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.