Reigns: The Witcher brings the minimalist formula of Reigns to the world of the Witcher, thanks to a collaboration between Nerial and CD Projekt. The system remains faithful to the original: quick decisions are made by swiping through cards representing encounters, influencing relationships with humans, non-humans and wizards. Instead of economics, the fourth resource here is monsters, which trigger rhythm game-style combat. The narrative device is brilliant: you don't play the real Geralt, but a fictionalised version invented by Dandelion, with a deliberately ironic and over-the-top tone. 'Inspirations' modify rules and events, increasing replayability and variety. While tackling dark themes such as racism and violence, the game maintains a light-hearted approach, full of references and absurd situations, even if some Game Overs can be frustrating.
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Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive edition of one of the most successful chapters in the historic Ys saga. Set after the events of Ys I and Ys II, the game follows Adol to the Nordics archipelago, among pirates, Vikings and ancestral mysteries. The adventure combines fast-paced real-time combat, land and sea exploration, and a more structured narrative than in the past. This edition introduces Oland Island with new characters and quests, the Muspelheim dungeon, the Bergen Coliseum, and the Mana Hold mechanic for solving environmental puzzles. Maritime navigation is one of the highlights, as are the soundtrack and the variety of content. With around 30 hours for the main story and up to 60 for total completion, it offers a solid and accessible experience, ideal for both veterans and those new to the series.
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a successful remake of the third instalment in the Kazuma Kiryu saga, modernising the experience without betraying the spirit of the original. The narrative alternates between dramatic and intense moments and lighter, more touching situations, especially in the relationship with children, which is one of the emotional cores of the adventure. The remake expands and improves many side activities, including the management of the orphanage and the Bad Boy Dragon minigame, as well as adding the extra story Dark Ties, centred on Yoshitaka Mine. From a technical standpoint, the game performs well, despite occasionally uneven graphics, especially in the cutscenes. Overall, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a really good remake: it retains the strengths of the original, corrects some of its flaws and enriches the experience with new content.
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We started playing the new Monster Train 2 DLC, Destiny of the Railforged, expecting something that probably wouldn't impress us that much, but we were surprised by how difficult it was to stop playing. And that's exactly what we've always loved about Monster Train. Of course, now we have to relearn a lot of things, because there are so many new features and so many new modes that it takes a while to digest everything. But it's a great feeling. For the price it's selling for, it's a real bargain, so try it for yourself.
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Pathologic 3 marks the arrival of the third chapter in a unique saga, one that will be remembered not so much for its refined gameplay, but for its decidedly memorable storytelling and narrative style. Its gruesome atmosphere confronts us with contemporary dilemmas and a horror we can relate to.
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Memories in Orbit is a bold and successful attempt to bring something new to the world of Metroidvania games. If you are looking for a real challenge and a work of art that hides secrets around every corner, don't hesitate to give it a try. The gameplay is impressively solid, and the art design, inspired by the work of French comic book artist Moebius, is undoubtedly the most striking positive aspect of MIO. There is some excessive lengthiness in the exploration phases, but these are flaws that can be expected from a debut work.
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Trails Beyond the Horizon marks a new chapter in The Legend of Heroes saga, as well as the 20th anniversary of Nihon Falcom's JRPG saga. Some questions raised in previous episodes will be answered, but at the same time, new mysteries will keep the plot intriguing. The gameplay is solid and fun, and the developers' experience is evident. Unfortunately, despite an excellent PC port, the graphics are inferior to those of the remake of the first chapter of Trails in the Sky released in September, and there is no Italian translation. However, these are negatives that fans of the saga will certainly be willing to overlook, given the usual high quality of the saga's writing.
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Sleep Awake captivated us with its dreamlike atmosphere bordering on the surreal. Katja's wanderings in a world trying to resist sleep will take us to disturbing and horrific landscapes. However, our adventures will be very short-lived and, apart from a few stealth sessions and some simple puzzles, we won't have many opportunities to interact with the game world.
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Neon Inferno is inspired by classic run 'n gun games, offering a less frantic pace than arcade games to accommodate newcomers. The adventure doesn't last long, but the real challenge lies in completing it at increasingly higher difficulty levels. Will you be able to do it?
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Possessor(s) is a good Metroidvania experience crafted by the talented studio Hear Machine. The mechanics are well-established and reminiscent of the classics of the genre, but what impressed us most was the art design, which is one of the best we've seen lately. We still have some doubts, especially regarding the world navigation system and some effects that make the battles difficult to follow, but overall, Possessor(s) was enjoyable.
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Winter Burrow strikes a perfect balance between survival and cosy gaming, making it the ideal mix for winter. The accessible difficulty level allows us to enjoy it at a leisurely pace; in its ten hours, it never becomes repetitive. Minor imperfections, such as the awkward inventory or long journeys, do not spoil the fun. Pine Creek Games has created an experience that perfectly balances survival and relaxation.
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Sacred 2 Remaster takes us back to the magical kingdom of Ancaria, 17 years after the release of the original game. The developers have presented a game that has been cleaned up from many of the bugs that plagued Sacred 2, with overall improvements to the game's technical and graphical aspects. However, it is disappointing that the multiplayer mode is only available on PC, despite the higher cost on consoles.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana marks a new chapter in Ubisoft's management saga. It is clear that the experience gained during the development of Anno 1800 has served to create a product that is polished and profound in every aspect, but also easy to access. Of course, newbies may feel a little lost at first among the many buttons on the interface, and there are a lot of tasks to complete. But Anno 117: Pax Romana is one of the best management games we've ever played. Now let's hear what Caesar wants...
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Syberia Remastered takes us back twenty-two years to the role of Kate Walker, ready to embark on her icy adventure in search of the mystery of the Voralberg. The story is as magnificent as ever, and Microids has also offered us a decent improvement in the graphics department, but this re-release is not without its problems, especially on the technical side. Interpenetration, invisible walls and a particularly unstable build plague the title, compromising the overall experience.
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Arc Raiders has definitely won us over: its settings are evocative, its sound design is excellent, and we haven't encountered any technical issues. But above all, we're talking about an extremely fun game that makes us want to try one new extraction after another. The threats do not lie solely in the ARCs, the robotic enemies that rule the post-apocalyptic world built by Embark, but also and above all in our fellow human raiders, ready to steal our resources. Prepare yourself for some tense moments!
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Escape from Duckov is much more than a parody game: the latest surprise hit is a title with solid gameplay that is extremely entertaining. Our duck must survive and find resources in a hostile but ironic world, certainly free from the stress of competitive online games. There is definitely room for improvement on the part of Team Soda, especially with regard to controller management, but there have already been updates in this first month, and we are convinced that more will follow in the future.
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Simon the Sorcerer Origins fully captures the spirit of the very first episodes of the point-and-click saga of the teenage wizard. It seems like 30 years haven't passed since Adventure Soft's adventures full of comedy and fantasy, and Smallthing Studio has skilfully picked up the baton, giving us a good adventure, full of jokes and nostalgia.
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Stellar Reach is a title that takes a long time to appreciate. Its learning curve is steep, but if you give it the right amount of attention, you will reap many rewards. The limitations of a project managed by a single developer remain, but James Miller's experience is evident in his latest project.
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Ninja Gaiden 4 had a difficult task: navigating the heavy legacy of a series that has made difficulty one of its trademarks while also satisfying a new audience looking for deep but accessible action. Yakumo and Ryu's mission was accomplished with flying colours, and the latest addition to the Team Ninja saga is an extremely entertaining action game, but with a combat system ready to be dissected by the most demanding fans.
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Keeper is the latest original work from Double Fine, which this time takes us into surreal atmospheres reminiscent of Salvador Dalí's paintings. We couldn't play a more unusual protagonist: we are, in fact, a living lighthouse, and it will be up to us to explore a world in search of rebirth. Of course, Keeper suffers from a few technical issues, but it is an experience that will delight players who are looking for original and relaxing works.
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