Francesco Pollara


39 games reviewed
80.5 average score
83 median score
53.8% of games recommended
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8 / 10.0 - Crow Country
Oct 16, 2024

Crow Country shines on Switch as the delightful survival-horror gem we’ve come to love, offering engaging and satisfying gameplay that keeps players hooked. While the platform's excessive loading times may detract from the experience, the Switch version remains an excellent choice for fans seeking portability or an alternative to the PC version.

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7.4 / 10.0 - Shadows of Doubt
Oct 8, 2024

Shadow of Doubt is an incredibly ambitious and conceptually brilliant title, with the potential to offer endless hours of gameplay thanks to its procedural structure. Unfortunately, its execution falls short in several areas, preventing it from reaching its full potential, and the technical and gameplay issues present in its current state are unacceptable for an official release. If these flaws were resolved, Shadow of Doubt could genuinely redefine the genre and deliver on its revolutionary promise.

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Oct 3, 2024

Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered shows inevitable signs of aging and may struggle to win over modern players or fully recapture the impact it once had. However, despite its gameplay limitations, there’s no reason why anyone seeking an unconventional story—whether a series fan or not—should pass on this new edition. With numerous improvements, it stands as the definitive version of a classic.

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8.7 / 10.0 - Satisfactory
Sep 26, 2024

Satisfactory stands out as one of the finest management games we’ve encountered, offering countless hours of joy as you construct a sprawling and intricate logistical empire. Its stunning artistic direction, paired with exploration segments that break the monotony, makes for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the genre, this game is bound to draw you in completely—an experience so compelling, you won’t want to step away!

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We can’t help but commend Capcom once again for their excellent work on Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which brings back seven iconic fighting games in a modern collection. Updated to meet today’s standards, it still preserves the authentic feel of the original versions.

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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is another triumph for Capcom, reviving two beloved classics, including one making its Western debut. The expertly executed restoration modernizes these essential titles, making them must-play experiences for fans of the saga.

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Emio - The Smiling Man is an outstanding investigative adventure that expands and enhances all the positive aspects of the Famicom Detective Club series, delivering one of the most mature and profound narratives that the expansive Nintendo catalog sorely needed. Despite some pacing issues and a gameplay system that, while significantly improved, still feels somewhat rigid, we wholeheartedly recommend this must-play title to all fans of the genre.

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Aug 27, 2024

Famicom Detective Club offer two unforgettable investigative adventures, weaving a captivating narrative full of twists and turns that compel you to keep playing just to uncover the next revelation. Despite occasional clunkiness and rigidity in the gameplay, the exceptional storytelling and production values make this duology an essential purchase for lovers of the paranormal, thrilling mysteries, and visual novels.

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Aug 22, 2024

Despite occasional bouts of excessive linearity, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder firmly establishes itself as one of the most captivating 2D metroidvanias we’ve experienced. Its exceptional gameplay and richly crafted characters, both in design and personality, will immediately immerse you in their compelling tales.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Just Crow Things
Aug 14, 2024

Just Crow Things is the perfect game for those moments when you just want to disconnect and dive into a relaxing, carefree experience. Despite the occasional technical or audio hiccup, we’re confident this title will entertain you, offering hours of pure fun in a world as colorful as it is delightfully absurd.

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Aug 6, 2024

No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a humble yet deeply engaging graphic adventure that delivers a touching and unexpectedly heartfelt story, paired with a mystery that challenges you to think critically and use your wits to progress.

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Jul 26, 2024

Metroid Prime Remastered revives a genre-defining classic with stunning modern visuals, reintroducing it to a new generation while enhancing accessibility for first-time players. Though we would have welcomed a few more gameplay refinements, this remastered edition remains a must-play.

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Jun 21, 2024

The ZeniMax Online Studios team delivers another noteworthy effort with Gold Road, an expansion that, while lighter in content compared to previous releases, still manages to shine in its execution. The available features stand out with exceptional quality, though the experience is held back by notable flaws, including lackluster side quests and systems in need of further refinement. Despite these shortcomings, Gold Road remains a strong addition for fans of the base game.

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8.5 / 10.0 - How 2 Escape
Jun 15, 2024

How 2 Escape excels as a puzzle game inspired by classic escape rooms, drawing players in with its compelling narrative and appealing cartoon visuals, delivering several hours of pure fun with a friend. While its more challenging puzzles and limited hints may pose a barrier for newcomers to the genre, its clever design and engaging atmosphere make it a standout experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

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8 / 10.0 - V Rising
May 26, 2024

V Rising is an excellent game rooted in vampire folklore, blending survival elements with action RPG-style combat that will keep you glued to the screen, offering numerous engaging challenges and a large amount of content for every type of player. While it still has some minor issues and an excessive reliance on real-time progression that might deter some players, we highly recommend giving it a chance, even to those who usually avoid this genre, as it might just surprise you.

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7.6 / 10.0 - Dread Delusion
May 14, 2024

Dread Delusion offers an extraordinary experience that takes us back to a time when everything was less straightforward, and we had to figure out what to do and where to go, managing to deliver a nostalgic yet still solid experience. However, we cannot overlook the numerous flaws that plague the game, leaving it feeling almost incomplete and imperfect, though we are sure that genre enthusiasts will still find plenty of enjoyment in embarking on this adventure.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Dragon's Dogma 2
Apr 6, 2024

Dragon’s Dogma 2 represents the culmination of what Capcom aimed to achieve with the first installment, surpassing the technical limitations that once hindered its full realization. However, despite being another success for the Japanese developer, it is still far from a perfect experience, with an unconvincing narrative and certain issues that hinder full immersion, an aspect promised as a key strength but unfortunately not yet fully realized.

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8 / 10.0 - Atomic Heart
Feb 28, 2024

Atomic Heart remains a highly valuable title even today, especially considering that it is the debut work of Mundfish, where the immense effort put into crafting a compelling story and engaging gameplay is evident. However, the typical flaws of a first project are noticeable, and the game never truly manages to shine due to small details that undermine the overall experience.

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Feb 10, 2024

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a flawless collection of three titles that have often been underrated compared to the original trilogy and can now finally shine as they deserve, thanks to numerous QoL additions and graphical improvements. This is undoubtedly the definitive version to fully enjoy these excellent visual novels, both for those experiencing them for the first time and for longtime fans eager to relive the latest cases of our favorite attorneys.

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