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A mandatory purchase, even only for the first two titles

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From the premise, the story of Atelier Yumia could have been very beautiful. An investigation into an empire fallen into disgrace because of a pseudo-magical power, carried out by a girl who uses the same power but for different purposes? Simple idea, but effective. The distrust of the cast towards Yumia is initially a good sign that the writers want to exploit the facets of alchemy to create a nice dilemma on the responsibility of technology and the process, something easily applicable to the modern world by changing the various magical terms with names of potentially destructive technologies such as nuclear power. Unfortunately, however, the writing fails to convey what it wants to convey well. The characters fall in love with Yumia too quickly and the tension that made her interesting vanishes before the first real villain is even introduced. The mystery at the base of the story is nice but rather timid. With stories of this type, which will inevitably go to remember other greats of the genre such as Xenoblade, you need to give a very specific imprint and believe in your own means. Atelier Yumia fails to make itself particularly interesting, something that Harvestella had managed to do, to name a game with a relatively similar story in concept.

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Caves of Qud is a unique experience in the roguelike RPG scene. Its deep and detailed world, combined with incredibly flexible gameplay and a fascinating emergent narrative, makes it a must-have title for fans of the genre. However, its difficulty and steep learning curve may deter some players. For those looking for a challenge, Caves of Qud is a must-have title. Death is part of the experience, and each new game brings with it new knowledge and strategies. However, those who prefer more guided experiences may find the game frustrating. With continued support from the developers and an active community, the future of the game still looks full of surprises.

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Wednesday is an excellent visual novel, as well as a phenomenal script that speaks with great care and awareness of a very heavy topic such as sexual abuse of minors. It is certainly a work that hurts, especially because it is really well written, but it is also a story of hope that awaits those who manage to open their eyes to face their traumas. Net of the various trigger warnings that the game warns of (and also allows you to skip some scenes that, although not graphic, come close to showing the abuse or the more physical consequences of these) I think it is a work that should be discovered by as many people as possible.

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Ubisoft is definitely trying to streamline and remodel the model of its flagship IP, following, at least in part, fan feedback. Assassin's Creed Shadows is definitely a step forward from the past, as it lightens certain aspects of its predecessors by fishing out what good had already been done with the Mirage experiment. To make the real quantum leap, however, it still needs that something extra, that quid that a historical saga like Assassin's Creed must have: by this, however, I do not mean that Shadows is a failure; on the contrary, it could be a crucial step toward the definitive breakthrough that all fans have been waiting for.

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Replaying Age of Mythology in its improved version and after many years has been nothing short of exciting. The PlayStation 5 version is no different from the others and includes the entire basic package that you can also find on other platforms. Age of Mythology Retold is an almost perfect title, which only lacks small details that can be solved with a few patches, such as frame rate drops when using divine powers. However, the rest of the package offered by Microsoft is of high quality, despite the fact that it is a spin-off chapter. With Age of Mythology Retold arriving on PlayStation 5 after the PC and Xbox versions, now even Sony PlayStation users can enjoy one of the most important sagas of the RTS genre, including all the improvements in terms of quality of life. And as with the original, here too it is possible to use a series of tricks that increase the longevity of the title (here you can find all the tricks for Age of Mythology Retold). The presence of the Italian language should not be underestimated. Both subtitles and Italian dubbing are present, with some voices revised for this version compared to the original. Age of Mythology for PS5 is a complete and high-quality gaming experience in every aspect. With the addition of Immortal Pillars, which brings all the previously available material, we hope for the arrival of unreleased content that can further enrich the title.

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition closes on Nintendo Switch the entire epic of the saga built over the years by Monolith Soft, with a series of improvements related to gameplay, visual aspect, menu interface and quality of life, seasoned with a story that thanks to the unreleased chapter concludes the events left almost open by the ending of the "vanilla" title. Xenoblade Chronicles X will not have in some ways the same memorability of a "numbered" Xenoblade on the main story, but the world of Mira and the entire lore built above the surface of the planet, also expanded by the new characters and the unreleased chapter, are the most fascinating of the entire saga. For those who are passionate about Xenoblade or JRPG in general and are orphaned by the original, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a must. Different but at the same time familiar to the other episodes of the saga in its gameplay structure, it will accompany you under the arm for many hours. A journey that, as long as you are not allergic to experiences with many missions to do, will still remain in your heart.

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Split Fiction is the highly anticipated split-screen co-op game from It Takes Two authors, and the premise were respected. The adventure starring Mio and Zoe is full of new gameplay mechanics that appears through the story, and give a fresh look to the gameplay. While the final result is not incredibile as It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios has achieve an incredible milestone, where is creativity reach new horizons thanks to the secondary stories, a mini-adventures with mini-game and unique gameplays and stories to told. Sure one of the best games of this year full of incredible releases.

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Wanderstop is an extremely precious title that despite being created by the designer of the Stanley Parable, takes and creates something completely different but always created with great care and love, Alta's story will stay with me to pay homage to who created it and for when Wanderstop does not deal with topics for everyone it is a great Cozy PTSD title.

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This is not to say that Morkull Ragast's Rage is a bad game, because it certainly has qualities. The problem is that, between bugs and lack of originality, it really fails to stand out in the 2D action platformer scene. If you are a die-hard fan of the genre and have exhausted all the better alternatives, you might still give it a chance, but don't expect a title that lives up to its benchmarks. I hope the developers can fix the technical problems with some updates, because beneath the flaws is a game that with a little more care has all the potential to be much more convincing.

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Suikoden I and II HD Remaster is an excellent way to discover or relive the adventures of the first chapters of the saga: to date Suikoden II remains one of the best JRPGs in history, for its writing and more; It is a must to recover it in order to fully understand an important fragment of the videogame firmament. Konami's HD remastering work is of the highest level, the scenarios are incredibly evocative and the coloring is timely. The portraits of the characters of Suikoden I have been excellently shot and interpreted, unlike those of II, which despite the work done remain disappointing.

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Dreamcore is a title that manages to impress with its unique atmosphere and the courage to offer an experience that is different from the usual horror. The choice to abandon jumpscare in favor of a more subtle creepiness is undoubtedly successful, and the journey through liminal spaces is fascinating. However, the game could have dared more in giving depth to the environmental narrative and in providing more reading elements to those holding the pad. Although exploration is at the heart of the experience, the lack of more meaningful detail in the environments and the absence of a more defined progression system can make the player feel adrift. If you're intrigued by dreamlike atmospheres and fascinated by the idea of losing yourself in a world that defies the rules of reality, Dreamcore is definitely an experience worth trying, but if you're looking for a title that also offers a more structured narrative or greater interactivity, you may find the experience a bit limited.

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Ultros was an impressive experience in many ways. Its graphic and sound style was able to continually stimulate my mind, while at the same time opening it to thinking outside the canonical binaries. Although structurally it borrows elements already seen elsewhere, it knows how to recombine them in an original and interesting way. If you know how to go beyond a few vague elements, and know how to rummage through its lore, you can discover a work with great personality, which knows how to be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating.

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Once again, Two Point Studios manages to surprise with a perfect balance between management and comedy, offering a product that, while maintaining a strategic soul, is enriched by fun and surreal events. The management is solid and well structured, without major gaps, while the pace of progression, although at times it may seem slow, is designed to allow you to better assimilate all the mechanics.

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SWORN is an action roguelike that deserves your attention if you love the genre and are fascinated by dark reinterpretations of classic legends. Done well, it takes references here and there but still retains an identity of its own. There are some technical imperfections due to its early access status but it still offers an interesting experience thanks to dynamic gameplay, unique aesthetics and narrative depth. If you like games like Hades, Dead Cells and the graphical style of Darkest Dungeon, you'll find SWORN an enjoyable and entertaining co-operative experience. The potential is all there: now it just remains to be seen how the developers will continue to improve it in the coming months.

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Monster Hunter Wilds is a title that despite having serious performance problems tries to innovate the Monster Hunter formula by bringing a more developed plot that does not always manage to involve us as it should and a lower difficulty than usual, but balances with new designs of monsters that are extremely more elaborate and new mechanics that change our approach to hunting. In short, an excellent title that I trust can improve with the constant support of Capcom that has always guaranteed with the latest chapters of the series.

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Faced with a game that for two acts seems to go around in circles around nothing, for one seems like an interesting spin-off of itself and for the last two becomes a beautiful DLC of its predecessor, I find it difficult to reach a clear conclusion. Analytically, this game would still reach sufficiency, percentage-wise the content that entertained me is more than that which bored me. However, the "bad" part is at the beginning, which makes it difficult to approach both for another run, and if I have to recommend a first run to someone. In the end, the conclusion I reached is that I liked the overall experience. It is not a masterpiece, I find the choice to drag out the broth to make it a standalone chapter frustrating but what works, works really well. Unfortunately this is not the sequel that Daybreak, a game that today in retrospect I would easily give a 10, deserves. But it's not a bad Trails and fans of the series should give it a chance, even if only as a bridge to the next chapter, Kai no Kiseki, which was released to much greater success and which I can't wait to play.

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Warriors Abyss is a title that tries something new from the classic musou, but you can tell from several factors that we are dealing with a product with a limited budget: the base price is in line with low-medium cost productions (we are talking about € 24.99 for the standard version), the graphics are not particularly well-finished (even the game menu is very basic) and as a last point the fact that it was announced and released on the same day, without any advertising campaign. The duration is not particularly long either. Even if you die and start over often, to complete a single run of the game, therefore overcoming all 4 areas, it takes about 3-4 hours. Clearly with such a large roster you will stay longer, completing it several times and with always different characters. Overlooking the plot and graphics, the gameplay of Warriors Abyss is fun and suitable for short gaming sessions. If you like musou and are looking for different experiences than usual, Warriors Abyss can meet your needs. If you're looking for the original musou experience, you can always play it safe by choosing Dynasty Warriors Origins, the latest chapter in the saga.

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Urban Myth Dissolution Center is an investigative title with the right balance between plot and investigation, but the total lack of challenge could be a little entertaining for those looking for a more challenging experience. The plot touches on important and profound themes, as well as being full of twists and accompanied by a truly sensational and memorable cast. Urban Myth Dissolution Center is also quite long-lasting despite being sold at a low price. In fact, we are talking about about 15 hours to complete it. I warn you right away, there is a lot of reading in Urban Myth Dissolution Center, but I have some great news for you: the game is completely subtitled in Italian. I played the title on PlayStation 5, alternating my sessions also on PS Portal. My advice is to play it in small doses, given that the gameplay is reduced to a minimum in this kind of experience and in the long run it can be cloying.

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Let's take this re-release of Virtua Fighter 5 as an offline training room on which to train and challenge our friends locally, so that we can get to the sixth chapter, crossing our fingers about necessary improvements on the next-gen netcode rollback.

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