Mattia Mariano


44 games reviewed
80.1 average score
82 median score
86.4% of games recommended
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Mar 23, 2020

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an unreserved masterpiece, one of those sequels that does so much more than a regular sequel would: it offers a great visual and audio experience, really stimulating and incredibly sweet for the soul. Some technical flaws and some narrative recycle are little problems compared to these aspects, although they undoubtedly remain.

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9.3 / 10.0 - Hi-Fi Rush
Feb 7, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush is fresh, spontaneous, lighthearted and fun, with simply outstanding attention to detail, good graphics and aesthetics, and overall very enjoyable gameplay. The progression of the adventure flows like a charm, between ever-changing sequences and fights, mechanics that are constantly being introduced, crazy bossfights, and staging gimmicks that are nothing short of genius.

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May 13, 2021

Return of the Obra Dinn is truly a little gem, with many unique mechanics that will make every player very happy. Everyone should give this title a try, even if some player might find it a little too complicated.

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May 12, 2022

While The Stanley Parable was already a unique and awesome experience, with its superb narrative and the wide range of choices the player can experience, the Ultre Deluxe Edition makes it even better and crazier, truly an experience everybody should try once in their life.

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9.1 / 10.0 - DOOM Eternal
Apr 2, 2020

Doom Eternal represents the natural evolution of its predecessor, replicating all those aspects that we enjoyed in 2016 and combining them with new and successful mechanics, which greatly improve the flow of the game and the strategic aspect.

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9.1 / 10.0 - Inscryption
Feb 9, 2022

The deal offered by Inscryption is like a two-faced coin: on one side we have a disturbing plot, told through an intricate narrative full of mystery, while on the other side we have a deep, elaborate and fun card game.

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Nov 28, 2020

Beyond Light chooses the evolution of Destiny 2 existing components instead of completely revolutionizing them. The result is a great expansion, which succeeds the previous one.

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9 / 10.0 - Gears 5
Oct 10, 2019

With Gears 5, the developers truly put their best effort in giving the players a game perfect in every aspect. However some flaws can be found: the narrative aspect has some issues, and the multiplayer part of the game is afflicted by many errors.

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Mar 20, 2022

Thanks to The Witch Queen, Bungie has demonstrated that the narrative component is one of the main focuses for Destiny. The spectacular campaign, the evocative raid, the numerous quests and even the side activities managed to immerse us in the narrative as rarely happened before

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Jun 23, 2023

The Game as a Service formula of The Outlast Trials is challenging and punishing, but also functional and fun. Each element integrates perfectly into what is a game formula so distant from the saga's origins, but at the same time so functional.

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Apr 12, 2019

With Sekiro, From Software keeps some of their best features from the souls franchise, and mixes them with a new and fresh approach to the narrative and an even more elaborated level design. With that said, the game still suffers from the old technical problem that affected the previous game, while also having less options for customizing, greatly undermining the replayability of the game.

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8.9 / 10.0 - Dead Space (Remake)
Feb 28, 2023

Dead Space is a mighty remake with improvements in every aspect: Isaac Clarke's misadventure has been completely overhauled to offer a new approach that works really well. We trust that this is only the first step towards a new way of playing horror titles.

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8.8 / 10.0 - Metal: Hellsinger
Sep 29, 2022

Metal Hellsinger never sets out to offer endless hours of gameplay at all costs or who knows variety or emphasis on storytelling, not even breathtaking visuals, but when you throw yourself into its insane riot of heart-pounding shootouts and heavy metal music you can be sure you will come out satisfied.

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Feb 8, 2019

What remains of Edith Finch is a masterpiece, even for people who don’t like video games; the great narrative, coupled with a great concept and a perfect sound and graphical aspect, makes the game a great package, only faulting in the difficulty and longevity department.

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8.7 / 10.0 - Mortal Kombat 1
Oct 5, 2023

Mortal Kombat 1 suits both the veteran and the new player, offering a complete fighting experience. The feel is great and you will be able to range in terms of gameplay variety thanks to its roster. A few software optimisation issues and a slight general balancing problem spoil the overall experience, but it's nothing that can't be fixed with some future updates.

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Aug 4, 2020

The game is like a powerful and elaborate version of its predecessor. The team worked well, adding a lot of ways to play Superhot that makes the game more enjoyable. They also added a roguelike formula which fits with the iconic slow-motion gameplay.

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8.6 / 10.0 - Deathloop
Oct 6, 2021

Deathloop is one of the most original and different productions we have seen and played recently. It is an unique experience that mixes different stages, character, gameplay and music in an amazing way.

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Aug 9, 2023

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart offers a light-hearted and fun sci-fi adventure that is also varied, intense and spectacular. However, the PC version suffers from problems mostly related to optimisation that spoil the overall experience.

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8.3 / 10.0 - Enter the Gungeon
Aug 7, 2019

With it’s mix of fast-paced action gameplay and challenging, yet very satisfying combat, Enter the Gungeon is a great game, although the randomness of the formula can be at times very frustrating for the player.

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Ruined King makes the characterization of the characters and the game world its workhorse to tell an authentic "League of Legends Story": the good narrative and aesthetic component joins the wonderful soundtrack and together they do great for this lore fragment of Runeterra; at the same time, the turn-based combat system manages to be elaborate and challenging, thanks to the curious lanes-based structure.

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