Uagna's Reviews
Reigns is certainly a very special game, a roguelike with a lot of character writing skills and simple but effective gameplay. In the previous games in the series, the mechanics were certainly more complex, as in Three Kingdoms, but Beyond still manages to defend itself. If you are looking for a title that is different from the usual and at a low cost, here it is!
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Sker Ritual responds to the incessant demand from COD Zombies orphans by offering a game that traces almost every part of the mode presented by Treyarch sixteen years ago. If you're a fan of co-operative FPS titles and don't mind a few momentary technical glitches, Sker Ritual is a product not to be missed, all the more so if you spent hours upon hours in Call of Duty's undead-filled maps.
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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a video game that gave us great emotions. This is thanks to a story that deals with a very mature theme that is not always told in video games: the loss of a person. The narrative is touching and the whole thing is accompanied by metroidvania-style gameplay that, although more simplified than other titles in the genre, still manages to entertain. All this is accompanied by an inspiration of African customs and traditions that is really well thought out, and a very attractive retail price (20 euros).
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The Rising Tide is a content-rich expansion, with a well-written story and just the right amount of novelties, from the new location to explore to the Kairos Portal. It fully succeeds in its intention of bringing us back to Valisthea, tying up loose ends and making us dream a little more. A DLC not to be missed by anyone who enjoyed the world of Final Fantasy XVI.
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Stellar Blade is overall an entertaining video game up to a point. Visually pleasing, with a simple but effective combat system, the Shift Up title irretrievably shows its side on so many other aspects: a predictable and negligible plot, non-existent characterisation of the characters, vast but empty environments, repetitiveness, a general sense of already seen and not properly polished. A PS5 exclusive that isn't perfectly in focus, even if it can make thirty or so hours go by without a care in the world.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is to all intents and purposes the spiritual heir to the Suikoden series. The Rabbit & Bear studio has created a game that, thanks to its passion, manages to please those who are nostalgic for Konami's JRPG series, while leaving a few perplexities for those who are unfamiliar with it.
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Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is an excellent ‘simulation’ game, in so many quotes. However, the real heart of the experience lies not in the realism of driving and exploration but in the ability to solve reasoned and exciting puzzles. After SnowRunner, which we always recommend recovering, this is another very successful title, which only stumbles in the less than first-rate graphics compartment.
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Perish is a two-sided coin: while on the one hand we find an excellent mixture of genres, on the other hand the not entirely in-depth exploration of roguelike themes leads it to be a good but not memorable title. A pity, since the technical and concept component rests on really solid and promising foundations.
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Children of the Sun is a highly addictive puzzle game that cleverly pretends to be a shooter. A perfect production for those who prefer reflection to spectacular action. Developer René Rother has skilfully built the pace and tension within the game, even adopting divisive stylistic choices that help it stand out from the crowd.
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Ereban: Shadow Legacy is another example of how easy it is to overlook small, interesting projects from independent studios in the industry, as blockbusters tend to get all the attention. Ereban: Shadow Legacy will appeal especially to those who want to try a game with stealth gameplay that is not overly punishing and allows them to experiment with our creativity and skill.
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For fans of management games with a dark and unconventional theme, The Kindeman Remedy might have some appeal, but it is probably not suitable for a wider audience. The initial charm of the morbid theme quickly fades in the face of the monotony of the tasks and the game's lack of depth.
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Zombiewood: Survival Shooter is intense, fun, cheap and rewarding. Need I say more? Definitely not the game of the decade, but a pretty good source of entertainment for short relaxing sessions.
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Sons of Valhalla offers an original look at Norse mythology, and mixes an action game with 2D strategy, all seasoned with a beautiful pixel art style. The atmosphere is great and the mix is appealing, but the experience is short and offers little variety.
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Devolver Digital has done it again. The work by Ahr Ech manages to entertain without half measures, thanks to an immediate gameplay and easy-to-learn controls. It's just a pity for a few technical problems and an unmemorable longevity, which would otherwise have allowed it to assimilate to the Olympus of independent productions.
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The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Definitive Edition improves some aspects of the original version such as the approach to combat and some quality-of-life features. Nevertheless, most of the production limitations of the past can also be found in this new interaction, such as the sense of disorientation during exploration and a lack of accuracy of hitboxes and inputs.
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Hideaki Itsuno breathes new life into another historic Capcom IP, and once again, the developer does not disappoint by delivering a grandiose and emotionally charged production. Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't surprise on the one hand, adhering to the style of its prequel, but on the other hand it manages to enchant with its brilliant graphics and fights. This is one of those games where you won't want to use fast travel, because every journey is an adventure. Capcom has an intriguing universe on its hands that deserves to be developed further in the future. Dragon's Dogma 2 has the potential to delight and enchant us again.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a long-lived title, rich in every aspect, but it can be too long-winded and repetitive at times for players who don't have the time to devote to it and are looking for a faster, more dynamic experience, to run through at breakneck speed and finish without a second thought. For those who instead choose to immerse themselves in the adventure of Cloud and his companions, the Square Enix title can easily be defined as ‘the JRPG par excellence’: a mixture of playfulness, breathtaking landscapes, iconic characters, laughter, emotions and freedom that is truly commendable. The Red Queen, the card game, stands out among the mini-games, while the combat system improves and deepens the already excellent mechanics of FF7 Remake. The side assignments are varied and well narrated, while the main storyline manages to give all the party members their fair share, making them more human and less of a character. Despite a few technical flaws and a few short, unsuccessful gameplay sections, our rating could only be fully positive.
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Princess Peach: Showtime! is a major breakthrough for the historical ruler, who did not miss out on the Switch stage. It's a very personal game that moves as far away from Super Mario as possible, proving that when it comes to originality, Nintendo is unrivalled. It's just a shame that there are a few too many leaks, both technically and on the overall concept front. A pity indeed, because with a little more courage we would be talking about another title that is truly unmissable for owners of the hybrid console.
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Contra: Operation Galuga is a re-release of a cult game that is definitely worth playing for those nostalgic for the old Metal Slug-style run'n' gun games. Konami's production succeeds in entertaining thanks to a frenetic and satisfying gameplay, which is however counterbalanced by an unexceptional artistic compartment and by a longevity that is risible, even including the extra modes contained here.
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Lightyear Frontier offers a new kind of approach to farming simulators, combining harvesting and farming mechanics with the use of a mech adapted for the occasion. The ultimate goal of the game, in this Early Access version, is to convey a feeling of tranquillity, and a relaxing experience for those players who do not like to engage in survival exploits in hostile worlds. There are many interesting ideas at the moment, but perhaps Frame Break could think about introducing some new gameplay elements that would also appeal to those looking for something more eventful.
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