Giulia Francolino


19 games reviewed
72.1 average score
73 median score
42.1% of games recommended
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The beloved 1994 game Little Big Adventure: Twinsen's Quest has been reimagined by [2.21] and Microids with a charming new graphic style that keeps the game's distinctive feel while making it more appealing for today's players. The same can't be said for the gameplay, which, despite some minor improvements, still feels too outdated and uneasy to be enjoyable for younger players.

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8 / 10.0 - Europa
Oct 19, 2024

Europa is an adventure game set in stunning, Studio Ghibli-inspired landscapes, with a heartfelt narrative and a soundtrack that enhances every moment of discovery. The gameplay is designed to be relaxing, centered around the Zephyr-a unique jetpack that lets players gracefully glide through the air, soaring ever higher. In just three to four hours, Europa weaves a poignant story, guiding players on a journey to uncover a long-lost past.

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6.7 / 10.0 - The Last Alchemist
Sep 8, 2024

The Last Alchemist is a simulation game that takes place in a charming fantasy setting with cute creatures and talking mushrooms. The game swings between crafting stages and exploration, providing an overall pleasant experience with an interesting storyline as well as occasionally overly challenging gameplay.

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7.9 / 10.0 - Cat Quest III
Aug 17, 2024

Cat Quest III is a simple and fun pirate adventure that takes us into a universe full of adorable kittens, nasty "pi-rats," and many more incredibly charming creatures! With a small game world full of islands and caves to explore and a cast of delightfully well-developed characters, The Gentlebros' creation once again manages to entertain and engage, thanks to its straightforward gameplay that never gets boring.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Dustborn
Aug 14, 2024

Dustborn is an adventure game that offers a mix of genres, catering to a wide range of tastes. It seamlessly transitions from exploration phases in the style of classic graphic adventures with environmental puzzles, to more action-packed moments, and even includes many musical mini-games. The game features a cast of finely crafted characters that are impossible not to grow attached to. At the same time, it presents a wide variety of uniquely beautiful settings, all enhanced by the splendid comic book art style that defines the entire adventure.

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7 / 10.0 - Promenade
Feb 24, 2024

Promenade is a 2D platformer with puzzle game elements that offers a unique and fun gaming experience. Set in a fairy-tale-like environment with lovely artistic features, the game successfully captures a child's sense of wonder as they discover the world. Featuring a extensive array of puzzles, mini-games with a nostalgic '80s style, and uniquely beautiful landscapes, Holy Cap's creation delivers an engaging and stimulating gameplay.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Born of Bread
Dec 19, 2023

Born of Bread is an adventure game with RPG mechanics, a true cross between Paper Mario and the classic Final Fantasy games. With a cast of highly well-developed characters, a catchy soundtrack and a cheerful and colourful setting, the game offers fun and relaxing gameplay, enriched by a heartwarming and compelling story and a one-of-a-kind hero.

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Nov 19, 2023

My Time at Sandrock is an RPG-style life/farming simulator. The game offers relaxing fun gameplay with a stunning post-apocalyptic setting, a very pleasant sountrack, and an extensive ensemble of extremely well characterized extra characters.

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8 / 10.0 - Jusant
Oct 31, 2023

Jusant is a puzzle game about climbing that offers the player a variety of beautiful scenarios, a wonderful soundtrack, and a captivating narrative while addressing important topics with grace and sensitivity.

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Oct 27, 2023

Mineko's Night Market is a fun, colorful and kitten-filled life simulator. The game features a number of entertaining and simple mini-games, in addition to lovely art direction and a catchy, enjoyable soundtrack.

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7 / 10.0 - Paleo Pines
Sep 26, 2023

Paleo Pines is a life simulator game with a twist: dinosaurs. With a wonderful setting, excellent visuals, and a catchy and charming soundtrack, the game offers a peaceful and pleasant gaming experience to put the world on hold.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Fall of Porcupine
Jun 15, 2023

Fall of Porcupine is a 2D graphic adventure game designed to be an honest and direct critique of society and the healthcare system. The game provides wonderful food for thought to learn how to completely appreciate life despite difficulty, offering emotional scenarios and dialogues, as well as a wide variety of entertaining mini-games. An additional outstanding representation of a "wholesome" adventure that stands out for its wonderful aesthetic direction and its distinctive and captivating atmosphere.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Mail Time
May 13, 2023

Mail Time is a tender adventure set in a fairytale forest, with simple and relaxing game mechanics and a very pleasant soundtrack.

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6.9 / 10.0 - Pupperazzi
Apr 20, 2023

Pupperazzi is the ideal game for everyone who wants to take a break from the daily grind and lose themselves in an unsettling world where humans don't exist. Taking pictures of dogs, choosing the right settings and outfit is fun and relaxing. While it is not a game without flaws, Pupperazzi succeeds in its goal to amuse the gamer with absurd scenarios and hilarious characters.

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7.3 / 10.0 - Rogue Spirit
Mar 26, 2023

A thrilling, challenging, and extremely rewarding journey.

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7 / 10.0 - Garden In!
Feb 3, 2023

Garden In! is a simulation game that perfectly succeeds in its goal of transporting the player to a different dimension where caring for the plants and yourself are the only things that matter.

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5 / 10.0 - Goodbye World
Dec 1, 2022

Independent narrative adventure game Goodbye World makes an attempt to address significant issues like friendship, the struggles of youth, and the issues facing the video game industry, but without fully succeeding. The game's limited and very brief gameplay fails to pique the player's interest in the subjects it covers, despite having attractive pixel art graphics and a minigame within the game itself.

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7 / 10.0 - Foretales
Oct 10, 2022

Foretales is a game that perfectly succeeds in creating a story of infinite possibilities. A cross between a fantasy board game and a good book set in the Middle Ages.

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7 / 10.0 - Beacon Pines
Sep 21, 2022

Beacon Pines is a cozy and fun game with perfect comic-style graphics and an addicting story. The perfect adventure for those who love dark atmospheres but don't like to get too scared.

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7.3 / 10.0 - Beyond a Steel Sky
Dec 11, 2021

Despite being far from perfect, Beyond a Steel Sky is a compelling adventure.

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