Uagna's Reviews
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a compelling return to its roots for Konami’s legendary series, drawing on Evil Empire’s expertise to deliver a 2D Metroidvania that masterfully combines exploration, challenging combat, and an art style brimming with care and charm. Rose Belmont’s adventure won us over thanks to a deep combat system and the Arcana, which enrich both progression and the narrative. The gothic recreation of Paris and Dracula’s castle is stunning, accompanied by a compelling soundtrack, though perhaps not quite on par with the splendor of Michiru Yamane’s work. Some limitations in enemy variety and inconsistent difficulty prevent Belmont’s Curse from reaching perfection, but they in no way detract from the overall quality of an adventure that proves just how much the Belmont family still has to tell.
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Valor Mortis finally brings the Napoleonic era to center stage and, building on One More Level's first-person expertise, succeeds as an action game thanks to satisfying parries, inspired bosses, fun gunplay and a proactive story that, carried by Vincent Cassel's voice, guides the player to a finale packed with revelations. As a soulslike, however, it lacks the necessary bite, with ever-present lanterns that rob death of its weight, isolated macro-areas, little variety among regular enemies, repetitive side quests and imprecise hitboxes, while on PC crashes and stuttering still weigh on the experience. It remains a game with a strong identity and great potential, one that, with a few patches and a bolder approach to challenge, could turn this campaign into a true victory.
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Ratatan captures the undeniable charm, vibrant art style, and catchy rhythm of its spiritual predecessor, Patapon, offering a delightful audiovisual experience for fans of the cult classic. However, the game struggles under the weight of excessive simplifications, including a superficial roguelike card system, stripped-down unit customization, and underwhelming mechanics. Compounded by technical hiccups, such as progress-halting boss crashes, and an unpolished multiplayer mode, this games feels more like a missed opportunity than a triumphant return. While the potential is certainly there, the rhythm needs some serious fine-tuning before it can truly shine.
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A complete disaster: a video game that relied on nostalgia for Bully without getting anything right.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an expansion that’s heading in the right direction. It addresses the limitations of the original game with systems that have a tangible impact on gameplay. The new equipment, enhanced abilities, and six available slots enrich the action, while Norgan seems to have all the necessary qualities to reignite the joy of discovery. Some questions remain regarding balance and enemy behavior, but the direction seems promising. Furthermore, performance is finally excellent. But above all, we always want to keep exploring. And there’s nothing better for an expansion that focuses on the endgame.
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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival succeeds above all where it matters most: atmosphere, visual identity, and fidelity to the franchise’s lore. The Genesis Configuration adds personality to a fairly traditional survival horror framework, while some shortcomings in game balance, AI, and character writing hold it back. A successful adaptation, though not without its rough edges.
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Forever Ago is an intimate and moving narrative experience that handles complex themes like aging and loss with rare delicacy. Although its measured pace requires some patience, Third Shift’s title possesses all the warmth needed to win over anyone looking for a profound and reflective story.
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Silver Pines is an atmospheric game, a Metroidvania-style survival horror title that draws heavily from genre classics like Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Alan Wake, as well as from television and film, such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files, and The Shining. However, these inspirations don’t reduce Wych Elm’s work to a mere collection of references; thanks to excellent storytelling, they allow the game to carve out its own path between nightmare and mystery. Solid gameplay underpins the experience, reinterpreting the genre’s conventions without forcing a radical overhaul. It’s also impossible not to mention the excellent art direction, featuring rotoscoped animations, and the soundtrack, with atmospheric music that heightens the tension. Silver Pines is a haunting adventure, a glimpse into the mystery of identity that straddles the line between reality and imagination.
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Fortune's Weave isn't just a new Fire Emblem: it's the series trying to be everything it has been over thirty-six years, all at once, with four heroes, five stories and an entire continent to explore, all held together by a subtle common thread. Not everything flows at the same pace, and those looking for a more immediate experience might get lost among calendars and activities, but those who let themselves ride the wave will find one of the best entries in the saga and one of the most important titles ever to arrive on Switch 2, or perhaps the most important of all on the new console.
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In terms of content, the Kingdom Hearts I-III Collection is arguably one of the greatest compilations in video game history: seven full games, three movies, and hundreds upon hundreds of hours of enjoyment and passion to experience—or re-experience. However, we recommend this package primarily to two groups: die-hard fans of the franchise and newcomers (or near-newcomers) looking to prepare for Kingdom Hearts IV. For other players, it is hard to find a compelling reason to buy the collection; there are virtually no new features, and many of the games are easily available on PlayStation at a lower price—albeit without the minor enhancements found in this re-release. Ultimately, it is a highly subjective matter.
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Gears of War E-Day achieves exactly what it set out to do: breathe new life into a legendary franchise without betraying its essence, while giving it something new to say. It does so with an opening act that hits like a punch, technical prowess that sets new standards for the generation, and gameplay that’s finally more in-depth, blending verticality with loadout customization. The only real drawbacks lie in an open world that’s still a work in progress and exploration that’s too guided, which dampen the sense of discovery but don’t undermine the beating heart of the experience. The result is an exceptionally solid game that will satisfy the hardcore community and throw open the door to newcomers; by the time the credits roll, you’re left with the feeling that The Coalition and People Can Fly have rebuilt an excellent foundation from which to move forward. It remains to be seen where the series will go from here, and to find out, it will likely take another two or three years.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a title capable of surprising the player, though not entirely. Combining a roguelite structure with the frenetic pace of an arcade racer set in George Lucas's galaxy was a risky move, yet the gameplay loop is a fantastic idea that proves highly addictive right from the very first races. Unfortunately, the game loses its way in the medium to long term: while the planets offer diverse settings, the tracks themselves are few in number and repetitive. It is a title for die-hard fans of pod-racing in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, but we had hoped for a bit more spark.
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Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition offers the most complete way to revisit Ezo and relive Atsu’s adventure. Echoes of Sekigahara expands the narrative with a new story that delves deeper into the protagonist’s past, while Most Wanted puts the combat system to the test with a more immediate and replayable formula. The numerous additions and improvements make the experience even richer without altering its core formula. Nothing revolutionary, but they provide plenty of reasons to dive back into the world of Ghost of Yotei.
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In a gaming era where many remakes and remasters feel the need to completely reinvent the classics, *Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered* is, to all intents and purposes, a rediscovery of a great classic, with optional gameplay innovations that breathe new life into the hands-on experience. The graphics have been completely overhauled thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 5, and one might even say that this is more of a remake than a remaster. As if that weren’t enough, there are other substantial additions, such as new scenarios and new officers, including the protagonist from Dynasty Warriors Origins. In short, the game that revolutionized the Musou genre and won over audiences a full twenty-five years ago is back, still solid in its gameplay, and we’re always ready to fight!
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FC 27 puts the player back in charge. With auto-tackles gone and AI defenders hanging back, tackling, passing and corners are down to you, and mistakes get punished fast. Career Mode finally has a transfer market worth playing with, Ultimate Team adds the FUT Album and offline Live Events, and The Grounds is fun with friends, even if the crowds thinned out after the first few days. Goalkeepers are still the weak link, and the menus and a handful of bugs need work, but it might well be one of the better EA Sports FC games so far.
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The greatest strength of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is that it gives us an excuse to once again step into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia on his journey across the Continent. Even years later, it’s still thrilling to wield the steel sword and the silver sword, and this time around, CD PROJEKT RED delivers an updated combat system that’s smoother and more modern. The graphics have been updated, particularly in terms of models but especially in lighting, which, thanks to ray tracing and path tracing, has achieved a new level of visual realism. It’s a shame, however, that the overall result is inconsistent and that performance takes a significant hit when these technologies are enabled. The developers have already stated that they’ll release patches to address these issues in the near future, but for now, we have to acknowledge that the performance of this Remastered version isn’t optimal. Still, the joy of riding our Roach again is priceless, and it’s a great way to pass the time while waiting for Songs of the Past!
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TOEM 2 confirms that Something We Made knows how to create heartwarming experiences. While it feels more like a polished refinement of the original concept than a true generational leap, its new movement options, extraordinary variety of settings, and irresistible art direction make it a must-play for fans of indie titles and "cozy gaming." That said, consider this fair warning: for TOEM 3, we’ll be expecting something more!
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MXGP 26 gets the series back on track: deformable terrain, believable physics and bike setups that genuinely matter are the right foundations to build on. The problem is everything around them. With no career mode, inconsistent AI and no real way in for newcomers, the game remains an entry aimed mainly at those who already love motocross. In racing terms: a good start out of the gate, but there's still work to do before it reaches the podium.
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Well Dweller is a compact, well-polished Metroidvania that stands out thanks to precise controls, excellent art direction, and consistently smooth progression. It doesn’t revolutionize the genre and features a fairly simple combat system, but it makes up for it with its pace, atmosphere, and effective level design.
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter picks up directly where the climactic ending of the first chapter left off. Estelle is once again on Joshua’s trail and continues her fight against the evil Ouroboros. The story is full of plot twists, but what stands out most in the series is the excellent construction of a detailed and believable world, thanks in part to the many well-developed supporting characters. The gameplay remains top-notch, featuring a hybrid combat system that blends action and turn-based elements, along with a well-designed character progression system. Technically, the game certainly isn’t at the cutting edge of this generation, and the environments, in particular, lack detail but the audio is excellent, with very expressive Japanese voice acting and a soundtrack that effectively complements the narrative. Unfortunately, it’s worth noting that once again, there is no Italian translation. But 2nd Chapter remains an outstanding JRPG, and we can’t wait for the upcoming remakes and the continuation of this long-running series!
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