A rich, disruptive and worthy of discovery experience. Devolver Digital has hit the mark again.

Ultimately, Crime o' Clock is a title that works, fulfills and entertains. Furthermore, the excellent artistic direction, full of homages and pop culture references, greatly enhances the experience and is already worth the price of admission alone. You will never feel the risk of running into possible mishaps during the investigations, but if you are looking for a relaxing and carefree point and click, which can keep you company in these sultry summer days with a mystery that unfolds over the centuries, this could be the right game.

The story told is exceptional.

The Blood & Truth shooting system represents the highest point ever reached by the genre on PSVR, and gives the public galvanizing sequences that exude style and adrenaline from all of its pores.

From Dust is one of the best gaming experiences of the entire year.

Very enjoyable.

This is undoubtedly a successful episode, even if it is the victim of some small rhythm problems, and now we just have to wait for the next (very hot) act. Just a shame that we will have to wait quite a while ...

A fascinating and entertaining game.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Exile is not only a highly successful entry in the much-maligned Musou genre, but it's also an excellent entry in the decade-long Legend of Zelda saga. Some of the genre's inherent problems remain (such as a certain underlying repetitiveness), but we're happy to confirm that almost all of the technical uncertainties that plagued the previous two installments are now a thing of the past. Whether you're a "Warriors" fan or not, if you love the imagery tied to the Hero of Time, the Triforce, and Princess Zelda, this is an adventure you won't want to miss.

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 limits of the old gen edition, especially in terms of microtransactions, are still present, but on the playful and visual side NBA 2K21 Next Gen is a game that knows how to hit the basket.

The unexpected complexity of Terminator Dark Fate Defiance proves to be a key element in restoring dignity to the saga from which it draws inspiration, traditionally unlucky in its video game adaptations. The tie-in proposed by Slitherine stands out as an engaging and challenging adventure, confronting us with a substantial challenge and presenting hordes of well-armored and equipped enemies. Despite some obvious flaws, the large-scale management phases and the ability to influence the progress of the game based on the choices made give the game a surprising strategic depth. It is a production which, despite being small in size, stands out for its almost role-playing structure, without forgetting, and indeed enhancing, its strategic roots. The complexity of the battles should not discourage newbies, considering the presence of the "Story Mode" difficulty, while fans of the saga and real-time strategy games should undoubtedly give this title a chance, certainly the best videogame transposition of the franchise in years to this part.

EA Sports FC 25 confirms the solidity of Electronic Arts' modern gaming and content proposal, in a chapter that is starting to show signs of a long-desired revolution. The main game modes do not offer any particular innovations, but are still more integrated with each other thanks to a unified progression system and Rush, which acts as a minimum common denominator integrating equally between Career, Ultimate Team and Club. Volta's replacement is in fact more effective and focused than its predecessor, although in cooperative matches it turns out to be quite confusing and frenetic. In any case, the substantial difference this year is in the gameplay, which maximizes the technological achievements obtained thanks to HypermotionV, FC IQ and Cranium for a more realistic, immersive and engaging digital football experience than ever before: finally, thanks above all to the improvement of Team Tactics and Player Roles, FC 25 embraces a more strategic idea of ​​football and less focused on full-throttle speed. Another small and significant step forward towards the definitive leap in quality.

World of Final Fantasy is a great spin-off, spoiled by some calibration defects and by its perhaps being a bit too silly.

This is not Super Mario Galaxy, but Jett Rocket has some cool ideas and an interesting level design. A compelling adventure blessed by a nice graphical engine.

Essentially, Milestone continues to build upon the winning dual formula that marked something of a renaissance for the MotoGP video game franchise—doing so with an installment capable of appealing just as much to newcomers as it does to longtime veterans. The new physics model works well and is convincing; the new Career mode represents a distinct departure from the franchise's past (though there is still some room for improvement); and the Race Off mode is entertaining, finally incorporating street bikes as well. Whether you are a die-hard MotoGP fan or simply looking for a title to unleash your inner racer, this year's edition of Milestone's sports simulator might be exactly what you're looking for.

Once again it is an important title, a graphic adventure different from all the others in circulation, as realistic as it is out of the ordinary.

The Outer Worlds is not a huge game, but it has many ambitions: it’s funny and brilliant, and gives the player plenty of possibilities to play the role he wants. Obsidian has made one of the best RPGs of the year.

Ultimately, we are facing a possible cult. A rather ironic thing if we think that we are facing a "no game". Now the choice is up to you, but please don't ask for a refund if something goes wrong, the developer has family members to support.

Although several decades have passed since its debut on the market, Tactics Ogre continues to be one of the best exponents of the strategic genre and the new re-edition packaged by Square Enix has been able to greatly increase the smoothness of the experience. Although with some exceptions, the tricks made to the playful dough have been able to rejuvenate the title with an old-school flavor, making it palatable even in the eyes of the new generations. On the flip side, however, the technical sector does not defend itself as well. Our advice is therefore to use it on the small screen of the Nintendo Switch, which thanks to portability will be able to partially mask the age of a milestone like Tactics Ogre.

Everybody's Tennis is an entertaining arcade game, and this version has an interesting Story Mode, perfect for the handheld device.

Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise did not disappoint, repeating once more ​​a winning formula made of music, rhythm and absurd situations.

It takes just over four hours to fall in love with Minute of Islands, an indie adventure that plays with the user's expectations, attracting him with his boyish graphic mantle into a corrupt, exhausted insular world, with an uncertain past history, as indeed it is. the nature of the characters who act within it is uncertain.

Deathloop is an original, visionary and courageous work, a playful experiment that returns to reaffirm the unquestionable talent of the Arkane Studios team, which over the years has never stopped putting itself to the test with ever new challenges, often at odds with the commercial logic of the triple A market. The result of the studio's latest creative challenge is a brilliant exercise in game design, at the base of a multifaceted and compelling playful narrative construct, blessed with an absolutely majestic artistic direction. Deathloop is a unique game of its kind, which unfortunately is torn from excellence by some rather important flaws. First of all, a surprisingly lazy and anticlimatic conclusion, which ends up revealing some evident gaps in the script. Even on the playful side, not everything works perfectly, especially due to an artificial intelligence that is not very reactive and too erratic. Net of its missteps, however, Deathloop remains a memorable work, a jumble of style and creativity probably destined to become an instant cult.

TrackMania is a seemingly simple product, but well layered and fun to play.

Net of some small defects that can be filed without particular problems by the small development team, at present the game represents the perfect basis for a sort of platform that can be expanded in the years to come with increasingly crazy mini-games and costumes resulting from collaborations involving famous brands (in this regard there are already those who are coming forward).

Starbound is one of the very few games that gets both "open world" and "sandbox" done right. The amount of activities available is astounding and the best part is you can avoid them all, if you wish to do just that.

It's really amazing to think that only two people made Salt and Sacrifice.

Such a peculiar and entertaining game like Rock of Ages 2 is certainly not seen every day. Indeed, it's incredibly rare.

This second chapter of the Risen brand is an imperfect but charming RPG, with stunning environments and an engrossing story. An epic sea adventure we haven't seen in years!

Quotation forthcoming.

The latest Tokyo RPG Factory game manages to hit the hearts of those who grew up with the Super Nintendo and the first PlayStation.

Splatoon 3 is confirmed as a title in full continuity with its predecessors, supported by a formula that, seven years after the debut of the series, has not lost a drop of its bursting effectiveness. With an immediate, atypical and hilarious gameplay, the Nintendo title overwhelms players with a barrage of high-intensity multiplayer battles, at the center of a competitive proposal that, net of its undoubted qualities, would certainly have benefited from the '' introduction of more significant innovations, also on the purely content front. The improvements on the side of the "quality of life" of the users are welcome, mind you, so so are the additions to the paraphernalia, the catalog of skills and the list of maps, but a little courage could have opened up the exclusivity the doors of excellence. As for the single player sector, however, not all the changes made to the offer have fully convinced us, although the overall balance still stands at more than positive values. In short, if you loved the first two Splatoon, this sequel will not struggle to conquer you, and in case you have never splatted in company ... well, maybe it's time to think about it.

Besides a few small smudges, what awaits you is a raw adventure full of b-movie jokes and flying bullets. "As long as there are bounty hunters, there will be a hunt."

Revenge of the Savage Planet is a little gem. It's not a game that excels in any particular way, but an experience made up of many very solid, if watered-down, subsystems. The combat isn't technical, but it still manages to convince. The platforming doesn't have the complexity of the masterpieces of the genre, but it's still appreciated. The exploration isn't refined, but it still has some witty solutions and vibrant worlds. The plot isn't anything special, but it's embellished with a humor that constantly oscillates between nonsense and black humor. And it's precisely the latter that acts as a glue for the entire experience, transforming it from a set of more or less interconnected systems into a title of substance, which manages to provide a dozen hours (doubled, if you want to explore everything explorable) of healthy and carefree fun.

As seductive as the creature it depicts, Vampyr is as good as we would have hoped for it to be. Content-rich and original, this action RPG unfortunately does suffer from a few graphical and narrative shortcomings. Featuring a solid, yet not thrilling combat system, Vampyr is still able to clearly showcase the talents of its development team members, in all of their bloody creativity.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a valid remake of a great classic. The gameplay formula has remained almost unchanged compared to twenty years ago but, fortunately, it still appears quite fresh and fun. Despite an uninspired artistic direction, the NST title brings with it two completely new worlds, the hilarious two-player mode and the new Relax difficulty, which makes it accessible to a wide range of players. If you have never had the opportunity to get to know this peculiar spin-off of Super Mario or you simply want to relive the emotions experienced on Game Boy Advance two decades ago, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

NieR Replicant modernizes a rather controversial work just enough, and improves it to the right point. Emotionally destabilizing on the narrative front, Yoko Taro's action RPG, reinterpreted on a playful level by the Toylogic team, keeps its essence unaltered, halfway between genius and madness, without the balance being always positioned in the middle between the two. extremes.

More "Survival" than its predecessor, but still anxious and angry, and challenging, The Evil Within 2 lets you play with pleasure from start to finish. It does not look for originality at all costs, and does not want to invent anything from the point of view of the gaming mechanics, but looks like a solid and addictive product with some unexpected bumps and an intense finish. More than a day-to-day nightmare, it's a very calculated thriller: a nervous, violent and explicit adventure that has to be marked by an excellent alternation of situations.

The unknown Englishmen of Dlala Studios have managed to give a whole new soul to a franchise that has remained obscure to most and abandoned for over twenty-five years, presenting themselves with a boisterous and hilarious playable cartoon that is hard to remain indifferent to.

FIFA 20 is virtual football in its most spectacular form.

Net of some technical roughness, especially visible on old gen, and of the indisputable limitations of the engine used, which are also reflected in the actual extent of the interventions made on Mass Effect 2 and 3, the Legendary Edition represents an excellent opportunity to visit once again the wonderful universe modeled by the Edmonton team.

Better look, and the same frantic gameplay: the best edition for this fast-paced action game.

Orcs Must Die is pure filthy creatures slaughtering fun!

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.

Just Dance has a simple and winning concept.

Cronos The New Dawn is a solid and compelling game from almost every perspective, from its narrative to its robust gameplay formula, and the captivating, desperate imagery that permeates every pixel. Aside from a few minor technical and content flaws, what you'll have in your hands is a project that exudes the passion of its creators. The gameplay structure, while appearing fairly conservative on paper, conceals a remarkable depth that will surely delight fans of the genre. It's not a game that reinvents the wheel, let's be clear, but it's still one of the best survival horror games currently available. And that's a result that speaks volumes about the now indisputable talent of the Krakow-based team.

Quotation forthcoming.

Rocky gameplay, strange music and virtually infinite rewind play await you.

It's curious to see how a handful of brains and so much passion can create such graceful creatures.

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is an interesting hybrid between a traditional third-person shooter and a strategic game, with elements of role-playing game; but the impression is a game crippled by a troubled production. If you are in search of a different action videogame, maybe The Bureau is the game are you searching for.

Curse of the Dead Gods is certainly not a perfect or top-of-the-range title, but it is a production of those tasty ones, which with intelligence, application and good ideas prove to be able to go beyond their natural limits.

Apocalypse is solid, funny and extremely various. A little bit chaotic, maybe; but as the track design is so brilliant, we can forgive the flaws of the engine.

It's the vastest and most accomplished Monster Hunter experience ever. It will keep the fans pleased, and probably will lure some newcomers into its net thanks to a improved accessibility in the gameplay mechanics.

Ultimately, while not offering any real conceptual or structural revolution, UFC 4 proves to be a surprisingly solid product capable of offering a satisfying and above all satisfying experience regardless of one's degree of familiarity with the world of mixed martial arts.

An exceptional move, an inimitable and precious game, imperfect but amusing. Like the Hollywood (land) of the golden years.

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

With Remnant 2 the developers have not yet found the perfect formula, but they have certainly made good steps forward. Net of a fluctuating artistic direction and some technical defects, this shooter with procedural elements offers a level of replayability that only very few exponents of the genre can boast, to the point of being able to amaze even after several completed games. If you love big challenges, especially in co-op, make it yours.

The small "pedestrian" experience of Skookum Arts shows off a rare and precious creative intelligence, so accessible and at the same time witty in its continuous games of logic, without ever neglecting an artistic component which, far from being a mere support to the action , points directly to the sight and heart of the player, making an almost perfect center.

Behind the aseptic look of laboratories and whitecoats, lays an interesting puzzle, offering interesting level design solutions and, overall, a solid adventure.

Too bad for a technical section that is at times really problematic, which fortunately cannot tarnish the excellent qualities of this sequel: a title that fans should play without hesitation.

The definitive package for all lovers of the console version of the famous Italian simulator.

It's more a second movement than a sequel, but it's still brilliant and full of memorable tracks.

NBA 2K26 is an improved installment in both graphics and gameplay, both increasingly realistic and engaging. The wealth of modes is undeniable, as is the effort made to make My Career more narrative-driven, the host city more vibrant, and the challenges more tactical and interesting. However, the fact that the experience is complex for newcomers is partly a limitation. This writer believes the series needs to work better on depth, with a more accessible and less punishing gameplay formula. However, if you're a hardcore basketball simulation player, don't worry: NBA 2K26 is a safe haven where you can dock and have fun, challenge other players online, and live out your sporting dream to the fullest. At least until next year.

An excellent bill.

Worms returns with its load of humor and strategy, in a chapter that will please both the traditionalists and the newcomers. The classic 2D formula is still fun, but we have the introduction of new features (crafting , vehicles and buildings) that renew the original gameplay of the series.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is a really good game that combines solid game mechanics with a beautiful cel shading graphic style. The accuracy of the plot, inspired to the 2nd saga of Naruto, is truly unique in a tie-in game. Unfortunately is also an impediment for those who are not familiar with Masashi Kishimoto's work.

A successful rhythm game, that successfully blends the typical dynamics of the platform.

Toki Tori 2 has genuinely surprised us. With very few but perfect ideas the game is one of the most intriguing puzzle in recent years.

There are few games that have had the courage to tackle religious themes with such sensitivity, and Indika is certainly one of them. It is a peculiar title that may struggle to make itself known to the general public, but we believe that those who are lucky enough to try it will retain good memories of it. For better or for worse.

There isn't the enchantment of the first whisper in Hellblade 2. There is no astonishment of the first revelation. You shouldn't even have expected them. However, there is the dismay of an unparalleled visual and sound framework. There is a witty mix of psychosis, superstition, reality and imagination. There is a wisely different story, perhaps not as powerful as that of Senua's Sacrifice, yet driven strongly by its overwhelming uniqueness. Intimately epic, Hellblade 2 wears out quickly, perhaps too quickly, and once again prevents its playful personality from reaching full maturation. However, it remains a giant of its kind. Listen to him.

At present, Genshin Impact is still a pleasant and frenetic action RPG, which thanks to the presence of a titanic open-world map full of secrets and secondary activities to be traced has been able to elevate the exploratory component to the backbone of the entire infrastructure.

It seems incredible that a title that is not born for Virtual Reality becomes one of the most surprising examples of what this technology offers the player.

Grand Slam Tennis is a great tennis simulation. Probably the Wii Motion plus does not shows its real potential, but this product is perfect for tennis lovers, thanks to the big variety of shots, the large number of game modes and a perfect online support.

Pop Cap realizes another masterpiece. Plants Vs. Zombies re-invents tower defense game and offer a great number of minigames and other activities.

Stirring Abyss is a little indie gem.

Almost a year after the debut of Monster Hunter Rise on Switch, the expectation of fans on PC has been rewarded with a valuable port, which not only preserves the merits of the original version but enhances them with a good collection of technical improvements. Net of some fluctuations in the overall yield of the proposal, the new edition of Rise therefore has all the credentials to offer the people of Steam dozens of hours of hunting fun and epic clashes, enhanced by an unprecedented fluidity for the Capcom title.

With Minecraft Legends, Mojang has hit the bull's-eye again. The attempt to overturn a usually complex genre to make it perfectly accessible to gamers of all ages has been successful, without however renouncing a layered gameplay, capable of giving satisfaction even to those who want to invest time in online modes. Of course, we would have liked some more content at launch and a greater variety in terms of both the single player and online components, but we are confident in post-launch support, usually one of the studio's flagships.

It's a game suited for veterans (no tutorial whatsoever), and the realism is all it cares about. If you're into historic combat flight simulator, you should really consider buying.

Quotation forthcoming.

There's some repetition and trial and error, but it's still a wonderful game, it's original and filled with care for the small details.

Slingshot Racing combines in a functional manner the racing arcade to the mobile gaming vision, showing itself able to get every gamer to fall in love.

Just a To The Moon Series Beach Episode reconfirms the indisputable narrative and compositional talent of Kan Gao, an author who over the years has demonstrated how video games are capable of tackling themes that are anything but obvious. Those who have been following this narrative universe since 2011 will find familiar faces, protagonists of a short story that is able to strike the right chords. If you have not followed Kan Gao's productions, it will be difficult to fully enjoy this title: stories, characters, quotes and references to the past abound, making it more of an arrival experience than a departure. Given their short duration, our advice is to recover the previous chapters, so that you can appreciate Beach Episode in all its aspects.

With the only real drawback of the length, Spec Ops: The Line manages to establish itself as a well made videogame, offering a couple of enjoyable hours.

If you have never played it, in short, do not be scared by the really higher cost compared to the standards of similar operations: the price / quantity ratio is still in your favor.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 was destined to die, yet here it is, risen from the grave like the protagonists whose exploits it chronicles. The Chinese Room weaves what is, to date, its most complex plot, narrated through the voices of memorable characters but, above all, a captivating world from which I never wanted to part. Not everything works perfectly: the developer's inexperience with certain aspects of the gameplay is evident. The most significant burden is the legacy of a structure that doesn't mesh well with the overall game's economy, making one feel the full weight of an open map inserted more for practical reasons than for true coherence. Despite its various imperfections, Bloodlines 2 remains a solid game, capable of insatiably entertaining for over thirty hours. But above all, it's an excellent first effort for the developer, demonstrating its ability to break away from its past to embrace a more ambitious, complex, and courageous experience. If this is the starting point, I can't wait to see what awaits us at the finish line.

PES 2012 is a step further into the soccer simulation but not so far away from last year. In particular poor animation and goalkeepers AI ruins the entire experience.

Taking weapons from the player is a bold choice, one that takes you back to survival horror experiences of old, and that's really something, especially for true fans of the genre.

By a giant like Square Enix, however, we would have expected more attention with regard to the technical and graphical sector, which are still too undercut.

Among the constellations of the mobile galaxy, Sky: Children of the Light is one of the brightest stars.

Horizon: Call of the Mountain is a virtual reality game with an ordinary and "basic" gameplay formula when compared to the action adventures that make up the main saga. The difference, however, lies in the technology supporting the innovative features of PlayStation VR2, which enrich the sense of immersion thanks to excellent management of physics and movement sensors. All of this is enriched by a breathtaking visual frame that easily exploits the computing power of PlayStation 5 and that loudly thunders the gigantic production scope of an unmissable launch exclusive for PSVR2 owners.

The half open world is not enough to make this chapter really shine. Fans of the saga will find good characters and a compelling combat system, but it's still clearly an old gen experience.

Mutant Year Zero is not perfect, it is still at the beginning and it can improve, but it is already today a strategic one with a great character.

Even on PC, Lone Wolf's adventures maintain their value as an original mix between e-book and turn-based combat. Controls with keyboard and mouse work well, and the price for the 4 full chapters is just right.

Despite the desire to renew, F1 25 fits coherently into the path traced by the previous chapters of the series and this is not necessarily a bad thing. Despite the many new features announced and a renewed commitment to the presentation of the career mode, the overall experience remains in line with what has already been seen in recent years. The game mechanics are familiar, the driving model is similar to that of the latest iterations of the brand and the general rhythm of the seasons faithfully follows the consolidated one. The innovations introduced - such as My Team 2.0, the technical restructuring and the new chapter of Braking Point - enrich the package, but do not significantly revolutionize the structure of the game. The result is a solid and complete title, which offers many things to do for a credible and deep experience, but without representing a real break from the past. F1 25 therefore confirms itself as a controlled evolution, rather than a revolution, designed not to disappoint those who play the series continuously and appreciate its now well-established formula.

Lucky's Tale is not a traditional platform. Is the demonstration that Virtual Reality can enhance even the classic genres and speak its own interactive language. A great start for Oculus Rift's Line Up.

A more than good porting.

Brilliant and funny, DeathSpank is an interesting hack'n'slash, blessed by Ron Gilbert irony.