Francesco Ursino


47 games reviewed
72.2 average score
70 median score
27.7% of games recommended
9 / 10.0 - Thimbleweed Park
Mar 31, 2017

An adventure game with a style that is clearly recognizable, traditional and innovative at the same time, nostalgic and ironic, tender and sarcastic. A gameplay crafted by masters, in which even the casual mode shines, proudly closed in its 1987 mood, and yet so much modern and with many more things to say than many other point and click games. It is not the nostalgia who talks: it is the voice of a hand-crafted videogame.

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9 / 10.0 - MLB 18: The Show
Mar 30, 2018

A strong baseball title, with an almost perfect gameplay, brilliant graphics and lots of contents; still, some game modes can feel a bit unsatisfying at times.

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9 / 10.0 - NBA 2K19
Sep 13, 2018

If the NBA 2K series is the LeBron James of basketball games, then NBA 2K19 is another triple double from Visual Concepts. A game with improved gameplay, a great Prelude and an incomparable presentation. Still, mind that the microtransactions are still here, and they are as annoying as ever.

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9 / 10.0 - Unavowed
Aug 20, 2018

Engaging story, fascinating characters, a well crafted gameplay and lots of decisions. Sure, there are some minor flaws in the plot, but you can say that Unavowed is a great adventure, probably the best of 2018.

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There aren't many other words to explain that Tales from The Borderlands was a hit, and arguably the best product churned out by Telltale to date. This last episode, then, concludes the story in a crackling way, touching the right strings and guessing many finds.

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8.6 / 10.0 - MLB The Show 20
Mar 24, 2020

MLB The Show 20 is the perfect game for baseball lovers. We wish we could create our own stadiums, but despite the lack of this feature, the gameplay is fun and every detail is wisely crafted.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Lone Survivor
May 25, 2012

A deep, atmospheric game, with a great audio compartment and a story to discover: Lone Survivor is simply a great title, which manages to propose an experience to remember for a long time.

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8 / 10.0 - Rabi-Ribi
Sep 1, 2017

There are cute bunnies and lovely fairies, but Rabi-Ribi remains a serious metroidvania, hard to master and challenging to complete.

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Nov 11, 2016

Motorsport Manager does all the little things that the players will like. The thing is that the game tries to create an experience that change throughout the seasons, and it proposes different challenges in terms of mechanic setting, commercial management and race control. There are some simplified aspects and maybe some imprecise dynamics but from an overall perspective this is a much-suggested game - especially if you love managerial games focused on sport.

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8 / 10.0 - Get Even
Jun 21, 2017

A dramatic story told in a very fascinating way. The shooting gameplay is quite a disappointment, but the high level of the audio, and the enthralling plot sets Get Even on high standards.

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Jun 2, 2018

What can you say about a game that is still around from 1994? ADOM challenges the players in every possible ways, it requires patience and resilience. A roguelike that is still very enjoyable, even if some elements are a bit old style and can disorient less experienced players.

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The fist episode of this season of The Walking Dead delivers some good moments, some tweaks on the gameplay and pleasant graphics. Still, there are no traces of the characters of the third season, and some reactions of the new characters left us a bit blown away.

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Apr 22, 2020

The Procession to Calvary is an intense, fun and bizzarre point-and-click adventure crafted with love.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Beholder
Dec 21, 2016

Beholder delivers a tough experience from the narrative standpoint, and a challenging gameplay. The player will face hard choices, and will have to live with the aftermath of its decisions every single time. The graphic is appealing, though sometimes it feels like the burden that the player has to carry - especially with the high number of quests given at the same time - can be a little discouraging. However, this is an original and suggested game.

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A good season finale with lots of emotional scenes and different endings. Still, the epilogue makes you wonder if this was an interim season, and what is the real role of Clementine, for a narrative not so clear.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Mushroom Wars 2
Oct 8, 2017

An interesting mix between RTS and tower defense, Mushroom Wars 2 keeps on challenging with fast-paced, tactical battles. A suggested game, even if it can be a bit frustrating at times - especially if you are not so patient.

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Dec 17, 2017

Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package is a big, catchy, and bloody game which shows both the pros and the cons of the original title and it mix them with some brilliant additional content. If you like the series and you didn't play the PC or Xbox One version, you should grab it.

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Feb 16, 2018

A fun turn-based game, with a catchy narrative and some good ideas. Too bad for the lack of longevity and a low replayability. It won't be a smash hit, but if you are into this type of games you should give it a try.

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Sep 8, 2018

An original experiment that matches turn based strategy with football, with a deep managerial side and a great players editor. Still, the gameplay shows some flaws, and sometimes the experience can be frustrating.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Youropa
Jul 11, 2018

Youropa is an original puzzle platformer that plays with space and perception, and delivers a fun experience. The control system shows some flaws from time to time, and some more explanation about narrative and gameplay would've been nice.

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