Francesco Pollara


46 games reviewed
81.5 average score
84 median score
54.3% of games recommended
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"Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + The Astral Path reaffirms itself as one of the finest titles ever to grace the Nintendo Switch, now reborn in full glory with vastly enhanced visuals, silky-smooth performance, and a wealth of fresh content: from new levels and abilities to extra collectibles and even an expanded soundtrack. In many ways, it marks a new beginning for Kirby, a heartfelt homage to the past and, at the same time, a bold promise for the future.

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Aug 6, 2025

Static Dread: The Lighthouse proved to be a refreshing break from the usual parade of cinematic AAA releases, offering a more contained yet no less gripping adventure. It draws players in with a mysterious world steeped in evocative Lovecraftian atmosphere, and a narrative that urges you to explore, to uncover and above all.. to doubt.

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"Mario Party Jamboree is still a must-have for anyone who wants to liven up game nights with family or friends online. The new modes are a blast and cleverly tap into the console’s features, but their limited variety means they start to feel repetitive over time. On the technical side, the game finally boasts visuals that do justice to the hardware, though unfortunately that polish doesn’t carry over to the core content.

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Jun 21, 2025

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is a re-release that could have limited itself to offering technical and QoL improvements and would have done a far better job, but unfortunately it overreaches with around 25 minutes of new content. It quickly becomes evident that these additions can’t match the brilliance of the original, and in some cases even undermine key moments, particularly for newcomers experiencing the game for the first time.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom remains every bit the masterpiece it proved to be at launch, an audacious evolution built on the foundations of a game that redefined the open-world genre, and one that dares to push even further, delivering an experience so ambitious and visionary that few ever thought it could be realized.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild remains a revolutionary masterpiece to this day, still capable of astonishing with its bold ideas and the ambition of its open world, now shining even brighter thanks to a Switch 2 edition that finally gives it the technical polish it deserves.

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8.6 / 10.0 - Mario Kart World
Jun 16, 2025

Mario Kart World is a stellar launch title, delivering countless hours of on-track fun whether playing solo or with friends. It offers a deep, content-rich experience built for players eager to dive in completely, uncovering every secret, shortcut, and mode until there’s nothing left to discover.

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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time represents an excellent revival for a series that only few expected to see again, but which absolutely deserves to be discovered by more players who will finally be able to get to know and learn to love this world just like many of us did with the original title. The amount of content and the variety of gameplay offered is nothing short of exorbitant, but the general impression is that Level-5 has opted for an approach based on quantity over quality, giving the idea of ​​a diluted experience where everything is well done but nothing excels and is limited to giving a constant more of the same. We would have appreciated a greater focus on what already are the strong points of the title, such as the introduction of new lives or greater depth in the activities already implemented. However, despite some questionable choices and technical problems that still have to be solved, Fantasy Life i confirms itself as an unmissable title for all lovers of cozy RPGs characterized by a slow pace as well as a great emphasis on farming and building a base.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
Jun 12, 2025

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S confirms itself as a solid experience, capable of entertaining both Puyo Puyo and Tetris fans thanks to a wide variety of game modes. However, the new content of this re-release for Nintendo Switch 2 is too scarce to convince those who have already played any of the previous chapters, especially the second, to repurchase the title. The Adventure mode is neglectable, while additions such as the duo mode and the gameshare represent interesting but not revolutionary ideas. That said, if you are new to the series, this version is without a doubt the most complete currently available on the market, ready to give you many hours of pure fun.

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Jun 11, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is, overall, a missed opportunity. An interesting video game experiment that offers original and often surprising content, but fails to keep the player's interest alive beyond short gaming sessions with minigames and quizzes that are certainly well-made, fun and also interesting, but not varied or deep enough. It still is a title that deserves at least a try: the idea behind it is interesting and manages to enhance the user experience, offering an engaging look at the hardware and features of the console.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a nostalgic dive into the history of video games, a perfect example of how the value of a work does not reside only in its modernity or technical cleanliness but above all in the heart and passion with which it was created. For those who loved the original or want to rediscover one of the highest moments of the Bethesda epos, this re-release remains an unmissable journey thanks to a renewed graphic design and small but precious QoL measures, as long as you are willing to turn a blind eye, at least for now, to a still uncertain stability.

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Apr 14, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered was and still is an absolute masterpiece, one of the most significant games ever released and capable of leaving an indelible mark on the history of the medium, which sets the perfect example of how a work can evolve without getting distorted but truly improved in every single aspect, both narrative and gameplay wise. And so, just as Naughty Dog has created a title that reaches perfection, Nixxes Software has also been able to treat it with the respect it deserves, manufacturing a porting for PC that is extraordinarily optimized and capable of reaching 120FPS on high-end configurations with all maximum settings. An impeccable job for an unforgettable game.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an Adventure with a capital A, capable of making you feel like a true explorer of a wild planet among unknown species to interact with and breathtaking fights against primitive alien creatures. Although a particularly frustrating, slow and complex first half can initially cause disorientation, the second part of the title fully compensates with a much more fluid progression and a definitely more engaging combat system. And although the narrative has an uncertain pace, we still recommend without any hesitation that you climb aboard your favorite Skell to let yourself be captivated by this bold and unexpectedly deep sci-fi story.

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Mar 21, 2025

The Darkest Files is an extremely engaging text-based adventure, capable of bringing us to the anguished post-war Germany thanks to an endearing writing and intriguing gameplay mechanics, even if not fully utilized. Although not free from flaws, including an excessive amount of bugs, the game manages to stand out for the depth of its message, today more than ever of fundamental significance.

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Enchantment under the Sea is a great DLC that represents a significant improvement compared to previous expansions, both from a narrative and gameplay point of view, setting itself up as the correct evolution of the base game. Unfortunately, an unimaginative setting that does not honour either the original work or its sources of inspiration, and some rooted problems since the release of the title, once again prevent Atomic Heart from joining the big names of the genre, although it still is considered another step in the right direction.

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Feb 12, 2025

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was and still is an excellent game, capable of surpassing its predecessor in every aspect even on PC. The gameplay enhances the strengths of the previous video game iterations of Spider-Man, introducing improvements that sort out many of the critical issues of past chapters and effectively making it an experience that we can recommend without the slightest hesitation. It's a shame, however, that the porting isn't completely up to par.

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Jan 31, 2025

Tales of Graces F Remastered is an essential yet well-crafted restoration of a game that, until now, had remained trapped on past-generation consoles, bringing back the original experience in its entirety while enriching it with some QoL additions that can be enabled through a dedicated menu. While the technical aspect could have received more attention, this edition represents the definitive version of the game, perfect both for newcomers looking to experience this tale of friendship for the first time and for veterans eager to relive one of the most beloved entries in the series.

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Dec 9, 2024

DETECTIVE - The Motel fails on all fronts in delivering the immersive experience it promises, featuring puzzles that are overly simplistic, trivial, and more akin to an escape-room structure than a true investigative adventure. With restrictive gameplay and a linear, unremarkable story, the only aspect we found enjoyable was the graphical presentation—yet even that is insufficient to redeem a brief journey that ultimately offers nothing substantial by the end of the day.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Sea of Stars
Dec 3, 2024

Sea of Stars emerges as a true timeless masterpiece, featuring an ambitious and captivating storyline, meticulously polished gameplay, and an extraordinary artistic vision. The game stands as one of the finest examples of the genre, blending the charm of classic masterpieces with modernized elements, offering a compelling reminder of the RPG genre’s boundless potential.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Balatro
Nov 30, 2024

Balatro is a surprisingly delightful experience, proving that neither a massive budget nor breathtaking graphics are necessary to compete with the AAA giants of the gaming industry. This is a very simple title that relies entirely on its gameplay loop, yet its simplicity manages to captivate in a way that few other games on the market can.

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