Splatoon Raiders has surprisingly become my personal GOTY, thanks to extremely well-structured gameplay mechanics that focus on the ultimate goal of any video game: entertaining the player. And this is precisely where Raiders succeeds, keeping us entertained for hours on end without us even realising it, reaching remarkable heights of playability, delivering frenetic action and extensive customisation, while also maintaining a consistently well-balanced level of challenge. Highly recommended for anyone looking to spend hours playing without a care in the world, and ultimately finish their session with a smile.
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Although it has some significant shortcomings precisely in the areas that would have benefited from further refinement, it is difficult not to give the team credit for bringing a genre that seems increasingly rare back to life, with meticulous attention to both its visual presentation and level design. Duskfade is certainly a title full of potential, offering everything needed to make a player fall in love with it, while rekindling in me the feelings I experienced back in the day playing titles such as Vexx and Jack and Daxter.
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This remake marks the return of an iconic and beloved series, aiming, thanks in part to its budget-friendly price, to win over both longtime fans and newcomers with its impressive cinematic art direction while faithfully recreating the original adventure without fundamentally altering its gameplay. Star Fox finally returns to the spotlight after an absence that felt far too long, reminding us just how much charm this series still has to offer. Whether this remake will serve as the definitive revival of Fox McCloud or remain a heartfelt tribute to the past is ultimately up to Nintendo. As for us, we can only hope that this is just the beginning.
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Echoes of Aincrad had the potential to be a remarkable title, but after careful evaluation, it ultimately feels as though it reached the market before it was truly ready. While its impressive visuals, powered by modern game engines, make for an eye-catching presentation, the experience ultimately struggles to deliver the substance needed to match its ambitions.
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Schrödinger's Call is a visual novel with a strong identity that explores existential themes, encouraging players not only to follow its story, but also to reflect on life and what truly matters to them. It won't be for everyone, but it comes highly recommended for those seeking a deeper, more unconventional experience.
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales ultimately ends up resembling the very games that inspired it a little too closely, settling into a proven genre formula while sacrificing the spark that had made it seem so promising.
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Coffee Talk Tokyo arrives with a misleading title, ultimately delivering an experience that feels overly familiar and noticeably more superficial than its predecessors. Despite the weight of the themes it attempts to address, the narrative gives way to a less impactful form of writing, unable to reach the emotional sensitivity and depth that once defined the series. With all due respect for the team’s effort to preserve its legacy, Coffee Talk Tokyo shows that not every story is meant to continue. Sometimes, truly honouring what a saga has represented means having the courage to take new directions and recognising the right moment to bring it to a close.
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It is impossible not to praise the Italian team for the work put into a title that only appears simple on the surface, while actually hiding a level of structural complexity and overall variety that exceeds expectations. However, the attractive visuals, the unique Animon and their evolutions, and the wide range of activities available are not enough to fully conceal a gameplay structure that feels overly complex. Combined with a story that struggles to truly take off, this ultimately undermines the primary purpose of a videogame: to entertain and engage the player. That said, this may simply be a matter of target audience. LumenTale is clearly aimed at younger players, who may well appreciate the many possibilities it offers, especially at its budget price point of €25. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
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The contrasting sensations typical of Liminal Spaces never truly resonated with me in this title, and my disappointment in that regard is undeniable, but that does not mean another player could not feel differently. The game offers five varied experiences, albeit overly simplified ones, which may still be enough to entertain players who both enjoy exploration and have plenty of free time on their hands. However, if you are looking for true Liminal Spaces, my advice is to look elsewhere.
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If I had to choose how to play the Riven remake, I’d probably stick to the traditional screen version. The VR landscapes are gorgeous, but it’s clear the game was originally designed for 2D and only later adapted to VR, with all the limitations that come with that shift. What feels acceptable on a flat screen — not being able to interact with everything — becomes less convincing in VR, where you naturally want to touch and test every object. Frequent loading breaks the immersion and even affects pacing, sometimes discouraging players from tackling certain puzzles unless absolutely necessary. Still, it remains a compelling VR experience for anyone who wants to fully step into Riven’s world and immerse themselves in one of the most charismatic puzzle adventures ever made. Recommended.
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A game that, as an anime feature film, would be nothing short of wonderful. Despite losing itself in performance issues and gameplay choices, it still manages to deliver a compelling journey and ultimately succeeding in entertaining and making the player think, leading us to reflect on how much attention we truly pay to other people. Recommended, but not for everyone.
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Aphelion leans heavily on cinematography and performances, but fails to modernize its dated gameplay or deliver a truly compelling story. Despite repetitive segments and uninspired level design, it still manages to entertain thanks to its more intense, survival-driven moments.
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Pragmata is a joy to play. Capcom hits the mark, delivering a video game in the purest sense of the term—one that offers both challenge and fun, driven by constant variety and a fluid narrative that carries the player throughout the entire adventure. Don’t miss it.
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Overall, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition is an update that fulfills its role on a technical level, but stops short of addressing the areas where it was truly needed. The increase in resolution and improved performance do little to offset a gameplay foundation that remains firmly rooted in well-worn conventions. Despite this, it remains an enjoyable experience, particularly in multiplayer and for fans of SEGA’s characters and the featured crossovers. However, it struggles to establish itself as anything more than a secondary offering within the broader arcade racing landscape.
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Romeo is a Dead Man is a fairly unique title, but that does not mean it is without flaws. In fact, some of them are evident enough to potentially sap the desire to keep playing. However, if you manage to look past them, you will find yourself facing a game that, in its own way, reminds you of what a video game truly is: creative, unhinged, and capable of surprising and entertaining.
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In conclusion, if you have a good command of English and are looking to dive into a mysterious new graphic novel filled with intriguing characters, Shuten Order is definitely for you. On the other hand, it almost goes without saying that if the language barrier prevents you from fully enjoying the game, you’d have every reason to look elsewhere. The lack of localization is certainly a major drawback for a title that is 99% text-based, but we hope Spike Chunsoft’s decision won't negatively impact sales.
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PowerWash Simulator 2 feels like a sequel made more out of obligation than inspiration. It adds quantity but loses quality. The experience remains fundamentally the same — just more complicated, slower, and less enjoyable. Sure, the multiplayer mode is still pleasant and offers a few moments of lighthearted fun with friends, but finding people willing to buy the same game again will be a challenge in itself. A missed opportunity, and a real shame — let’s just hope that a possible third installment will finally give some real meaning to its number.
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With Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Media.Vision proves it can evolve the series and make it appealing to a broader audience. The blend of Persona-inspired mechanics, a wide variety of content, strong narrative focus, and impressive visual design makes this entry a true turning point for the franchise. The turn-based combat works beautifully, the animations shine, and the action-packed cutscenes add just the right cinematic flair, marking a triumphant return for the series — one not to be missed by Digimon fans and anyone who loves well-crafted JRPGs. Nevertheless, after the inevitable hours of grinding, one can’t help but feel that the game could have stood out even more had it dared to take a few creative risks, stepping away from well-trodden paths in favor of fresher, bolder ideas.
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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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