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Spirit of the North is an experience that places great emphasis on the emotional aspect of the adventure, offering an evocative journey through enchanting Nordic landscapes accompanied by a symbolic and quiet narrative. However, some technical and gameplay limitations can greatly affect the overall experience of the title. We still recommend giving it a chance, however, for those looking for a relaxing and exciting adventure.

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While not groundbreaking in innovation or story, The Precinct shines with solid mechanics and an inspired technical design. A love letter to noir and early 2000s sandbox games, it’s sure to appeal both to genre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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Spirit of the North 2 is a title that manages to retain the soul of its predecessor, improving various aspects and expanding the gaming experience with new mechanics. The evolution towards an open world offers greater freedom of exploration, making the red fox's journey even more immersive and meaningful. However, the transition to a more ambitious gameplay brings with it some technical imperfections that can affect the experience, especially in moments that require precision. Despite these obstacles, the game manages to convey its magic thanks to a fascinating visual narrative and an evocative artistic sector, consolidating its place among the most evocative indie adventures of recent years.

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Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is a title that has interesting ideas and classic roguelike mechanics, but unfortunately it still doesn't manage to be a 100% complete and interesting experience. The gameplay manages to entertain, albeit with some problems in terms of enemy artificial intelligence, while the level of performance is certainly the most negative aspect of the experience. It is a title to keep an eye on, which with some improvements and caution could certainly invite us to give it a second chance.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a nostalgic dive into the history of video games, a perfect example of how the value of a work does not reside only in its modernity or technical cleanliness but above all in the heart and passion with which it was created. For those who loved the original or want to rediscover one of the highest moments of the Bethesda epos, this re-release remains an unmissable journey thanks to a renewed graphic design and small but precious QoL measures, as long as you are willing to turn a blind eye, at least for now, to a still uncertain stability.

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A stunning debut, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out for its bold artistic vision, rich storytelling, and ambitious design... despite a few technical hiccups and some combat imbalances.

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Blue Prince is a brilliant testament to how a clear, ambitious vision can transcend limitations—delivering a genre-blending, idea-rich experience full of secrets to uncover and puzzles to unravel

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Asylum doesn’t reinvent the genre but pays a passionate and faithful tribute to it. With a carefully crafted atmosphere and engaging narrative, it marks a successful return for Senscape and a heartfelt homage to Scratches fans.

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Koira is a very intimate and delicate experience, capable of transmitting emotions not with words, but through gestures and silence, thanks to a sensitive narration and an impactful artistic component. Although the "puzzles" proposed are extremely simple, the bond between the two protagonists, which evolves along the journey, makes this adventure short but intense.

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered was and still is an absolute masterpiece, one of the most significant games ever released and capable of leaving an indelible mark on the history of the medium, which sets the perfect example of how a work can evolve without getting distorted but truly improved in every single aspect, both narrative and gameplay wise. And so, just as Naughty Dog has created a title that reaches perfection, Nixxes Software has also been able to treat it with the respect it deserves, manufacturing a porting for PC that is extraordinarily optimized and capable of reaching 120FPS on high-end configurations with all maximum settings. An impeccable job for an unforgettable game.

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''Even if it doesn't revolutionize the genre, Commandos: Origins is a well-written love letter to its past, and with a couple of patches and a few more tweaks, it could become a benchmark title for tactical stealth fans. The game is a is a surprisingly solid return for one of the most beloved tactical series of the '90s. Kalypso and Claymore Game Studios have managed to revive the spirit of the saga, modernizing it just enough to make it appealing to a younger audience, without betraying the expectations of longtime fans.''

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Smart, unsettling, and expertly made, Look Outside stands out as a cosmic horror gem; ten hours of dread-filled exploration that far exceeds its modest price, even if some balance issues remain

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Bleach Rebirth of Souls is a great homage to fans of the anime and manga series, adapting most of the story arcs while adding a few new ones. While most of the story has been summarized, the way it is told is very weak, with well-made but poorly animated 3D models. The combat is suitable for newcomers to fighting games, with not too many combos to learn and more strategy to exploit. Unfortunately, the online component doesn't have much to offer, and with a disastrous launch on PC it certainly didn't help players to grow fond of the title.

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South of Midnight is an excellent action adventure, absolutely worth trying on Game Pass. It captivated and intrigued us thanks to its incredible artistic style, a visual and narrative-exploratory component deeply rooted in Louisiana folklore and American Southern Gothic, as well as the evocative use of Southern American folk music. The game features a profound narrative, an intriguing gameplay system, and a unique atmosphere. However, it falls short in terms of gameplay, presenting overly simplistic mechanics, a repetitive gameplay routine, and combat sequences that can feel monotonous, along with some limitations in exploration—elements that may not satisfy all players. Nonetheless, it is such an evocative and original game that we hope Compulsion Games will continue on this path, perhaps with a more complex and longer sequel.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an Adventure with a capital A, capable of making you feel like a true explorer of a wild planet among unknown species to interact with and breathtaking fights against primitive alien creatures. Although a particularly frustrating, slow and complex first half can initially cause disorientation, the second part of the title fully compensates with a much more fluid progression and a definitely more engaging combat system. And although the narrative has an uncertain pace, we still recommend without any hesitation that you climb aboard your favorite Skell to let yourself be captivated by this bold and unexpectedly deep sci-fi story.

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YOUR HOUSE succeeds in telling a complex story, supported by a refined artistic style. The overall experience is rewarding and worth living, especially for those who appreciate deep narratives.

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The Darkest Files is an extremely engaging text-based adventure, capable of bringing us to the anguished post-war Germany thanks to an endearing writing and intriguing gameplay mechanics, even if not fully utilized. Although not free from flaws, including an excessive amount of bugs, the game manages to stand out for the depth of its message, today more than ever of fundamental significance.

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Do No Harm is a simple but ambitious indie title, which mix elements of Victorian medicine and cosmic horror in an experience reminiscent of Papers, Please. The idea behind it is fascinating and the game manages to convey a sense of growing tension, between increasingly complex diagnoses and supernatural presences that threaten our mental and physical sanity. However, a poorly refined technical realization, an unbalanced difficulty and characters that are barely sketched out make it a little frustrating and boring. Ultimately, Do No Harm has the potential to be a unique medical/horror experience, but it needs corrections and improvements to reach the level of its ambitions. Corrections that fortunately Dart Games are committed to releasing soon.

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Everhood 2 delivers a visually and emotionally impactful experience, with dynamic core gameplay that shines...though its narrative and some ambitious new mechanics don't always hit the mark.

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Monster Hunter Wilds proves to be an ambitious evolution that aims to redefine the standards of the series, and the revolution implemented in worldbuilding and progression makes the title more immersive than ever, also thanks to the changes made to the gameplay. However, it is not without criticism, which we hope will reach the development team so that they can remedy it, as we have been used to. We are facing the present of the series, which draws on the past to create a point of reference that will dictate the future standards of the saga, and we cannot help but be curious to know what else Capcom has in store for us in the upcoming Title Updates.

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