Lorenzo Bologna
Star Wars Outlaws is a work full of lights and shadows. While on the one hand we have a satisfying gunplay and a good progression system, united by a good amount of activities to be carried out, on the other hand there are evident graphical limitations that do nothing more than demonstrate how Massive would perhaps have needed more time to finalise the product at its best, all the more so for fans of the franchise and for the fact that the software is only proposed on current generation consoles. The Ubisoft game is therefore appreciable, but still far from the promised Olympus.
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CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is the answer to the prayers of many nostalgics who complain about the lack of challenge in modern games. Konami and KeelWorks' bullet hell is ruthless and punishing, and as much as such features may appeal to some, it inevitably cuts off many others, who may be gripped by utter frustration after a few minutes. So if you want to play a complex but satisfying title without spending an insane amount of money, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is the product for you.
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Cat Quest 3 has accomplished its feat, managing to breathe new life into a franchise that may have run out of steam. The addition of the ship, firearms and some general adjustments allows The Gentlebros' IP to be a fun experience that doesn't want to require much effort from the player.
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It is said that he who is born round does not die square. This is the perfect summary of the remaster of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. In spite of the good work done by Aspyr, the conceptual shortcomings of the original work all manifest themselves 22 years after its release, relegating the operation solely to fans.
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The Mortuary Assistant is a horror title with an interesting and original concept that, given also the programming done by a single person, deserves a chance by fans of the genre. Unfortunately, the price to pay is a tangible repetitiveness of the actions and a less than excellent art section.
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Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is an appreciable roguelite that attempts to gather all Hades fans now waiting for the second chapter, due next year. Super Evil Megacorp's latest endeavour, however, is a production that struggles to stand out qualitatively, mainly due to a shaky technical compartment and a difficulty set too low, all the more so when played in co-op.
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Conscript is a rare indie gem in the survival horror genre. Jordan Mochi's debut work aims to portray in videogames the terror of war and the inner battles of the soldiers who are unfortunately forced to live through it. With straightforward (but punishing) gameplay and an over-the-top artistic component, Conscript is an experience that deserves to be enjoyed by all fans of the genre.
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is proof that the creativity and production freedom of a winning company only increases that status. The Osaka-based company's latest endeavour is an innovative mixture of genres capable of enthralling and involving a large segment of the public, all the more so strategy and tactics enthusiasts, but also those who are not at all accustomed to these areas. Progression and difficulty are in fact calibrated to perfection, making the title a must-have, also given its affordable price.
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Six years after its release, Octopath Traveler confirms itself as a must-have for all RPG fans, who now have no more excuses given its release on PlayStation. From each character's storyline to the dizzying art component, Square Enix's experience is a must-have for any gamer's library, especially if you're a fan of deep storylines and immersive worlds to explore.
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Night Springs is content that fits perfectly with the universe created by Remedy and Alan Wake 2. All three episodes are characterised by deep and charismatic characters that, despite their short longevity, manage to leave a positive impression on the user, thanks also to the superb writing that the Finnish company has accustomed us to by now. Considering the budget price of the Deluxe Edition, we can do no other than recommend the package to all those who loved the latest adventure of the most famous writer in video games.
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Sand Land is a game with mixed emotions. While on the one hand we have a good characterisation of the characters and a pleasant mixture of action sequences and RPG tints, on the other side of the coin the Bandai Namco title suffers from an open world that is too vast and quite poor in offerings. Still, it remains an enjoyable product that can be played without too many pretensions, all the more so for those who are fans of Akira Toriyama's work.
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Sker Ritual responds to the incessant demand from COD Zombies orphans by offering a game that traces almost every part of the mode presented by Treyarch sixteen years ago. If you're a fan of co-operative FPS titles and don't mind a few momentary technical glitches, Sker Ritual is a product not to be missed, all the more so if you spent hours upon hours in Call of Duty's undead-filled maps.
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Perish is a two-sided coin: while on the one hand we find an excellent mixture of genres, on the other hand the not entirely in-depth exploration of roguelike themes leads it to be a good but not memorable title. A pity, since the technical and concept component rests on really solid and promising foundations.
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Devolver Digital has done it again. The work by Ahr Ech manages to entertain without half measures, thanks to an immediate gameplay and easy-to-learn controls. It's just a pity for a few technical problems and an unmemorable longevity, which would otherwise have allowed it to assimilate to the Olympus of independent productions.
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The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Definitive Edition improves some aspects of the original version such as the approach to combat and some quality-of-life features. Nevertheless, most of the production limitations of the past can also be found in this new interaction, such as the sense of disorientation during exploration and a lack of accuracy of hitboxes and inputs.
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Contra: Operation Galuga is a re-release of a cult game that is definitely worth playing for those nostalgic for the old Metal Slug-style run'n' gun games. Konami's production succeeds in entertaining thanks to a frenetic and satisfying gameplay, which is however counterbalanced by an unexceptional artistic compartment and by a longevity that is risible, even including the extra modes contained here.
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Alone in the Dark returns to the scene after several years (and postponements) with an enjoyable product, but far from the other ‘restyling’ operations to which the last few years have accustomed us. Despite a fine setting and an excellent puzzle sector, Pieces Interactive's new endeavour runs aground on an unmemorable gunplay and on a fluctuating graphical rendering. A good starting point, however, which we hope will pick up further in the near future.
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Hi-Fi Rush lands on PlayStation 5 bringing with it all the glittering baggage that allowed it to enter the hearts of thousands last year on Xbox and PC. Tango Gameworks' stunning game fully represents everything an entertainment product should do, which is to entertain. Despite some flaws in terms of level design, the title deserves to be played by all those who love action and music, perfectly blended here.
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The Inquisitor is a title that could really offer a different experience, especially thanks to a narrative compartment that is out of the chorus and hardly addressed in the videogame landscape. We feel like rewarding this departure from the Polish company's comfort zone, but we can't do the same for the gameplay and the technical compartment, which is really dated and unsatisfactory.
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The Outlast Trials learns what good things have been achieved in terms of settings and gameplay in the two main titles of the series and succeeds in presenting an innovative, addictive product capable of bringing players together in a horror environment. However, the multiplayer formula may not be appreciated by genre purists, who would find Red Barrels' latest effort an underwhelming and slightly monotonous experience (all the more so when played as a single player).
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