An instant classic, that mixes puzzle bubble with Arkanoid.

A strange platform, that clearly shows how in 2009 is still possible to make a really funny game in which you have to press only one button, with the right timing.

Silence tries to modernize the point-and-click adventures thanks to a more interactive control system and a simplification of the puzzles, that makes them well integrated to the narrative.

The core simulation is almost perfect, but the shortage of game modes is a serious flaw.

After dozens of hours among estates, aqueducts, and legions, Anno 117: Pax Romana has convinced us on one point: the Anno formula still works brilliantly. The decision to move the action to the heart of the Roman Empire isn't just an aesthetic gimmick, but a clever way to shift perspective without sacrificing what the series does best: the slow and thoughtful construction of economic equilibrium. The sandbox mode is, as always, the center of the experience and the place where the game shines, thanks to a hypnotic pace and excellent variety of situations. While some mechanics add more color than depth, the title is hard to criticize: less revolutionary than some had hoped, sure, but more refined and cohesive than we might have expected from such a dramatic leap in time. Pax Romana is the confirmation of a studio that understands its audience, respects players' time, and continues to improve its work methodically and consistently. Those seeking a deep and well-constructed management challenge, with the joy of building an empire brick by brick, will find fertile ground here. Those hoping for a revolution, however, will likely have to wait for the next iteration. But for now, the Senate can applaud.

A thrilling tribute to Metal. A shiny example of original gameplay, a nice multiplayer experience and an "explosive" plot.

Vessel is an amazing puzzle game based on an accurate physic simulation of any type of liquids. Highly original puzzle based on successful cooperation with the key element of the game, the Fluro, creatures made of different types of liquids, that have different properties. A must have for everyone.

Highly anticipated by fans of the original title, Orcs Must Die! 2 centers the objective, offering what a sequel should give.

This Beyond Earth expansion offers many more hours of rebalanced gameplay to the saga's fans.

Worms Crazy Golf, thanks to challenging game mechanics, gives the player a mix of generes that is fresh and really funny.

The biggest problem is still the questionable management of the thugs distributed through the DLC.

Gesundheit offers an original gameplay formula, and is one of the most interesting games on the portable market.

Helldivers 2 was a pleasant surprise and represents the perfect evolution of that twin stick shooter that many players fell in love with back in 2016. Apart from the server problems, which seem to be in the process of being resolved, and some technical problems which we hope will disappear with future updates, the shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios is unmissable for anyone who appreciates the genre and has the opportunity to enjoy it in the company of a few friends. If we then consider the approach to microtransactions and the budget price, there are very few reasons not to take a walk in space and spread democracy.

A revitalized and reformed installment in virtually every aspect, with positive results, despite a few critical issues. It's the richest installment in terms of content and the most solid gameplay, but it's also set in a very classic and conservative open world. If you can overlook this aspect, however, you've got a robust game that could provide dozens and dozens of hours of unbridled fun, especially when played with a close-knit group of friends. The battle against the Chronokeeper's regime has only just begun: are you ready to join the Resistance?

Artistically delightful and with a soundtrack signed by Takeshi Furukawa, Planet of Lana confirms itself as a narrative-driven adventure of excellent quality. The symbiotic relationship between little Lana and the tender Mui represents the fulcrum around which the authors of Wishfully build gameplay with puzzle and stealth elements. The result is a splendid journey of about six hours, which with a little more creativity could have reached even higher peaks.

An impressive remake of Metro 2033 improves the overall look, the AI, and some of the major problems of the game, giving the player a great chance to replay a solid classic at its best. The work on the last chapter, Metro: Last Light, is not that impressive, but if you missed it one year ago you should give it a look.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a curious detour in the world of fighting games that still manages to fully convince today thanks to an edition full of contents and improvements. Of course, it remains an extremely niche product aimed essentially at two categories of players: lovers of the Atlus JRPG and admirers of Arc System Works productions.

It's still terribly hard for newcomers, but if you like baseball, this is the place to be.

It's a content-filled expansion, one the fans were really waiting for. Blizzard is making the best of its trading card game.

Chillingo did a good job converting Anomaly: Warzone Earth that, in this portable version, mantaining all the distintive tracts of the desktop version.

Of all the "simcade" available at the moment, Forza Motorsport 7 is the most dynamic and malleable one, capable of enhancing the realism of driving sensations and accessibility.

Thanks to a wider variety of gameplay and game situations, War Thunder won the scepter of the best free-to-play in the skies of World War II.

Streets of Rage 4 is a small miracle: the return of a series that, decades later, manages to evolve a genre considered "dead". Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games have created an adventure capable of welcoming modern players without betraying the feelings of historical fans.

Tiny and yet great, ancient yet new, Curse of the Moon is a pearl that you should not miss out on.

The space of Outer Wilds, despite its aesthetic beauty and the incredible sensation of immensity it returns, is in short "only" a useful tool to trigger thoughts and considerations; to answer some questions or formulate others, even profound and existential.

The biggest regret comes from the narrative side, where this sequel starts quickly and loses momentum once it reaches the halfway point. On the other hand, when you look at the gameplay and enhanced free roaming, what you get is a general overhaul of what made the original reboot a solid action adventure, bestowed with over-the-top graphics.

Coboldi & Catacombe turns out to be an optimally conceived expansion, capable of sensitively moving the goal that, we remember, these days is still in turmoil.

Quotation forthcoming.

The result is a highly immersive and very inspired narrative experience that is more than capable of sustaining the legacy of an unquestionable milestone gaming universe.

Ultimately, Lost Judgment is a great sequel, characterized by very inspired writing and a great dose of irreverence. A braver second chapter, more refined and extremely more elegant, which offers the possibility of being played by all those who have never had direct contact with the first episode or with the Yakuza saga. RGG Studio proves once again to be one of the most competent teams on the square, capable of diversifying the gameplay as few, giving full importance to the narrative component of their productions and deliberately omitting some technical details that are however irrelevant for the success of the project. Sure, maybe more could have been done with regards to exploiting the features of Dualsense, but this is more of a wasted opportunity than a real lack.

It's a very good chapter, and it has two distinct stories based on previous choices. It might be an opening for a great conclusion to this Borderlands spin off.

Maybe we can expect wonders from the third season of Walking Dead. The first two episodes have great characters and a very impressive plot. 

Assassin’s Creed Origins is a clever chapter, able to renew the spirit of the saga without changing it. Some RPG elements, a beautiful art design and a quite solid combat system allow Origins to become a new starting point for the series.

This is a great way to expand any game. Adding interesting content, doing so with a precise idea in mind, and setting a good price for the package.

It's an extraordinary graphic adventure, filled with cyberpunk cliches that will delight fans of the genre.

EVE Valkyrie is one of the best titles for PlayStation VR, and a big step forward for the genre. Everything, from the interface to the stunning visuals, immerses the player in a frantic space combat that no other title can replicate.

The unbalanced difficulty and the monstrous power gap that separates the common monsters from the tough bosses could represent a big obstacle for users who are mostly interested in the story and unwilling to devote themselves to grinding body and soul. Conversely, players who are orphaned of the high level of challenge that characterized old-school products will find their match in Bravely Default II and in the deep customization of the party that the title includes in their arc. So arm yourself with courage and set off in search of the Elemental Crystals together with the four Heroes of the Light.

And it would be a shame that after reopening the Famicom Detective Club "case", Nintendo does not follow up on the saga, because here is the material and there are the characters to give life to a long and beautiful series of detective stories.

One of the best example of point and click adventure of the last years, made by the award-winning German studios Daedalic Entertainment. Recommended to all fans of the genre and lovers of LucasArts classics.

And it would be a shame that after reopening the Famicom Detective Club "case", Nintendo does not follow up on the saga, because here is the material and there are the characters to give life to a long and beautiful series of detective stories.

Legends of Runeterra is a very ambitious product that denotes a well thought out long term strategy. Therefore, if you are a fan of card games, we strongly recommend you to try it.

DmC: Devil May Cry is one of the brightest action game of this year. A game that melds visual style and technical combos in a truly unique way.

Danganronpa 2 is one of the best thing happened to PsVita. Is not a game for every player, being more an interactive novel, but has an incredible story and exceptional characters.

Age of Empires 4 is a game that wants to do many things and has found the right compromise to do them all well.

Quotation forthcoming.

Although solid and convincing overall, the technical sector shows a few more flaws than that of the last Call of Duty, while the promise of virtuous and free post-launch support for all bodes well for the near future of the title.

WarioWare Move It! it is one of the best variations of the long-lived Nintendo saga that has ever appeared. It is a chapter that has its roots in the successful motion control-based formula tested on the Nintendo Wii but elevates it to new heights, introducing some structural and content additions with a view to enriching and diversifying the experience. It is, without a doubt, one of the most exhilarating and entertaining multiplayer games currently available on the market.

Minecraft is still a major hit on PlayStation 3.

ATLUS managed to surprise us again. Drawing on a hybrid system between Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, the studio has packaged an articulated and galvanizing role-playing experience, which has nothing to envy to the best JRPGs of recent years. If the Tregenda proved to be an excellent alternative to the now classic All-Out-Attack, embellishing and renewing an already articulated and profound combat system such as the "Press Turn" System, the Demonic Reconnaissance has instead been able to significantly streamline the exploratory component, as well as the collection of funds, materials and the recruitment of new Demons. On the flip side, the cross-gen nature and an inorganic artistic direction prevented the product from aiming for excellence, demonstrating once again how much ATLUS needs to improve in terms of graphics and performance. Ultimately Soul Hackers 2 may not be the new Persona 5, but that's just fine.

With a gorgeous, ever-changing setting, unique and functional control scheme, and some fantastic roguelike elements, Everspace is an essential experience for fans of space shooters.

Overwatch is the new dimension of competitive play. A step forward in the genre, an hypertrophic heir to Team Fortress: each of the 21 heroes represent a class, and the concept of asymmetrical balancing is just brilliant. On the other side, the game is not that fun if you play it alone, and the absence of ranked match is unacceptable.

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 the Assassin's Creed universe and you want to know more about the fate of medjay Bayek, this add-on, in fact, proves truly unmissable.

Digidrive returns on Nintendo Ds, with a touch based screen control scheme that seems perfect.

The best FPS on smartphones.

Everything stands on the truly remarkable parkour system, perfectly integrated with a level design that is full and rich, and perfect for enhancing the new system of movement.

Princess Peach Showtime! she was able to convince us with few reservations. Net of the technical uncertainties and some less successful than average roles to be played, the title from Nintendo and Good-Feel showcases an accessible, highly entertaining and pleasantly varied gaming system, enriched by sensational artistic direction. In short, if you love this kind of adventures, you shouldn't miss the appointment with Princess Peach.

Arma 2 retains the philosophy of Operation Flashpoint, ad offers a realistic war experience, with no compromises. The gameplay is full of opportunity: the strategic and tactical freedom given to the player grants an excellent dynamism. Obviously, the title is difficult, deep, ad suitable for resolute players. But, after all, War has never been a bed of roses.

You probably already know about how Rise of the Tomb Raider is a very good action adventure, and a noteworthy sequel to Crystal Dynamics reboot. Maybe it lacks boldness, and the storytelling looses momentum halfway through, but it's still one hell of a ride. Even more so on PC, where the graphic engine can show all of its considerable power.

In these 20 years that separate us from Samus' three-dimensional debut, the videogame medium has evolved enormously and yet, while not presenting radical upheavals at the heart of the experience, Metroid Prime Remastered offers a fiercely current experience, which fits among the most important titles (and convincing on the graphic front) of the Switch library.

From the artistic direction to the narration, passing through the combat system, Lost in Random stages a suggestive contrast between order and chaos. A modern dark fairy tale that owes much of its aesthetic to the imagery of Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline, Lost in Random will undoubtedly conquer lovers of Tim Burton's works. Capable of entertaining, amusing, but also disturbing, the Indie by Zoink Games is absolutely recommended to all players looking for a good Action Adventure full of ideas and original solutions.

Mafia 3 will divide the audience; it's forced to live halfway between the technical problems and the excellence of a truly overwhelming narrative.

The eternal darkness of recent episodes now seems destined to give way to a radiant and exciting future.

Assault on Dark Athena is a great new adventure for Riddick. Gameplay mechanics are still exemplary, mixing together FPS and adventure game, and the setting is quite peculiar. Obviously, the HD version of Escape from Butcher Bay makes the DVD a great bargain for the player.

The new city builder is a perfect example of a sequel, with its complex systems and many improvements compared to the past. However, if on the one hand there is a renewed graphic sector to admire, on the other hand a vast range of features from the first chapter have been lost (for the moment). The game's cities are bigger, denser and more alive than ever, but achieving the same amount of content as its predecessor will take time.

Behind the Edward-Scissorhand-esque look of this apparently innocent game, lies one of the most unforgiving and thrilling roguelike. The game works great with the dualshock 4.

Antichamber is a wonderful puzzle game set in a psychedelic labyrinth made ​​of colors and geometrical shapes, a mental trip with clear references to famous works of MC Esher.

A perfect spin-off, that mix up the classic gameplay of Megaten saga with tactical elements.

Despite the incomplete launch, SFV makes some bold moves gameplay-wise, and it really succeeded in evolving the combat system formula.

If you love trucks Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a essential for your collection.

Quotation forthcoming.

Teslagrad, the debut title from Rain Games, is emerging as an interesting and challenging adventure, able to keep you busy in engaging and challenging puzzles.

It is not a perfect port in an absolute sense, given that there remains a small handful of bugs and small performance stunts, but it is undoubtedly the best - by far - incarnation of the title from a strictly technical point of view.

Unicorn Overlord is a particular, almost indecipherable product. Vanillaware's new SRPG has adopted a refined and complex combat system which, although satisfying and engaging, may not suit all tastes, due to too many automatic mechanisms and the excessive micromanagement required. Characterized by the unmistakable style that distinguishes the productions of the Japanese team, Unicorn Overlord has nevertheless revealed itself to be a multi-faceted and ambitious strategy game, underlining once again the unparalleled creative flair of Vanillaware. If the overly classic story and totally automated battles don't scare you, make it yours and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Fevrith.

The first version of Diablo 4 is a canvas on which the developers could, over the months, paint a true masterpiece. The equipment and progression system is extremely robust and lends itself well to the significant innovations that the team plans to implement in the production lifecycle, through patches and expansions. If Blizzard manages to keep the attention high on the title and make the right changes, we could be faced with a new milestone in the action RPG genre.

For those who have never had the opportunity to explore the terrifying meanders of Sevastopol, the Nintendo Switch version of Alien Isolation is the best way to remedy a serious gap.

Well written characters and a finely crafted battle system make this a great entry in Vita's line up.

DMC: Devil May Cry sublimates the best of the genre and conquest PC user with a fast-paced and eye-catching title, made of pure action.

The stages are generous in size and some of them are true level design gems, accompanied by a decidedly inspired soundtrack.

Rage of the Gladiator is not a simple cut & paste from the great Punch Out: it adds some exciting elements to the rhythm-based gameplay and a more complex control scheme.

Quotation forthcoming.

The 2021 edition of MotoGP has arrived, and we can only be happy with it. As per tradition, the one dedicated to the most famous two-wheeled world championship in the world has also proved to be one of Milestone's most solid annual releases. Strengthened by a substantial injection of content and a better organized career mode and finally worthy of being compared with that of the alter ego on four wheels by Codemasters, we are sure that MotoGP 21 will be able to give you dozens of hours of fun with braking , folds and millimeter overtaking. Since the main mode is particularly full-bodied and consists of a cumbersome managerial component, however, it may not fully satisfy the taste of the most hasty and eager players to launch on the track without too many frills. If you are one of these, however, do not worry, as always you can create a custom championship, try your hand at a quick race weekend or look for some challengers online.

Quotation forthcoming.

It's an original experience, one where the quality of the screenplay plays an important role, and the unique atmosphere does the other half of the job. Consider it if you like the genre.

The thrill of the fight condensed in a bunch of pixels. Antagonistic, competitive, biting.

It's a great Persona chapter and one that fans shouldn't miss.

Double Fine at its best. Too bad you can complete this first branch of the story in just 4 hours.

Just like the best Yakuza games, Like a Dragon shows us what could be in store for this series.

It's an original and interesting turn based strategy experience, one that shows an incredible amount of care and love for the small details.

An abstract platform, unusual and compelling.

The reissue of the collection that delighted all Sonic nostalgics last year fleshes out its offer with a handful of titles with fluctuating quality: devoid of those small modernization processes that had characterized the first chapters of the series in the last edition , Sonic Origins Plus games originally released on the Game Gear are more distinguished by their historical value. The addition of Amy as a playable character is an important step for the entire saga, but her moveset does not revolutionize the approach to those levels that we have now learned by heart. Basically, if you missed the 2022 appointment, you absolutely must make this expanded edition yours. Die-hard fans of the pet with base experience might think seriously about upgrading, everyone else should think twice.

Collection of Mana is the Holy Grail of the classic JRPG action signed Square: a gem, a cult and an absolute masterpiece officially arrived in the West 24 years after the original release.

Despite its old-fashioned game mechanics, which include a good amount of grinding, Aion delivers a solid and entertaining MMO experience that truly shines as the players reach the engaging PvPvE aerial combats in the Abyss.

Whoever wanted a revolution, not just in the plot but in gameplay terms, will be disappointed. Trying to make combat and parkour more complex and compelling, Ubisoft Montreal overlooked some complications, and that's a shame, since it will show in every aspect of the gameplay. On the other hand, the digital version of the revolutionary Paris is stunning, and there's a lot to play, so fans of the brand will have their fair share of entertainment.

Chaos on Deponia is another great adventure developed by Daedalic Entertainment, who guarantees many hours of fun with its original characters. Crazy people and funny puzzles: a fantastic return of Rufus and company.

Despite unresolved technical issues Battlefield 4 leaves the field with what might be the best DLC ever released for the sagga.

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

The Banner Saga 3 ends one of the most exciting and mature epics that the world of videogames has given us in recent years.