Simo Barbieri


3 games reviewed
80.0 average score
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9 / 10.0 - Saros
May 15, 2026

Despite a few minor flaws, Saros is an epic sci-fi game (developed by Housemarque and based on Robert Chambers’ short story collection The King in Yellow) that has many strengths: from its gripping, dark story, with elements of psychological horror, to the equally thrilling gameplay, and the visual and technical aspects.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Replaced
Apr 23, 2026

Replaced is the tragic cyberpunk tale of an artificial intelligence, grafted into a deep and rich lore, and with a striking visual component. However, aside from these elements, Sad Cat Studios’ game tends to offer a lot of repetition and uninspired phases (between platforming sequences and monotonous fights).

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7.5 / 10.0 - High on Life 2
Mar 11, 2026

Not among the most anticipated video games of 2026, Squanch Games’ High on Life 2 fails to impress (especially in terms of graphics and story). However, it still manages to be quite fun thanks to varied gameplay, the sci-fi setting, and the many jokes throughout the entire video game.

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