A fresh setting and effective dialogue writing combine with the mechanics of a fast, physical action RPG, with numerous offensive possibilities. The combat system based on blades, magic and projectiles is immediate and fun, above all because the challenge level forces you to face each battle carefully without reaching the heights of difficulty of a classic soulslike, while it is pleasant to explore this large but not dispersive with the aerial maneuvers of its protagonist. If one-on-one battles allow us to admire real dances of death, we do not find the same good sensations in battles against multiple enemies. The sense of progression remains satisfying until the end of the campaign despite the limited variety of weapons, armor and rivals to defeat, while the few boss fights do not differ much from the conflicts with the classic enemies of the open world. However, the currency system based on a multiplier is absolutely promoted: this is the real idea that makes the game enjoyable until the end credits, minus its rough edges.

No Man's Sky has no real flaws (except the star maps, really a disaster), but many limitations, but often due to his youth. It seems now clear that the objective of Sean Murray is to create another phenomenon a la Minecraft. The designer has already announced the arrival of terrestrial resources, the ability to build our own bases, even larger ships. Moreover, in a similar game structure you can add anything, including new variables, new land, new formulas to make things even more varied and surprising. No Man's Sky is not only gameplay, but there is something more, and that something is hidden in each of us.

Even in the face of the perhaps excessive (and inexplicable) simplification of the battles, Megadimension Neptunia VIIR remains the definitive version of the best exponent of the saga.

Despite a complex control scheme, Grand Slam Tennis 2 is not a simulative game. There are few reasons to prefer it rather than Virtua Tennis.

An interesting space exploration game, bestowed with an almost magnetic feeling. Not a game for everyone, as it can be really complex at times, but still a good overall experience.

The Rebound CG production really has a lot in common with the Football Manager series. For now TM 2022 is a decent managerial simulation, quite satisfying for tennis lovers but still characterized by a large room for improvement. User interface, game playback, licenses and bugs are to be fixed to make the experience more accessible and less chaotic. In short, the way to go to reach very high peaks is still quite long, but it cannot be denied that the team has taken the right path.

Another Fisherman's Tale proved to be a sequel that lived up to expectations. The duration of the adventure finally does justice to the production value, while the new mechanics based on the ability to manipulate the protagonist's body guarantee a fresh and original approach to solving puzzles. Net of some flaws in the control system, we appreciated the greater physical involvement required of the player during the experience. The narrative sector pushes us to want to know more about Bob and his daughter Nina, accompanied by a narrative voice that skilfully mixes lightness and poetry.

Double Visions continues the downward trend of Back To The Future: The Videogame.

Problems with motion controls aside, Squishies presents itself as a puzzle-platform in Virtual Reality that is quite solid and fun.

The investigation of our electric rodent turned out to be rather "elementary".

After a wobbly start, Michonne's mini-series returns on the right path. This last episode is, literally, What We Deserve: a story focused on the characters and not on the fan-service, a touching tale of revenge and forgiveness.

An incredible homage to one of the best manga ever created. A solid beat'em up, not technical as a Street Fighter but deep enough to please the fan of the genre.

Minor graphical issues and an unbalanced gameplay.

We are happy that Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered exists. A video game that is edgy, sharp, with a recognizable soul thanks to the style of its creators and that has aged, yes, but in the right way...most of the time. There are obviously gameplay elements that are less digestible for users accustomed to new degrees of gameplay variety and fluidity of action, lacking in Shadows since 2011. However, the game is absolutely worth the candle even just to live or relive an experience filled with irreverent comedy, gratuitous vulgarity and humor "à la Suda 51". Which for true fans of the Japanese creative is worth at least half a point more on the vote below. For everyone else, one less (sorry maestro!).

It's an interesting managerial game, but it doesn't have the same appeal as the old classic Rollecoaster Tycoon. At the same time, the chance to create and share is welcome, and it adds something new to the formula.

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.

A welcome return to the medium.

The DioField Chronicle basically has good potential, not always exploited properly. With this atypical experiment, the suspicion is that the developer Lancarse has aimed mostly at the casual audience or at least the neophytes of the genre, who through The DioField Chronicle could in fact approach for the first time the evergreen world of strategists and remain trapped in it. All the others will still be able to let themselves be carried away by an intriguing narrative system and an incredibly rich mythology. With the right precautions to the playful formula, The DioField Chronicle could become the starting point on which to build a valid and innovative series.

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.

Downloadable for free, Bill Killem is an average shooter, but its microtransactions are not supported by a good enough gameplay.

Undoubtedly fun, especially on the move.

Once Human is certainly not a highly original production and has a forgettable story. Luckily it's also a really enjoyable survival game, which can be played completely free of charge. Unlike many other free to play productions, the NetEase one has no in-app purchases that speed up progression or make it easier for the user, putting everyone on the same level. This factor, the accessibility of the experience and the absence of elements capable of generating frustration, make it one of the most interesting exponents of the genre seen in recent times. It will now be up to the developers to work hard to fix the problems and support Once Human with new content, even despite some questionable choices.

Highly recommended to those not afraid of experiments and wanting to play something truly unique.

BUTCHER draws on the supremacy of the old glories of the shooter to put together a bloody, uncompromising and immediate 2D indie in all its underlying mechanics.

The game offers the user some very remarkable moments during the three hours required for completion, which allow the production to avoid falling into the abyss of banality.

After the first, frustrating, hours of apprenticeship, Bionic Commando confirm our first expectations. The game, taking advantage of his illustrious ancestors legacy and introducing some refreshing feature (the arpoon, for example), succeed to outcrop from mediocrity, positioning in the middle-higher level of our personal ranking.

It's a sometimes interesting starting point, but to compete with the many zombie games out there, it still lacks content.

Pretty good. It's definitely not a clean product, free of bugs and performance problems, but it's definitely a complete and complex title, full of content and possibilities.

Crackdown 2 is an updated version of the first chapter. The boring plot and a lot of technical issues spoil a funny progression, while the interactive structure of the missions still delivers a lot of frustration.

An imperfect yet amusing title, capable of showing us the potential face of the hedgehog's future.

The Sims 3: Pets is an excellent title also on consoles. Unfortunately a not very user-friendly interface and many loading screens dirty work otherwise flawless.

Age of Empire Online is the good old strategic game we all remember, with its infamous flaws we all remember (AI and pathfinding) and the free-to-play business model that hinders the overall experience in favor of Microsoft's easy cash gains.

All things considered, Monster Jam Showdown is a simple and straightforward game that does what it promises: it delivers a series of detailed and well-modeled Monster Trucks, placing them in (a few) circuits and stadiums on which to test their capabilities. Immediate controls and high maneuverability make them suitable for many different players, especially those who do not like more complicated simulation driving systems. However, the arcade and carefree soul of the title is not enough to completely mitigate the limitations of the management of physics or the collision system, to which we must add a content offering that has not always satisfied us.

The end result is a measured but elaborate experience, full of tension and atmosphere.

Net of what we perceived as shortcomings for a narrative work, Last Stop still offers several hours of entertainment, for an IP that leaves the way open for a sequel, while effectively closing the proposed plot. And a probable sequel could be able to file the defects highlighted, to shape a more engaging title.

The basic elements were all there, but the goal is only half achieved.

LEGO Horizon Adventures is therefore a fun but limited project. The bright side of the coin is composed of a first-rate technical realization and the successful light-hearted atmospheres, while the darker side includes an extremely repetitive gameplay and a rather limited amount of content. It is a game that gives its best if experienced in the company of friends, but it does not represent a great leap forward, at least from a gaming point of view, for LEGO branded productions.

It's modest at times, and imperfect, but there's some good fun to be had once the gameplay mechanics really kick in.

This Director’s Cut is able to perfect the already excellent Tequila Works game, by adding a series of graphic effects that can fit the current console standards. New lights, new animations make the zombie world more “lively”, and oppressive. Gameplay and storyline remain unchanged, excepted from the new Survival Mode, which cannot stand against a very limited longevity though. Nevertheless, Deadlight is a game not to be missed.

Any fan of the film, as long as he is obviously also a lover of RTS, will see his expectations fulfilled.

Even if the gameplay is quite enjoyable, the Wii Version of FIFA is evidently Family Oriented, and this will disappoint many gamers.

Chasing Yello is not revolutionary in any ways but reinvents the mechanics of the endless game in a simple but fun way.

The emerging narrative of Under the Waves will accompany you while you are underwater and then will make you desire to re-embrace the surface: Stan is a man who hides his past, he wanted to bury it, but he has to deal with it, especially at night . The title of Parallel Studio certainly does not offer a layered playful component, but its engaging story - linked to a credible and multifaceted protagonist - will certainly push you to fully experience this journey consisting of 7 chapters.

Basically, same old Assassin's Creed. But the story is badly told and the new features just do not fit in.

After few experiments with Wii Sports Club and Wii Karaoke U, Nintendo understands how free-to-play should be done, and publish a good multiplayer game with his own peculiar pace. Unfortunately there are too few maps and options.

The result is a slightly flat look, which makes it difficult to welcome Capcom's work enthusiastically. Recommended only to those who had missed the old releases.

Unlike some other "busty" games (Senran Kagura Burst anyone?), Demon Gaze is not just fan service. It is, instead, a solid dungeon crawler; not as good as Etrian Odyssey, but perfect for those who remember Wizardry and want to re-discover an old-school RPG.

Batman: the Brave and the Bold, is not a bad game, thanks to its genuinely funny gameplay and an extremely well made technical compartment, but it's hampered by a scarce difficulty level. It might have been an attractive product, but as it is it's only advisable for the Dark Knight's die hard fans.

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.

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is a decent action game, but not quite at the level of recent DmC: Devil May Cry and Metal Gear Rising Revengance.

Released in Japan last October, God Eater Resurrection has given back to the original game the popularity it deserved. To this day is undoubtedly the best alternative to Monster Hunter.

Moder Warfare 3 is the old same Call of Duty...Thankfully. Half movie, half game, the brand entertains the player as few other fps can do.

The lack of content is the biggest issue of Sega Rally Online Arcade and the online part of the game alone won't do the job.

If you like 4X strategy, this might be very interesting. It lacks multiplayer, but it makes up for it with many customizing options for single player games. Sometimes it lacks balancing, but the gameplay is still very compelling.

The Tripwire shark has slightly sharp teeth, moves with unmanageable spasms and cannot vary either its diet or the bleak routine of a boring and mechanical hunting. Stranded on the sand, it waits for the sad fate that falls to all the fish left in the sun.

Order Up is not an epilogue for the first season of Minecraft Story Mode: is more a beginning for the second one (and in fact three more episode have been announced). The central part of the adventure is quite ordinary, but the new Sky City is a great location and the return of old characters works well in the funny script.

Exactly what we were expecting.

Ultimately, Code Vein can be considered an ambitious and very successful experiment.

Quotation forthcoming.

Overall, we are faced with a product that can attract the attention of Asterix fans and those who love the genre, but which could have turned out to be much more enjoyable with several more tricks.

Darksiders 3 is a stable title but on that is far from sublime, full of good intentions but partly ravaged by a vision that is not completely in focus.

It's an interesting graphic adventure, but in the end the narrative feels less and less focused, and the puzzles are way too easy for veterans of the genre.

Of course, the sound accompaniment is not up to the other elements, but thanks to a collective of memorable characters, to original and functional mechanics for the genre, to an excellent bouquet of missions to follow and to a main story that loses hits only on the final, the boys of Draw Distance have sketched a remarkable work, with which it will be pleasant to get lost in the night of New York.

An interesting mix between TPS and Hack'n'Slash. Unfortunately, level design is too linear, resulting in a driven and boring progression.

With a development that lasted a good twelve years, it is legitimate to ask whether Harold Halibut is a fully successful operation: what we can tell you is that the work of the German studio has convinced us, thanks to a mature and engaging narrative capable of tackling all sorts of themes. 'nothing but obvious. The hope is that the launch on Game Pass can give the right boost to what is still a niche title, and who knows, Slow Bros. might find itself in its hands with a little gem destined to leave its mark. In a market like that of video games, there is a need more than ever for works like Harold Halibut.

The control system works well, it's funny and original, but 5 minigames are a poor offer.

Despite the budget Leviathan: Warships propose a naval RTS interesting and complex.

Plunging into the midst of no-holds-barred battles as your own custom soldier could make you smile on multiple occasions and is another reason to add Worms Rumble to the PlayStation Plus collection.

The first narrative expansion of Watch Dogs Legion: Bloodline is a strange creature: a sort of hybrid between the classic course of the series and the more libertarian approach followed with the latest iteration of the brand. Although the DLC does not always manage to find the right balance between its two natures, generating some fluctuations both on the playful and on the narrative side, the result is a fun and smooth experience, which ultimately manages to achieve what is its goal number one: to offer early-stage fans a functional closure to Aiden Pearce's story.

Quotation forthcoming.

A classic transitional chapter: it does not include particular novelties, nor does it propose an unforgettable story, but adds new pieces to the narrative mosaic, preparing us for the grand finale.

A work that certainly does not lack inventiveness and originality.

It's mainly the plot that makes this third chapter of the saga interesting, since the combat system is identical to the one of the previous episodes. If you got so far, you should consider this final chapter.

From an inexperienced team as Kylotonn (at least when it comes to driving simulations) it's a good debut. Shame that the final polishing was clearly rushed: not many driving wheels supported, framerate issues, bugs. On the other hand, the driving, even if not as a pure simulation, is fun and compelling.

We are faced with a universal title, suitable for any type of user, simple but not trivial: we believe it is right therefore to welcome with open arms productions of this caliber, capable of combining lightness and depth with good balance.

Quotation forthcoming.

The Collider 2 is a sci-fi endless runner that tries to stand out thanks to the VR Support, but doesn't have the content of the quality to keep the player engaged for a long time.

A fairly honest but somewhat "arid" title, made up of a few memorable and of enveloping moments, but with repetitive atmospheres.

A nice porting that delivers the same entertaining formula of the bigger version. Thus, the evocative power of the settings gets lost in the reduction.

MXGP 2020 is able to entertain and entertain fans very well, even if we would have expected a greater evolution in the digital representation of the world of two wheels.

An interesting Lemming and Mini Mario clone.

If you play this game on a classic 3DS, and not the upgraded version, you are going to be utterly disappointed.

It doesn't change the core mechanics of the LEGO videogames, but it can still be tons of fun.

As much as Nobunaga's Ambitions: Taishi is a good "grand strategy", the production still sins of different ingenuity and a technical realization that we could define now connatural in the series signed Koei Tecmo.

It remains a rather good pastime with which to spend the time in view of the return to our TV the most intelligent mad scientist of the universe.

Haunt has right to exist only as a Kid Game. Colored phantoms and animated armors are the only "scary things" that you could find in the game.

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.

A nice twist in the saga: a lot of new moves and an appealing structure.

Halo Spartan Assault closes a hole in the games for Windows Mobile offer, remaining a forgettable title on PC.

Prequel to Road 96 and - at the same time - spiritual successor to Lost in Harmony, the new DigixArt title contains a multifaceted experience, in the name of hybrid gameplay and a story yet to be written. The system of moral choices and the racing phases inherited from the 2016 title manage to give shape to an engaging story and to transmit important messages on sensitive issues. On the other hand, it is clear how the desire to create a work of limited size has sometimes made the narration too frenetic and the races on the track too hasty. In short, we would have liked to see something more, but net of this Road 96: Mile 0 is confirmed as a good prequel, appreciable both by those who have played its sequel and by newcomers.

Quotation forthcoming.

Wild Blood is a typical Gameloft product, with extras offered by Unreal Engine. Passionate gamers soon will discover a title that has little to say and that didn't want to adapt the gameplay to the absence of physical controls.

With Tekken Revolution the Tekken saga approaches Free to Play model in the best way.

Mirror Of Fate is a solid but not outstanding action game. Despite the lacking of finishing touches, the game presents a lot of good quality action moments and it's perfect for awaiting Lords of Shadow 2.

If you're really interested in the saga, you'll probably want to give this a try, but, on the other hand, gameplay and graphics haven't received any upgrade at all. If you've already played Inazuma Eleven 3, there are practically no reasons to be interested in this edition.

An interesting puzzle game, but the roguelike elements does not perfectly match with the gameplay mechanics and the overall structure.

It's mostly historically accurate, and comes with a realistic feeling. That sets it apart from the average military shooter, and it might serve as an interesting alternative for Red Orchestra 2 fans. When it comes to game modes, it falls short, but that might be improved in the near future.

Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide land on PC, PS4 and XBO, matched with the readjustments made by improving the technical component. The high definition new look of the game is supported by Chrome Engine’s latest version, which enhances the wonderful setting made by Techland.