Boring! No online, no exploration, no plot. The Unreal Engine (also not well used) is not enough to guarantee a good game and, in fact, Combat Arms ain't.

Despite numerous technical problems, Tower Wars, thanks to some original features, is a worthy exponent of the Tower Defense genre.

Lost Ruins is nothing more than a cumbersome, unnecessarily frustrating and unbalanced video game. In short, it is a jumble of excellent ideas thrown to the wind, but which at least is a feast for the eyes.

Ultimately it is difficult to promote Baldo, his flaws are obvious and even assuming that all the technical problems are solved by future patches, it would remain the heart of a frustrating and badly balanced experience.

A forgettable shooter.

The second chapter almost sinks the ship. It's incredibly short and it lacks memorable moments.

Murdered: Soul Suspect is probably something different from what you are used to. The narrative background and the main character are the main charms here, but don't expect any kind of challenge from the gameplay, which suffers from some hiccups in the investigation process. What you're left with is part wasted chance, part fascinating back-story. Surely, it could've been much more than this, and that's a shame.

Quotation forthcoming.

Lucius is a third person horror adventure inspired by the first movie of the Omen trilogy, a game with a big potential, strong on story and atmosphere but technically poor. It's a good game for Halloween night, suggested for the horror adventure lovers.

PlayStation VR Worlds is one of the least interesting launch titles for PlayStation VR. And not because the five experiences it contains are poorly developed. Yet, their brevity almost disarming, and in the end it's impossible to feel satisfied by a collection of tech demos.

A horror game that won't provide any thrill.

Its arcadey mechanics are just not fun enough, and there are also technical issues to be taken into account. Sadly, not a good experience for Vita owners.

To the serious shortcomings already mentioned we must then add a survey of inadequate body movements and a roguelike component capable not so much of raising the challenge rate, but rather the frustration level reached by the player.

It's a basic shoot'em up, lacking a quirk that could make it emerge from the masses.

Although rich in content and resting on solid foundations, the Switch version of MotoGP 18 disappoints expectations with a poor technical conversion and without the now-essential online mode.

Shaun White Skateboaring fails in so many ways, from the gameplay to its lackluster technic, that it cannot appeal not only the average gamer, but even those who love the genre.

It may lack depth in gameplay, and even the visual can get repetitive quite quickly. Still, gameplay is interesting, and perfectly entwined with narration, as the title may suggest, and that's a great achievement.

A strange bi-dimensional shooter that plays with gravity and testes player's reflexes. There aren't enough maps and modes to properly support the main idea, though.

Gord is a fascinating product, both thanks to its imagination and thanks to the playful elements that characterize it. What initially might appear as a rather basic real-time strategy game is actually a sort of colony simulator, which calls for you to face adverse events decisively and to use the available resources wisely. The leading role reserved for micromanagement could be very intriguing for those more accustomed to the genre, less so for newbies. Gord can be exhausting at times, but he certainly offers a unique experience.

Pokemon Rumble is definitely not a title with a strong appeal. Banal background that leads inexorably to a repetitive gameplay, combined with the simplification or the absence of some key aspects of this genre of games, such as the growth of the Pokemon, makes Pokemon Rumble a disappointing WiiWare.

Ultimately, On The Run! it is a dignified product, aware of its limitations and aimed mainly at a very young audience. For this Crash Bandicoot mobile trip, in any case, we would have liked a little more balance and liveliness anyway.

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.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is one of the usual and trivial tie-in that hit the market. Gameplay mechanics gives some fun but the global experience is not really good in the end.

It's almost unplayable, and that's a real shame, since the graphic and artistic compartments are oh so good.

It's entertaining, at times, but its contents are way too thin to last.

The Starship Damrey is a wasted opportunity. The plot is great, but the gameplay is far too limited. The adventure gamers will be disappointed. Recommended to fans of science fiction and those who grew up with the Alien movies.

Chamber of Time is in fact a runaway-style dungeon crawler with good arrows to its arch, sliding and light, but very rigid in structure and decidedly elementary in its construction of gameplay.

Despite the interesting themes of the homonymous TV show, the game can't free itself from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past's legacy, resulting in a sort of improper parody.

Poor graphics, a not functional gameplay and an exaggerated focus on pay-to-win mechanics made Blacklight Retribution a not too convincing free-to-play.

The game interface continues to be quite confusing.

Although with some facilities, the level of challenge offered by Oddworld: Munch's Oddysse remains satisfactory, capable of creating some headaches for users particularly prone to collecting.

Gameplay does not, however, keep up with the irony of production, and after half a dozen games you realize it's deeply limited.

The plot and the script are surely interesting, but the adventure is short and the puzzles aren't that interesting.

Quotation forthcoming.

A missed opportunity to exploit the videogame medium to talk about something important, relevant and extremely current.

Strange and funny, complex and disturbing, Way of The Samurai 4 is an interesting take on the genre, but it features silly situations and a poor combat system.

It's still a ton of fun, since the fights are well animated and fun to play, but the conversion isn't as good as we hoped.

A total disappointment, not only for Silent Hill fans but also for Hack'n'Slash lovers.

The gameplay is stlil tons of fun, but the content in this new chapter are not nearly enough to assure many hours of entertainment.

A series of elementary inattentions in game design echo a dull and decidedly non-dynamic open world.

All Points Bulletin is a big disappointment: great ideas wiped out by poor gameplay mechanics and shallow content. Everything in this game cries out loud for a better implementation which will eventually arrive, according to the programmers, but which is at the moment unforgivable. On top of all this, the fun will be over after few hours since APB plays on only 2 maps and few repeatable quests.

The fate of Mars or Die! is in short in the hands of developers: additional content ... or death!

The new open world structure works well, and the less linear experience really shines. A great simulation, different than any other you've tried before.

An excellent videogame supplement, cared for and always fun, varied and intelligent.

Defenders of Ardania is a good tower defense game set in the Majesty world. Some good ideas on the gameplay side mix a classic formula with some RTS elements. Too bad for the poor technical realization.

Far far away from the Ultimate Ninja Storm quality standards. Japan Studio production lacks in variety, combat system functionality and grapics. In other words a complete delusion.

Horizon has some good ideas, but no identity at all. Key features of the genre are missing, and the experience is poor and incomplete.

The setting and the story are so far away from European Culture that players will barely understand the spirit of the game. Plus, creepy graphics and an old-gen gameplay pull the product down.

Lost Planet 3 is a mediocre shooter that confirms all doubts in recent months about the capabilities of Spark Unlimited.

Sadly, this porting doesn't show enough care from its creators, especially when it comes to the graphics.

Linked to an already fluctuating production at the time of its debut, Gargoyles Remastered offers a pleasant graphic and sound restoration, not failing to add to the mix interesting possibilities such as real-time rewinding of the action. Unfortunately, however, it shows all the years of the original title and therefore, given its obvious limitations, it could struggle to attract the attention of anyone who was not a die-hard fan of the Mega Drive classic.

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is suitable only for fans of Tolkien's saga (or for young videoplayers). If you play it with a friend the fun will grow exponentially, but certainly don't expect to remember this game for years to come.

The last Milestone's work is indeed one of the most entertaining arcade racing experiences in recent years, and if you have a few friends with whom to share the experience online via PlayStation Network or Xbox Live, the purchase is recommended without hesitation.

The main objective of the work has been achieved, albeit with some hesitancy, and we therefore consider it necessary to reward the will of a new but extremely courageous study.

Dynasty Warriors 7 is the same even this year: same repetitive-button mashing gameplay, same old graphics engine. Despite the story and the cultural facts behind a truly no-sense game, especially in 2011.

Every single aspect of production seems a clear step backwards from the development team's past.

Whether you're interested or not in the voyeurism the saga offers, the formula is terribly repetitive to keep you interested for long.

Space Hulk: Deathwing is a game clearly developed without care and passion: the only two positive features are the storyline and the beautiful mood of the series.

There was a chance here to make right a game that, even in the days of the old generation, didn't shine. Sadly, it's wasted, and what we're left with is just some mere add-ons and a light hand of HD polish.

This Joe Danger-like arcade racing lands on 3DS without much to say. No level editor and a basic gameplay.

Black Legend certainly starts from an interesting idea. The problem is that it remains an idea.

Our hope is that the Aquria team will soon be able to remedy the catastrophic technical sector, which currently degrades the latest incarnation of the SAO Gameverse.

It tries at every step to be interesting, innovative and intriguing, but the flawed and boring combat system and the abysmal graphics drag down the good plot. A Game of Thrones is viable only for the true fans of the series. The forgiving kind.

Evaluating Wanted: Dead means coming to terms with the past of the action genre. We repeat: we had a lot of fun during the most excited moments, fighting against some of the more particular bosses, or noticing the constant references to pop, cyberpunk and the history of video games from the 2000s. Unfortunately, however, the weight of technical inaccuracies and the The inconsistency of the plot, the slowness of the interludes between one explosion of violence and the next, are evidently out of tune and condition the charm of an experience which in any case is capable of entertaining the most irredeemable action fans.

Quotation forthcoming.

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, while not completely convincing and showing the side to many criticisms, tries to give dignity to Steven Knight's series even in this medium so different from that of origin. It does so with a peculiar gameplay that tries an unusual and enjoyable path, but it takes too much to mesh and stops at the most beautiful, a bit like it happens to the less convincing seasons of the mother work.

Nice idea: an "evil" copy of Phantom Hourglass. But without fantasy, soul and a precise control system. Epic Fail?

Quotation forthcoming.

Far from being the disaster prophesied by the genre's detractors, but the miracle desired by fans of the great artists involved this time by FuRyu, REYNATIS is a practical demonstration of how, many times, it is not enough to put together brilliant minds to give life to an authentic masterpiece. Indeed, the superficial screenplay by Kazushige Nojima and the repetitive soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura almost seem to suggest that not even they fully believed in the goodness of the project, whose most successful elements are hands down the artwork created by Yasutaka Kaburagi. Although limited by an extremely dated technical sector and an almost non-existent level of difficulty, the combat system of REYNATIS is quite intriguing, even if some mechanics could have been implemented with greater conviction. All things considered, REYNATIS takes home a passing grade, however the advice is to wait for the first discount before pouring into the streets of this dystopian reinterpretation of Shibuya.

Quotation forthcoming.

If you are a big fan of Piranha's work, perhaps since the first Gothic, then Elex will give you a massive amount of fun. For everyone else, the advice is to wait for the price to drop.

The gameplay is fun and deep, but other aspects really could do with an extra layer of care by the devs.

In Alive and Kicking you can find only few interesting minigames, but they don't fail in entertaining the family.

Hawken wasn't born under a lucky star, and carries on Ps4 many of the problems of the troubled PC version.

Look further, navigate to other seas.

Mario Party: Island Tour is a party game that is only slightly above par. The lack of online multiplayer, no longer unbelievable at the end of 2013, and the inconsistency of many of the mini-games on offer, do not allow us to recommend the game.

One of those small surprises that come from the indie market, Typoman could remind you of Limbo, but soon it takes on a very different and interesting gameplay path.

Naruto Shippuden: Kizuna Drive is proof that the franchise needs a pause. The combat system is dull and multiplayer simply doesn't work.

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 has a complex game structure that features a poor control scheme and a clumsycombat system. Despite being based on one of the most succesful anime over the world the game do not present an involving story (like Ultimate Ninja Storm) and is recommended only to the strongest fan of Akira Toriyama's work.

The quality of the control system is affected by assorted inaccuracies and legacy issues, while the physical model seems unsuitable for the playful production goals, which also fosters a narrative without infamy or praise.

Hack'n'slashing and action RPGing without loot means no replayability, and that's a true shame, especially considering the fact that the combat system is far from perfect, but not bad at all.

Sinner is totally anonymous from the point of view of the lore and "is inspired" excessively to the design of the most famous bosses of the soulsborne saga.

Where's my Water 2 could be free, but with his nervous waiting times and anything new introduced is better to revamp the old episode.

Special Forces Team X can whet the curiosity of fans, thanks to a well-balanced gameplay, but for a couple of reasons (lack in style and innovation) is not the revelation many expected.

Hunted is an interesting co-op hack'n'slash. Without a friend, the game looks a little bit annoying and frustrating, but played either split screen or online it can be amusing.

Quotation forthcoming.

The PS4 version of Necropolis is spoilt by the lazy conversion of the PC edition, with a weak combat system and a bad optimization.

Quite entertaining in the first moments, Captain America fails on the long run, when its undeniable faults come out. The cheap visuals give the fatal blow to a product which should have deserved more care.

While offering a precise and deep board control system - far from the simplifications seen in other exponents of videogame skateboarding - Skater XL does not assign a real purpose to the player.

Early access gone wrong. The techical aspects are sometimes terribly bugged, and the single player campaign is just wrong. Ace Combat fans should just look elsewhere.

Foamstars has some distinctive elements on its side and also knows how to provide a few hours of fun. The fact is that after the "adjustment games" we understood that the experience would not be enough to extricate ourselves from all the foam that filled the screen. Surrounded by too much confusion, the game does not properly highlight its potential: the protagonist heroes, their original designs and the various movesets suitable for different purposes. If Square Enix wants to support Foamstars, it will not be enough to increase the number of heroes, paid cosmetic items or arenas and modes. In short, the road to success is uphill. And it's soapy too. Then there is a bit of a bitter taste in the mouth for a content offer that for the moment does not push you to extend your stay in Bath Vegas.

It has an interesting story, but it's too short.

The result is a three-dimensional fighting game with a role playing tip and a powerful sense of progression, but the product fails to express its value due to some too much naivety.

Third chapter of a saga that desperately tries to follow in the Pokémon footsteps, it doesn't manage to impress, mainly due to silly gameplay mechanics.

Classic button masher, with not much to offer.

If you love the saga, you know what to expect from this chapter. Despite the usual contents, it seems Onechambara is stuck in the past, and it desperately needs some evolution in the next future.

A classic beat'em up bestowed with a very modern and sleek style. It has an average lasting appeal, and, despite the need for some more balancing, will please fans of the genre.

If you loved the original game, you might think about getting this DLC: it's not much, but it's still good fun.