Wolfenstein meets Mario in an interesting crossover.

A charming, fast and overwhelming arcade game that offer short but intense play sessions, with simple rules but a neat score system.

This ending represents a closure either for the present and the past of The Walking Dead, but leaves a door wide open for the future of the game.

MGS Snake Eater 3D is a good conversion, with better graphics over the original PS2 version but with some annoying framerate issues; the controls without Circle Pad Pro are a game-breaker, then the bulky peripheral should be considered as a necessary purchase.

Crazy Taxi is still fun as ever, but this mobile version suffers from some cumbersome controls, both touch and tilt, that could make the overall experience less enjoyable.

Quotation forthcoming.

Grand Kingdom is not for every JRPG player out there, since its main quest and its characters are far from unforgettable. But for every lover of complex, meaningful, deep, fully customizable SRPGs, it's definitely a must.

Despite its obvious simplicity and lack of variety, flaws that are strictly bound to the genre, Lastronaut manages to stand out from the crowd of runners thanks to its characterization.

Metro Awakening delivers a strong immersive experience for fans of Dmitry Glukhovsky's saga, offering the chance to explore Russian tunnels in VR. While its ambition is commendable, the game suffers from slow pacing that affects its rhythm and replayability. Although it might have been groundbreaking years ago, in 2024 it highlights a lack of innovation in high-budget VR titles. The developers show potential, and there’s hope for a refined future installment. Fans would still likely embark on another Metro VR adventure despite its flaws.

For Honor is one of the most brutal and satisfying multiplayer online games we've ever played. Its combat system is unforgiving and is more similar to a fighting game than any other brawler games out there. If you love competitive games, you can't miss this new IP from Ubisoft.

Despite some flaws, Closure is a brilliant idea that brings great value to the puzzle-game genre.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is an excellent tactical shooter, very well refined and with simple yet convincing mecanichs.

The System Shock remake makes sense in an industry where remaking past games seems to be the only way to avoid the complete loss of a certain way of conceiving video games. In many ways, we can consider it a successful operation, aside from some issues with the combat system and its relevance being tied mainly to the celebration of the original title. It is well-executed, a nice haven for nostalgic players, but it doesn't add much to the overall discourse.

Tumbleseed is simple in its concept, but a real challenge to play through the end. And, also thanks to the beautiful aesthetics, a real pleasure.

With its original game systems, Metal Slugs Tactics works very well and is the Metal Slug that you don't expect.

MotorStorm RC is a very nice top-down racer, with plenty of tracks and events, a fun gameplay and well-implemented social aspects. All for a bargain.

Sledgehammer delivered a solid PC port, with great audiovisuals and good performances, but the community seems already narrow, so think twice if you are searching for a multiplayer experience with long legs.

Superhot: Mind Control Delete is the extreme consequence of the original cult game, but also its limit.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation is one of the best entries in the franchise but nowadays it's easy to notice how old some of its core features are if compared to the most recent installments of the Dragon Quest saga itself.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is a surprisingly good rhythm game for every kind of player: it's easy to play and filled with content, challenges and goodies to unlock. The soundtrack is outstanding and despite some weak jRPG features it really shines as a Final Fantasy spin-off.

A richer and harder version of the original. It's not suitable for everyone but those who get captured by the mechanics of this challenging roguelike will have a compelling experience.

GTFO is an entertaining and demanding experience, but it's not a game for everyone.

Lone Echo 2 is the perfect sequel for those who have loved the original title. All the others must be prepared for a wonderful VR adventure with basic puzzles and an enormous amount of dialogues.

Warcraft's mod DotA revives in this free to play mix between a strategy and a role playing game. Worth a try.

Cthulhu Saves the World is a fun and well-designed tribute to the JRPGs genre, full of contents that entertain for hours and cost as little as 2 euros.

Rabbids go Home is a simple, yet original and very enjoyable action game, full of moments that are gonna make you laugh out loud. In short terms, it's a lot of fun.

The Landsraad system also introduces a real political undercurrent to the Dune: Awakening experience. Each week, guilds allied with House Atreides or House Harkonnen compete and fight to complete a series of objectives: whoever wins this race takes control of the institution for a week and can undertake an important server-wide decision: it can be decreed that new weapons merchants offer their best wares to the winning House, or hardcore mode can be introduced to PvP. If this mode is activated, anyone who dies in the High Desert loses everything they have on them and other users can take it, a bit like an extraction shooter. It is a rare event, but pay attention to your server's decisions and keep an eye on them to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Observer is a fascinating adventure with solid narrative references and a focus on the inevitable ethical issues of cybernetic augmentations. Beautifully dubbed by Rutger Hauer, detective Daniel Lazarski takes us on a journey into the dystopian future of year 2048.

Asphalt 4: Elite Racing is a nice and competent arcade racing game that fails to impress due to the technical limitations of the DS and to some minor but annoying gameplay problems.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxiboost On is the best Gundam arcade fighter on PlayStation 4 but as entertaining as it is it's still a 4 years old game with lackluster visuals and very few people playing online.

A solid real time strategy game back in 2007, the OnceMore edition packs new features for Grimgrimoire, boosting its quality-of-life factor and delivering a game that still shines today.

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR makes players' wildest dreams real. It is a very traditional VR adventure but what gives it depth is just being an Assassin's Creed. The Meta Quest 2 version is pushed to the limit, perhaps too far.

Songs of Conquest is a game that we didn't expect: practically a new Heroes of Might & Magic with a totally different and much more interesting magic system and a leaner and dynamic structure.

Tomb Raider Trilogy is an excellent compilation that allows players to enjoy three of the best games of the series. The three games included on a single Blu-Ray are still among the best exponents of the genre, and its purchase is recommended for all those who want to rediscover the adventures of Lara Croft.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stands to Metroid Prime as James Cameron’s Aliens stands to Ridley Scott’s Alien: a fine sequel that, while staying true to the original spirit, shifts it toward a more action-oriented and spectacular dimension. Despite the ugly desert area, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a great game – a worthy successor to a historic saga. Given its long and difficult development, this was anything but guaranteed.

Frogatto is a nice and cute platform game, which does almost everything right: it's not so great in terms of desing and sheer originality, but it's fun and engaging enough to be one of the best in its genre on iPhone.

Slam Dunk King has the potential to be as successful as the Flick Kick series, thanks to the immediacy of its gameplay and the ability to keep the player's attention, game after game, in an endless quest for the high score.

Heavenstrike Rivals is a nice mix of Japanese aesthetics and Western gameplay ideas. It's like fusion cuisine in video game form.

Crowns and Pawns Kingdom of Deceit is a great graphic adventure. It has such a classic setting that it is almost tender, but proudly shows its nature.

Tales of Xillia might not be the stainless JRPG many were expecting to play, but it's still one of the most intriguing and fun ever made. With its interesting plot, awesome characters and excellent battle system, it's just a shame it falls short in visual and side content departments.

FIFA 22 evolved its engine and its core game modes, but the feeling on the pitch is almost the same. The gameplay is very attack-oriented and fast: FIFA fans are going to love it, football fans, maybe, would love to slow it down and try a more tactical experience.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a must-have chapter for all fans of Kazuma Kiryu and the classic Yakuza formula, which is reintroduced in the game without variation beyond the new Agent fighting style, which is very dynamic and fun to use. It's a pity that the story takes place almost exclusively among the streets of Sotenbori, that the limited length of the campaign affects some important characterizations, and that the graphics look rather dated by now.

Hopefully this shallow collection will introduce a new audience to the series, but it certainly fails in satisfying the actual fandom.

PES 2011, played with the traditional controls, it's still the best football game on Wii; with the playmaker mode, it's one of the most interesting sport games of the last decade. Anyway, PES 2011 is very similar to the past year edition, as PES 2010 was almost identical to PES 2009.

With its touch-control scheme, the Wii U seems like the perfect place for the game, except for the lack of online mode and extra DLC.

In Other Waters is a complex and refined videogame. Its narrative is very deep, and impactful; the sound design is excellent, and the story deals with meaningful topics. Sadly, the level design is simplistic and often banal, and not rarely it messes up the evocative atmosphere.

The Force Awakens is an amazing entry in the stagnant LEGO series developed by TT Games. It trades the open world exploration for a tight, cohesive level design which keeps from getting stale and constantly offers a different interactive approach to the original screenplay. It's also hilarious and filled with collectibles to unlock.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on PC performs very well. It is the best version on a purely aesthetic level. The work done by Eidos to recreate the galaxy, the planets and its protagonists is incredible.

A solid "JRPG-esque" adventure from the team behind Ara Fell, Rise of the Third Power manages to send the player back to the golden Super Nintendo age, even with some not equally great dialogues.

LEGO Voyagers is a tender and well-crafted adventure that tells a story about friendship and the value of the time we choose to spend with someone else. It does so through a narrative conveyed by images, whistles, and small gestures of love and camaraderie, without ever putting a single word on the screen. The feeling it seeks to evoke, rooted in the Danish concept of hygge, is one of warmth and wholeness, the kind of completeness that only this type of bond can bring. Unfortunately, the control system lacks precision and reaches its most frustrating point precisely in two of the most important aspects of the LEGO universe: building and creativity. Players’ inventiveness is never truly celebrated; in fact, over the five hours it takes to complete the adventure, stacking bricks often feels more like an obstacle than an opportunity.

A fun and exhilarating experience heavily relying on what Nintendo did with the Mario Kart series over the last few years. It may be not the best in its genre, but it's surely worth a try and an overall well packed game.

Unravel is a remarkable achievement on the artistic side, with some evocative nordic landscapes and an effective protagonist. But the dualism between his platform and puzzle mechanics are not totally convincing, and the level design is a bit flat.

There's something very genuine in the way Blaster Master Zero remains faithful to the original title. More than an aesthetically revamped reboot, this is an exciting, old fashioned action game.

Many of these power-ups create synergies with the roll of the die. For example, you get bonuses if the roll is even, or if it is a very specific number. Spells are also inserted into systems that involve normal attacks or die rolls. At the end of an attempt you will be able to inflict elemental status effects on opponents, unleash secondary effects and, after a good roll of the die, be able to attack by making only critical hits that in the meantime heal you. This fusion of all the power-ups, this network of synergies that is created, is the most fun aspect of The Eternal Die and makes each game different. It should be noted, however, that while spells play a fundamental role, sometimes the roll of Fortune seemed like a very optional mechanic. In our best games we almost completely ignored the blue power-ups - those of the die - despite having the upper hand on all the enemies.

Hydroventure: Spin Cycle is a great physics puzzle game, but the overall value seems a bit reduced by the uncomfortable use of the 3DS hardware. However, fans of the genre should really check it out.

The game expands one of the best fighting games ever, with a new balance and four new characters. That said, it remains a DLV dedicated to the biggest fans of the series.

Burnout paradise on Nintendo Switch is a fantastic port for a fantastic arcade racing game, ruined by an excessive market price.

Capcom released a solid porting of the original Resident Evil: Revelations and its sequel for Nintendo Switch. If you haven't already played them, this is a nice chance to return in the world of survival horror in its most classic style.

Wytchwood shares much with its context. The small team of AlienTrap Games managed to create a powerful game that is capable to obscure the derivative nature of its origins. The only guilt that can be attributed to this project is that it wasn't able to determine when it was the right time to put an end to its story.

​JYDGE is a good twin-stick shooter, visually well-crafted and with an enjayble gameplay, even if it insists a little on repetition.

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a colorful game that takes from many minor and major games before it, with a discrete success in building up its own identity. Even if it has its flaws it is able to speak to a younger audience in a compelling way.

Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is a really "by the book" puzzle game, and the book is a good one, indeed. The editor adds to an already notable longevity, and, while it probably lacks that little thing that creates a masterpiece, it remains an excellent purchase on the eShop.

Revita is a truly inspired and interesting roguelike, characterized by a very pleasant pixel art and a valuable soundtrack. However, what really stands out about this game is the focus on the peculiar balance between upgrades and health, and also the many enemies and different bosses you'll encounter during each run.

Stealth Inc is hard and frustrating, still there's nothing satisfying as clearing a stage you thought you would never leave. For fans of puzzle game only, others may have to buy a new Vita after throwing one out of the window.

Perhaps also for this reason, the developers have decided to review the lighting system and therefore give the graphics often different color tones, especially in the night phases: the result is perhaps not classifiable as "better" than the original, but rather as a different artistic approach. The loading times are decidedly less brilliant, however, and we found them a little longer than the average for PS5 titles.

Even sharing a similar formula, Pocket Planes is a much better game than the previous Tiny Tower, featuring an intuitive strategic gameplay and huge amounts of content for a free-to-play.

Quotation forthcoming.

Trine 5 A Clockwork Conspiracy is exactly the game we expected. It picks up the formula of the fourth chapter, introduces a few minor innovations and continues on its own path. It is a puzzle-platformer that is fun in solo and cooperative play, lacking in enemy characterization but still relying on the excellent trio of protagonists. Fans will not be disappointed.

With a 40 hours long story and a really deep job system, Final Fantasy Dimensions is absolutely massive for a mobile JRPG. Unfortunately the lack of personality and a poor plot drag the game down in anonymity.

Forma.8 is stylish metroidvania that push the player's will to explore and understand a beautiful vectorial environment without saying a word. A game design masterclass.

Toy Story 3: The Videogame is geared toward a young audience but it is also a funny game that can "catch" players that still like to be captured by this kind of atmosphere. The free roam section is also surprisingly funny and well executed.

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster show how remaster an old game showing respect to the players.

The new maps are definitely good maps, especially the vertically crooked Kowloon, the vast Discovery, and the B-movie style Ascension, but the promised enhanced interaction with the environment is not so deep and complex as previously shown.

With EA Sports FC 26, the Canadian development studio takes an interesting path, but the final result doesn’t fully manage to convince. The two gameplay presets are a smart addition, Career mode gains momentum with Manager Live and Unexpected Events, and Ultimate Team receives a few useful tweaks that help refine the experience. However, between a still spotty defensive AI, a midfield sacrificed on the altar of spectacle, a Realistic mode that is intriguing but far from brilliant, and a monetization system that permeates every mode, there’s still a long way to go.

Nobody Wants to Die is a narrative adventure featuring a fascinating cyberpunk setting that draws heavily on some rather famous works (Blade Runner, Altered Carbon, and a dash of Ghost in the Shell) to tell an interesting and engaging story built entirely on the two protagonists. The gameplay is limited to crime scene analysis and the developers have not dared to trespass; rather, they infused the investigative mechanics with contextual hints that make the experience quite guided, but no less enjoyable.

Based on classic mechanics, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden takes its own way in the genre of turn based tactics, pleasing our eyes and ears with huge graphics, nice music and duckly jokes.

Despite missing some of the best games in the genre, Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle is a good collection that fans will enjoy remembering the good old coin-op era.

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue</strong> is no doubt more of the same stuff but it's a more of the same we like because it's damn fun. To make things crystal clear, if you enjoyed the previous installment you will also love DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue regardless of dejavu feelings, but if you didn't go crazy about the franchise before, you will not change your mind. The overall quality is just the same, excellent as much as cheap: a solid, lengthy 6-8 hours adventure, tad harder than before but even more fun.

Another Crab's Treasure is a soulslike action and platform game that manages to come up with some original ideas and knows how to entertain. It is a pity that it drags a bit in the ending, stretching the last section too long, but overall it is an adventure that we recommend, both for its good combat system and for its story, which in a mostly cheerful and comic way tells about the evil of pollution and capitalism.

Chaos on Deponia is so much better than its predecessor in almost every aspect. The story starts to be really intriguing, the main character has grown and puzzles are well thought and a lot of fun to solve.

Ashen is one of the best soulslike experiments, but again, From Software is still hard to beat.

Dead Space 3 for PC is a good port, with plenty of advanced video options but standard res textures and no DirectX 11 support. That said, the game itself is stunning and the fans will not be disappointed.

Running With Rifles is a perfect co-op experience to play with friends. It's also a good single player shooter, but with many flaws.

Human Resource Machine is another great puzzle game by Little Inferno and World of Goo creators.

Rust Bucket is a well-designed mix between roguelike, puzzle game and turn-based RPG with a nice cartoonish presentation, although with little variation and some flaws in pace.

Seems a bit like a wasted potential for a beloved license like Futurama, but Game of Drones is actually a pretty good puzzle game, slightly enriched by the cartoon world.

The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is a game full of feels and pain, that uses a puzzle game to tell a story of searching and growing up in our strange and bad world.

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge offers a new take on the platforms and bullet time formula created by Deadtoast Entertainment, adapting it to mobile devices thanks to a new control system.

Marvel Future Revolution is an extremely ambitious game, characterized by a production level higher than many titles seen on consoles and by an exciting degree of character customization.

WWE 2K22 delivers an improved, more refined experience than the previous episodes, while offering a huge roster and excellent graphics for most of the superstars. When it comes to game modes, however, the game feels cumbersome and outdated.

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is undoubtedly the best mobile tie-in of the Wizarding World: a particularly rich and well-crafted title, overflowing with references to the saga created by J.K. Rowling and featuring distinctive atmospheres and designs, in many ways close to those of Tim Burton's feature films.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an adventure with a deep and multifaceted plot. It's reminiscent of God of War, but takes a step forward in terms of narrative coherence compared to Santa Monica's title.

It is not easy to find a game as genuine and self aware as the small gem that CINIC Games managed to create with Extra Coin. It is far from being perfect, but at times staying true to your nature and managing to not overdue in an industry that almost forces you to do so is a quality that is way more rewarding.

People of Note sets out to accomplish something almost impossible: merging the expansive pacing of role-playing games with the brisk rhythm of musicals. At its best, it nearly succeeds, but its compartmentalized structure soon becomes apparent. The musical identity of its characters and their performances truly shine only in the cutscenes, staged like music videos that punctuate the narrative. However, when the game returns to being a game, the centrality of music starts to feel more like a narrative pretext, an excuse to build a kind of theme park that lacks the very energy and sonic richness it promises. It’s a shame, because People of Note ultimately fails at what it sets out to celebrate: the joy of seeing two genres blend almost seamlessly. What remains is a decent RPG, accompanied by some excellent musical performances.

The Wonderful 101 is a clever, solid action game, but it has its flaws. Platinum Games delivers a fresh experience that revitalize the genre but on-screen disorder and a forgettable use of the WiiU Gamepad holds it from being even better.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a video game whose success depends almost entirely on the amount of imagination you are willing to invest in it. It is a life simulator that draws from the rules of absurd comedy and requires an active effort from the player as well, in order to populate its world with unique characters, each with strange habits, tastes, and ways of speaking. These personalities interact with one another, giving rise to an emergent narrative that can be exceptionally hilarious. There are no missions to complete, no objectives to achieve, and progression is represented solely by the structures that will unlock on your island and by the increasingly unusual traits you can assign to your Miis. If you put a lot into it, the game will reward you with its powerful and unexpected sense of humor. Tomodachi Life is genuinely funny, never takes itself seriously, and constantly surprises with its boundless imagination. However, be aware that when your fuel runs out, the great machine of laughter comes to a stop with you.

Quotation forthcoming.

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat becomes in this New Play Control! rendition a more conventional, but still frenzied and amusing, and somehow "new", 2D platformer: even those who played the original will be able to appreciate it.