Luca Saati


107 games reviewed
73.1 average score
75 median score
47.7% of games recommended
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60 / 100 - GYLT
Jul 26, 2023

Gylt is a basic game that draws from horror classics, aimed at young audiences. It ends up being a missed opportunity, stripped of survival elements and tension. Considering Tequila Works delighted us with Rime, more was expected.

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75 / 100 - Viewfinder
Jul 17, 2023

Good debut for Sad Owl Studios. Viewfinder is a brilliant puzzle game but doesn't go beyond well-trodden mechanics, preventing it from reaching excellence.

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Jul 7, 2023

When we reviewed WWE 2K19, the last game from Yuke's before today, we said it was time for the Japanese developer to hang up the ring gear, and AEW: Fight Forever has not changed our mind. After five years, more was expected from these wrestling game veterans, but unfortunately, the first official game from the federation founded by Tony Khan fails in every aspect. The idea of an arcade game structure was perfect, but it needed to be executed well, and not with such superficiality that makes the gameplay so clunky. The technical part is at least two generations behind (in 2023, limiting matches to a maximum of four wrestlers is unacceptable), and content-wise it is poor and not up to date with AEW's frequent innovations.

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Jul 6, 2023

Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time strategy game as ruthless as the xenomorphs (perhaps even too ruthless) that manages to recreate the horror atmosphere that fans of the film saga will know very well. A recommended game for both Alien fans and real-time strategy enthusiasts, provided they can overlook some flaws that prevent Tindalos Interactive's work from excelling as it should have.

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75 / 100 - Tchia
Apr 27, 2023

Tchia is a prime example of a game that shines by keeping things simple and not adding too many elements to please a wide audience. Without the tedious combat sequences, the rating would have been much higher. Focusing on the adventurous part, Tchia is a love letter to New Caledonia, capable of moving players and inspiring a future visit to this fascinating place.

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50 / 100 - Road 96: Mile 0
Apr 18, 2023

Abandoning the procedural generation of its predecessor, Road 96: Mile 0 is a narrative adventure like many others, lacking personality and with a constrained narrative due to its prequel nature. The addition of running game sequences adds little to the overall experience, arriving exhausted by the end. DigixArt's project seems more like an attempt to follow the success of the original Road 96 rather than a genuine effort to expand its interesting narrative universe.

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Apr 13, 2023

Considering the difficult working conditions at Frogwares, the release of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened can be seen as a minor miracle. As expected, it doesn't revolutionize the character's video game saga, but it does its job without excelling or failing. The development team wisely removed what didn't work in Chapter One, focusing on what the series has always done well: investigation (despite some flaws) and narrative.

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50 / 100 - Blood Bowl 3
Mar 15, 2023

For a game released so many years after its predecessor, much more was expected from Blood Bowl 3. Instead, we found ourselves with a sort of early access. Updating the game rules isn't enough to recommend purchasing the game. We suggest waiting to see how the gaming experience evolves and if the team resolves various issues, from content offerings to the aggressive monetization system. If you can't do without American football and blood or are curious about this type of game, we suggest Blood Bowl 2, which not only costs less but offers a much more complete experience with its Legendary Edition.

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80 / 100 - Atomic Heart
Feb 20, 2023

Atomic Heart is an excellent debut title for Mundfish. What prevents the game from reaching excellence is the studio's excessive ambition to create a larger game than necessary, adding a somewhat useless open world instead of focusing exclusively on the indoor parts that best express the level design quality. Nonetheless, Atomic Heart has shown its potential and puts the Cypriot studio under a huge magnifying glass, making us curious to see their future projects. It's safe to say, a strong start!

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80 / 100 - FIFA 23
Nov 8, 2022

FIFA 23 marks the best possible end to the nearly three-decade partnership between EA Sports and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association. It could have been more daring, especially in modes, but this feels like an optimization chapter rather than an innovation one. For real novelties, we'll probably have to wait for EA Sports FC's debut next year. In the meantime, FIFA 23 delivers more realistic gameplay while still emphasizing the sport's spectacle.

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65 / 100 - Gotham Knights
Oct 24, 2022

Gotham Knights is yet another confirmation this generation that making a bigger game doesn't always mean making a better one. WB Games Montreal collapses under its ambition. It's a shame, as there was a good foundation to build on, but technical and gameplay issues result in a product overly repetitive in missions and far from the refinement of Batman's last console adventure in the distant 2015 with Arkham Knight.

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Sep 23, 2022

Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed does exactly what you'd expect from a remake of this kind: taking the original material and modernizing it for today's audience, who, for age reasons, couldn't experience the PS2 era saga, which we can now call a small cult classic. This return of Crypto-138, with added side missions, also offers something for old fans. Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed is recommended for a wide range of audiences: younger players seeking old-school fun and longtime fans enjoying destroying humanity again.

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75 / 100 - Soulstice
Sep 20, 2022

Despite some flaws and a lack of technical depth, Reply Game Studios' work has shown character and a clear identity, thanks to a fascinating world and well-developed protagonists. In a time flooded with souls-like games and an absolute scarcity of action hack 'n' slash, Soulstice is a blessing for genre fans who will find hours of enjoyable entertainment in this Italian-developed game.

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Aug 31, 2022

Pac-Man World Re-Pac has been a delightful return, providing hours of simple fun and entertainment thanks to its simplicity and gameplay that hasn't aged much over 20 years. A trip down memory lane for both nostalgic players and younger audiences who couldn't experience this first 3D Pac-Man adventure.

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55 / 100 - Digimon Survive
Aug 16, 2022

Disappointment seems the right word to conclude this review of Digimon Survive. We knew we were getting a Visual Novel long before getting our hands on the game, but once we did, it felt like a questionable, if not unfortunate, choice. The plot is the only redeeming quality, but it can't save a production that risks boring players with its very slow pace and shallow gameplay.

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Mar 9, 2022

Despite a fluctuating narrative, Dying Light 2 proved to be a damn fun game with deeper, improved gameplay in every aspect—a well-executed more of the same. There's some disappointment over what Techland's game could and should have been after the announcement. The released title seems somewhat scaled back in its ambitions but remains a worthy successor to the parkour and zombie game from 2015.

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75 / 100 - GRID Legends
Mar 8, 2022

GRID Legends is a racing game with a dual nature. The Story mode is unengaging, acting as an extended tutorial for the better Career mode. However, even Career mode seems restrained by underdeveloped management elements. Beyond these issues, the arcade racing experience is intense, fun, content-rich, and varied. Still, there's some disappointment over what this Codemasters production could have been with a bit more effort.

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Feb 11, 2022

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is a good game reflecting Frontier's passion for the film saga. Fans will enjoy it, but management enthusiasts might find shortcomings in visitor management and early sandbox mode. With more effort, it could appeal to a broader audience.

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Despite balance issues and potential repetitiveness, Rainbow Six Extraction offers a fun, well-structured, and challenging experience. Recommended for Rainbow Six fans and those seeking a distinctive PvE experience. Ubisoft's experience could ensure the game's longevity.

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70 / 100 - Far Cry 6
Nov 22, 2021

Far Cry 6, like Ghost Recon Breakpoint, is large but sometimes feels aimless. It doesn’t capture the essence of earlier installments. Fans expected more, but it’s still a decent game.

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