Ashes of Ariandel is a downloadable content that surprised us, and not always positively. An extremely high overall quality collides with a paucity of content, creating a controversial result, which satisfies a little bit, leaving the player in the grip of conflicting feelings.

Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package is a big, catchy, and bloody game which shows both the pros and the cons of the original title and it mix them with some brilliant additional content. If you like the series and you didn't play the PC or Xbox One version, you should grab it.

An entertaining arcade racing game with well developed online and social component. It lacks depth and contents, but being free-to-play we can't complain to much. We suggest to give it a try, but surely EA needs to introduce a lot of new stuff, or the servers will be empty in no time.

Exploration Mode adds replayability and a much needed respite to players who didn't feel right with the strict timing of the original game. Now is a good time to give Below a second chance.

XCOM: Chimera Squad is a well made spin-off, with some innovation and a new setting.

Mail Time is a tender adventure set in a fairy tale forest, with simple and relaxing game mechanics and a very pleasant soundtrack.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D has many game modes that give the player some hours of fun. The game also features an online mode and allows the player to use the touch screen for a variety of gameplay options.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia is a new beginning and it carefully recreates the historical context of the early Middle Ages in the British Isles, but there are some missing points that will not make happy the Total War fans.

Micro Machines are back and Codemasters has now opened a new way for the series with the introduction of the competitive mode. With its unique style, the series is never growing old and this new game could be your perfect choice for the summer.

Block N Load deserves an high score for the original mix of elements that offers between team-based shooter, blocks building, a bit 'of tower defense and a bit of strategy, although we'd expect more maps, more classes and more weapons.

A very pleasant puzzle game, with a catchy narrative and varied gameplay. The PC version shows some flaws with the control system, but all in all it is a game you should consider if you like puzzle games.

It's slightly better than last year's iteration, that's for sure, but the changes are negligible in most cases, and there's still a lot of work that could be done on the career mode. Solid gameplay and a lot of content makes this a good choice for bike aficionados anyway.

The Sims Mobile is the perfect "Sim" experience on smart devices.

Fear seems to have forgotten what its name means. It's become an average linear and scripted shooter, and gone are the cinematographic sequences as well. On the other hand, there's some goodness in the 2 players coop and in multiplayer. Consider it only if what you seek is light FPS entertainment, better if played with a friend.

From a narrative standpoint, we loved this game, but its technical problems kinda ruin the experience. Truly a pity, considering its brilliant and versatile gameplay that can adapt to many types of players.

A different take on the skating world: wide exploration and customization of the environment make this game interesting if you're looking for something different from the usual grinds.

A good season finale with lots of emotional scenes and different endings. Still, the epilogue makes you wonder if this was an interim season, and what is the real role of Clementine, for a narrative that's not so clear.

A good point and click game, with a rather traditional gameplay, and a sufficient difficulty. Anyway, the narrative side is the best part of the game, with a well-written story.

Fear seems to have forgotten what its name means. It's become an average linear and scripted shooter, and gone are the cinematographic sequences as well. On the other hand, there's some goodness in the 2 players coop and in multiplayer. Consider it only if what you seek is light FPS entertainment, better if played with a friend.

What Ails You is an interesting premise for a potentially remarkable epilogue. Every piece is where it should, Bruce made his decisions and we really want to know where those will lead. Now, it's just up to Telltale.

Everyone who loved the previous entry, will surely enjoy this one, that lacks real improvements and innovations.

Farewell is a very nostalgic and heart-warming episode of Life is Strange, maybe its "true ending".

A different take on the skating world: wide exploration and customization of the environment make this game interesting if you're looking for something different from the usual grinds.

The first game of The Dark Pictures Anthology is a step backward for the genre. The game needs a re-work, especially in the structure of QTE and choices, but at this price and with multiplayer modes the overall value is good.

There's some neat gameplay hidden under the bad art direction of this game. It's a free to play inspired by the Gundam Versus series, and pretty unique for that very reason. Do not underestimate it for its bulky and ordinary characters, it's way funnier than it should be, and has some untapped potential. It only needs a community right now.

Paranautical Activity is a game that tries to mix FPS and Rogue-like mechanics. There is a constant support from the developers, and the peculiar random maps give the game a potentially unlimited longevity. If this type of support will be maintained even after the official release, at the launch we will face a quality product that will do nothing but improve with time.

For all its giving no directions to the player, Elliot Quest will be loved much more by long time fans of the genre. Nonetheless, it's a fun and quirky addition to the WiiU library of indie games.

Tormented Souls 2 faithfully follows the path laid out by its predecessor, continuing to pay tribute to old-school survival horror without ever succumbing to modern action influences. This second installment is made for true fans of the classics — for those who long to relive that nerve-wracking feeling of moving cautiously through the dark, counting every bullet, studying every map, and listening to every creak. As an authentic experience for the nostalgic, Tormented Souls 2 doesn’t aim to revolutionize the genre — nor does it pretend to. What makes it stand out is the confidence with which it embraces its own identity: a heartfelt homage to the masters of the past, crafted with skill and passion. Still, some of the first game’s issues (though somewhat improved) remain, along with a few of the genre’s age-old flaws.

The real strength of Ridge Racer Unbounded is its Track Editor. Gameplay, options and cars are inspired by other racing brands, without bringing anything new to the arcade racing genre.

Everyone has to play Ghosts'n Goblins. The only problem of the game is the touch interface, that make the game even more cruel.

Valiant Hearts isn't capable of putting your neurons in constant motion, and it doesn't offer the most amazing narrative level. However, its charming setting, the intelligent management of the plot and its unique style make it a great exponent of the genre.

Focusing more on the single player again, the game manages to be an interesting opportunity for Yu-Gi-Oh!'s veterans and a smart entry point for new players in the saga.

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 1: The Penal Zone is a good start for the third series from Steve Purcell's pen. It really makes you want the next chapters right away.

Broken Sword 5 is a real Broken Sword: the couple of protagonists is still great, the gameplay is classic and fine. Too bad that when the story gets interesting, the title ends and postpones all the unanswered questions.

Not a Hero is a fun game, with a surprisingly solid gameplay despite the relative simplicity of the concept. The story, though framed by a true concentrate of action, gave us some hilarious moments, and the madness of the developers has been poured on Bunnylord and other characters that populate this title.

Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... doesn't fix the original game's flaws but, from a technical stand point, serves finally justice to an underestimated and obscure cult

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for PlayStation 4 is the same game that was released in 2011, nothing more. If you love the franchise, this episode is bigger and better than ever in everything. Otherwise, it's bigger and better.

It may be an interesting starting title for newcomers, but the fans of the saga won't find much innovation in it.

Despite a few limits that stop it from becoming an instant classic, Eastward is a fun and relaxing ride that we believe it's worth taking for every 2D action adventure fan.

Dynasty Warriors 9 is far from perfection. It has technical issues, its gameplay needs time to be appreciated and seems a bit lazy when he must do something different from action. But it's also powerful and passionate, strictly following Guanzhong's original Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Perhaps the limited open-world system will seem a missed opportunity, but the advice we can give is to give it a chance, and to do it without any preconception.

We had fun with River City Girls, almost as much as with the old titles of the franchise and expecially in coop mode, but we're not sure purists will appreciate some of the new ideas. It's a pity that the game is a little bit pricey, too.

Monster Energy Supercross 3 offers a lot of customization and game modes, but lacks improvement in AI and could have done better with physics.

If you are an action-RPG fan, you're gonna like Fight the Dragon, a game with all the classic elements of the genre in their place, some nice additions (the editor, the mega-dragon arena) and a limited but pleasant technical sector.

Soul Calibur once again provides a real first-class gaming experience, with good touch screen controls. Unfortunatly it lacks multiplayer options.

It's a bullet inferno, strongly raccomended to old style 2D shoot'em up. Hard as hell, obviously.

A great return for Hiryu. Pretty good gameplay with nice metroidvania mechanics make this game simply unmissable. Unfortunately, Strider is little too short and doesn't offer a great replay value.

God Wars Future Past is a deep, compelling and difficult SRPG in the veins of the great classics of the genre (Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics in primis), with little to no new features and an average presentation. Should be more than enough to satisfy hardcore SRPG fans.

If you never got the chance to play the original on Wii U, then this portable iteration may be a good deal for you, with its brilliant level design, cute protagonists and colorful visuals. Otherwise, there's nothing new here that would deserve a second buy for the owners of the almost-last gen Nintendo console.

This stand-alone expansion is convincing, has a good longevity and boasts a non linear Campaign that will please many fans of the series, although the save system, the price and the difficulty are flaws to be considered.

A fresh take on the shootem'up genre, that has its only downsides in its price tag and the little content offered for it. Still, a good choice for whoever loved the '90s shooters.

Slain: Back form Hell is the game that has should been since the beginning. It is a great tribute to the gothic and heavy metal culture, and a very challenging game.

While not absolutely one of the best exponents of the genre, Lunar: The Silver Star is reincarnated on iOS with a new title that allows us to discover a hidden little gem in the landscape of the 90's JRPGs.

A nice little real time strategy game, that walks in the same boots of its predecessor (which was considerably longer), except for adding more humour, more difficult final stages and brighter graphics. Pity, then, that's a little expensive for what it offers.

Despite some big flaws, every Silent Hill fan out there will find in Homecoming some of the old (black) magic. Gameplay feels old, and the same goes for visuals, but the atmosphere is still intact. If you love Silent Hill, this is still your game, but starting from next chapter we all need something new.

Yo-kai Watch 2 is an iterative sequel that plays too safe too often, but, taken for what it is, also delivers a solid JRPG experience, enriched by almost two hundred new Yo-kai, online battles and new areas to explore. Your enjoyment of the first game and of the anime really is a factor here.

Yo-kai Watch 2 is an iterative sequel that plays too safe too often, but, taken for what it is, also delivers a solid JRPG experience, enriched by almost two hundred new Yo-kai, online battles and new areas to explore. Your enjoyment of the first game and of the anime really is a factor here.

Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Queen & The Crone is a little but valid add-on, especially if you love High and Dark Elves.

Massive Chalice has kept all the promises made during its campaign on Kickstarter, becoming an interesting and rich in ideas RPG that would be worthwhile to replay in the future.

It's far too easy and its combat system seems to be too dumbed down, but we've had a great time with Monster Hunter Stories nonetheless. We can't stop farming eggs and monsters, and we're doing it well after the campaign was over.

Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song is a work that embraces its past and chooses not to hide it. It makes no effort to appear more modern than it is, and perhaps that is exactly what makes it so captivating. A complex journey, at times hostile, yet capable of offering a sense of freedom that few contemporary JRPGs can provide. And now that it finally speaks Italian as well, one can say that its world is, for the first time, truly open to everyone.

Killer is Dead is not a bad title, especially if you loved No More Heroes, but it also doesn't overtake its charisma. Despite its absurdity, the game is struggling to become as unforgettable as the other works from Suda.

A simple upgrade of FIFA 18 on Switch. There's a lack of modes due to the absence of the Frostbyte Engine.

Röki tells a compelling story about what remains of an unfortunate family using a typical dark fairy tale tone. It is a classic adventure game with a modern twist and an amazing art design.

If you want to relax and listen to your music Audiosurf 2 is a good pick. The introduction of Steam Workshop works well and adds variety and depth, whereas the UI has some issues, and the management of the music library is a bit tricky.

Quotation forthcoming.

Sleep Attack TD is a pleasant surprise in the landscape of the mobile gaming market. Featuring ingenious and innovative gameplay, it will give a hard time to all, especially to the experts of the tower defense genre.

One of the most beloved characters of PC gaming is back: classic gameplay, hysterical shooting and strafing and crazy enemies grant a lot of fun, but after a while you'll feel the repetitiveness of the mix.

Layers of Fear is not a new game, nor a remake. it seems like a sort of definitive edition that includes the old games of the series and a new section that ties the two stories together. The passage to Unreal Engine 5 and the mild gameplay tweaks are not so relevant and add nothing to the game experience.

Gameplay is mostly the same, yet new puzzles and charms make it a good title for every Potter maniac.

Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 is a fun game that combines the world of the magician with that of Lego bricks. Many puzzles and many spells are the key elements of this title.

A city builder with small maps and a limited number of buildings that manages to be a great game thanks to the extraordinary balance of all its elements required to make big settlements: basically has everything a game of this kind must have, and also something more.

Police Stories is more then a simple Hotline Miami copy-and-paste, and add some very interesting tactics options to the top-down shooter mechanics.

NBA Live has found its own identity, instead of fighting the rival. The gameplay is perfect in short game sessions, but the long-lasting management practice has to be updated.

Nuka-World has amused and frustrated us at the same time. The new setting is among the most memorable of the entire series. However being forced to be evil with no other alternatives is something that a RPG should never do.

Dead by Daylight: Special Edition is the same game we've played on PC a year ago, albeit with a lot of new content. Its gameplay remains fresh and fun, however the lack in variety might jeopardize the lasting appeal of the game, which is also threatened by a weak matchmaking.

Ubisoft plays it safe by offering only small changes in sight to the winning formula last year. The chronic lack of online mode is still there. The series still has much potential that still hasn't developed yet.

A wasted chance to get back to rapture and create a new, beautiful game experience. Overall the story is too poorly narrated apart for the awesome cliffhanger at the end and the variety of gameplay situations isn't that great. Rapture itself and the new mature Elizabeth are probably the best aspects of this first chapter of the DLC, but with less than 3 hours of actual gameplay the overall rating of the game isn't what we expected to see.

WRC Powerslide is a good spin-off. The easy gameplay will enjoy you since the first race, better in multiplayer. A great Italian product.

Azure Striker Gunvolt is a delicious appetizer while waiting for the main dish, represented by Mighty No. 9, but the taste would have been much better if the enemy design wasn't so weak and if more levels were included.

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse - Episode 1: The Penal Zone is a good start for the third series from Steve Purcell's pen. It really makes you want the next chapters right away.

Tekken Card Tournament in a free-to-play game developed by Namco Bandai. The player will fight with his card against the players of all the world. The game has a good but not excellent graphic, a good sound and a simple and nice gameplay.

Transference is a good walking simulator, with a great story. There's not much interaction, but who appreciates a great story will find what he searches.

Shinobi: a name, many stories. The series, which for years has enthralled generations of gamers, comes to 3DS with some choices that will delight the old time fans.

With its first act, Broken Age had made us fall in love again with the old fashioned adventure games, but Schafer and his team have not been able to ride the wave all the way and have fallen right in the end. The second half of this anticipated title is unable to maintain the level of its introductory phase, and goes to ruin a product that perhaps, with a little more courage, would have had the potential to be truly memorable.

The last Kirby game for Wii is just decent. It's absolutely not stunning as Kirby's Epic Yarn.

It’s Pang, basically, but with a faster gameplay and different design choices. The result is an extremely fun arcade game, even if its lack of complex levels makes it impossible to surpass the game it takes inspiration from.

88 Heroes is a surprise: visually stunning and with a hard difficulty level. It has various quotes from 80s movies, and great pixel art work behind it.

Being able to fly in a Paris reconquered by the nature is a moving experience, not to talk about confronting three against three online in VR, which is exciting. Too bad there is not enough content to keep high the player's attention.

Truly an homage to the glorious eighties, Punch Club is an interesting project with a good challenge level, partially ruined by passive fights and a repetitive campaign.

Using the scimitar and the versatile whip, roaming through the levels with free gameplay approach and play everytime different levels is a real pleasure. With an elaborated story and a higher budget, City of Brass could've been a even better game.

Quotation forthcoming.

If you didn't get a chance to play it on PC last year, Shadow Warrior 2 on consoles is still worth your time, but this version is not on par with the PC one, with halved framerate, no HDR and no new content.

Orc: Vengeance is a great looking hack'n'slash and is extremely fun to play, but it's also too easy and the touch controls need a little tuning.

An incredible value for a very high price, especially if compared with the App Store average. FF III always in your pocket is surely tempting, but you'll have to spend way too much to get it.

An interesting mix between RTS and tower defense, Mushroom Wars 2 keeps on challenging with fast-paced, tactical battles. A suggested game, even if it can be a bit frustrating at times - especially if you are not so patient.

Mighty Switch Force! is a fun and smart game with a good use for the 3D functionality. Unfortunately the game is very short.

Bad Blood is certainly not a revolutionary downloadable content, nor it's able to change the minds of those who have already disliked the product by Ubisoft, but it's still a good DLC, with a far more charismatic protagonist than Aiden Pearce.

Valkyrie Eysium lives and dies by its fast paced combat system, and it's worth trying for that one alone. It's a distinctly low budget effort from Square Enix, but still a game with a soul, even if with a lot of room for improvements. If you like fast paced hack''n'slash games in the vein of the ones from Platinum Games, give this a try.