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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name once again confirms all the skills of the Ryu ga Gotoku Team, which is capable of delivering great titles at an astonishing pace and without quality drops. The return of Kazuma Kiryu as Agent Joryu constitutes an unmissable new chapter, at once memorable and poignant by virtue of a high-level script. Despite a below-average longevity for the saga (but still keeping you busy for at least twenty hours), the care put into each piece of content will delight any fan. A title to absolutely grab.
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Rather rarely do licensed titles based on cartoon IPs manage to push their conceptual boundaries and become something more. Fortunately, The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of the Green Stone is a pleasant exception. OSome Studio makes a fun, generous and lighthearted action platformer that is as suitable for the very young as it is for more seasoned players. Not all elements turn out to be flawless and some structural oversights exist, but one thing is certain: the Smurfs have found a very interesting road to travel, which hopefully can be further explored and expanded in the future.
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With a little more effort, productive and economic, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER - The Feast of the Wolves could have aspired to higher heights. In this state it is a decent game recommended only to fans of the robot created by Gō Nagai, who will love it despite the poverty of content. Those immune to nostalgia are advised to look elsewhere.
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Almost ten years after its illustrious predecessor, Croteam manages to outdo itself. The Talos Principle 2 is a wonderful adventure, elegantly blending intricate puzzles and philosophical themes. The resulting play experience is of great depth, taking players by the hand through the satisfaction of puzzle solving and reflection on big existential questions. A great little masterpiece of the genre, which perhaps precisely because of its peculiarities (and the absence of an Italian translation), may lose appeal to the general public. Trust us, however: the riddles of Prometheus are well worth the effort.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R is not just the return of a great classic in JRPG history. Nor is it merely its definitive version, which revolutionizes the visual presentation and enriches the play system with great little finesses. Above all, the work done by Gemdrops is a true manifesto of what should be done to make a work-of-art remake that preserves the original spirit while embellishing and modernizing every single element. If you are a fan of the genre, you have no excuse not to play it. If you are not, well, it may be the right opportunity to get closer to this fantastic world.
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WarioWare: Move It! has unquestionable merits. It can be hilarious, the activities are at times ingenious and in company it will know how to give you moments of genuine desecrating degradation. However, the brand's return does not solve some of the series' own limitations, chief among them an atavistic lack of content (especially over distance) as well as a virtually nonexistent longevity for those who will want to play solo. Aware of all this, the new Nintendo production is, in all likelihood, one of the best choices for a goliardic evening with friends as well as a wonderfully crazy party game.
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If you have already played UFC 3 and UFC 4, then you will feel right at home in UFC 5. The new iteration from EA Sports is decidedly similar, but features a number of updates in the right areas. The moves are mostly the same, although ground fighting, as well as grappling, have taken a nice step forward, turning out to be-in addition-more accessible. The presentation is also incredible, as are the graphics thanks to the Frostbite engine. Too bad about some bugs (among the most hilarious we have seen in recent years). Aside from these minor issues, EA Sports UFC 5 is an excellent game to spend a lot of time with and one that we recommend to all Ultimate Fighting Championship fans.
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There are titles that sometimes fly so under the radar that they end up showing up with an exclamation point on their date with audiences and critics: such is the case with SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE. Seemingly little more than a party game, the Konami title is instead a crazy rhythm adventure capable of blending good music and irresistible puzzles, providing many hours of fun and surprises. It doesn't matter if you plan to play it solo or with friends: the production always manages to rise to the occasion. A few smears and a difficulty that is not always perfectly balanced persist, but rest assured: if you are looking for a rhythmic and unpredictable title to experience while smiling, this is the right title to consider.
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EA Sports WRC represents an excellent augury for all fans of the genre and beyond. Codemasters returns to rally racing with a rich and multifaceted title, capable of offering not only enviable longevity but also, and more importantly, a fantastic driving feel. As capable of being adapted to more arcade tastes as it is of embracing a more pure simulation, rally according to EA knows how to be galvanizing and fully satisfying, as long as you accept the rougher corners of the sport and the technical realization, which stumbles at the current state in a few slips. Get ready to get dirty, the clock is ticking!
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The Invincible is an interactive story that encourages the player to continue the adventure thanks to the aura of mystery that permeates the entire narrative. However, when playing, it is a very rigid title, even when considering the "limited and limiting" genre it belongs to.
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Dave The Diver is a serious contender for the title of best indie production of 2023. The South Korean team MINTROCKET makes a fresh work, capable of making contrasting flavors and tastes coexist in harmony, as in the best sushi you've ever had. A little bit RPG adventure, a little bit roguelite, a little bit management, and a little bit many other things. An amazing mix, capable of being shining example of how the whole is more than the sum of its individual parts. Outstanding.
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Kona 2: Brume is a fantastic and engaging mystery/horror game featuring a frightening atmosphere and immersive setting. The game excels in narrative-driven exploration, offering a rich story steeped in mystery and mostly engaging puzzles. However, some gameplay elements, such as combat and some narrative choices, do not work properly. That said, the improved graphics and atmospheric design contribute to the overall experience, making Kona II a worthy continuation of the series. If you have not played the original Kona, we suggest you do so before starting Brume.
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RoboCop: Rogue City, represents a faithful homage and a fitting continuation to the vicissitudes of the law enforcement cyborg. The game excellently captures the main elements that distinguish the franchise started in 1987 by Paul Verhoeven, namely over-the-top violence, sharp satirical notes and fierce cynicism not disdaining when necessary some cinematic references that fans will grasp and appreciate. In terms of the combat system - definitely unbalanced in favor of “Robo,” we cannot - net of an AI that is not the brightest and to a pace that is at times too compassed, complain too much. It is possible to use not only the iconic Auto 9 pistol, along with a large arsenal retrievable from downed enemies, but also - as you go along - to unlock new skills and upgrades (useful both for combat but also for dialogue choices and environmental analysis of clues and evidence). Add to that the ability to be able to carry out side quests and research, and you have a product, certainly not perfect, but worth experiencing. Too bad about some technical glitches, excessive loading and slight frame rate drops, which reduce the immersiveness of the action. Otherwise, Rogue City is highly recommended for those who watched especially the first two RoboCops; for novices, it might still be a good start to don the shoes (or rather the armor) of Detroit's most feared Police Officer!
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Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story confirms the full potential of the imagery created by Riot Games. A sincere and fun action adventure that takes us by the hand into the frozen lands of the Freljord for a coming-of-age tale of a child with his yeti friend. Drawing heavily from vintage ludic solutions, the Tequila Works production works and entertains, regardless of a downwardly calibrated difficulty and poor replayability. Get ready to set off along with Nunu and Willump: the journey will be worth it.
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Quantum Error is an inadequate title, no use getting around it. The map structure and the few interesting ideas are overshadowed by a totally unsuitable ludic core. Highly not recommended.
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Rarely have we seen a title released at a more unfortunate time than Sonic Superstars. Despite the risk of being literally strangled between historical rivals and stellar productions, the blue hedgehog's new adventure succeeds in the feat of carving out a moment of fame thanks to solid gameplay, stellar level design and enviable variety. It's also a great little payback for the Azarest team, whose goodwill is evident while stumbling over the introduction of some less-than-perfectly optimized ideas (chief among them, the multiplayer compartment and the absence of some small quality-of-life touches). Wear the red shoes and watch out for the rings: Eggman must be stopped!
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 takes the best features of its predecessor and improves virtually every aspect of it. The result is a distinctly arcade and delightfully fast racing game, saturated with content and love for the Mattel brand born back in 1968. Even those who are not fans of the models will be able to find cues of genuine, light-hearted fun. Just its jaunty soul might turn some people's noses up, along with some smears to the vehicle collision system. For everyone else, the message is clear: Milestone has hit the jackpot again.
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Stray Souls, despite a lofty incipit, ends up failing in every respect. Unsatisfactory combat system, nonexistent enemy AI, very poor characterization of characters, bugs and glitches of all kinds and forms, and we could go on and on. Sorry because on paper the title developed by Jukai Studios and published by Versus Evil, had great potential. We can only advise against buying it, there is better out there!
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Limerick: Cadence Mansion is a solid action-horror adventure, featuring satisfying pacing, solid and scary gameplay, ad hoc inserted jumpscare, not particularly complex but varied puzzles, and really detailed environments. The result? Net of a vague and confusing narrative plot, an eerie and carefully crafted experience ready to welcome you.
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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is a very good graphic adventure with an investigative theme that, thanks to an excellent reimagining of the original work and a well-executed audio-visual presentation, manages to make its mark, despite the fact that the progression of the adventure proves to be extremely simple and guided.
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