Shadowbringers is in no uncertain terms a masterpiece, a new touchstone for the genre and the series.

Fumito Ueda’s masterpiece comes back to life. Shadow of the Colossus is one of the greatest remakes ever made: a unique and original game which will leave its mark on the minds of the players.

Killzone 2 is a rock solid First Person Shooter, developed with care and essential for the PS3 Line Up. It’s a peculiar title, realistic in the approach, dark and gloomy, conveying a strange perspective about war and obedience. The single player experience is linear and not that long, but the multiplayer is perfect, stressing a tactical aspect that is not so diffused in the other exponents of the genre.

The Single Player is far away from perfection. It lacks drama, and the pace isn't that high. But, as usual, Bungie delivers a complete multiplayer experience. Thanks to FireFight and to the new game modes, Reach is one of the best online FPS, and it will last for years.

The conversion for iPad of XCOM is an extremely successful work: a great opportunity for Apple users who have not yet played the masterpiece from Firaxis.

Forza Motorsport 4 goes beyond any driving simulation on consoles. Turn 10 added some fresh mechanics to a career mode that, apart some extras, remains the same (in terms of event types), and developed a new grip system for the tires that reaches a new level of driving simulation.

Maybe it's not yet a masterpiece: in the future, who knows?

Split Fiction is a true triumph, a priceless title that not only manages to replicate the qualitative heights reached by the Game of the Year 2021 but surpasses them by ascending to even more astonishing levels of inventiveness. It is a title capable of renewing itself minute after minute and maintaining an enviable freshness even after several hours of gameplay, all seasoned with a first-rate artistic direction and impeccable technical realization. Whether you are a fan of Hazelight Studios' production, whether you loved It Takes Two or whether you simply love video games in the purest sense of the word, this is an experience you will not want to miss.

A nice collection for all Action lovers. Kratos still rocks, a few years after the original releases.

Gears of War 3 is the perfect conclusion of an incredible saga. The core mechanics are just the same, but Epic Games delivers a splendid lesson in game design, creating a brilliant campaign, varied and well-paced as few others. Plus, you can find an enormous amount of cooperative and competitive options out of the box.

Dragon Age: Origins, even without being perfect and even without stunning graphics, is a great game. A lot of quests and sub-quests, deep, well-balanced gameplay and a great interaction scheme, build up a valuable production. BioWare gave fans all that they needed: the spiritual sequel of Baldur's Gate.

Rayman Legends rediscovers the roots of the platform, overcomes its colleagues (even famous ones) and involves the player.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is a monumental work, perfectly balanced in length and pace of play, with an engaging combat system and a progression system among the best in its category. Equipped with an exciting story, full of twists and a profound final message, it will bewitch anyone who decides to embark on Expedition 33. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any fan of "Japanese-style" RPGs.

Mark of the ninja is one of the best stealth games we have ever played. Arrived on steam, no PC gamer should miss it.

With the quality of writing and the inventiveness of design, Disco Elysium brilliantly faces the traditions of role-playing. In doing so, it paradoxically succeeds in overcoming them where more "innovative" titles have failed, demonstrating that innovation is not enough as the sole aim and motivation to make a great game, but that a great game can be, by virtue of its qualities, innovative.

A link Between World is a junction point between past and future, one of the most beautiful chapters in the long lasting saga.

60 fps and higher resolution: this time around the PC version of Dark Souls II has been made with more care. Still, there are a lot of bugs and problems, that will be hopefully corrected with some patches.

Resident Evil 2 is exactly what it was supposed to be, what we wanted it to be: a stunning reincarnation of some of our best videogame memories. Welcome back to Raccoon City.

In short, Donkey Kong Bananza arrives in dazzling form for its (highly anticipated) debut with gamers, once again demonstrating the extraordinary skill and fresh artistic vision of the creative team led by director Motokura, who previously rose to prominence with the splendid Super Mario Odyssey. It's an accessible product, yet also suitable for a more experienced audience, made essential by one of the best implementations of environmental destruction ever seen in a console game. Add to this a delightful and smile-inducing story, a solid and fun gameplay formula, and top-notch technical performance, and the resulting picture is that of a new shining gem in the Switch 2's game library.



The general difficulty, as repeated several times during this review, is undoubtedly higher than the average of contemporary products, but in the face of the goodness of the proposed experience we strongly advise you not to see it as an obstacle but as an opportunity to put yourself to the test and really understand what you're made of Good luck, you will need it!

Dark Souls 2 is a true masterpiece, and one of the best Action RPG of this generation. Extremely difficult and yet always rewarding, it shows an impressive "lore" and a finely balanced gameplay.

Flower is a unique game.

Assassin's Creed 2 is miles away form the first chapter. It's a whole new game, different in many aspects. The main quest is involving and nice to play, and the number of side mission and extra activities is impressive (and all of them are fun to play). The setting is peculiar and unique, and the panoramic views are sharp and, somehow, magic.

Animal Well is a unique experience that will appeal both to lovers of platformers with metroidvania elements and to those who appreciate creative puzzles and mysterious atmospheres. The fascinating visual style, combined with a very solid game system that is easy to learn and difficult to master, make it an unmissable title for those looking for an original, fun and highly replayable journey.

Animal Crossing reaffirms how important it is also to have an alternative: a welcoming and relaxed space where to stop. And relax. And breathe ...

The new expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG is huge and massive. While new players should try it out without even thinking about it, the old users might not find the huge cataclysm it rumored to be. The content for the new leveling bracket looks a bit too familiar despite the excellent artistic and quest design endeavors. Overall the Cataclysm is definitly what a WoW-fan should expect from Blizzard but is not as cataclysmic as it first promised.

The sexiest virtual lady in the videogame industry is no longer Lara Croft. Bayonetta is a well packed game that mixes a beautiful, semi-naked, woman, tons of crazy action and a stunning artistic and graphic package. Platinum Games gave life at the greatest "pure" action game in this generation.

The PS4 edition of Diablo 3 plays as the PS3 one, but has greater graphics and includes the contents of the DLC and the last patches. It's your chance if you missed this masterpiece.

The core gameplay is the same of Partners in time, but a bright plot, new features (as touch-screen based minigames) and the correlation between the three main characters add variety to the Rhythm/RPG mechanics.

Trials Evolution, with lot more events, multiplayer online and so on, is the perfect successor of Trials HD. A really funny game that no one should miss.

Rockstar North re-defines downloadable content standards, giving the players a huge game experience, that can compete with fully priced products. Obviously, gameplay mechanic and game structures are very similar to GTA IV ones; that means repetitious missions and variety lack. Anyway, a great plot, few changes in the base formula, and interesting characters make Lost & Damned an exciting expansion pack.

FIFA 12 is simply the best soccer simulation ever made. Tactical Defending, Precision Dribbling and Impact Engine works perfect together, offering a freedom never experimented before.

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The experience offered by Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is cinematically all-encompassing: direction, music, interpretations (the dubbing in Italian is also convincing) are comparable to those of a blockbuster, and the revisiting of Spider-Man's imagery is superior even to the already excellent one of first chapter. We could discuss at length Kraven's charisma, the role of a powerful Venom, the intimate and perverse dimension of the symbiote but, clearly avoiding any spoiler, it is sufficient to reiterate how Insomniac has given shape to a high-school adventure, where playful soul and narrative move in symbiosis. There certainly remain some uncertainties inherited from the progenitor, yet the adjustments made to the formula and the greater quality of the secondary activities avoid the specter of the boring standardization of the open world, to give Marvel's Spider-Man 2 a lovably hybrid personality: that of a super blockbuster pop and, at the same time, auteur.

As a remake, The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD is absolutely fantastic. Astonishing visuals, great character design and a heart-warming story make for one of the best games on Wii U.

For better or worse, there is nothing like Destiny 2 and The Ultimate Forme has done nothing but remind us of this with great vehemence. Of course, this long journey was full of ups and downs, but it certainly cannot be said that it didn't have a worthy conclusion. The final expansion of the Bungie shooter is the best ever made to date and contains everything a fan desires: an unforgettable campaign, a whole new power, lots of new equipment and a really high amount of activities, especially if we add those that have just arrived with Episode 1, Echoes, which is proving to be more interesting than expected. In this regard, we ask you to apologize, but Failsafe draws our attention to Nessus, where we must return to fulfill our Guardian duties against the Vex.

Automata is a shining and delicate pearl that any action game lover should possess.

Flight Simulator faces the console world with a truly valuable port, a concentration of technologies destined to teach.

Fez is a true masterpiece, and we are really pleased to have it on PlayStation 4 and PsVita.

If you know how to overcome the first difficulties of the title, including the sense of loss and the apparent lack of a real goal, Team Cherry's game will offer a rewarding game experience, made with all the love of a genre that does not deserve to disappear. Do not let it escape.

If you love platforming, this is almost a must. Level design is really well crafted, and it'll take you back many decades from now, in a good way.

The result is a Metroidvania-style platformer to be experienced, able to take your breath away both with its spectacular audiovisual performance and with its commendable all-round gameplay - for the occasion strengthened by a convincing action grain. Too bad for some burrs in the performance and in the general cleanliness of the code that compromise a vote that otherwise would have deserved to be even more bombastic.

For a fantasy-addicted player King of the Dragon Pass is the perfect game. It has no magnificent graphics or epic sound design, but with brilliant storytelling it can drag you into an extraordinary world.

Jetpack Joyride it's a game for every gamer. Fresh, simple and accessible.

Limbo is one of the best XBLA ever created. A simple gameplay meets a complex level design, for an instant classic with a terrific art direction.

Aside from a couple of hitches that don’t significantly alter the quality of the production, the PC version of God of War Ragnarok shows up to the gamers’ appointment in great shape, ready to drag the masses through the snows of Fimbulwinter. From a performance point of view, we’re talking about a product capable of adapting very well to a wide range of configurations, thanks to the precautions taken by Santa Monica already at the time of the first release. Although the gap between the PS5 and PC versions isn’t exceptionally wide, the overall performance of the porting pushes us to confirm without hesitation the evaluation given a couple of years ago, the same one also attributed to the porting of the previous chapter.

Mark Of The Ninja is absolutely fabulous. Thanks to a superb level design and an unparalleled variety of situations this game will delight every player.

A masterpiece - when it is a true masterpiece - never gets old.

Brotherhood is another great chapter of the most thrilling series of this generation. The plot is mature and interesting, and even if some issues with the battle system are still there to bother, the beauty of the landscape and the amount of quests are impressive.

Ultimately, Matthias Linda's video game is a must for fans of the genre as well as for those who want to approach JRPGs in an accessible way, in the name of absolute excellence.

A perfect porting of one of the greatest portable games of this year.

Dead Space 2 is the best Survival Horror of this generation.

Okami HD is a masterpiece recommended to anyone who has not already played it on PS2 or Wii.

CIV V is not a brand new start for the series, but some of the new features are really interesting, adding intensity to the main experience.

Super Mario 3D Land is surely peculiar among the series' episodes, mixing elements of classic and modern gameplay. It's not another Galaxy, and it just doesn't want to be: it has a strong identity, made of a great level design and rewarding gameplay. And it's incredibly fun to play.

It's the perfect add on for every MK fan out there, one you won't ever regret spending your money for.

Monster Hunter World is in all respects the highest point ever achieved by an exceptional series. A result obtained by effectively reworking its own formula, combining tradition and innovation in a game which opens to a wider audience without giving up its hardcore heritage.

Dota 2 is one of the most spectacular and intense games of all time.

Guild Wars 2 is the game that fans of MMO have been waiting for, but is also the occasion for the new players looking for a new incredible experience. Funny, complete and free of subscription fee.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution does not distance itself from the charming ambiguity of the whole series. The attention to detail of a society plagued by the man-machine moral conflict and the balanced combination of Action-RPG and FPS components can offer a truly deep gameplay.

Pullblox is one of the most intriguing 3DS title. A splendid puzzle game, smart and entertaining.

FIFA will remain seated for another year on the throne of Soccer simulation.

Brilliant.

Above all, there is a technical, rapid, stratified combat system. A grueling challenge of nerves, tenacity and reflexes, which knows when to open up to less obsessive rhythms, enhancing stealth and exploration. A masterpiece of style and wickedness, lightning and lethal, forged in the blood of mistakes and in the resolution that is hidden in each of us.

Tekken 8 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing fighting games on the market. The title has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and features a simplified combat system, while building on the very solid foundations of its predecessor. A varied roster and a first-rate single player component will guarantee endless hours of fun for every type of player. It's a shame for a few too many stumbles in the online component, which partially compromises a product that is absolutely excellent from every other point of view. Having said this, we have decided to reward the enormous amount of content present in the title and above all the extremely precise, pleasant and simple to understand teaching methods.

Creative Assembly delivers another solid RTS, deep and stratified, full of visual beauty and dense as no other.

NBA 2K12 is simply the best sports simulation ever made. Visual Concept add freshness and a nostalgic feeling to the game with "The Greatest" mode and, in a totally unexpected way, changed the gameplay completely. Now NBA 2K12 is pure NBA basketball in your very hands.

On Switch, the two chapters of Bayonetta find their ideal refuge, adapting adequately to the rhythms of portability and maintaining a remarkable fluidity during the action.

A joy for the eyes, for the ears, for the fingertips and especially for the heart: a condensation of brilliant ideas and decidedly inspired platforming, which, thanks to VR, acquires an enchanting dimension.

The best aspect of this DLC is its unique way to wander far from what The Witcher 3 got us used to in terms of narration. If you loved the original game, you shouldn't miss this expansion.

A carousel of horrors that never stops spinning. A whirlwind expedition into the most perverse meanders of art. A work of great authorship and visual virtuosity which has the merit of being as courageous as it is original. It's a survival horror, yes, but mostly pro forma. Deep down it's something else. It is an experience that tangles the player's expectations, continuously knotting them so that unpredictability reigns supreme. It plays with artistic forms, with the concept of reality and multidimensionality, and does so using both the interactive medium and other communicative means of the modern era. Once this unconventional inspiration has been accepted and assimilated, according to the writer, the weight of the playful uncertainties, of a balance that is not always perfect between narrative and gameplay, of a few too many technical ripples is reduced. I like the idea of ​​rewarding experimentalism above all, the mix of genres and eclectic suggestions. I like Sam Lake's arrogance in wanting to leave his mark at all costs, with the careless desire to challenge conventions, more than he has ever done before. I like to think I live in a reality where Alan Wake 2 exists.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is definitely one of the most solid and convincing RPG experiences of the entire Nintendo Switch line-up, as well as a must-have for lovers of the genre.

It's an incredible remaster, even better than what the fans have dreamed of for a long time. Brought back to life with great care, it's still the best Zelda out there.

Between revisions and additions to the gameplay, improvements to the quality of life of the players, and a simply surprising amount of content, Iceborne inherits all the strengths of the base game and further amplifies its enjoyment, coming to rewrite the rules of a potentially endless endgame.

Miyazaki has found the best way to close the Dark Souls trilogy. In terms of gameplay, Dark Souls 3 has the same taste of the previous chapters, and is not as original and fresh as Bloodborne has been. A great number of improvements, still, refine the formula and create another impressive action RPG. Dark Souls 3 is infused with a cruel beauty; its world -assembled with pieces from Lordran and Yharnam and Boletaria - represents a place where any fan would love to wander.

A deep and complex action RPG, hard but rewarding.

It's a fantastic return to the roots of RPGing on PC. Incredibly deep, to the point where discovering every outcome of the story will require hundreds of hours. It's fun and engaging to play. Everyone with a sweet tooth for fantasy and roleplay should consider this game, as it's a true masterpiece from Obsidian.

A strategic turn-based sensation. An almost perfect mechanism, assembled with inspiration and brains by a duo of designers who seem not to miss a beat.

Played with the PlayStation VR, Rez is way more immersive, captivating and enjoyable. The new Area X shows how the formula can be modernized, and we hope this new stage to be the starting point for something bigger.

Brotherhood is another great chapter of the most thrilling series of this generation. The plot is mature and interesting, and even if some issues with the battle system are still there to bother, the beauty of the landscape and the amount of quests are impressive.

Despite some technical issues, L4D2 is a great sequel. Same gameplay formula with a new setting and many entertaining game modes.

Addictive, punitive as never before and very fast, Dead Cells is a title that mixes two kinds of poles apart, but it does so by building foundations that are difficult to demolish.

Slay the Spire is the ultimate deckbuilding game: stimulating and relaxing at the same time, combining a playful structure truly cared for with the variety and brevity of roguelike.

Titanfall 2 is an excellent shooter from many points of view. It offers a good amount of contents and a solid multiplayer. It is a direct evolution of what we saw in the first chapter, but with several improvements to make it even more attractive.

A masterpiece brought back to life on 3DS. Considering the really cheap price, if you missed the original this is a great chance.

Pokémon Pokopia is the best pocket monster video game of the Switch era. If you enjoy gameplay that combines life simulation and construction, the definition could be expanded even further, making it one of the most interesting Pokémon titles ever. It's not a revolutionary game: it's simply a spin-off that confirms the untapped potential of a franchise that has so far been torn between highs and lows. The choice to rely on "bricks" makes the gameplay and technical structure more manageable, while the artistic direction may not be to everyone's taste. However, if you love Pokémon and want to immerse yourself in a simple and satisfying experience, you'll discover that Pokopia is much more than a hybrid between Animal Crossing and Minecraft.

Massive even more than the phenomenal second episode of the trilogy, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPGs of recent years.

While the difference in tone and gameplay between the two games is quite apt, on the other hand, the global superiority of Super Mario 3D World compared to the new adventure is also evident, which ends up turning out to be an appendix or a little more. The effect is that of a very solid pairing, which once again celebrates the undisputed supremacy of the Big N in the platforming world.

Dark Souls is brilliant as its predecessor, but this time, thrown in an vast open world without hints, the player will be a little more frustrated than before. Sometimes the difficulty can be frustrating, instead of stimulating, challenging and rewarding. Dark Souls remains one of the greatest examples of dark fantasy in this generation.

No doubts about the fact that The Ballad of Gay Tony is the best DLC ever created.

Tetris Effect, very simply, is the best Tetris ever.

Fez is one of the best Live Arcade ever. The game shows a perfect mixture of platform gaming, puzzle solving and so on. Pure Poetry.

Today, as and more than then, Dead Space is an unmissable appointment for fans of the genre of reference and not only for those who loved the 2008 classic. Through careful interventions in every area of the experience, from the plot to the characters, up to specific playful elements and the pleasure of exploration, the guys from EA Motive have given us the best version of this cornerstone of videogame horror, further embellishing it with an audiovisual frame not without some uncertainty but of great value, which makes it even more disturbing the theater of horrors of USG Ishimura.

Borderlands 2 is an hybrid video game that successfully combines the dynamics of first-person shooters with the depth of role-playing game. With an Unreal Engine 3 in better shape than ever, the new game from Gearbox Software is visually astonishing.

Whether or not you have already completed the first part of Cloud and fellow travelers' adventure, our advice is therefore to return to Midgar as soon as possible, perhaps taking advantage of the free update from PS4 and PS5.

Bethesda Pinball is dedicated not only to the fan of Bethesda’s games like DOOM, Skyrim or Fallout, but also to every player who loves the Zen Studios’ series.

Compelling, cerebral and elegantly deep, Fire Emblem: Three Houses marries the tactical acumen of its turn-based battles with a management dimension that exalts even more the role of the strategic spirit of Intelligent Systems. At the center there are three abundant campaigns and an extraordinary cast of characters: an indispensable tactical experience for the "elite fighters", but on which hides the shadow of a visual frame between high and low. Nevertheless, the new Nintendo exclusive goes into the field proclaiming itself the next 2019 Switch champion.

FIFA 11 is THE soccer game. Personality+, Pro Passing, REAL AI and all the other features build a near-perfect gameplay, with a lot more of variety (compared to FIFA 10) and a visceral realism. Simply amazing!