Mirko Spallieri


11 games reviewed
78.5 average score
80 median score
45.5% of games recommended
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5.5 / 10.0 - Wreckreation
Jan 13, 2026

Wreckreation is an ambitious but uneven attempt to revive the spirit of classic arcade racing. While it occasionally delivers thrilling moments of speed and destruction, its unforgiving learning curve, inconsistent handling, and heavy reliance on grind undermine the overall experience. The creative tools and sandbox structure show genuine potential, but the lack of a compelling progression system and meaningful incentives makes it hard to stay engaged for long. In the end, Wreckreation feels more like a promising foundation than a fully realized racing game.

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8 / 10.0 - My Little Puppy
Dec 18, 2025

We have seen many products featuring animals recently, such as the recent announcement of The Free Shepherd at The Game Awards 2025. My Little Puppy manages to capture the essence of dogs as life companions. The care taken in the representation of behaviors, combined with an emotionally engaging story, makes it a must-have title for those who love these animals. Just as Stray has become the benchmark for games featuring cats, My Little Puppy has all the makings of a game that represents the world of dogs. For those who have lived with a dog—or continue to do so—this game is not just an adventure, but a little journey to that “paradise” Mark Twain spoke of. Because My Little Puppy is not just a game that tells the story of a dog. It is a work that, consciously or not, questions the way humans relate to their animals, and more generally the way they conceive of love, responsibility, and loss. Certain bonds do not need words to be eternal.

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9.9 / 10.0 - Blue Prince
Dec 9, 2025

Blue Prince is not a game that seeks to entertain in the traditional sense. It asks for patience, observation, and a willingness to think. Progress comes through understanding, not mastery, and every step forward is earned through deduction rather than skill. Its strength lies in turning a single location into a living puzzle—one that rewards curiosity and persistence with moments of genuine intellectual satisfaction. This is not an experience built for everyone, but for those willing to engage on its terms, Blue Prince offers something rare: a quiet, lasting sense of discovery that stays with you long after you leave the villa.

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7.1 / 10.0 - Demonschool
Nov 18, 2025

By the time the semester reaches its final day, Demonschool leaves behind a very specific feeling. It is not a game that strives for technical perfection or overwhelming complexity. Instead, it chooses personality, atmosphere, and experimentation over raw challenge. Its tactical system favors creativity rather than optimization, its difficulty remains welcoming, and its structure mirrors everyday routines instead of epic escalation. Yes, combat can become repetitive, and some side activities are more amusing than memorable. But what truly defines Demonschool is its identity: a game that knows exactly what it wants to be. Through its distinctive visual style, carefully written relationships, and a combat system designed to be explored rather than mastered, it offers a refreshingly different take on the tactical JRPG.

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Oct 28, 2025

As Long as You’re Here is a quiet, intimate experience that speaks through absence rather than spectacle. By placing the player in the role of the one who remembers, it transforms Alzheimer’s into something lived, not explained. Its strength lies in restraint: simple actions, careful silences, and a story that trusts you to feel rather than react. In just one hour, it creates a bond that lingers far longer than the playtime suggests. This is not a game about winning or overcoming, but about staying present. And in doing so, it proves how powerful videogames can be when they choose empathy over excess.

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8.5 / 10.0 - The Lonesome Guild
Oct 23, 2025

The Lonesome Guild is not just an action RPG wrapped in bright colors and charming characters, but an emotional journey centered on solitude and connection. Through Ghost and the companions you meet, the game explores how isolation shapes identities and how relationships can slowly heal invisible wounds. Its combat and progression systems reinforce this theme, turning bonds into real, tangible strength. Despite some technical flaws and a modest challenge, the heart of the experience remains powerful and sincere. Tiny Bull Studios delivers a story that lingers, inviting the player to reflect on loneliness not as an end, but as a beginning. When the credits roll, what stays with you is not the silence, but the connections you chose to build.

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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is an ambitious entry that blends familiar Atelier charm with broader systems and a more structured narrative. Its strength lies in the interplay between alchemy, city rebuilding, and character-driven storytelling, which gives Hallfein a genuine sense of growth. However, the heavy reuse of mobile assets and the dense layering of mechanics prevent it from feeling like a true evolution of the series. Combat and synthesis offer depth, but balancing issues reduce the challenge unless higher difficulties are selected. This is a game made first and foremost for longtime fans, rich in references and continuity. For newcomers, its complexity may feel overwhelming, but for Atelier veterans, it remains a warm, content-packed return to a beloved world.

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9 / 10.0 - Quartet
Aug 26, 2025

Quartet doesn’t aim to reinvent the JRPG, and that’s precisely where its strength lies. By embracing turn-based combat, careful resource management, and a strong ensemble narrative, it delivers an experience that feels both familiar and thoughtfully modern. Its four intertwined stories are well written, tonally coherent, and rich with emotional weight. The combat system rewards planning and experimentation, avoiding both monotony and superficial spectacle. While exploration and music show some limits, they rarely undermine the overall experience. Quartet stands as a heartfelt tribute to classic JRPGs, confident enough to honor its roots while carving out an identity of its own.

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A monumental RPG that still deserves respect, but this so-called enhanced edition does little to honor its legacy. A return made for veterans, not newcomers.

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Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy offers a soft and whimsical take on the dungeon crawler genre, but fails to deliver meaningful depth or challenge. Its charming art anc cozy atmosphere are overshadowed by overly simple combat, shallow progression, and repetitive dungeon. A nice distraction at best, but hardly memorable

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Jul 14, 2025

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a focused and elegant stealth experience that values planning over action. It doesn't try to reinvent the genre but succeeds in delivering a cohesive, immersive, and emotionally grounded game. If you enjoy tension over spectacle, this one deserves your attention.

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