Matteo Bovolenta


10 games reviewed
80.0 average score
82 median score
80.0% of games recommended
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Sep 13, 2024

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown competes with high-profile titles such as Forza Horizon and The Crew. Although it offers a unique driving experience with its urban setting and focus on customisation and reputation, some gamers may find that it fails to achieve the same levels of technical and gameplay excellence as its competitors.

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6.8 / 10.0 - Sclash
Jul 18, 2024

Slash is a simple samurai fighting game capable of defeating opponents with a single blow. The battles are tense and exciting, but the disappointing single-player options are synonymous with a lack of depth. Visually pleasing, thanks to the brush drawing style graphics.

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7.5 / 10.0 - F1 24
Jun 5, 2024

F1 24 is another excellent update to the Codemasters franchise. It's not the most exciting update of all time, as it lacks the major changes, but the changes made work well and give old and new players alike something substantial to enjoy. It may not be a necessary purchase for those who have already owned a game from the last two years, but Codemasters once again proves its ability to create the best racing games on the market.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Rise of the Ronin
Mar 21, 2024

Rise of the Ronin is the first open world from Team Ninja, which seeks to elevate its action RPG formula to a new level. In this new production, there will be no Oni or monsters to eliminate, but a scenario of clashes between the now former samurai opposed to the decisions of the Tokugawa shogunate and westerners from the United States, who wish to enter fully into the trade and life of the Japanese people. Within this era of historical transition, known as the Bakkumatsu, stands the game's protagonist, a ronin, who will set out to find his own twin blade, a comrade-in-arms he has trained with since childhood, believed dead. The open world created by Team Ninja will offer many elements of exploration, missions with multiple decision-making choices and collectables to collect. But the core of the game remains the combat system; Rise of the Ronin does not reward button-mashing in the slightest, but provides smooth and elegant combat that will make you focus on deflection and counterattack, which are necessary to survive. Although the graphics do not compare to other first-party titles from Sony, Rise of the Ronin will captivate you with its over-the-top gameplay and historical accuracy of mid-19th century Japan.

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9 / 10.0 - Tekken 8
Jan 30, 2024

Tekken 8 is packed with modes, story, and customizable options that should allow players of all skill levels to have fun. Battles against veteran players in the multiple online modes will likely be a punishing experience for new players. However, the latest installment offers the franchise's best tools for mastering each of the 32 playable characters. Despite being more accessible than ever, Tekken 8 is challenging to master and continues to establish itself as one of the most complex and rewarding fighting games in video games.

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8.3 / 10.0 - EA Sports WRC
Nov 6, 2023

EA Sports WRC is a title that brings the world's premier rally competition back to the place it deserves in the world of video games. It is a game reminiscent of the gameplay of the Dirt saga, but adding more realism to the behaviour of the cars, so that purists will have a title in line with what they are looking for, without sacrificing those who prefer a more balanced (and also much more arcade-like) experience. Sure, EA Sports WRC doesn't have graphics as stunning as some of Codemasters' other titles, but the gameplay is a lot of fun and the Moments mode, which revisits great situations from WRC's past, is what users have long wanted in titles of this type.

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8 / 10.0 - Warm Snow
Oct 25, 2023

Although Warm Snow does not have the same level of quality as other roguelike games, there is plenty to play for hours on end. The combat system gives players freedom during encounters with rewards that offer a deep level of character customisation, in the hope that the next run will last a little longer. This game is a hidden gem, but don't let it stay hidden for too long if you're in the mood for a roguelike.

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Oct 4, 2023

With its mix of classic and modern gameplay elements and a story that will take players to the birthplace of the modern Assassin Order, Assassin's Creed Mirage looks to be a fitting tribute for the series' 15th anniversary, and in a particularly fitting way to the saga. After all, this is a completely new game that draws on the genetic memory of its distant ancestors. So metaphysical.

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Oct 1, 2023

With a compelling story, layered characters brought to life by stellar acting, stunning visuals and environments, refined combat, and some of the most varied missions in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty continues CDPR's tradition of offering some of the best add-ons in Always. A noteworthy purchase, especially considering the reasonable price of 30 euros, which is less than half what most triple-A games cost these days.

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Sep 14, 2023

The Crew Motorfest is an open-world racing game that gets better the more you play it, revealing a wealth of high-quality racing on the beautiful island of O'ahu, Hawaii. While the map is smaller than previous games in The Crew franchise, the smaller scale allows for more detailed imagery. The island is visually stunning, with vibrant landscapes, dynamic weather and remarkable lighting effects. The huge variety of events and beautiful presentation, however, are held back by an unsatisfying driving model and sub-par AI behavior.

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