South Park: Snow Day! doesn't live up to the franchise's past triumphs in the gaming sphere because it's repetitive, unoriginal and fun only with friends who are fans of the series.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile aims to become the best shooter available on iOS and Android and delivers an already rock-solid setup both in terms of gameplay, game modes and content.

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection includes two games that are still able to entertain. The developer has not particularly improved the graphics and online games suffer from various problems. However, if you are a fan of the brand, you will discover and rediscover a pair of shooters that are still fun even in single-player.

An amazing porting for one of the most compelling RPG ever.

Bears in Space is an old school shooter game that makes you lough, challenges you and gets you involved in an absurd world that's absolutely worth exploring.

Perhaps we had set our expectations too high for Dragon's Dogma 2. We were hoping it would be an RPG capable of erasing all the uncertainties of the original and fully leveraging its huge potential. Instead, some of the most obtuse elements of the progenitor have remained in this sort of sequel/remake, proving to be concepts genuinely desired by the team and not included due to a lack of resources. No, this is not a perfect game, yet even with its shortcomings, it retains all the charm of its predecessor, representing once again a truly unique experience in the genre and evolving its most peculiar aspects. All things considered, Itsuno did what he wanted to do; who knows if this time it will reach the desired peaks with a potential expansion.

Rise of the Ronin is the result of Team Ninja's desire to evolve its pure action-based formula through an open-world structure: at its core, the great strengths remain the same as always, but the paradigm shift has not brought the hoped-for benefits. The combat system is indeed a deep, layered, and accessible amalgamation that delivers excellent sensations, in some ways akin to a fighting game, yet the framework in which it is placed never really manages to serve its purpose. The world-building is classic, the activities are very simplistic, the graphic section and technical execution are absolutely not up to date, while the historical setting is extremely interesting but ends up limiting the scenery and aesthetic design.

Princess Peach: Showtime!, even considering the target audience and disregarding the very low difficulty, is a collection of tasty appetizers, lacking a proper continuation of the meal.

Alone in the Dark is undoubtedly an ambitious and researched reinterpretation, a tribute to the original game (and everything that came after) that delivers a new, compelling story, excellent acting performances, an interesting art direction, and nice puzzles but also a pretty sloppy combat design and outdated graphics.

Lightyear Frontier is a solid game already in Early Access, but still poor in content. A dozen hours or so are enough to get to the 'finale', but the problem is that the gameplay loop repeats itself too linearly, with no surprises or variations on the theme. It remains an enjoyable game for a few hours and absolutely succeeds in its intention of not being stressful, but those who are experts in the genre will find it too limited and may want to wait for a few more updates before approaching it. [Early Access Review Score = 65]

Outcast: A New Beginning is a game filled with ups and downs: on one hand, the freedom of movement granted by the jetpack and the speed at which you traverse Adelpha is exhilarating and somewhat refreshing, especially compared to many open-world games where even climbing over walls requires dedicated animations to consume time and inflate playtime; on the other hand, the inevitable burden of repetitiveness in some of the activities offered somewhat hampers the experience.

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a trip inside one of the greatest developers ever.

Expeditions offer a unique experience, in an already inimitable series.

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.

The Outlast Trials reinvents the saga's formula for cooperative multiplayer. During the first few games one can enjoy the level design and cooperation. Soon, however, repetitiveness and limited gameplay take over. Moreover, in single player it is too difficult to complete any mission.

Warframe on iOS is a great experience albeit with a few shortcomings. It's great to farm when you have time to spare but is best to start your Tenno journey on console or PC.

Manic Mechanics is a nice co-op couch party game that, while replicating the formula already seen in Overcooked and other similar games, retains its own identity, thanks in part to some design finesse and an interesting learning curve.

Unicorn Overlord is a visually gorgeous strategy RPG with a compelling narrative and one of the best combat systems in recent history.

Foamstars is fun and stylish, but it has a lot to prove in order to survive in a very competitive market. It's the lack of content and the premium economic model (with very expensive microtransactions) the biggest drawbacks we see in the foreseeable future. Today it's just fun.

Trails of Cold Steel III is a quintessential JRPG through and through but we advice to take your time and play through the entire Legend of Heroes series if you really want it to pay off in the end.

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.

Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator is the typical gacha-style adaptation of a well-established RPG series, which brings with it the inevitable distortion of the classic structure. Those expecting a real JRPG will be shocked, but those who know what it is could find a good alternative, always within the perverse money- and time-grabbing mechanism.

Helldivers 2 is a wonder of game design, irony and fun with friends that is worth its price and has a bright future ahead of it.

Invincible: Guarding the Globe once again shows how a idle gameplay ties in with a free-to-play structure and gacha elements to result in a progression that proceeds as the game wants and not as the player wants, with all that that entails.

One of the most fun racing games around, but not at its full potential.

The Thaumaturge is presented as an RPG, but you should not expect great possibilities for character interpretation or a plot that at any moment can be heavily influenced by our choices. If this is not a problem, however, what remains is an excellent game with an interesting plot, which transports us to one of the best cities seen in a video game.

WWE 2K24 pays homage to forty years of WrestleMania with a Showcase mode that nostalgics will not fail to appreciate, features an extraordinarily large roster with over two hundred wrestlers and reiterates the relevance of My Rise with two new, exciting stories that they further enrich an already rather large structure including free performances, Universe, My Faction, My GM, the online sector and the Creation Suite. The experience proves to be very pleasant, even if it still carries some unresolved problems with the interactions, the balance and the technical quality of an increasingly impressive production, but which perhaps should pay more attention to the details.

Sons of the Forest is exactly what a survival video game enthusiast would want to find along their way. A year on, the title developed by Endnight Games now offers much deeper gameplay, which becomes even more intriguing once you leave the surface of the island, the true protagonist of an experience with deeply unsettling tones that will hardly leave you indifferent.

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

Regency Solitaire 2 is a great way to relax and spend some time in 800's England. With appropriate period music, simple but effective graphics and engaging gameplay, this is one that will keep you glued to the screen for quite a while.

Promenade is the typical project that brings together different suggestions from well-known examples but which turns out to be something much more than the simple sum of the parts. A truly precious 2D platformer for its ability to amaze and entertain.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is both an excellent opportunity for new players and entirely superfluous for those who already know the original.

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelite that we cannot but recommend to lovers of the genre. Dense with content and challenges to complete, it has a dynamic gameplay, more strategic than you might think for a game also based on luck, and an aesthetically pleasing, if somewhat repetitive. Occasionally bad luck gets the better of you and you have to accept that, but it will make you want to play one more game.

Trails of Cold Steel IV is an epic finale to remember but the huge cast and anime tropes take their tolls on the narrative.

NBA Infinite arrives and surprises with the general quality of the simulation. What's rather strange is that it corresponds very precisely to the already present NBA 2K, offering an almost perfectly overlapping experience, rather than an alternative. There wasn't much need for another officially licensed sim with micro transactions, but some might prefer this one to the other.

Dicefolk is a roguelite that gives us power over randomness. We roll the dice, analyse the available moves and choose what our team will do as well as the opposing team. By playing on both sides of the fence, we can create more elaborate and fun strategies to field. Dicefolk is suitable for those who want to be challenged but also those who prefer not to play dozens of hours without gaining a single victory.

Solium Infernum is a unique, complex, 4X that deliver a great experience for the genre lovers.

After over twenty years since the last time it feels like playing a classic episode of Final Fantasy loaded with all the magic of the '90s, that ancient spell that enchanted millions of fans and seemed to have long faded. In the immense and excellently characterized gaming world, a party of state-of-the-art characters moves, ready to fight through a tactical combat system that approaches perfection, but above all to confront a landslide of extra content, including dozens of challenges, missions, and minigames with a unique flavor in which to lose oneself for over a hundred hours of top-notch quality. However, this makes it even more difficult to digest what happens on the staging front: a higher degree of fidelity to the original material would undoubtedly have crowned one of the best remakes ever made, perhaps one of the greatest titles ever produced by the studio.

Slave Zero X is a hack'n'slash featuring complex fighting mechanics that would have benefited from more time in the oven, especially for people not willing to learn dozens of special moves right off the gate. Despite its exquisite 2.5D graphics and good music and voice acting, gameplay mechanics are let down by its varying difficulty and an overall fatigue that sets in even before the 8/10 hours of the main campaign are over.

The journey is everything and our car is the absolute protagonist in Pacific Drive. The idea turned out to be very good, but the gameplay deserves more variety than collecting materials.

BEAST - Bio Exo Arena Suit Team is a solid and fun competitive shooter, which combines hero shooters and Titanfall, given the possibility of summoning a giant robot during matches.

We know that early access is a great way to guarantee good progress to the development of video games that require accurate balance of mechanics and the broadest possible feedback from the public. This technique has done wonders for the likes of Hades, and turned out to be an absolute wonder for Inkulinati too: Yaza Games has greatly expanded the space of possibility available to players, enriching the game content and reviewing in a meticulous way some elements potentially capable of breaking the delicate balance of the game. Too bad for the permanence of some rather unfair situations and for an excessively long tutorial, which runs the risk of alienating players.

Qomp 2 is a successful and intelligent puzzle game, much like the first one, but lacking the same conceptual freshness.

While it is not the AAAA production Ubisoft envisioned, as well as ultimately a project with in many ways untapped potential, Skull and Bones can rely on a number of tremendously solid aspects: the rendering of navigation and the sea, with its wonderful charm and the myriad discoveries that can be made; the combat system, surprisingly multifaceted and engaging; and the progression, very solid and well balanced, with so much still to be said. Sure, there are several things the developers could have done differently, the plot is glaringly inconsistent, and the long traversals are tough to deal with, but the chest we unearthed after so much waiting did not prove empty, quite the contrary.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is one of the best Terminator experience to date. One of the few games to offer a faithful experience to the series.

Alisa is a PS1 era horror game made today with no compromises in its period correctness, for better or worse.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a remake of a classic for Game Boy Advance, is a well designed hybrid between a platform and a puzzle game. The multiplayer is a great addition, and the music really stands out. Anyway, it's clearly an handheld game: the levels and the adventure are short, and the level design too schematic. It's twenty years old, after all.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is the collection you always wanted to see: maximum adherence and respect for the original work, the exact same gameplay from 28 years ago but a graphic design that enriches the experience with good taste, without overdoing it.

After finishing it, we thought that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is the kind of experience that only a studio like DON'T NOD can afford to make and that should be rewarded even just for the courage shown to propose such an adventure in a completely new setting, although not exactly original. A rarity these days. It is not without problems, between having to retrace one's steps too often and the lack of some useful information in the inventory, but on balance these are venial defects for an experience that has proven to be truly engaging in many ways and which grows in the end, always proposing borderline situations that test the player from different points of view.

Ultros is a metroidvania that takes some conventions of the genre just to make them instrumental to the realization of something else, for example with the inclusion of gardening mechanics, admirably integrated with every aspect of the game, from the development of the abilities of our protagonist to exploration. Our hope is that the public will be receptive to a product of absolute excellence in every respect, son of an artistic ludic and philosophical vision that deserves to be spread and appreciated for its courage and originality, as well as for its all-encompassing sensual charge.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Curse Clash is a mediocre game that in no way does justice to Gege Akutami's original work.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a bizarre mix of sensations. The latest effort from Rocksteady Studios is a fantastic game on a narrative level, full of brilliantly written characters, completely off-the-wall situations and truly epic scenes, which moreover can count on a solid, frantic and fun gameplay even in the most messy and confusing moments, especially in co-op. It is a pity that the open world doesn't support these elements with more conviction.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a must have for fans of the franchise who really desire to upgrade their favorite characters after clearing a short but fun campaign.

Persona 3 Reload fails to fully capitalize on the potential of the original game, leaving too many of its less successful structural elements unchanged, and daring little in terms of reworking dialogues and events. That said, it rests on foundations so strong that it remains largely enjoyable for anyone today, and the work done by Atlus on mechanics and technical aspects has nevertheless managed to significantly modernize the game. That is enough to dive back into its world, because the story of Persona 3 deserves to be relived many times over, especially in such a carefully crafted and polished package.

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.

Oblivion Override is a great 2D roguelite action title which will greatly reward anyone who decides to spend hours untangling its complex mechanics.

Asgard's Wrath 2 is greater than the expectations one might have had for this sequel. A content-rich, well-structured game but one that rests on an action RPG formula that has lost its freshness.

Lil' Guardsman is a Papers, Please who never takes itself too seriously. Not for this it is a mediocre video game, indeed: in its fantasy setting Lil' Guardsman can say a lot, thanks to its high-quality writing, allowing the gamer to have a lot of fun with the crazy stories of those who desperately try to enter the castle of Sprawl. Too bad for a space of possibility perhaps too large provided to the player from the first moments of the adventure: a more marked sense of progression would have perhaps guaranteed a more fulfilling experience.

Honolulu is beautiful, Yokohama feels like home, Dondake Island is irresistible, and Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is really a step away from being the best game of the Ryu Ga Gotoku Team. However, not all elements are organically integrated into the adventure, the plot initially struggles to find its place and the right pace, and although the combat system has improved, it is still not deep and manageable enough to support the entire duration of the adventure which, in the meantime, with Infinite Wealth, has significantly extended.

Tekken 8 is an exaggerated game, at times shamelessly and proudly flashy, that has evolved significantly in nearly every aspect, but still has some steps to take in terms of tutorials and content to offer a truly flawless package. Overall, however, it remains an exceptional Tekken, capable of capturing more than ever that spirit which makes this series practically immortal today, and even of walking without stumbling along that thin philosophical line that seeks to please both newcomers and veterans of the series. Of course, the changes to the system are massive, and transformations of this kind can never please everyone, yet we are sincerely convinced that this is currently the most fun fighting game around, not to mention that it will almost certainly be properly supported in the coming years, given the history of its developers.

Capcom completes the conversion of the Ace Attorney saga with a compilation that does justice to the three games that make it up. The remastering work is good, but some more extras would have been appreciated. A must-buy for Phoenix Wright adventure lovers, provided they already have the first trilogy that boasts even higher narrative levels and are not allergic to visual novels.

War Hospital has a great concept and good mechanics to implement it but is plagued by poor QA, bugs and frame drops.

Another Code: Recollection is a remake of the two episodes of the saga released on Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii. The progression of the two adventures has been slimmed down compared to the originals and the puzzles have been recreated from scratch, losing much of their originality. Ashley's adventures are entertaining, but the time and the flattening of the gameplay mortify the experience.

The last chapter in temporal order of the Great Climate Catastrophe trilogy of Demagog Studio so far is an intense adventure with a powerful message. The Cub, with its post-apocalyptic parkour, is the perfect way to start this 2024: don’t miss it.

Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom is an enjoyable, relaxing adventure that is beautiful to look at. The universe created by Bandai Namco literally shines through the game, with its locations and characters, prompting us to complete the various quests and collect the necessary materials without the backtracking weighing too heavily.

Vertigo 2 is an excellent FPS in virtual reality. The quality of the game, especially visible in terms of level design and gunplay, is reconfirmed on PlayStation VR 2. Unfortunately, several bugs and glitches make the experience less enjoyable.

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat stands as a viable transposition of the Capcom series to iOS and Android, in the form of a visually nice but not gorgeous action RPG that focuses precisely on combat and leaves very little room for any other mechanics, from exploration to puzzles.

Same masterpiece, but with much more content and a new addictive mode. It's not great as a remaster, but it excels as a deluxe edition.

Puzzle & Dragons Story is unable to completely abandon some distortions inherent in its gameplay, such as the excessive tendency towards grinding, however the distribution through Apple Arcade at least alleviates this aspect by eliminating the specter of microtransactions. For the rest, it remains the usual perfect mechanism between puzzle and role-playing progression, peppered with many creatures that are easy to become attached to.

Ubisoft Montpellier may not have created the most original game around, true, but the team's latest creation does not just copy: The Lost Crown makes the best use of what has made some of the greatest metroidvanias of the genre great, and manages to stand out from the crowd with its quality. A great game that any action lover should try.

Black Clover M is a great, pleasant surprise: a strategy RPG game endowed with incredible graphics and a solid gameplay, but also a fair amount of depth and gacha mechanics that are not overly invasive, especially during the first few hours of a campaign that promises a lot of content.

Universe for Sale is a visual novel with a traditional narrative approach, but not devoid of original ideas. Simply excellent from a visual point of view, Universe for Sale proves to be a valid and engaging work, able to excite and convince those who are carried away by its galactical mystery. We point out that on Steam the prologue is available for free: to try it can be a great way to take a look at what the team of Tmesis Studio has managed to achieve.

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.

Embark Studios debuts with a competitive shooter like we haven't seen in a while. The Finals is fun, colorful and surprising.

Against the Storm is one of those titles capable of setting a standard, demonstrating how well-implemented design ideas can make a difference.

The Indigo Disk carries on the Pokémon narrative we have come to know, with its positive and negative aspects. The amount of technical bugs is no more surprising than the choice to reintroduce sufficiently difficult and satisfying adversaries. Unfortunately, it is the story that does not hold up and loses bite, resulting in a less epic finale than expected.

The Walking Dead: Destinies is a real disaster. Graphics, level design, combat system, game physics, it's hard to find anything that works as it should. The possibility of changing the story from that of the TV series is interesting, but this is not enough to recommend it to even the most die-hard fan of the brand.

It's unclear if Fntastic genuinely attempted to bring their dreams to life, paying the price for their inexperience, or if the project was conceived from the beginning as an asset flip. The game is simply terrible being poor in every of its aspects, although we can't deny that The Day Before, as many games released on Steam in early access, had an hidden potential. Unfortunately, we will never see it realized. [Early Access Score = 2/10]

Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition marks the arrival on Nintendo Switch of one of the most interesting video games of recent years. The adventures of our teporian explorer still have a lot to say and - we are sure - will fascinate those who have never experienced the thrill of exploring a solar system only seemingly small, trapped in a time loop of twenty-two minutes. With a few technical compromises, Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition lands on the Nintendo Switch with perfect timing for the Christmas holidays, an ideal time to sit on the sofa and explore the universe while holding it in the palm of your hand.

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising is the sublime re-edition of an already excellent fighting game, exponentially improved thanks to the new netcode and really well-integrated additional mechanics. This is a perfect fighting game for beginners, with a lot to offer even to long-time fans. Although more could undoubtedly have been done in terms of content, it truly deserves your attention. It remains to be seen if it will withstand the assault of the ruthless competition that surrounds it, and especially if the free-to-play version will be enough to improve its distribution in our region too.

Sonic Dream Team is a full-fledged 3D platformer that wouldn't look out of place in the main series, although it is perhaps more focused on form than substance.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is a flawed yet successful entry in the sub-genre and even if it doesn't evolve the formula too much, it still retains the charm and the addictive loop we were looking for.

House Flipper 2 is exactly what you might expect: a refined and expanded version of the first chapter, designed to satisfy those who loved the 2018 simulator and want an even better looking, varied and content-dense version. The highlight of the package is (or rather will be) the Sandbox mode with mod.io support to share original maps and missions with the entire world. It won't change the minds of those who didn't like the first chapter and doesn't introduce anything new into the heart of its gameplay, but most fans of the genre won't even need it.

Ready or Not has made a name for itself with VOID Interactive's ambitious goal to depict with absolute realism and without compromise the combat scenarios that a SWAT team faces on a daily basis. However, the truth is that behind the scandal lies an excellent first-person tactical shooter that, after two years of early access, is ready to inherit the legacy of SWAT.

Arizona Sunshine 2 is bigger, better and more fun to play than the first chapter, even though the game inevitably inherits many of its flaws. Despite an inventory management still too complex and environments that repeat throughout the adventure, Rotterdam's studio's new effort is a satisfying and enjoyable VR experience. Considering how challenging it is to find products like this one in the VR market, it deserves all your attention.

The Echoes of the Fallen DLC revolves around one idea and one idea only: to add the "endgame" component to Final Fantasy 16, which was sorely missed at the time of the original launch. Its four hours of content serve as a pleasant supplement to Clive Rosfield's adventure, but they have no intention of bringing about revolutions or introducing major innovations, leaving the strengths and weaknesses of the original work unchanged. The design, music, lore, and staging are sensational, but the overall experience architecture remains untouched. It is unlikely that the expansion will change the minds of early critics, but it will be a very welcome surprise for those who have yet to experience the sixteenth chapter.

Dynasty Warriors M successfully brings the Musou experience on mobile, showcasing spectacular combat and nice, responsive touch controls but also increasing the difficulty to push us toward grinding or microtransactions.

Warhammer 40.000: Rogue Trader is another good RPG made by Owlcat Games, which captures the spirit of the original game.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brilliantly takes us into the world created by James Cameron, telling a canonical story that takes place in an unseen area of Pandora but that we can perceive as authentic thanks to the care and attention Massive Entertainment has put into its creation. However, that's the only truly excellent aspect within a production that promised so much (quadruple A, they said) and instead proves to lack great ideas.

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.

Moira McKinnon runs fast and never looks back. The challenges of the Highlands have bent the Romans, but not a fifteen-year-old girl determined to see the sea: the fast pace and the resolute look make Moira one of the most interesting video game protagonists of this year. The splendor of Scotland and the artistry of Inkle do the rest: In Highland Song never gets bored thanks to the continuous surprises of the Scottish hills and mountains, now beaten by incessant winds, now tormented by a seemingly endless snow.

Spirittea keeps its promises, presenting itself as a relaxing and fulfilling adventure, albeit with some issues in its overall rhythm. Cheesemaster Games has done a great job combining a simulative soul with management elements that, together, contribute to create an enjoyable experience both for fans of these genres, both for those who have never tried similar titles.

Empty Shell is a journey to hell full of atmosphere, where the mystery is as intriguing as the gameplay dynamics.

Easy to approach and difficult to put down, Par for the Dungeon effectively mixes the classic mechanics of mini-golf with various puzzle elements. The introduction of new elements manages to maintain a certain variety for a good part of the duration, although a certain repetitiveness inevitably emerges in the long run, but also given the free-to-play distribution without too many traps, the download is recommended for everyone.

The Last Faith, on the whole, is a good game, but without the courage to take flight and make a lasting impression in the imagination of players, already saturated with Victorian horror visions, and perhaps in need of something new, different, more original.

Gubbins is a cute word game with a lot of sass to give and a lot of new words to learn. The monetization model is very pleasant and the one game per day is a perfect brain exercise.

Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal is a fascinating homage to the IO Interactive stealth series and one of its most beloved episodes, but at the same time a controversial project to propose after all these years.