It's another great DLC for Tamriel Online. There's a lot of PVE content this time, but the massive side is a bit less intense. It's interesting though how, compared to Imperial City, this is a completely different expansion.

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.

Ultimately, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD presents itself to fans with an aesthetic appearance of undoubted quality and with the usual, brilliant gameplay of the series. Some structural defects, borrowed directly from the original version, return to make their cumbersome presence felt and the mere existence of the wonderful third chapter ends up dampening the enthusiasm a bit about this iteration of the franchise which, in any case, remains a recommended purchase for anyone who wants to dive into the spooky atmospheres typical of the series, or is looking for a good action/adventure to take their mind off the summer heat.

Saints & Sinners does not take advantage of the official license of The Walking Dead in a particularly brilliant way, leaving the connections with Kirkmann's work or its adaptations substantially implicit, and therefore presents itself as a survival set in a world so fascinating, but also very generic.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes successfully conveys the physical sensation of stepping into the shoes of one of the series' pint-sized protagonists, yet this alone is not enough to elevate it to the status of a virtual reality cult classic. The gameplay adheres to the standard fare found in most VR titles—save for its mood and setting, which, while artistically captivating, remain limited in terms of interactivity and depth. It remains a recommended title for fans of the genre and devotees of the main storyline, though one should not expect the same level of challenge or complexity.

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.

Quotation forthcoming.

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.

A more than satisfying Mario Party.

Quotation forthcoming.

Harvey's New Eyes is a crazy adventure developed by Daedalic that introduces a new character in the mad world of Edna&Harvey. Humorous and Funny, it features pretty basic puzzles and situations.

While never moving away from the classic library book, taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the videogame medium, Omen confirms itself as an engaging title, characterized by a quality narrative segment capable of keeping the level of tension high, forcing players to carefully weigh each choice.

A hard and pure visual novel without compromise.

Subsurface Circular is a fascinating and unconventional project that, despite running out within a couple of hours, still manages to leave a mark in the memory of the players.

Those who love "anime style" products will find a nicely modeled character design, but also a truly sparse concept and little environmental inspiration. For the rest, even The Scion of Arland, like its predecessors, has a sweet and carefree charm, characterized by an untraceable genuineness elsewhere.

Borrows the most successful elements of the genre and combines them with new and imaginative mechanics, offering a tasty, modern cocktail.

Scarygirl is a beautiful platform that push style over the limits leaving sometimes gameplay behind.

Resonance of Fate, despite its overwhelming difficulty, is a splendid example of how a classic structure can meet fresh situations and stories.

Disney Illusion Island is a good family entertainment title, with the addition of up to four player co-op making the experience even more immersive. On the other hand, the basic repetitiveness is very evident in the first part of the adventure, except to recover in the second part, at the end of the entire journey. The playful flatness of the four characters, net of the pleasant visual differentiations, weakens the inventiveness of a smooth and pleasant gameplay. With a little forethought and added depth, Disney Illusion Island could have been so much more magical.

BPM: Bullets per Minute responds to that nostalgia that all lovers of rhythmic games have long cherished, placing itself - with an exuberant, but thoughtful combination of solutions - halfway between a first-person shooter and a roguelike.

With an adventure that reaches the longevity of over fifty hours if you decide to unlock every single secret, the Age of Calamity succeeds in the intent it seems to have set itself, while suffering some noteworthy technical stumbling: clearing a gaming experience. remained overshadowed today and add a piece to the narrative world of Breath of the Wild that could enrich the story of the expected sequel from Nintendo.

Hironobu Sakaguchi's last great undertaking, Fantasian: Neo Dimension reminded us of the reasons why we loved the father of Final Fantasy and his conception of JRPG, without however equaling the greatness of his most successful titles. Both the historical flaws recorded in the original version, such as the poor characterization of the antagonists, the verbosity of the dialogues or the inconsistent balance of the difficulty, and the problems encountered in the re-release, such as the drops in frame rate and the long loading times that currently afflict the Nintendo Switch version, weigh heavily on the final evaluation of the product, which nevertheless remains solid and enjoyable. We recommend recovering it to true fans of the genre.

Warlock: Master of the Arcane is a well-packed turn-based strategy game, with a deep and captivating gameplay. Still, the lack of a structured campaign and of the multiplayer mode is a big letdown, and the graphical engine does not shine.

At the end of the credits all that remains is the regret for a very reduced longevity, which leaves us with the desire to discover more deeply the story drafted by David S. Goyer.

Seven years after the launch of Lost Dimension, FuRyu and the Lancarse studio are back on the scene to impress JRPG fans with dark-hued tactics. Although the influence of Shin Megami Tensei and Persona 5 in particular is evident on the narrative level, MONARK has won us over with a dramatic, crazy and sometimes brutal story, as well as able to make us reflect on the most hidden and primitive desires of mankind. So put aside any skepticism related to the almost unknown name of the Japanese developer and let yourself be overwhelmed by MONARK's excellent turn-based combat system: you'll go crazy!

What is missing, however, is perhaps that special twist, that extra momentum of creativity capable of giving a truly memorable body and structure to the title: who knows what paradox, considering the total absence of the creepy protagonist's backbone.

Francisco returns on the scene with another metroidvania, adding, in order to renew the genre, rogue-like elements. The result is satisfying but imperfect, especially as regards the balance. It represents a shooter inspired exponent of the genre, with a slight irony that lies underneath and involves the player. If you’re a fan, you’d better have a look at it.

One of the best tie-ins of the year. Toy Story 3 delivers a thrilling sandbox experience for the family, and the cooperative play is a nice introduction.

And so Tell Me Why ends, not with a bang, but in a faint melancholy.

RIDE is an interesting first step in a new direction for Milestone. The racing experience truly speaks of passion for amateur motorbike racing, and does so bestowed with good AI and a convincing handling system. It's a shame that console and PC versions show a wide gap in graphics and playability, and there's still work to be done on the presentation and the collision system.

A great way to rediscover some milestones in combat video games. And it is certainly not a small thing.

The small smudges reported up to this point do not compromise the experience as a whole. In the approximately 10 hours of gameplay required for completion, to which another handful is added to complete all the secondary ones left open, Tails of Iron constantly keeps the player's attention high, just like Redgi's shield. We are far from the complexity of a full-fledged souls-like, but the production of Odd Bug represents an engaging, at times exhilarating challenge, which will certainly keep even the most demanding players busy.

Very suitable for a young audience.

Grow Up is larger, more beautiful and more entertaining than Grow Home. But we have to deal with a very complex control system that requires dedication to be appreciated.

Samurai Warriors 5 is the ideal chapter to approach the franchise for the first time and retrace the deeds of the valiant leaders experienced during the sengoku era of feudal Japan.

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!

Dynasty Warriors Next is an exclusive that convinces for its completeness and longevity. The older fans will find again all the features they loved from the first chapter; the newcomers will discover more than an interesting hack n' slash game.

Despite the bumpy and confusing start, the excellent plot -combined with a rather satisfying gameplay and a delightful art style- make Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky a recommended experience for any fan of the genre.

Net of some lightness, which concerns both the technical and the gaming sectors, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a value package, which will not fail to accompany fans of the first hour on a pleasant walk down memory lane. Players less accustomed to the harshness of games of the past (we're talking about almost thirty years ago), may however find the gameplay of the trilogy rather indigestible. Since this is a collection of remasters, we cannot help but appreciate Aspyr Media's work, which earns a place among the most successful works of the British studio.

A great remake for an immortal classic. This version is seriously simplified, but old fans and new RPG lovers can enjoy a splendid story and a brilliant gameplay.

At last Firefall came out from its everlasting beta period, as a solid MMO/TPS meant to be played with a small group of friend. It's not a revolution, but has its interesting peculiarities.

Milestone, in short, has obvious room for improvement, but MotoGP 18 appears to be a solid product, a candidate to be an important basis for the future of the series.

Creates a sense of deep and pervasive restlessness.

Imperfect but fascinating in terms of style and themes, the INTERIOR / NIGHT adventure wants to tell a lot, and it succeeds in a somewhat discontinuous way. The multiplayer experience is also a valid addition, on a par with what has been seen with the recent Supermassive-branded productions. The plurality of points of view, the never too obvious moral paths and the courage to change the register several times, combined with a graphic novel take, are the cornerstones of a convincing work, yet not fully amalgamated in all its parts. However, this is only the beginning for the team led by Caroline Marchal, and we are sure that the next choices that the collective will make will be more focused than those experienced in As Dusk Falls, whose story may still have something to tell us.

Quotation forthcoming.

30 fps, some tearing, improved but still "flat" textures. Dead Rising 3 PC conversion is not as solid as we hoped. The game is still fun to play, but we were expecting more on the technical side.

For Honor is without a doubt one of the most original and satisfying multiplayer experiences of recent times: deep, multi-faceted, brutal and intelligent in its core mechanics. The feeling, however, is that the development team has not been able to fully express the incredible potential of the formula, held back especially by the choice of opting for the peer-to-peer solution.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is the tie-in that the fans deserve: a game imbued with a visceral passion for the shōnen, rich in content and fun to play online.

Sherlock Holmes-The Devil’s Daughter is born from below, affected by a quite limited financial investment, which can be seen through its weak technical part. Yet, it has tried to remedy to this lack by offering an excellent gaming variety, with a less linear and more compelling progress. It is a small but necessary step forward for this franchise.

Already the author of the appreciated remake of Trials of Mana, the Xeen studio has subjected Romancing SaGa 2 to a targeted rejuvenation work limited almost exclusively to the technical component, making just a couple of adjustments to the gameplay and the plot. Overall, the final result is more than satisfactory, however this could and should have been the right opportunity to enrich the characterization of the characters, who today as then continue to be insufficiently cared for. If on the one hand we suggest its recovery to all lovers of the genre and to anyone who has not yet tried their hand at the Inheritance System, a mechanic that is always tasty and truly unique in its genre, on the other we are well aware that the lack of localization of the texts in Italian could cause more than a few headaches to non-users of English.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is not a production without rough edges, but at the same time it is a welcome surprise of this 2024. The work of Stormind and Saber Interactive proves to be worthy of the prestigious name it bears printed on the cover, successfully completing the difficult task of adapting this film franchise into video game form. If you are a fan of digital horror, you have loved the films of the saga or you are simply looking for a title to dedicate a few thrilling hours to in the scariest period of the year, we strongly recommend you give it a chance, especially in light of the highly competitive price at which it is proposed.

Episode Three is simply the staple on an interesting, indie package, which fans of graphic adventures would do well to not underestimate.

Quotation forthcoming.

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.

In short, if you have the opportunity to taste it elsewhere, do not hesitate to do it without too many hesitations, because the proverbial Switch factor is in this case much less incisive than elsewhere (and indeed requires the payment of duties that to some extent compromise the pleasantness of the whole) .

We have often asked ourselves, "How exactly do you *play* Tomodachi?" and the answer is that, perhaps, it is Tomodachi that plays with *us*—and not the other way around. It is the Miis who propose activities involving themselves and request changes to their lifestyles, clothing, diet, and interactions with other Miis; while we, on the other hand, simply sit back to enjoy their reactions and build—in the truest sense of the word—a comfortable environment for them, one in which they can fully express themselves even when we aren't watching. Inevitably, variety begins to wane as time goes by; once you have built your own personal paradise, unlocked all the town amenities, and witnessed most of the game's scenarios, the repetitiveness starts to set in. The most creative players might still find some joy in the drawing editor or in designing new Miis, but the initial spark of enthusiasm simply won't be the same. We firmly believe that a roadmap of "Nintendo-made" content updates is needed to extend the longevity of *Tomodachi Life*—much like what was done for *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*. In the meantime, however, this delightful "Tamagotchi-meets-Mii" title from the Kyoto-based developer remains fully capable—just like its predecessor, but with an expanded toolkit—of entertaining and surprising anyone in search of a good laugh and a healthy dose of absurdity. Case in point: a wedding between your own grandmother and Hideo Kojima. A true story—at least on our island...

Pac Man Championship Edition 2 is a solid title; rich, funny and well developed. Still, it can not match the incredible Championship Edition DX.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human is a title that struggles to bear the weight of its ambitions, as a result of a development path that in all probability proved to be more bumpy than expected.

Super Chariot earns the title of best porting of the original game without too much effort, being able to count on a series of features - typical of Switch - nothing short of ideal for use in local co-op.

It's a niche game, no doubt about that. On the other hand, the contemplation it offers is sometimes really unique.

Dead Island Riptide remains a product of moderate value, repeating in part the success of its predecessor.

Anyone who loves music, with a particular fondness for electronic sounds, should certainly give Electronauts an opportunity.

An old fashioned arcade game, colorful and funny like games from Sega used to be.

Unique remakes of their kind, which find all their strengths and weaknesses in the morbid attachment to the past.

Unique remakes of their kind, which find all their strengths and weaknesses in the morbid attachment to the past.

Far from being a perfect product, Warhammer 40.000: Inquisitor - Martyr is however a versatile and enjoyable title both by fans of the genre and, above all, by lovers of the boundless background of reference.

F.3.A.R. can be disappointing for old times fans but some interesting gameplay features and a peculiar multiplayer game mode gives a value that made the title a valid alternative to Infinity Ward and DICE productions.

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

Quotation forthcoming.

Burnout Paradise Remastered is the result of a slightly lazy modernization work, held up only by the solidity of the foundation on which it was built; a remastering that never touches excellence, but still manages to get by more than doing so excellently.

An atypical and dreamy experience, to be recommended to those who wish to immerse themselves in something different.

Quotation forthcoming.

Below can be extremely punitive and frustrating. In case you intend to embark anyway, we advise you to bring back a good deal of patience-in-box, because you will certainly need it.

The combat system is indeed deep, but the characters are quite scarce. Fortunately, there's plenty of customization to back that up. Also, game modes aren't that varied, and that could spoil the fun for some players.

Alice: Madness Returns is not a masterpiece at all but, thanks to fine gameplay mechanics and a peculiar art design, it can be really engaging and funny.

The second chapter of Osmotic Studios's conspiratorial saga closes with an episode that adds - finally - to the experience genuinely new game mechanics.

There's some true, and unusual fun to be had here, but the price tag is a but on the high side, especially considered it's a kind of work-in-progress.

Tales Of Graces f is a JRPG that feels the weight of time but proposes an interesting gameplay structure, fresh and able to satisfy long time fans of the genre.

It's a game dedicated to fans of old, and much less to newcomers. The included tracklist is weak, there's no online or practice mode, and the only (limited) innovation are solos. It's still good-old Rock Band, but not the evolution we hoped for.

The game has achieved a good balance between functionality and quality.

Team Ninja's proposal once again reaffirms the conservative approach of the studio, between the meshes of a narrative arc that runs out all too quickly.

Curious Expedition 2 followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, undoubtedly improving its playful formula and expanding the scope of the offer.

Quotation forthcoming.

Despite a wonderful art design and graphics and sound at the state of art El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is not the masterpiece we were looking for. The team lost the way, expanding the richness of visual style but forgetting about the real deal: gameplay.

A straight Third Person Shooter, maybe a little bit too linear, but with a heartbreaking pace. An Old School action game, vivid enough to entertain.

Although it is difficult to turn a blind eye to the defects of the technical sector, whose use of the Unreal Engine 4 seems really naive, the production of Revolution is still distinguished by a grandiose, inspired and suggestive artistic direction, as well as a narrative fluency that will satisfy even the finest palates.

Seasons After Fall is a soft and tender tale, filled with poetic inspiration. The cell shading offers amazing views, sublimated by a perfect use of colors and contrasts. In terms of gameplay, unfortunately, the game fails in maintaining the same quality.

Watch Dogs Legion fails to fully express the potential of its concept of base, yielding to the lure of an open world model that, at the end of the generation, loudly requires more incisive modernization interventions.

Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is not for everyone. If on one hand we have a great combat system, on the other we find a lack of content in the history, so we suggest it to Compile Heart e Hyperdimension Neptunia fans. However, the presence of new stories and characters makes it attractive for who has completed it on PlayStation 3, too.

Magna Carta 2, event without excellence in any part of it, keeps the player's attention on for the 50 hours of gameplay. Narration is a little bit prosaic in the beginning but, after a couple of hours, it assumes a really interesting shape. It's really a pity that graphics are not so good.

An undoubtedly solid product that can offer many hours of fun in the hope that technical deficits will be corrected as soon as possible.

Assassin’s Creed III: Remastered brings with it the flaws of the original, but has made some improvements both in terms of graphics and gameplay.

This VR version of Tumble changes everything, thanks to the ability to see the depth, to a game world that surrounds the player completely, and the chance to turn literally around the structures.

Quotation forthcoming.

Mud Runner, ultimately, is an outstanding title ... in the narrowest sense of the term.

WWE 2k17 is not an innovative chapter. It perfects some flaws of its predecessor and introduces some (minor) additions, but remains very conservative.

A rich narrative composition, multifaceted and enveloping, is the setting for a frenetic and amusing gameplay, which draws strength from a surprisingly effective movement system, able to offer a unique flavor both to combat and exploration.

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Old Realm is a perfect game for those who are used to playing on the go with smartphones and tablets, want to get closer to a more layered and complete production, which looks with admiration at the most impressive and important titles in the console scene.