Blazing Chrome worthily honors the Contra and Metal Slug brands and at the same time offers a few hours of fun not only for fans of the genre but also for beginners.

Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is a delicious appetizer for those waiting to get their hands on Psychonauts 2.

Big Sky Infinity is a good representative of the scrolling shooter genre. With a fast-paced gameplay, ideal for pick up games, will please all the fans.

Veterans of the genre, therefore, may not receive great satisfaction from this particular title.

Metroid Dread is an experience that is at times deeply enjoyable and yet imperfect at the same time. MercurySteam certainly did not lack the courage to take risks, proposing new ideas, exceptional dynamism and surprising horror veins: elements that fit coherently within a winning formula, tested over the last thirty-five years. A few too many smudges - probably the result of a production not up to the height of Nintendo's heavyweights - however, end up making the whole thing miss: with some extra ideas, less repetition and a little more character in artistic terms, the result could have been be different and even more rounded. However, it is always fascinating to find Samus on our screens, in a franchise that deserves more than it usually gets (starting with the Big N).

Ku's exploits clearly do not have the narrative balance of the Greek adventures, and do not add big variations to the gameplay formula, but they prove to be a solid and pleasant extension, a digression inside a very suggestive myth that deserves to be fully explored, waiting for the release of The Lost Gods, the last act of the Season Pass ready to lead us back to Ancient Greece.

Given its very condensed duration it remains difficult to recommend the purchase at full price (The End of Zoe costs about fifteen euros), but if you already have the season pass download it without delay: think of it as a little extra that Capcom has granted more fans convinced of the seventh Biohazard.

An adventure that combines the typical gameplay dynamics of the genre with an intriguing narrative component, characterized by a slightly evanescent ending, which is aimed above all for lovers of short stories without rigid and well-defined boundaries.

A good alternative to the various beat 'em ups on the subject.

Ultimately, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is configured as a solid action RPG, whose merit, however, is limited by a general lack of refinement in the fundamental mechanics. The real highlight of the production, as often happens with Don't Nod's works, is certainly to be found in the writing, full of brilliant ideas and generally very inspired. If you are looking for a title that knows how to correctly combine a dark atmosphere setting with a passionate (and at times heartbreaking) love story, you are in the right place. The horrors of New Eden await you.

Yaga is a fun and artistically inspired action RPG.

Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of Lounge Lizard Reloaded is pervaded by a sense of homesick and passion for the game that we struggle to find in many recent adventure games.

Gravel wants to be the spiritual successor of Screamer, a production of the early 90s still remembered with affection for the immediacy of the gaming system. Exactly like its illustrious predecessor, Gravel is a game that is quick to understand, yet challenging to master.

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.

Reaching the top, feeling some cramps in the arms, feeling the sweat flowing on the forehead and admiring the distant horizon after beating one's own record is a feeling of satisfaction that is worth experiencing.

Awaiting the landing of the franchise on next-gen consoles, scheduled for next year, the new effort of Yuke's and Visual Concepts remains advised only to the fans of the series, while the novices can surely wait 2015.

Hex doesn't want to make a revolution in the TCG world. It's a classic but valid experience, and, as a free-to-play, offers a great number -and quality- of content, becoming one of the best TCG-online together with Magic The Gathering.

You are almost fascinated by the pounding rhythm of Anger Foot, a shooter that looks to the past without disdaining the present. It's a shame that Free Lives has decided to implement poorly structured boss fights, which are completely out of place in the general context of the game. Having said that, fans of the genre will certainly find what they want. And for their feet.

Anyone who has never been able to put their hands on Sine Mora will be literally overwhelmed by the rhythms of a small gem of this kind.

The only painful notes of production remain the technical aspects.

A cool brain trainer. Maybe a little behind schedule.

A good action RPG: maybe a little too simple and with a basic growth system, it can be interesting for old time fans and newcomers.

Quotation forthcoming.

Thanks to a deep and convincing handling system WRC 4 gave players a solid racing experience. However, too simple and repetitive game modes and some technical issues, prevent the game from achieving excellence.

Echochrome 2 follows the path already traced by the prequel. In fact, the result is very similar: a puzzle game supported by a brilliant idea, but with some problems concerning to level design.

Four new civilizations and a lot of mechanics fixing make for an interesting offer, for every AoE die-hard fan out there.

The world is vivid and wide, but the gameplay has a lot of issues, and the plot is quite silly.

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

The world is vivid and wide, but the gameplay has a lot of issues, and the plot is quite silly.

It actually does not add or detract from the good that the title had to offer on computers.

When Vikings Attack! is a funny videogame. Sometimes chaos will overwhelm the player, but this game is recommended to action lovers.

Virtually identical to its predecessor, Inazuma Eleven 2 will entertain and enthrall the same gamers who have already appreciated the original.

What remains impressive is his writing, brilliant, demented, without shame, but capable of acting in depth by creating a satirical underlay that shows sensitivity to some modern social issues, without saving anyone or setting himself up as a moral example.

Virtually identical to its predecessor, Inazuma Eleven 2 will entertain and enthrall the same gamers who have already appreciated the original.

The Witcher: Monster Slayer is a respectable product, absolutely up to the standards of CD Projekt RED (despite the development being entrusted to the subsidiary Spokko), and able to give dozens and dozens of hours and walks to the players.

Like a Dragon Ishin is a must-attend event for longtime fans of Kiryu Kazuma and other yakuza legends. It is in fact an adventure full of fanservice, both in the purely playful (with the Trooper Cards) and narrative fields, restored in Unreal Engine 4 to be even more pleasant from a visual point of view. At the same time, however, various aspects of the combat system and the very structure of the game world clearly indicate the true age of production, which has its roots in an era prior to the advent of the Dragon Engine, with everything that follows. Furthermore, as pleasant as it is to explore the mid-19th century Kyo, the events narrated have some imperfections, both in terms of effectiveness and rhythm, and fail to reach the same emotional peaks of the saga's cornerstones, such as the never forgotten Yakuza Zero.

New Dawn remains a fun title and able to satisfy the tastes of Far Cry fans, but it is clear that the future of the saga depends on its ability to bring the substantially new to the table.

Pokemon X & Y insert a lot of new concepts in the series, making this Pokemon game another very good RPG.

This version requires very powerful hardware compared to other experiences of equal visual quality.

Pokemon X & Y insert a lot of new concepts in the series, making this Pokemon game another very good RPG.

This game does everything, to appear normal, the first "real game" for virtual reality; and yet paradoxically amazes less than other titles already available for PlayStation VR; little titles that actually appear much more in line with the technology itself, and slightly surpass the the (still) majestic Robinson the Journey.

Even on a technical level, the work is not flawless: although the city has postcard views and sets up an atmosphere of refined elegance, in fact, some graphical updates show the side of obvious, yet never limiting, uncertainties.

With its hybrid nature between roguelite and cozy game, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree attempts to make its mark on the gaming landscape. The high sugar content may prove indigestible to those who don't like a certain Japanese animation style. Those who embrace its philosophy, however, will find a choral adventure, rich in personality and heart. It never achieves excellence, but it remains a light and satisfying journey, capable of entertaining for many hours without ever becoming overly punishing. There's still work to be done. The dual-character system is a great idea but still feels immature, while the evident repetitiveness of the bosses and arenas may bore some. Imperfections aside, Towa proves to be a heartfelt title, and this is undoubtedly its greatest strength.

Turning a blind eye to the graphics and taking into account the limits of Joy-Con with such a technical title, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remains a gem even on Nintendo Switch, albeit much less brilliant.

Speedball 2 Evolution is the return of the most exciting and engaging arcade sport game of the last twenty years.

Despite the big problems with the control system, the intriguing level design of Sonic Lost World makes it an excellent platform.

Ascend: Hand of Kul convinces with an immediate gameplay and some very interesting features, even if not always implemented properly.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games will be able to give hours of genuine fun to share in company.

On the scenic front, The Callisto Protocol hits the bull's-eye with a first-rate, forward-looking visual presentation, and with a long series of intense encounters with horrific monstrosities, which react credibly to the electric baton blasts that hit them. Alternating body to body shooting or the use of the gravitational glove can give real adrenaline rushes but not the tension that many expected. From the progression at times not very stimulating, up to some playful imbalances, which emerge above all in the course of specific boss fights, this horror-tinged action is certainly a "good first" for Striking Distance Studios but, also thanks to a problematic narrative sector, it failed to express - sadly - its full potential.

GRIDD: Retroenhanced maybe not reinvent the wheel, but it repeats in an excellent way some well-established mechanics.

Quotation forthcoming.

In short, there are some burrs, yet Bloodroots succeeds in its twofold undertaking: to pay homage to the original title of Dennaton Games by packaging an "action-without-respite" with its own identity. Warmly recommended for those looking for a valuable, fun and at the right price indie.

Last Epoch is truly the perfect middle ground between Diablo 4 and Path of Exile, but this feature is not enough to make it an action RPG masterpiece. At present, the Eleventh Hour Games title is nothing more than a good hack and slash that entertains for several dozen hours, but which fails to leave its mark due to a lackluster artistic direction and a rather monotonous endgame.

A gigantic and amusing game, whose adrenaline and multifaceted gameplay unexpectedly marries well with the rules of VR.

Quotation forthcoming.

A game of balance not always oiled to perfection, but still able to offer South Park fans a pleasant addition to the superomist adventures of the rookie.

We repeat: approach Martha is Dead with the right awareness. It is a work that thrives on illusions, which often changes appearance, which suggests playful stimuli and then moves elsewhere, in a schizophrenia that deceives but involves. It is a cruel game, narratively imperfect, and at the same time quite courageous, as well as not very lenient towards the (very difficult and very delicate) subject it deals with. Get closer to Luca Dalcò's creature knowing that an adventure awaits you where lies and truth move in symbiosis, in a whirlwind of verbal, physical and mental violence. It hurts. Martha is Dead hurts a lot.

FIFA 13 on Wii U is FIFA 12. Nothing more than that plus some minor features like penalty kicks and formation management via GamPad.

This is the police is a bold game, innovative and creative. It has an impressive style and a compelling narrative.

Ultimately, the new Piccolo Studio game, after the excellent Arise: A Simple Story, is another little gem that could delight fans of platform adventures, especially if sensitive to the passionate environmental message that the title tries to convey for the approximately 6/7 hours necessary to complete it. While generally solid, the gameplay shows its side to some critical issues, especially in the combat phases, but the breathtaking artistic direction alone is reason enough to embark on this bittersweet epic.

A version that imposes on players a long series of graphic compromises dictated, as usual, by the specifications of a hardware far less powerful than that of the living room counterparts.

Skate is getting old. The third chapter uses the same graphical engine of the past edition, and even if the gameplay is still solid, and old time fans will be pleased by the social features, Skate 3 looks like a deep add-on.

A product capable of guaranteeing many hours of fun. And this, after all, is more than enough.

Evolve is a bold move from Turtle Rock. It's a game that requires time and patience to be fully mastered, and a fair number of matches won't be satisfying for reasons that completely elude the player's will or skill. On the other hand, if you really dedicate yourself to mastering the mechanics, and especially if you have a team of friends to cooperate with, the experience will be absolutely unique. Shame for the lack of starting content, which will require further cash to enrich the lasting appeal.

Sam’s Story does almost everything that Two Colonels had failed to do: it embraces the playful novelties of Exodus and puts on the plate a six / seven hour campaign that respects Artyom's adventure.

Among Us VR is a well-crafted game that is fun in company and, at times, capable of generating tension. The underlying experience remains almost the same as the title for smartphones, tablets, consoles and PCs, but it has mini-games designed specifically for virtual reality, trivial but effective. Experiencing the investigations in space with a helmet constitutes an encounter with the countless memes seen from 2020 to today, and perhaps this is the factor that will initially drive the VR version of the game, which in all probability will continue to ensnare only the community of aficionados.

The Siege of Paris rests solidly on the playful and technical foundations of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and in some respects does not reach the scenic heights of Eivor's Irish journey.

Dirt 5 wants to be an immediate racing game, accessible and devoted to pure fun, at the cost of sacrificing a realistic driving system and embracing a physics that is at times hyperbolic and saucy. Racing or rally purists be warned: here they will find "only" a lot of mud, drifting and collisions in abundance, with almost no room for lap times and technicalities. Too bad for a fluctuating technical sector lacking in terms of optimization on consoles.

The VR version of Superhot is definitely the definitive one, able to exponentially increase the involvement and immersiveness of a gameplay associated with movements and the flow of time.

A work of great impact.

Despite a non-optimized to best development, undermined by haste to publish the game, it remains impossible not to be affected by the quality of the second episode of the series The Walking Dead.

Crimson Desert is certainly neither a masterpiece nor a total disaster; rather, it is the outcome of an evolutionary trajectory with excellent potential—albeit one undermined by a creative direction that compromised part of its final execution. It is a product evidently diminished by the creative metamorphosis it underwent during development, yet one whose immense scope remains palpable thanks to one of the finest implementations of the open-world structure in recent memory, a generous wealth of content, and technical execution of the highest caliber. As it currently stands, we cannot give it top marks; however, there is a concrete possibility that the project's stewards—who have proven surprisingly swift in responding to community feedback—will succeed in resolving many of its most glaring flaws. Should that happen, we could well be looking at a result of an entirely different caliber.

There's hope that, in good time, EA Sports can nail once and for all what UFC is all about. This is an encouraging first try, still lacking some precision and strategy in ground fights, but bestowed with jaw breaking graphics.

It is precisely when exploration takes over mild combat that Axiom Verge 2 shines the most, revealing a "two-sided" universe full of details and secrets that is certainly worth bringing to the surface.

A fascinating title.

13 years after its debut, Bravely Default remains an extraordinary JRPG in every way, as well as a title that any fan of the genre should jealously guard in their collection. That said, the remaster churned out by Cattle Call does not really add anything indispensable to the original experience, except for some necessary adjustments to the "quality of life"; indeed, paradoxically the re-release locks down key mechanics that were once available from the first hours behind two new and damned repetitive mini-games. If you do not have a Nintendo 3DS and are not the least bit interested in getting one, the remaster could be a good opportunity to bring home one of the best JRPGs of the modern era. However, we remain of the opinion that the combo formed by the Nintendo 3DS version and its equally enjoyable direct sequel (which expanded and concluded the story), played strictly on the original hardware and therefore on two screens as it was originally intended, is still the best way to explore Luxendarc and experience the great adventure of the Warriors of Light in its entirety.

In short, the purchase of this chapter is mainly recommended both for anyone who has never played the first Puyo Puyo Tetris, and for all those who see attractive and stimulating content in the presence of the online PvE rankings, in the new Adventure and in the Technical Battles.

It's an interesting DLC, and the new base building will undoubtedly shift the balances of multiplayer. Still, all thing considered, a single player expansion to beef up the package would've been much appreciated.

Planet Alpha is a colorful and overwhelming adventure. A daring platformer with ever-changing situations and dynamic, truly-inspired puzzles. If you manage to go beyond the reactivity of the not-really-exciting commands, you will have in your hands an excellent title, able to keep you glued to the screen up to the end credits.

Unravel Two is more beautiful to see and richer on the side of content, but at the same time it lacks that creative verve that its predecessor had courageously brought with it.

This last episode of a great saga is quite interesting. It delivers deep strategy and a refined multiplayer experience.

It remains an addictive chapter just like its predecessors, a vortex of sounds and colors from which to be overwhelmed and with which to smile to the rhythm of music.

Those looking for some kind of challenge will not find satisfaction in Little Orpheus, which however, as at the time of its debut, remains an indie gem to which at least the admirers of narrative-based platform games, and of "sci-fantasy" stories in particular, they should not turn their backs at all. Humor and wonder come together to perfection in the latest effort of The Chinese Room, returning a brief but full of surprises experience, which on living room screens relives in an imperfect but content-wise form, certainly to be privileged when in the future it will be allowed to come out.

Don't be fooled by the reduced duration of Seven's adventure: after the finale you will be delighted by numerous additions during the second game, and the new awareness gained in the course of exploring Aryish could push you to renew your approach, looking for other avenues. The narration will satisfy the fans of Isaac Asimov's great science fiction, with suggestions of a religious nature that recall the works of Roger Zelazny and Philip Kindred Dick; the possibilities for in-depth analysis offered by the documents then recall works such as The Talos Principle (2014). There remain some small regrets: we would have liked a greater characterization of the inhabitants, robotic and otherwise, of the planet Aryish, and on some occasions the lack of variety of enemies leaves room for a small dose of monotony. Vesper, however, remains a star that shines bright in the sky of Italian videogame development, and which we recommend without reservation.

A good pastime with which to spend a few hours, perhaps under the umbrella.

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.

It's a game dedicated to fans of the saga, and the lack of a tutorial speaks for itself. On the other hand, in a single box, you'll find all the traditional gameplay of the Might and Magic Heroes brand.

You will either love or hate Lollipop Chainsaw. The title does not offer a complex structure or a very deep gameplay, but succeed,s with a perfect ironic characterization, in satisfying many of the longtime gamers.

Quotation forthcoming.

The Climb is a successful experiment, which opens up new possibilities in virtual reality gaming.

EA Sports UFC 3 is without a doubt the best chapter in the series.

It's a more of the same with different landscapes and truck, but if you loved the Euro chapter, you'll still appreciate this one.

It's a game made for cooperative play, in the end. It might change the missions' structure when you turn to single-player, but it won't be able to offer the same depth other games can. Still, if you have friends to play with, this will be a nice experience.

The driving model, once framed in the perspective of a title that also points to accessibility, is certainly functional and fun, but don't expect the simulation rigor of the old chapters.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a great excuse to recover two gorgeous platformers without having to tinker with old consoles or spend a fortune. A double remastering of the first two chapters released on PlayStation consoles, perhaps a little too intrusive the one applied on Door to Phantomile, which loses its characteristic 2D pixel art style on 3D modeled backgrounds, but all in all pleasant. Too bad for the lack of care shown for the outline, in particular UI and font of the texts, but it is an excellent birthday present for the 25 years of Klonoa, who after a quarter of a century still proves to be one of the most adorable and iconic from the PlayStation era.

Forza Horison 5: Hot Wheels is a beautiful dive into the dreams of children who have been building tracks on tracks for decades. A sort of car-sized playground built to amaze from the very first moment, which, however, focuses too much on the glance and sacrifices on the altar of the scenography both the freedom of exploration of the base game and the beauty of its events. The festival's spectacular expeditions are lacking, as are secondary events that increase affection for this new floating and intricate world. It is good that a different path has been tried than in the past but the experiment presents some uncertainty in our opinion.

Quotation forthcoming.

Observer is an interesting experience, which finds its main strength in the spire of a deep and intriguing story, and harmoniously combines sci-fi themes (primarily trans-humanism) with other intimate and familiar topics.