Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet focus on exploring, but the technical issues are hard to ignore. The story struggles to expand its limits, so it's weak and shallow; the gameplay is solid as ever, luckily, and it introduces some new mechanics perfect for PvP. Discovering and capturing pokémon is enjoyable thanks to many new ways to explore the region of Paldea. We hope they will be the last transitional pokémon games.

Dragon Ball Fusions is a bizarre RPG which works in a kinda of fanservice way and has a very solid combat system but becomes excessively grindy and repetitive in a few hours.

Death's Gambit is a beautifully metroidvania game with some souls-like mechanics and a lot of things to do. The graphics consistently impress, and the soundtrack is wonderful.

With its beautifully crafted graphics and immediate fun, Get Outta My Galaxy! is a good choice, considering also its cheap price, but its limits in terms of gameplay emerge early for the expert player.

Dungeons: The Dark Lord adds interesting features like multiplayer modes to the original experience, but miss the opportunity to fix some core gameplay problems.

10 Second Ninja is a very simple but well designed time attack platform.

Creatures of Ava is a cheerful game with a deep meaning behind it, something that we are not used to see in the action/adventure genre. Its driving force of a non-violent gameplay, though, brings the scope of its action down, torn by a simply not engaging interaction with the world and its creatures. The story seems to drag the inventive but static gameplay, making the whole experience one that touches the heart, but that you want to shrug off your shoulders really fast.

RACE Injection delivers a great driving experience, with a good number of cars and tracks to compete on. The package includes the contents of RACE 07 and five expansions, with average graphics but an awesome gameplay.

Tembo The Badass Elephant is a nice challenging 2D platform with a colorful cel shading, but nothing really interesting to say in terms of gameplay mechanics and level design.

Out of nowhere a small ant comes and overturns the entire gaming industry, showing that knowing one's limit and enduring in creating something unique and true to its nature can be much more rewarding than following the law of the market. Empire of the Ants is a feast for the senses and arguably one of the best games of the year. A masterclass on how to bring videogames to the next level.

Fruit Roll is a new Chillingo game, far from the quality of Cut the Rope; it's an infinite run puzzle game that could become repetitive, so the purchase is recomended only to the fans of the genre.

Far to be fresh or polished as iNiS' previous games, Symphonica is still an excellent rhythm game. A must have for everyone who likes classical music.

Maybe Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom will not win the award for the best visual achievement of the year, but it's a great (and very long) action adventure game, fully focused on environmental puzzles, unfortunately with just a simple combat system and a lot of necessary but annoying backtracking plagued by a strange respawn system.

Stargate: Timekeepers is a well-crafted stealth strategy game that is slightly affected by the expectations accompanying it for full enjoyment. If you fall into its potential audience (fans of the Stargate SG-1 series), you will find yourself more engaged in the intriguing situations meticulously designed by the developers, challenging your skills.

Despite a solid gameplay and a good number of modes, FIFA 10 on PC has nothing to do with the awesome soccer game that Xbox 360 and PS3 owners know so well. PES is still the better choice if you want to play this kind of titles on your personal computer.

Haunted Hollow is a disappointing game that wastes its good ideas with a gameplay that's way too limited and an horrific use of the IAP.

Rogue is a good addition to the series: the gameplay is not innovative, but the game has one of the most interesting story of any recent Assassin’s Creed, and is enjoyable like Black Flag. If you're a fan of the series, Assassin’s Creed: Rogue is the perfect closing chapter of the colonial Era trilogy.

There's nothing new compared to the original smartphone versione, but It still works pretty well and will make the fans happy.

De Blob is a nice and fun platform, even ten years later: unfortunately all the faults of the past also remain.

Brawl Stars is a nice surprise for all the Supercell fans out there: a solid twin stick shooter with a competitive soul, four nice game modes and a set of beautiful characters to unlock and upgrade.

Minecraft: Dungeons is now complete, and also available in physical version on Nintendo Switch.

Persona 5: The Phantom X is a fascinating compromise: on the one hand, it aims to bring the extraordinary artistic direction of the Atlus series, its strategic combat system, and its unique vision to a potentially vast audience; on the other hand, it introduces slightly more aggressive gacha mechanics compared to its direct competitors, which might raise some eyebrows among players familiar with these dynamics and unable to overlook them. Beyond banners and pulls, however, the developers at Perfect World have crafted a remarkable spin-off, and it will be interesting to see how it will be supported over time.

Formula Legends has style and ambition, but stumbles where it matters most. The driving model feels erratic, the career mode fizzles out fast, and the complete absence of multiplayer is baffling. A nostalgic concept wasted on shallow execution.

Nintendogs + Cats is not so different from Nintendogs. It has cats and 3D, but they don't change the gameplay; this means it is still the king of casual games, but, this time, it feels a little less "fresh".

There's actually nothing new in Just Dance 2018, but a more of the same is just what we have come to expect for this new iteration of a formula that continues to satisfy the urge of dance.

Pumpkin Jack is a funny little game, a perfect match for Halloween.

On PC Killer is Dead reaches its best. It's a funny game with a good combat system and an original artistic aspect.

Screencheat is easy to pick up and fun to play, but it lacks depth.

Splitgate is a competitive free-to-play shooter that takes something from Halo, Portal and others to offer a fun yet pretty generic experience, supported by a large amount of content and a flexible F2P model for those who do not (yet) want to invest money in the game.

It's like watching a DVD that pauses automatically from time to time: we just have to press a mouse-button and it goes on again. That's all the effort it takes to solve the puzzles and finish the game.

Big Sky Infinity may not appeal every shoot 'em up aficionado out there, but it truly is one of the finest and most frantic game that Vita owners have seen so far.

A couple of problems limit the appeal of this otherwise interesting, fresh and fun little puzzle game.

Halo 2 is Halo 2, period. Now it is playable on PC. So, if you have a PC and didn’t play Halo 2, you know what to do.

LEGO Star Wars is a Clash Royale clone packed with the famous characters and setting of the Star Wars saga in their LEGO version.

OddBallers is an odd game in every sense. Even if not a never-seen-before party game, there is still some sense of genuineness in targeting a single trigger-player or to play some chaotic revision of ultimate frisbee or soccer. A true patchwork of a videogame, intended for everyone that feels the need to sit on a couch with a bunch of people and have fun playing together, gamers and non-gamers.

The latest Jak and Daxter game on the PSP comes with some flaws, but also delivers a good gameplay, three different kind of action and plenty of missions. The Lost Frontier takes a little to start up, but then proves to be a product of great substance, very well made and full of good ideas.

Minecraft Legends is an experience for everyone, from RTS experts to young kids who have spent hours playing Minecraft. The game is simple and deep at the same time, able to entertain both during the Campaign but above all in multiplayer.

Jumpship aims to create a sci-fi cinematic adventure that may surpass Limbo and Inside, but fails in its intent. The raw perfection of the camera is not enough to make an unforgettable adventure, and Somerville remains affected by technical flaws enhanced by the stark contrast with the utmost care Jumpship put in the study of the framing. Jumpship has proven it has all it takes to concoct a high value art direction: we hope that in the future the developers of Somerville may reach the intimate heart of things, letting the players discover the essence of an authentic and compelling drama.

Spectrobes: Origins is an interesting evolution of the franchise, even if still aimed to a teen audience it happens to stand out as a solid and entertaining RPG recommended especially to fans of the genre. The game is visually impressive but plagued by minor faults, it does not last a lot but it offers some optional content and lots of creatures to unlock and collect.

Disney Magical World is an entry level Animal Crossing for kids: it lacks depth and oddities but it's charming and simple enough to provide a few hours of fun before boredom ticks in.

Nintendogs + Cats is not so different from Nintendogs. It has cats and 3D, but they don't change the gameplay; this means it is still the king of casual games, but, this time, it feels a little less "fresh".

Fallen Earth has a great atmosphere and a very deep character skills and crafting system. The flip side of the coin is the poor visual and a not so good as It was supposed to be quests system.

Anarchy Reigns delivers an intense fighting experience, packed with a double single player campaign and plenty of multiplayer modes, all for a budget price.

Indeed, one must give credit where credit is due and point out that—especially in the final two worlds—Super Meat Boy 3D certainly doesn't skimp on ideas: wormholes, homing missiles, teleportation portals, and gravity spheres. There comes a moment when the game seems to have shown its entire hand, only to continue surprising you by introducing new mechanics and concepts for navigating levels that become increasingly complex, convoluted, and seemingly impossible. The boss battles, too, demand intense effort and rely on very precise trial-and-error mechanics—perhaps even *too* precise. In most cases, you have to memorize the enemy's attack patterns and simply wait for fate to take its course, since Meat Boy cannot directly attack the boss; it is up to karma to deliver the punishment. After all, if there is one thing this game proves, it is that you need patience—an immense amount of patience—to clear every level, collect all the hidden bandages, and unlock every character. There is certainly no shortage of extra content; the only question is whether the player's own patience—or "liver," as the game would have it—doesn't give out first.

Bound is a remarkable product on the audiovisual side, but the gameplay is really too thin and shallow in order to be forgiven.

Astroneer is a limited but attractive survival game, a little colorful charm that shines in terms of crafting, vehicles, exploration and cooperative.

Steep is a fresh breath. Fun, frantic and innovative, manages to combine the thrills of illustrious predecessors in the genre, like the SSX series, with more modern formulas.

Tower of guns is an insane marriage between an old school fps and the randomness of a roguelike. Fun, fast and punishing, it will test your skill without spoiling the fun. The perfect game if you don't have much time, despite some bugs.

Probably the most funny and easy experience in VR that you can show to all the non-players you know.

With its deep gameplay and lots of missions, weapons and abilities to unlock, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is a solid choice if you're looking for a good cooperative heist shooter.

Little Hope is a little step up from Man of Medan but not as good as Until Dawn, due to some flaws in the storytelling, the pacing and the gameplay itself.

Saints Row 4 arrives on Nintendo Switch with a better porting than the previous chapter and with the usual series of senseless moments. The fans will be happy; for all the others it remains a mediocre and sufficiently backward title.

Hybrid 2: Saga of Nostalgia is an action-rpg based on the journey of Gray, a young hero who is looking for a way to rescue his love Fairy. The game could be funny, however there are too many gameplay and technical bugs that ruin the overall experience.

Dyscourse is an interesting adventure in both its art design and cause-effect mechanics. It has some defects but it can be definitely enjoyed by any point and click fan who loves the idea to make his own story in a videogame.

Dead by Daylight is a good game, but it lacks of content. Hope to see more soon.

Warhammer Quest 2 is one of the best turn-based strategy games on mobile, improving the experience of the first episode with a huge graphic overhaul and new mechanics.

Lara Croft: Relic Run is a fun endless runner, with lots of variations and interesting ideas, but also a repetitive flavour.

RIDE 3 confirms the excellent work done by Milestone with the second episode of the series, delivering a rich, compelling racing experience packed with hundreds of motorbikes, lots of tracks and customization options.

NES Remix is a solid, fun but ultimately forgettable trip on the nostalgia road.

For those who like post nuclear management Fallout Shelter might be a nice filler between now and Fallout 4.

Even if the premise is the most classic for the puzzle genre, Tumblestone manages to present something new thanks to the modifier system and the cooperative multiplayer.

Dawn of Titans is a solid RTS with stunning visuals, a long single player campaign and interesting multiplayer battles.

This mobile version of Skullgirls takes the best of the original game and the worst of Marvel Contest of Champions.

Quotation forthcoming.

If you don't have enough time to play Football Manager 2020, the Touch version may just be what you need to start being a Special One again.

ANNO: Mutationem is the classic half-baked cake: excellent in its premises, flawless in some aspects, but weak in others.

Quotation forthcoming.

It's a shame that under this awesome dress, Shank can't stand up with a equally good gameplay. Repetitive, short and expensive, this is a game that could have been much better with some more game design skills.

Fun and messy in every sense. Can a videogame be fun with a control system so absurd? The answer is yes.

The Typing of the Dead: Overkill is an interesting but questionable attempt to deliver a mix of typing game and lightgun shooter.

Still good, Tiger Woods Online is a missed opportunity. Free stuff worth a try and the engine let it to be played on any PC, It's so a shame that you need to pay just too much for additional contents and to enjoy the complete experience.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is back. The PlayStation 4 version includes many new cards, but not too many new features.

​Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is an intriguing compilation with some very polarizing games which may appeal or not fans and newcomers alike. Although well done, it feels a bit lackluster and the addition of a couple more games - such as Mega Man & Bass - would have been much more appreciated.​

​A pretty decent DLC filled with a lot of content. All three multiplayer maps are good but Zombie mode lacks of depth and new mechanics.

Contra: Operation Galuga is a classic two-dimensional shooter that fully respects the gameplay cornerstones of Konami's saga. Fun, even in multiplayer, thanks to the excellent level design and the variety provided by the enemies. It is not entirely convincing due to its short longevity and some problems with the control system.

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is the fighting game dedicated to the universe of Tite Kubo: it's not perfect, but finally the manga returns to consoles and PC.

2XL Games is great about the graphics, but still needs to improve gameplay wise; Trophylite Rally is a beautiful, but ultimately boring and generic racing game.

Titan Quest Ragnarök is the perfect DLC for fan that want more Titan Quest in their life.

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is a journey into a century of moments of a family and, in a way, of an entire country as well. It touches on its mythology, traditions and contradictions, without leaving its mark to the end. There is no doubt that we are talking about a timeless production that will attract only a certain type of fans, but it is also true that the quality of the direction and the acting of the sequences make it a really interesting and eye-catching experiment.

Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend might be interesting if you are really into the history of the JRPG genre. However the three games are too clunky and obsolete to have fun with.

Surely, strategists will appreciate this brand new and polished expansion!

Zone of The Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS is a stunning remaster, with some problems about the VR mode.

Tales of Xillia 2 is more like an expansion than a true sequel: there are tons of things to do, but you will do them in the very same environments and dungeons explored last year, listening at the same music and fighting with the same spells and artes. And that's totally fine, because battles are a blast: too bad they serve a mess of a plot which at least ends on a high note after forty hours of nonsensical gibberish and morally questionable choices.

March of the Eagles is an entry point into the grand strategy genre. Its focus on the war and the presence of an ending makes it a game different than classic Paradox titles, but it is good especially when played online with friends.

A funny idea that becomes boring too soon.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks an important comeback for the SEGA series, which arrives on the console best suited to this kind of experience and does so with a convincing adaptation of the original formula, characterized by a fairly precise control system with a certain margin of tolerance in order to enhance the "party" component and the fun for its own sake.

This is the best wrestling simulation of this console generation. The game certainly has some problems, but overall, WWE '12 provides a very solid base for a new wrestling franchise to be built upon.

Pirate Warriors 2 is a step backward in terms of gameplay mechanics and storytelling, but its amount of contents and replayability grants its existence.

Despite some improvements, Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes is still a very basic action game beside to an intricate and frustrating editor. The atmosphere and charm of the characters are still not enough to convince us about the quality of the franchise.

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle is a nice little mobile game that mixes a puzzles, board games and card games without falling in the same old errors of free-to-play titles.

Megadimension Neptunia VII is the best entry of the series, with a better and darker story. The gameplay introduces a lot of new features, but you can't use them for a large part of the main quest. Graphically, playing the game on PlayStation 4 feels more like an enhanced port of a PlayStation Vita game than a whole new experience.

Quotation forthcoming.

The Forest Quartet is a small production indeed, and yet this fact does not make it any less interesting. Mads Vadsholt, his family and collaborators build a path towards the recovery of the magic that is foundational to music and jazz, coping in a delicate way with the themes of pain and loss. The Forest Quartet has an interesting structure, an inspired art direction and entertaining puzzles, capable of keeping the players involved for the brief duration of the game.

Atone: Heart of the Elder Tree is a half-successful work, therefore with notable aspects, in particular the graphic style, and with others that sink it, such as the musical combat system. Not that it is denied a complete turn, but ultimately it lacks the right compactness to become an important experience, also castrated by a certain lack of direction in the writing, which offers absurdly distant negative and positive peaks.

Rogue Spirit is a title that is hard not to recommend, because it does its job. At the same time, however, it's as if it never really lets go throughout the entire game, failing to create memorable moments to focus solely on its roguelike nature.

Teslagrad 2 is a successful game that if it was slightly more ambitious it would certainly have stood out more.

Cookie Cutter is a video game made of contrasts. On the one hand we have Cherry, a completely crazy, foul-mouthed, vulgar, violent protagonist, perfectly aware of being a stick of dynamite thrown towards the brutal destruction of all his enemies. On the other hand, there is a virtual world that sometimes can't match the novelty of his protagonist. Net of this we have a very entertaining combat system, with excellent battles against bosses and a good average quality of the design of enemies.

Commandos: Origins is a good reboot for the stealth RTS series, but lacks courage.