For € 19.99 and a dozen hours or so, the game is definitely worth the candle.

The ability to always have a game lasting hundreds and hundreds of hours with a gameplay depth and care that stands out, makes this Complete Edition an indispensable title for Switch owners with an inclination toward strategy.

Torchlight is undoubtedly a bold and successful clone of Diablo. Because of graphical glitches and the lack of multiplayer, the game isn't a masterpiece of the genre, but certainly we are looking at a video game fun and addictive at the right point.

As usual the force of the series is all in the script.

For those who have never played Quake, the remastered is an unmissable opportunity to fill this gap and to appreciate one of the first person shooters that marked an era. Carmack and Romero with their desire to innovate (and their quarrels!) Have brought the video game industry to a new dimension: Quake is the game that has marked - indelibly - the history of id Software. After the "earthquake", in fact, nothing was the same as before. Waiting for a well-deserved reboot / remake, let's console ourselves with this version that offers new content to try and the ability to relive - with a few tears - the frenzy and magic of the old and beloved first person shooters.

With Jurassic World Evolution 3, Frontier finally manages to close the loop. After years of experimentation, the series has found its best form: freer, more alive, more consistent with the idea of ​​a world that evolves on its own. Natural reproduction, an improved editor, and the multi-park structure give breadth and depth to a game that, for the first time, transcends mere visual wonder. Of course, some limitations remain. The economy is never truly a tough nut to crack, and the interface, though refined, still retains that "Frontier management" heaviness that occasionally slows you down. But the bottom line is clear: Evolution 3 is the best entry in the series, solid, enjoyable, and capable of surprising you at the right moments. It's a management game that's played calmly, without the pressure of optimizing everything, and that's precisely why it works. Frontier hasn't rewritten the rules of the genre, but it has finally made them its own. He understood that the charm of Jurassic World lies not in control, but in a fragile but believable balance, and when it works, the game conveys the feeling of watching something breathing.

If you really loved the original, you will enjoy this expansion, which is honestly much less original and compelling compared to the main game.

Stuck to the old gameplay formula Planet Robobot shows an impressive level design and opens the doors to some interesting puzzle solving. One last great adventure on this generation of portable console.

Live A Live is a remake made in an almost flawless way and, above all, with great taste, between the magic touch of HD-2D and the original soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura appropriately rearranged for the occasion.

The operation, by itself, is mainly aimed at those who have never touched the original version for Advance.

Assassin's Creed Shadows marks the continuation, and perhaps the end, of the cycle that began with Origins. However, the episode set in Japan also represents the downward spiral, in terms of quality of some components of the gameplay and content offering, of a structural model that is starting to feel the weight of the years. Shadows is a game that wants to please everyone and that does everything more or less well, but without truly excelling in anything, and - unfortunately - without leaving its mark. The epic of shinobi and samurai leaves open several glimmers of hope for the future. But we hope that, both with DLC tied to the story of Naoe and Yasuke and with the next episodes, the saga can truly start again, rediscovering the ability to amaze us.

Hokkaido closes the first season of Hitman. The sixth chapter offers a wide variety of situations and and well-diversified engagement, enhanced by a location that won us over from the first moments.

Instead of launching them individually, perhaps it would have been wiser for the publisher NIS America to offer the two episodes of Crossbell through a single pack.

It's another example of that Nintendo Difference that you might've heard of. It rewrites the online shooter ruleset in an original way, and doing so grants tons of full coloured fun.

If music and video games represent the perfect combination for you, Fuser is, in no uncertain terms, unmissable.

Every year, Football Manager takes a step further, and its always a meaningful one. If you are interested in the managerial aspects of soccer, this is, and will always be, your home.

Tearaway Unfolded still holds all the magic of the original, and if you missed it on Vita, this is really a good chance to enjoy it.

Nadeo nailed it again, and the classic gameplay still works as a charm on console. Menus are overcomplicated and it might take time to take the best out of the editor, but there's a lot of fun to be had here.

Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman is another confirmation of the great talent of NIS. It is one of those titles that will never appear on a cover of a magazine, but it will remain in the hearts of many gamers.

For good reason, we recommend the approach to JRPG fans who if they were lost during the Wii U era: even if some elements of the narrative were not exactly to your liking, we are convinced that the excellent combat system to shifts, so overwhelming and articulate, would still be able to keep you glued for hours on end in front of the screen.

The new 3D lookings, an epic soundtrack and the particular direction of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies makes it a well crafted chapter of the series.

WWE 2K24 does not reinvent the wheel, but expands both the match pool of the last chapter and the possibilities of the combat system, which continues to work well despite some historical rough edges. The Showcase mode has some imperfections, but it's a pearl for any WrestleMania fan and the two My Rise careers aren't bad at all either. If we add to this the many small innovations in practically every dimension of the experience, which is based on valid but not exciting technological solutions, the reasons that made us appreciate this year's edition appear even more evident. The Visual Concepts title is a great wrestling playground, with a disproportionate number of wrestlers and a keen eye for local multiplayer, and represents a solid foundation on which to build the future of the franchise.

Quotation forthcoming.

It's the best Alien experience you could have asked for, and even more than that. Ambience design is above the average, the Alien's AI almost revolutionary, and the survival experience one that will stick with you even when you switch the screen off.

Black Ops 2 porting on Wii U is not a work of art. Some textures are bad and netcode is not optimized as well. The GamePad, however, works as a second screen boosting local multiplayer and the general experience.

The story that closes the events of the Dragon Season turned out to be rather superficial. The characterization of the Pellitine region, on the other hand, proves to live up to the rather high standards of all the other contents of the work of ZeniMax Online, reiterating once again that the construction of the game world is the real strength of The Elder Scrolls Online.

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.

Zeptolab's puzzle game is still one of the best gaming apps for iOS.

Lone Survivor owns its rightful place in that line of production that resurrected the horror gaming in a big way.

A solid and renewed gameplay and the low price make Virtua Fighter 5 a title highly recommended to all fans of very technical beat 'em up.

This chapter really shines, showing the screenplay's quality in its full extent. Life is Strange is becoming more and more interesting, and might turn out as one of the best narrative experiences of the year.

If you are an F-Zero fan, this might be your game of the hour. For a small price, contents are not unlimited, but there's real fun and competition here.

Quotation forthcoming.

An abstract platform, unusual and compelling.

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?

Quotation forthcoming.

If you believe your skill outweighs the pitfalls of the Dharma Tower, step forward. It is time to die.

Pity. This is the first word that we will come to mind just starts to scroll the credits. Pity about the excellent progress that the series had taken and the original ideas that the guys at Telltale had pulled out of the hat. Perhaps the end is not that healthy dose of courage and "madness" to overturn the cliches of the series. To sum up all the entire chapter but we can not but be more than satisfied. Stay with us waiting for a second season.

There is no doubt that those who loved Lone Sails will feel at home wallowing in the wet world of FAR: Changing Tides.

A mature and deep storytelling and a variegated gameplay figures out a solid structure that blends with a good graphic design. The game offers 15+ hours of unique gameplay and a great replay value. The only issue is a steady camera that results in a lot of problems during combat stages and explorative sections and a poor porting from the console version.

It's fun to play, although it requires a great deal of precision when it comes to platforming.

From time to time there is the awareness that the sequel is the most classic of "more of the same", but we do not see why this expression should be used with a negative connotation, when the starting plate was basically liked by everyone.

The work is raw, but not ruthless to the point of being frustrating, especially for those who are used to the "winner takes all" policy.

The Gust Corporation team managed to surprise us again, completing the phenomenal evolution process to which its IP had undergone starting from the first Atelier Ryza. Despite having inherited most of the mechanics from the second episode, the last fundamental piece of the trilogy has the merit of having speeded up and streamlined every single aspect of the production, giving the player a decidedly more engaging rhythm. Both the narrative and the gameplay boast a depth never touched before by the Atelier series, which however continues to sin from a graphic point of view. Although the title is the result of cross-generational development, at least on PlayStation 5 we would have expected something more. Overall, however, Ryza's last summer is confirmed as a fun JRPG capable of giving rather strong emotions.

Finally, a deep and complex strategical experience on our consoles. Control scheme is perfect, and Dawn of Discovery shows a great variety and a nice look.

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.

A strange mix of Survival Horror and First Person Shooter, Metro 2033 overtakes the previous titles of the software house (Stalker) and offers a various gameplay.

It's a small gem in a great Wii U line up but different from traditional platformers.

On the one hand Shadow of Valentia takes us back in time, paying homage to the golden age of JRPG, on the other hand the new gameplay features give a more modern feel to it. Shadow of Valentia is an atypical Fire Emblem that differentiates itself from the franchise in order to give a fresh approach to the genre.

Since the first chapter, Life is Strange has been more a story than a videogame. There are some interesting turning of events in this final chapter, and some will make you think about the meaning of being the protagonist, or just a spectator. In the end, Dontnod has found a great way to end this great project.

Mario & Luigi Bros Dream Team, despite the many new features that vary the formula of the game, is less successful than the previous chapter.

Helldivers is fun and engaging, and the "galactic warfare" theme adds interesting elements to the global cooperation. On the other hand, even if the character progression will keep the players interested for a while, the repetitive missions will loose their grip.

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is the ideal game for those who has not missed an episode so far, and even for those who approach for the first time to the saga.

A good stand alone DLC, that can add interesting aspects to the saga's gameplay. The absence of new units is a shame, but fans of Company of Heroes should really consider this add on.

This second episode is way better than the first one. After a very slow initial session, narration starts to flow and the plot shows its real potential.

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.

A "post World of Warcraft" action role-playing game, that blends the God of War combat system with a free roaming world similar to the Elder Scrolls series, resulting in the end quite derivative in style and chaotic in the storytelling.

In our life as gamers, in fact, Finding Paradise has impressed as a memory that can never be erased.

It's still and enjoyable and original game, although this remake should be considered only by those who haven't already played the original, as the extra content is really thin.

It might not be the best chapter so far, especially when you realize Max's powers have been mostly cut due to pure balancing reasons, but it still paves the way for the (hopefully) grand finale.

When the "grind&gun" works at its best, Sunset Overdrive is a joy to play, and the time needed to master the controls is well spent. On the other hand, the screenplay can't keep up the pace, offering boring characters and anticlimax, and the characters' growth in strength is slow and weak. Hundreds of collectibles and copycat secondary missions don't add much to the short main story mode: a true shame, since a more balanced offer in terms of gameplay and missions could have made a great exclusive out of Sunset Overdrive.

After Plants Vs Zombie, Toy Soldier is one of the most intriguing Tower Defence of this generation.

Life is Strange: True Colors is the largest and most ambitious chapter in the Square-Enix series, but it does not reach the narrative depth of the previous chapters.

Although there is some decline on the variety front even with the excellent insertion of the cyclical reset, Stormland confirms another success for the Californian team, as well as the umpteenth production able to give more and more value to Oculus libraries.

The only real flaw of the title is the inability to fully understand the complex and exciting story told by Nihon Falcom without first completing the previous eight episodes of the saga. A problem that on Nintendo Switch is further aggravated by the non-publication of the indispensable Trails of Cold Steel I and II.

Quotation forthcoming.

It's a basic tower defense and Defence Grid 2 doesn't even try to innovate, but it remains on of the most solid tower defense games around.

An intriguing free roaming, a little bit messy but seriously entertaining.

Despite some issues regarding the Artificial Intelligence and the dullness of the plot, Rage is a truly masterpiece. After 15 years id Software delivers a rock solid IP: a fascinating world meets an interesting gameplay, various as few other titles. Shooting and driving around in the wasteland is an experience every player should give a try.

This new chapter in the total War saga brings a new level of historic detail to the RTS and turn based strategy games, polishing a lot of flaws of the recent Empire. Although the much more detailed and intriguing campaign and the new online campaign features do not suffice to not make it look like a huge update rather than a brand-new game. An awesome update, but we should expect something more from a full release of the franchise.

If you have never dedicated yourself to fighting games due to the high game rates and overly complex combos, the Samurai Showdown could be the surprise that will make you passionate about the genre. If, on the contrary, you have always loved the fighting game with SNK's white weapon, this new version will not disappoint you.

It's the equivalent of a quality short novel: brief but intense, it will leave something behind. It's also a very passive experience, so don't dive in if you're looking for adventures: you won't find anything of sorts. But it's nonetheless a unique experience in a way, something you've never experienced before.

King's Arthur Gold is not the Terraria clone that you would expect looking at the screens: it has it's own pace and fresh game modes.

Zombie Night Terror is a brilliant puzzle game, packed with care and attention to details.

Quotation forthcoming.

The Hex is a masterpiece that any enthusiast should play.

Ghost Song left a slight bitterness in our mouth when we consider its remarkable potential. The story conquers, the maps and in general the level design of the game are well built, while the variety of the clashes and the role-playing component work (initially) very well. Unfortunately, the average difficulty does not grow with the passing of the hours and on the contrary turns downwards, thanks to some devastating power ups and a general repetition of the enemies. Despite these critical issues, Ghost Song has amused and fascinated us, which is why we still recommend you try it, especially if you are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber.

Convergence offers a playful offer supported by well-made gameplay - net of some roughness - and by a structured progression system, which over the hours enriches a formula that starts a bit with the brake on. Despite everything, having reached the end of the adventure, one gets the clear impression that the team has not managed to best express the potential of its creative vision, thanks to an uninspired and much less effective story than that seen in The Mageseeker. Net of its weaknesses, however, the title represents another good test by Riot Forge, waiting to see the third and final chapter of the League of Legends spin-offs.

Sumerian Six is ​​a passionate and well-crafted homage to classic stealth tactics games, enriched by a fascinating fusion of mad science and the paranormal. Artificer's title manages to capture the essence of the pioneers of the genre, with the unique abilities of the characters and the variety of the missions that contribute to enriching the gameplay, which is engaging but not without some rough edges. While Sumerian Six performs well from a visual point of view, thanks to a distinctive graphic style, the plot and characterization of the characters would have benefited from greater depth. Overall, we are talking about a stimulating strategic adventure capable of offering surprises.

Star Fox 64 3D is the best version of the title we've seen on Nintendo 64. Its fast paced action and a perfectly balanced rhythm provide an experience which today is as good as it was years ago, not having suffered at all from the action of time. Extraordinary in its gameplay, the title still remains a masterpiece.

In conclusion, Darkest Dungeon II has taken a different path than its predecessor but its hardcore soul is intact and clearly visible. It is a ruthless, violent roguelite and embellished with a combat system of rare complexity which, after a few hours of experience and attempts, shows an incredible depth. Net of some problems mainly related to the excessive randomness of some mechanics, we are talking about a title that should not be missing in the luggage of any fan of the genre.

In short, the road taken by Dontnod seems the right one (just to stay on the subject), and now, as usual, you just have to wait for the next chapter.

The new episode of this peculiar series continues on the winning path undertaken with Dual Destinies. The undoubted charisma of the characters helps to support a strong and well-written script, and the process that accompanies the resolution of cases in consistency with very few holes in logical steps.

Chuchel is the accomplishment of an artistic process started fifteen years ago, and fully matured with this extraordinary visual and interactive experience.

Gran Turismo 6 is the best way to salute the old generation and the fans, from Kazunori Yamauchi and the Polyphony Digital team. A summary of all that has been GT in last 10 years.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is a worthy heir to the Budokai Tenkaichi genre, because it offers spectacular battles, based on a "manageable depth" and suitable for players of all abilities. Battle Episode has some shortcomings and simplifications, but it also offers alternative events that are sometimes surprising, which can encourage the enthusiast to discover every secret of the mode, which could also be enriched with additional content in the future. From the little we tried it, the online dimension proved to be free of particular uncertainties, and the same can be said for the dear old split screen battles. The opponents' AI does its job, without reaching excellence, but on the other hand the roster of fighters is immense and strong with a 360-degree characterization of the individual fighters that is truly remarkable. Despite its qualitative declines, Sparking Zero's audiovisual department constantly reminds us why we love the Saiyans and their opponents, and overall Spike Chunsoft's production is one of the most beautiful titles based on Toriyama-sensei's world, a triumph for any Dragon Ball gamer fan.

Castle of Illusion arrives on the App Store with a porting substantially identical compared to the console version a few months ago.

GoldenEye 007 is back, in a different but equally good way from the Nintendo 64 classic. Thanks to its variety, and to the numerous approaches available to complete a mission, stand as one of the finest single player FPS experiences of the last years. Great visuals and a good musical score, along with a solid multiplayer, complete the experience. Time to get back on Her Majesty's secret service.

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a more of the same, but when the quality is so high why complain? A videogame to buy with your eyes closed if you love the genre, and gore.

Wanting to think of a comparison that is not too bold, it could be argued that Sifu is literally like a diamond: shining, very hard and obviously not within anyone's reach.

Fate/Samurai Remnant surprised us. The stories of the swordsman Iori and the cryptic Saber struggling with the Waxing Moon Ritual are entertaining on both a playful and narrative level. Remnant is not satisfied with being "just" a product for fans, even if there would have been nothing wrong with it, on the contrary. The more experienced will have a world of details to discover in the maps, and familiar characters to meet again. Samurai Remnant carefully chooses the key elements of the saga to borrow, motivates them and explains them to novices in understandable terms. The title is therefore first and foremost a lively anime-style action video game, perhaps just a little too diluted at times, with a mysterious plot that branches into multiple endings, charismatic protagonists and an excellent artistic sector. For this reason we are almost sure that, once the adventure is over, many will want to deepen the links with the long-lived and tangled history of which it is part.

Cyber Shadow is a good product overall, and a decent debut for Mechanical Head's young Finns; a two-dimensional action that pays dignified homage to a game formula capable of still carving out an important space in today's videogame panorama. Its distinctly hardcore nature and amarcord vein make it a title probably unappetizing to a majority audience, certainly pleasant for lovers of old action-platform arcade experiences on the edge of game over. Too bad for the absence of that ludo-stylistic flicker capable of making it emerge, as well as its questionable rush to a truly unnecessary excess.

Inventiveness and strategy come together in a J-RPG as always atypical and artistically over the top.

Full Body could therefore prove to be a temptation to which to surrender without any repentance.

Patapon 2 is not the title we wanted. The team left the gameplay unchanged and repetitive on the level design; the enitre game looks like an add-on of the previous title instead of a new one. The positive points are the new upgrade system of our army, a good multiplayer mode, and an improved longevity, but the game it's always the same.

We were literally ecstatic with the way the wheels deform the muddy ground, or the resistance of the water when trying to wade deep puddles or streams with a medium unsuitable for this task.

Rollerdrome is a small product and the low price does not fully justify the speed with which you can reach the credits. Despite being designed to be replayed several times, the Roll7 title does not have the necessary prerequisites to encourage users to spend a lot of time in the available levels or thanks to the endgame mode. That said, we are talking about a splendid pastime with a very effective core gameplay, capable of driving crazy even those who are not used to approaching experiences of this type.

Final Fantasy XV is a product that perfectly combines two opposing and irreconcilable souls. On the one hand there is the desire to revive a once great saga, an RPG focuses on the value of exploration, and on the amount of secondary activities and diversions. On the other hand there is a murky "dark side", made of an ineffective and bleak narrative. Considering the number of hours spent in the Lucis kingdom, you can not help but think that this narrative hitch represents after all a small part of the overall game experience.