Gamesource Italia

Echoes of Aincrad turned out to be a pleasant surprise. This time, the developers decided to go for a much freer, more 'MMORPG-like' approach, giving players a game that manages to pay tribute to the nature of the work while also being fun and satisfying. This is also thanks to a fast, technical, and entertaining combat system, even if, in the long run, it tends to get a bit repetitive. If I really wanted to nitpick, I’d say I didn’t enjoy the beginning much—it’s just too slow and boring, which could turn more than one player away from a game that actually knows how to entertain and excite.

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Ultimately, Flesh Made Fear proves to be a solid and enjoyable tribute to old-school survival horror. While it doesn't invent anything new, borrows too much from RE, and is plagued by minor flaws and flaws like a poorly crafted user interface, subpar voice acting, and questionable enemy AI, Tainted Pact Games' title manages to hit the mark where it matters most. Thanks to a mesmerizing low-poly atmosphere, a beautiful CRT filter, and a truly beautiful '80s-inspired soundtrack, the game delivers a disturbing, nostalgic, and fun experience. If you love "tank" controls and Resident Evil-style fixed camera angles, Rotwood is definitely worth a look.

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I couldn't completely love it, but I can't say it fundamentally disappointed me either: Hollowbody delivers exactly what it promises. It's a survival horror game with a PS2 feel, one that wants to make you feel vulnerable and disoriented in a city that doesn't want you to survive, and it succeeds for long stretches with a coherence that many games with much larger budgets fail to maintain. If you grew up with the first Silent Hill games, with Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, with those early-millennium survival horror games that demanded patience and delivered pure tension in return, you'll find something here worth the price of admission (which was affordable, by the way). If, on the other hand, you're accustomed to a contemporary feel, or if the mechanical flaws detract from immersion rather than add difficulty, you'll probably leave the exclusion zone feeling more frustrated than satisfied. As I did, if I may say so. Hollowbody is a game that deserves to exist and deserves attention. However, it does not deserve to be forgiven for flaws that could have been smoothed out further, with a little more time, or perhaps just a few more handfuls of honest feedback.

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The 7th Guest Remake is a very enjoyable puzzle game, bolstered by the originality of its FMV cutscenes and a narrative that dips its toes into the supernatural without overwhelming or lacking in flavor. The game's dual nature (flat and VR) allows for at least one more playthrough for those who also own a PSVR2, but on the other hand, it's a very linear game. The puzzles are well-designed, and the fact that each one speaks its own language and follows its own rules keeps the game from becoming locked into a constant escalation of difficulty. If the idea of ​​solving a haunted house room by room appeals to you, there's no game I can recommend more highly than The 7th Guest Remake.

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Rhythm Paradise Groove is a solid and fun return that focuses on music. It does not innovate the formula but refines it for multiplayer sessions.

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Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is a disappointment on multiple fronts: zero new features, no improvements, and, last but not least, a flawed online component. In 2026, with fighting game competition increasingly fierce, you can't launch a product without rollback netcode and, above all, crossplay, neither between consoles nor between the two versions currently on the market. The combat system is still fun, but the flaws mentioned above can only leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

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In the end, I'm naturally drawn to compare the work done here to what Nintendo gave us not too many years ago with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, because in that case too a game was taken and recreated one to one, limited to a few quality-of-life tweaks, a refreshed visual department, and a revised soundtrack. The parallel feels apt to me, because it captures precisely the spirit of this Star Fox, namely absolute respect for the original and a desire to show it in the best possible light, without distorting its identity in any way. Bringing it all together at last, I feel comfortable defining Star Fox as a title that carries a heavy legacy on its shoulders and translates it into something appealing for a modern audience, while dragging along all the responsibilities that come with the territory. I know full well that it doesn't last long, and I can already picture the objections, yet it remains a game designed to be replayed, and from that standpoint I think it's fair to raise a few points with Velan, because one more level could have been added, perhaps drawing on the cut content from the original, which does exist, just as a brand-new solar system could have been included. Instead they chose the path of faithful treatment, executed flawlessly all the same and enriched by a masterful soundtrack that reinterprets the historic tracks with real taste. Still, there's a wish I carry with me as the review draws to a close, because I want to see Star Fox in something genuinely new, given that we've already seen the usual story of the team forced to stop Doctor Andross on countless occasions, considering that half the entries in the saga are remakes of the original. It's time to move forward, so I sincerely hope with all my heart that this is only the first stone laid on the road to new Star Fox games.

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Schrödinger's Call is a great short visual novel. It's basically a lighter House in Fata Morgana, with a great presentation and a gripping story. Its short runtime limits the emotional impact, but that's not to say it's not an heartfelt and emotional journey.

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NBA The Run is a classic example of a title with its heart in the right place, but lacking the legs to truly run. Play by Play Studios has achieved the challenging feat of crafting an aesthetically pleasing product, enriched by a roster that will make any fan's heart skip a beat thanks to nostalgic gems like KD in a Sonics jersey or LeBron as a Miami Heat. DJ Bobbito's voice and the court design create the street atmosphere we were desperately looking for to fill the post-playoff void. The problem arises when you look at the scoreboard at the end of the game. The complete lack of a single-player mode undermines its longevity, while gameplay that's far too chaotic and reliant on randomness - more than genuine controller skill - prevents NBA The Run from living up to the legacy of NBA Street. Add to this an uninspiring reward system and excessive grinding to unlock classic versions of players, and the initial excitement quickly fades. Is it the perfect game to unplug and have a laugh with friends over voice chat for ten minutes? Absolutely. Is it the ultimate basketball arcade game we've been waiting for? Unfortunately, no.

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New peaks, solid confirmations, very good new content

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Xenoblade Chronicles on Nintendo Switch 2 can finally shine in HD. It's not a perfect upgrade, but it works in the most important part of the experience; seeing the beautiful world without the fog caused by the 520p resolution of the Nintendo Switch 1 Edition.

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Raised on bread and SimCity, or newcomers to town builders? Town to City brings everyone together with a relaxing yet far from trivial experience.

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Yerba Buena isn't a game you'll easily forget. Its core mechanics are genuinely original in the world of first-person puzzle platformers, and when they work perfectly, you can feel the difference compared to something built on familiar ideas. The visual presentation is colorful and coherent, with a palette that captures that 1970s California aesthetic without ever becoming cloying (much like American Arcadia did a few years ago). The soundtrack cleverly adapts to the setting. The writing, for the most part, is worth the time invested. For those looking for a puzzle game that has something new to say mechanically and doesn't take itself too seriously narratively, while still finding room for some scathing commentary on gentrification and tech capitalism, Yerba Buena offers a dozen hours that are well worth the investment. I recommend it, knowing that you need to have a certain tolerance for the indie rough edges, for a few bugs that shouldn't have been gold-plated, and for a checkpoint system that sometimes forgets it's there for the player. It's not Portal. It doesn't even try to be, in the way some games overshadow their illustrious predecessors. It's something stranger, more flawed, and at times more interesting. Yerba Buena: good weed, not perfect. So much for those who put mint in their mojitos...

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LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a game that manages to carve out its own identity in a crowded genre, thanks in large part to its engaging and strategically rich combat system. By rethinking traditional monster collector mechanics with a greater emphasis on team synergy and resource management, it offers a refreshing take that rewards planning and experimentation. Combined with a solid amount of content, a varied world to explore, and a generally compelling sense of progression, the game succeeds in keeping players invested for dozens of hours. However, this ambition is not without its drawbacks. Technical issues, including bugs, performance inconsistencies, and an unpolished user interface, frequently disrupt the experience and prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Additionally, some design elements—most notably the overly convoluted and poorly balanced crafting system—feel underdeveloped and fail to integrate meaningfully into the overall gameplay loop. The pacing can also be uneven, with moments of strong engagement occasionally interrupted by slower, less inspired sections. Despite these shortcomings, LumenTale remains a noteworthy entry in the genre. It is a game that impresses more for its ideas than for its execution, but those ideas are strong enough to leave a lasting impression. For fans of monster collectors looking for something that goes beyond familiar formulas, it represents a worthwhile experience—one that, with additional polish and refinement, could have stood among the genre’s very best.

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GOALS delivers exactly what it promises, a responsive, scripting-free football game where your own skill decides everything. The decision to drop official licences in favour of unique, procedurally generated players, paired with a genuinely arcade feel, makes it surprisingly inviting even for someone who usually avoids the genre like I do. It is still held back by static attacking AI, thin launch content, and lingering questions around its pack economy, yet the foundation is solid enough to keep pulling me back onto the pitch.

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Gothic 1 Remake doesn't aim to simplify or sugar-coat the experience to make it more accessible at all costs. On the contrary, it seems intent on preserving that sense of achievement that comes from overcoming difficulties. The spirit of Gothic lives on: if you're one of its longtime fans and you're passionate about a challenge, you'll find much of what made them fall in love with the original series, as well as plenty to enjoy!

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Luna Abyss is a peculiar game. If taken solely for its shooter component, it would barely reach a passing grade. But if we add to this excellent worldbuilding—fascinating, mysterious, and disturbing—a great atmosphere, beautiful settings (not all, but most), and truly successful platforming sections, then it goes from passing grade to excellent in an instant.

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Wax Heads is a small game that knows exactly what it wants to be, and it does so with a craftsmanship that's hard to find in even much larger productions. It's the kind of experience recommended to those who love music as a cultural object, to those who've ever spent an afternoon browsing records in a store knowing they probably wouldn't buy anything but enjoying the ritual anyway, and to those looking for a narrative product that has something to say beyond its gameplay. The fact that it comes from a two-person studio makes it all the more remarkable. It's not for everyone: those looking for mechanical challenge, a sustained pace, or a length that justifies a AAA price tag will be disappointed. But Wax Heads doesn't have these ambitions, and it has the good sense not to fake them. It's an indie debut album: not perfect, not very long, but full of personality, with some songs that stick in your head longer than you expected.

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Here I come to my non-spoiler conclusion, the one that, without the next part, gives out a score very close to a perfect 10. 007 First Light is a game full of style, action, and charm, just like its protagonist. The limited character development of Bond James Bond, otherwise in line with the more classic Bond, who rarely has a true emotional rise (with the exception of Craig), is compensated by excellently written and performed supporting characters, interesting and effective villains, and a narrative that, in its almost entirety, is a perfect center. If you turn a blind eye to the driving sections and the last chapter and a half, you are faced with a masterpiece that not only reinvigorates my faith in IOI, but also opens the door to a long life for the 007 brand on our consoles... while the film franchise tries to figure out where to go from here.

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It's not only the best LEGO game ever, but the grand return of the Gotham legend we've all been waiting for. An essential masterpiece to experience down to the last brick.

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