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Although the concept of the film is faithfully reproduced, the successful video game remake is not successful. The main mechanics dampen the pace too much, handing the audience a poorly executed and unoriginal product.
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[REDACTED] is an addictive game. The inspiration taken from Hades has not annihilated the personality of the Striking Distance Studio production, which is fun and well characterised. The only pity is a not too thorough balancing of the weapons and a not impeccable level design, which do not allow it to reach the Olympus of roguelites.
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Life is Strange: Double Exposure is definitely a worthy sequel to Max Caulfield's first adventure. Returning to impersonate the protagonist of the first chapter conveys a decidedly successful nostalgia effect, thanks to the many references present. The new narrative plot is very well told and allows you to immerse yourself in the emotions and feelings of an adult Max. Nevertheless, Deck Nine Games' product is only half successful. This is because the choices given to the player lead to limited changes, without effectively affecting the game's ending. In other words, the sense of freedom is only apparent and replayability suffers greatly. The same goes for the gameplay. The inclusion of alternative dimensions could have opened up a range of options that are almost always reduced to having to enter one reality to pick up an item to use in the other. In short, it seems that Deck Nine Games wanted to do the bare minimum by creating a game that is certainly enjoyable but gets lost in a glass of water. Who knows what would have happened if the American team had had the courage to dare more. Perhaps, there is an alternative world in which this happened.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops marks a great comeback for Treyarch's franchise, as well as a very important restart after a MW3 made of and with laziness. The single player campaign is enthralling, the multiplayer entertains in all its forms, and the Zombies mode caters to all palates, from historical fans to new ones. A great COD.
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The porting of Red Dead Redemption is finally available on PC! For many gamers, the arrival of John Marston's adventures represents the capture of the mythical white whale, and just as many had given up hope that the Rockstar western would finally land on computer. It's a pity about the launch price, as the €50 charged for a 14-year-old game would have been better justified against a more substantial restoration work. Nevertheless, we can finally enjoy one of the great masterpieces of gaming history on PC, and this is the most important news.The porting of Red Dead Redemption is finally available on PC! For many gamers, the arrival of John Marston's adventures represents the capture of the mythical white whale, and just as many had given up hope that Rockstar's western would finally land on computer. It's a pity about the launch price, as the €50 charged for a 14-year-old game would have been better justified against a more substantial restoration work. Nevertheless, we can finally enjoy one of the great masterpieces of video game history on PC, and this is the most important news.
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After much anticipation, console gamers can finally get their hands on Phasmophobia, which brings with it the features that brought it success and a good post-launch support that we expect to see.
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The Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered is an operation that fits without too many problems into the current gaming landscape. The efforts made by Nixxes Software and Guerrilla field a renewed and improved production in all respects, and one that is capable of being appreciated by every section of the audience. Owners of the PS4 formula can upgrade at a more than affordable cost (remember that the old version can easily be played in backward compatibility), while newcomers now have the chance to enjoy a complete package in step with the times.
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MetroLand is a pleasant and immediate endless runner that combines easy gameplay with a good progression system. Killo's work therefore manages to entertain without too many compromises, even if the repetitiveness inherent in the genre is a perennial sword of Damocles.
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Let's help Wilmot decorate all the walls of his house by solving puzzles and hanging them in the rooms! In addition to the curious movement system (the player controls Wilmot, the smiling square, telling him which pieces to collect, drag and join), Wilmot Works It Out stands out for its mixed puzzle mechanics: the postmistress always delivers us a few more or fewer pieces, so we first have to work out which pictures we can reconstruct and which ones will have to wait for the next deliveries, as we are missing a few pieces. The game is long-lived (about eight hours to finish the ‘story mode’) and relaxing. Nothing too difficult, but entertaining.
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Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut brings the visual horror novel to consoles, but that's not all: thanks to new avenues to explore and the Italian translation of the texts, grinding out game after game to unlock never-before-seen outcomes has never been so satisfying. This original title can last three hours, or much longer. To kill or not to kill? Investigate the mysterious voices accompanying the hero or just follow orders? Save the princess or give free rein to violence? It is up to the player to choose who to be and who to become, and if you are not satisfied... just select ‘New Game’!
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The Smurfs: Dreams is a perfect game for the little ones, but one that doesn't disdain entertaining those with a few years on their shoulders and looking for a relaxing and laid-back adventure. Gargamel is warned: trapping the Smurfs in a seemingly endless sleep was not a good idea, because anything can happen in dreams...
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PlayStation's China Hero Project worked this time. AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a fun and satisfying metroidvania that, at a more than affordable price, manages to deliver a streamlined and straightforward adventure that is also artistically valuable.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree is a majestic title, the best in the series among those released on Switch, and a symbol of a Nintendo that wants to experiment and amaze again and again. We are probably facing the first chapter of a new course for the saga, a bit like Bowser's Fury and Super Mario Bros: Wonder were. The basis of a great future, if Nintendo is able to replicate itself.
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Squirrel with a Gun is a game designed to make the player smile using the irony typical of no-nonsense memes. From this point of view, the experiment is successful thanks to some very funny scenes, which, however, in some cases, border on the grotesque. Unfortunately, the outline gameplay does not support the basic idea in the right way, despite some interesting cues.
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Rogue Flight convinces, albeit with some technical imperfections. Truant Pixel wanted to give users an old-school title that thrills players like it used to, and we must say that it has succeeded.
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Although there are no real innovations in Just Dance on the concept side, which remains the same as in recent years, this one always proves to be solid and allows us to have on our hands a product that never disappoints and manages to fall into the good graces of fans, who will certainly appreciate this chapter as well.
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Starship Troopers: Extermination is a co-operative shooter developed by Offworld Industries, inspired by the Starship Troopers universe. Announced in 2022 and officially launched in October 2024, the game is reminiscent of the 1997 film, but is closer to the militaristic and dark atmosphere of Heinlein's novel. Players, divided into different classes such as Guardian, Sniper and Engineer, must work together to defend human colonies from waves of alien Arachnids by gathering resources and building strategic defences. Each game requires careful co-operation and strategic planning, with the goal of holding out as long as possible before reaching the extraction point. The progression system allows you to unlock new weapons and skills, while the difficulty increases as the Arachnids become more numerous and aggressive. However, the game suffers from technical problems, including frame rate dips, crashes, and lacklustre insect animations, which undermine the experience. Despite the critical issues, the core of the game remains addictive, with a strong emphasis on fast-paced action and cooperation between players.
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Drova: Forsaken Kin is a good homage to the RPGs of the past. The Just2D title succeeds in engaging eyes and hearts thanks to an excellent art department and an addictive and complex gameplay. Although some flaws of unbalance and poor quality of life do not allow it to reach the pinnacles of the rating, the German title is more than recommended for veterans of games like Gothic or Baldur's Gate.
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The remake of the 2001 horror masterpiece is one of the best games released this year. As a survival horror we are faced with an excellent title, which still turns out to be good (although not perfect) in its remake nature.
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After Gris, Nomada Studio tries again with Neva, another short video game experience that reminds us why video games are, in all respects, a form of art. A true pearl as regards the artistic direction, between oriental landscapes and a highly refined audio section, but also a title with simple and solid gameplay, suitable for all ages and all gamers. It's difficult not to be moved and not to be carried away. A handful of hours of pure poetry.
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