Luca Grasso


10 games reviewed
77.6 average score
75 median score
40.0% of games recommended
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⁠Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered International is a meticulously preserved artifact of JRPG history, now more accessible than ever thanks to the international localization. Its appeal lies in its unparalleled non-linearity, offering eight unique paths and a truly personal narrative journey driven by exploration and curiosity. The modern quality-of-life enhancements mitigate the grind of the original. However, its uncompromising design, high initial difficulty, and deliberate lack of guidance mean this classic remains a challenging experience. It's not a game for those seeking linear progression, but for players willing to embrace its chaotic freedom, it delivers a profound and endlessly replayable epic.

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Oct 29, 2025

DRAGON QUEST I and II HD-2D Remake is a highly successful restoration and modernization effort. The remake manages to celebrate the series' history, making it accessible and understandable for the first time within a coherent narrative context. The convenient and functional quality of life additions are excellent features that make the adventure accessible to everyone, mitigating the typical frustration of progression in the original titles. The story additions are also a significant bonus that considerably enriches the epic of the Erdrick saga.

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Nicktoons and The Dice of Destiny successfully delivers a charming, visually appealing action-RPG for the franchise's dedicated fans and younger audiences. While its simplistic gameplay and repetitive quest structure might leave seasoned RPG players wanting more, the sheer fun of seeing your favorite Nickelodeon heroes in their fantasy roles makes this a worthwhile, nostalgic adventure, especially in local co-op.

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9.1 / 10.0 - Hades II
Sep 24, 2025

As a triumphant sequel, Hades 2 is a stunning evolution of the original, expanding on its winning formula with captivating gameplay and a masterful narrative. It's not just the best roguelike out there, but one of the year's best games, offering a near-perfect and endlessly replayable experience.

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The Donkey Kong Bananza DLC is a visually charming but ultimately shallow expansion. While it introduces a fun roguelike-style emerald hunt and a beautiful new island, it lacks new narrative elements or significant gameplay additions. At €19.99, it feels overpriced for the limited content, making it a missed opportunity and a difficult purchase to recommend for anyone other than completionists.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Shuten Order
Aug 29, 2025

Shuten Order is a courageous work, an ambitious experiment that dared to blend five different genres into a single, cohesive experience. Its strength lies in its fearlessness to mix things up, offering constantly evolving gameplay supported by a rich storyline, well-written characters, and a solid technical foundation.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Dear me, I was...
Jul 31, 2025

In just under two hours, Dear Me I Was delivers a profoundly moving and artistic narrative experience without a single word, proving that brevity and visual storytelling can leave an indelible mark on the soul. It's a poignant journey through the nuances of a human life, masterfully crafted to resonate universally.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Donkey Kong Bananza
Jul 16, 2025

Donkey Kong Bananza is an outstanding game, and it has the potential of redefining its genre. The game not only fulfills the high expectations we had after the preview but excels in delivering an unforgettable experience through its masterful blend of narrative, exploration, and refined gameplay mechanics. This meticulous attention to detail across all facets, from level design to character interaction and dynamic environments, makes Donkey Kong Bananza a triumph for Nintendo, and real killer application for Nintendo Switch 2.

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9 / 10.0 - Mario Kart World
Jun 13, 2025

Mario Kart World is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best installment in the series. Even if it wasn't easy to surpass the legendary Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which had become ingrained in common thought as THE racing game, somehow Nintendo has done it again. Mario Kart World improves, reinvents, and innovates everything we were used to, and it does so exceptionally well.

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Jan 23, 2025

Synduality Echo of Ada is a unique take on the extraction shooter genre. Its setting, gameplay mechanics, and connection to the anime source material create an experience that could appeal to both genre enthusiasts and fans of Japanese animation. While the game currently lacks a significant amount of content, this could be expanded upon over time

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