanics are very challenging as expected hahaha
Might update this after beating the game!

A really nice collection of indie games made by brazillian studios. Games are from different genres but they are all very fun.

Dogfights in SLZ is my favorite, since I have a sweet spot for shmups. A very challenging game with a lot of game feel. Follows a roguelike vibe since powerups are randomly generated.

Bafo Super Championship is a very funny game that emulates a real life game called Bafo that we play in Brazil, where you have to turn piles of cards by hitting them with out hands. The game seems to rely on a mechanic where we must choose our Bafo style based on the pile of cards we want to hit. Kinda tricky but with a lot of observation I managed to deduce some combinations. It's like a puzzle with combinations? I guess it is.

One Step to Rest is an action hack and slash game with roguelike vibes as well, the map is procedurally generated and so are the weapons and equipments you find throughout the game. You need to cross this skeleton filled wasteland with some pretty different weapons and armor pieces.

Zilado is a local coop multiplayer game where we have to solve small puzzles to complete train trips in Maranhao, region from where all the studios are from. I might update this review as soon as I play it with someone since it is a local multiplayer game.

Seems like a dark fantasy rogue-lite grid-turn-based strategy game that I'm not even sure I'll be able to beat anytime soon.... Damn, this one will consume some (many) hours of my life certainly! So far, absolutely recommended!

I have been following the game for a long time and even helped the devs with testing and localization. So, I may sound somewhat biased when I point the qualities of Lunar Axe out.

If you are looking for a puzzle game with beautiful art and have a keen eye for spotting small things in the scenario, Lunar Axe might be a good fit for you. Puzzles are also very different, from textual to logic puzzles. The game itself is not too long but also not too short. There are some really tough (optional) challenges that I hadn't figured out yet, but hey, if everything is too easy, what's the point?

The story of the game is simple and straight to the point. You end up involved in this catastrophe regarding the city you live in and have to prevent it by recovering the Lunar Axe. If you are not a northeast Brazillian, you WILL be introduced to unfamiliar scenarios and narrative elements based on real locations and folklore. That's also true for audio since the soundtrack and sound effects have a powerful regional aesthetic that elevates this game's setting. That might be interesting and refreshing to experience in a game.

A puzzle game inspired by electrical circuits with a minimalist aesthetic and chill lo-fi hip hop soundtrack. In general, it's a very relaxing experience that might take you to solve some of the puzzles by chance, but worry not, there are some very challenging mysteries to be cracked. Super recommended!

A challenging grid-based about solving rooms and climbing a tower with a grapling gun. Different from other Wired Dreams's games this one is pure action and hand-eye coordination. Did I say it is challenging? Recommended for anyone who wants to test their skills.
As expected from Wired Dreams, it features excellent soundtrack and stunning pixel art!

Great game! A very challenging puzzle game (oh god, that world 3!) with cute art style and really chilling soundtrack. Each world adds a different mechanic so the game kinda refreshes itself constantly. Super recommended!

It's been a long time since I felt that "F*** YEAH" sensation when you beat that room or enemy. Red Ronin is a keeper, and even though I have played some of it as a beta tester, Red Ronin still surprised me.

Visuals: AMAZING. The pixel art is spot on, and the way ronins dash through enemies is extremely satisfying.

Mechanics: The core mechanic is basically an ice block puzzle game dressed as a tactical battle game. You beat rooms with a small set of tools to surpass obstacles in a very creative and innovative approach. It's not a button masher. It's actually a big brain puzzle game that also rewards dexterity skills. Since rooms are not random and the scoring system considers time, the number of trials per room, and other metrics, it has potential for speed runs and rankings.

Audio: also AMAZING. The Soundtrack is so damn good, and the sound effects are synergic with visual effects in the pleasure of being Red and slicing people like bread.

Story: simple, get revenge whatever it costs. Red wants everything soaking red in the blood of the ones who betrayed her in the past. Simple but effective, as it gives us a reason for slashing thru so many enemies throughout the game. I believe there's a hidden bigger picture in the game that made me wonder what the f*** is wrong with the world of Red Ronin.

Overall: I want Red Ronin 2. GIMME RED RONIN 2.

Since all my players are enjoying holidays and we couldn't play some RPG, I had to satisfy myself with Galaxy of Pen and Paper... And it was awesome! A really nice and smooth game, with lots of references to pop culture, pretty simple and fun gameplay mechanics, beautiful pixel art and an interesting plot. Also, it's not a hard game if you enjoy exploring planets and doing sidequests, since most actions reward you with exp, but you surely can challenge yourself, sicne you are the GM and controls the encounters haha. I recommend this game to anyone who desires a relaxed and hilarious gaming experience.