Pokémon Legends: Z-A represents a step forward for the series, offering a fresh and, above all, entertaining experience that makes hours of gameplay fly by like minutes. The only real obstacles lie in its outdated game engine and a level design that sometimes hinders the player, undermining the overall experience and lowering the game’s value. Nevertheless, there is strong hope that this marks the new direction Game Freak intends to pursue for future titles, and that the studio will finally set aside its now overused engine to deliver a game that, both visually and technically, truly lives up to its name.
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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles offers new light on a thirty-year-old title, improving it with revised UI and English and Japanese voice-acting, yet once again lacking Italian localization and retaining the barrier of complexity due to approximate and generic tutorials that miss the mark. Play it if you want a challenging title with excellent storytelling set in the Final Fantasy universe, while being aware that it departs almost entirely from the main saga in almost every aspect.
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The new Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection is a feast for the eyes on Switch 2, letting us enjoy both titles with a level of resolution and performance never seen before. While Switch 1 players can finally get their hands on the long-missing second game, the lucky owners of the Switch 2 are in for a real treat, thanks to 4K resolution and a silky-smooth 60 fps that deliver pure joy. An unmissable release for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series — and really, what better time to play them than now, as we await the upcoming Mario Galaxy movie?
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Titanic Scion is a sequel that changes without improving, offering a semi-open world lacking in originality and falling short of the optimization standards expected on Switch 2. These shortcomings might be overlooked by mech enthusiasts and long-time fans of the series, but for everyone else they could serve as a deterrent. My advice: try the demo to get a feel for it, and don’t expect too much from the full game, or you may end up disappointed.
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Baby Steps comes with several negations: it isn’t a great title, it doesn’t have superb gameplay, it doesn’t take itself seriously in the slightest, but above all it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. On the contrary, it’s perfectly aware of being a game with a dynamic soundtrack, a vast level design as big as a mountain where everything can send you back, and various completely useless elements like non-collectible hats, inevitably lost at the next fall. The greatest challenge is the one against the player themselves, who will have to put their patience and tolerance to the ultimate test in order to face an absolutely arduous experience. Recommended only for those with nerves of steel.
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If you’ve never played Gears of War and want to experience the thrill, go ahead. Otherwise, we’re looking at a title that is undoubtedly iconic, but shows its age, in a version that makes little sense to exist other than to introduce the brand to the PlayStation audience, while offering very little beyond that.
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For a project born from the vision of a single developer determined to bring his idea to life, in a sense, the goal has been achieved: Lost Soul Aside is indeed a lengthy and somewhat varied adventure which, while overall rather dull, can still manage to entertain for around twenty hours. However, the asking price and, above all, the PlayStation brand looming over the title inevitably create expectations that are left unfulfilled, due to a series of issues that undermine its overall quality. What remains is the regret of a missed opportunity, softened only by a combat system that, taken on its own, still manages to deliver some genuinely enjoyable moments. A real shame.
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Hinokami Chronicles isn’t exactly the sequel I was hoping for. Alongside a campaign that is excellent in many respects, the game offers a graphical and technical compartment identical to the previous one, weighed down by substantial gameplay changes that result in frustrating and nerve-wracking battles. Online, victory basically goes to whoever has the most overtuned character and has memorized the longest combos with precision, effectively leaving the opponent with no chance to counterattack. As always, recommended for fans only.
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"Echoes of the End is an adventure I can't wholeheartedly recommend, but at its budget price, it might offer you around ten hours of entertainment, thanks to its combat, puzzles, and - above all - the stunning visuals, which somewhat clash with the game's technical execution.
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Sengoku Dynasty offers players a true escape from reality, giving them the chance to build a new life in feudal Japan. Despite some unpolished mechanics and an overall slow pace, the game delivers a vast and varied gameplay experience that, with enough patience, can definitely be rewarding.
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Jamboree TV adds variety to an already feature-rich title, but it does so in a way that's not entirely satisfying. It doesn’t improve the original experience, which remains limited to backward compatibility, and it introduces an exclusive mode that feels completely disconnected and is limited to just 20 mini-games. Not bad, but we were hoping for a bit more.
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Wild Hearts S is a title that definitely has its merits, offering a straightforward hunting experience suitable for new players, but it absolutely needs to drop the Katana Engine once and for all in order to make the leap it truly deserves.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers marks Leenzee's debut in the Soulslike genre, adding well-structured RPG elements and a challenging, at times frustrating, action gameplay that perfectly aligns with the genre and suits its target audience, who will undoubtedly be captivated by it.
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Monument Valley III returns in widescreen format, offering a top-tier artistic experience, despite an overall duration that may be too short to be fully rewarded. The absence of the promised DLC at launch is disappointing, as it is now expected to arrive in winter 2025 along with a substantial, yet unspecified, update. Despite this, we warmly recommend it.
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Ultimately, this re-release proves to be disappointing and uninspired. Despite the undeniable value of its original story and mechanics, it's hard to recommend the console version—especially to those without a strong sense of nostalgia for the game. A missed opportunity that deserved far more care and attention.
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No Sleep For Kaname Date brings back the winning formula of the previous two titles, combining entertaining puzzles with an engaging story. While the plot remains simple, it is supported by creative ideas that are sure to surprise players. The puzzles, which form the core of the experience, offer variety and originality, even if the gameplay itself is beginning to feel slightly outdated. Performance on both Nintendo Switch systems is commendable, delivering solid results regardless of which console you own.
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Tamagotchi Plaza features the usual charming characters the series is known for, but sadly misses the mark. It fails to offer an experience suited to its audience, with gameplay that feels designed for a completely different platform. The lack of tutorials or clear objectives means some shops require several trial-and-error attempts just to understand how they work, slowing down an already repetitive and uninspired pace, and offering very little to the player. I sincerely hope for a complete shift in both development and vision before we see more titles that could risk damaging the legacy of this iconic franchise.
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The House of Da Vinci VR marks Blue Brain Games' debut in the virtual world, offering a decent puzzle-filled adventure. However, it remains too anchored in a smartphone-like logic to truly hit the mark. The quality of the puzzles encountered varies in difficulty and lacks originality, featuring a control method that is still immature and uncertain. Nevertheless, it manages to entertain the player throughout the duration of the game.
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After playing through almost the entire game in a single sitting, unable to stop myself, I can confidently say that Ghost Town is one of the finest puzzle adventures in the VR scene. It comfortably takes its place alongside classics of the genre such as Myst, Riven, and the excellent Red Matter. The game manages to carve out a distinctive audience, thanks to a strong narrative and a unique gameplay style. It succeeds in being engaging without ever becoming overly complex or inaccessible. In essence, Fireproof Games accomplishes its core objective: to provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Over the course of its six to seven hours of playtime, it offers one of those rare titles that captivates you from the very beginning and leaves you wishing it would never end.
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Steel Seed is an ambitious project that shows how the Italian indie scene is growing, with courage and a clear identity. The game has its flaws, including technical issues, some design oversights, and a narrative that struggles to fully take off, but its heart is definitely in the right place. You can feel it in the artistic direction, in the desire to offer a customizable experience to players, and in the effort to deliver something that still manages to entertain a modern audience, at least in part. It’s an experience that deserves attention, especially for those who love indie games and want to support a growing development scene. With proper patches at launch and the addition of the promised voice-overs, Steel Seed could turn out to be a pleasant surprise.
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