Biagio Etna

“A survival horror with some decent ideas, but which fails to express itself to the best of its ability because of an action pace that is far too choppy.”

“An action-RPG without unnecessary frills, perhaps a bit anonymous and derivative, but with ideas capable of creating sparkling and noteworthy gameplay.”

“An action-RPG with brawling and brutal soul, but also weighed down by a few too many edges concerning the general cleanliness of the code.”

“A porting with some nice improvements to keep up with the times, but still dedicated to a nostalgic audience of classic JRPGs.”

“While not reinventing the genre, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 stands out as one of its most valuable exponents-a truly remarkable game.”

“Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a musou proudly holding on to the canonical series, which fails, however, to shine due to a backward technical compartment.”

“An elegant but histrionic musou, far too simplistic and bland to appeal to those who are not fans of the original card game.”

“The Centennial Case A Shijima Story is a well-written and acted investigative game; with undoubted charm, but with not always optimal pacing management.”

“The House of the Dead: Remake is a lukewarm game that lives on reflected light and has several glitches in the control system. Only for those who sleep with a light gun under their pillow.”

“Phantom Breaker: Omnia, while not affecting the greatest exponents of the fighting genre, represents a nice diversion.”

“Triangle Strategy is an intense and rewarding experience, perhaps not gritty, but incredibly solid and deep.”

“GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon is not up to the level of the exponents from which it is inspired, but it remains a decent diversion for those who want yet another action roguelite.”

“Dynasty Warriors 9 Empire is a strategic rather bland, with fights in musou style just passable. The result is still a decent game, though clearly aimed only at fans of the genre.”

“A good sequel to the historic saga, a robust and fun fighting game, although still with clear room for improvement.”

“Nobody Saves the World is a sparkling, crazy and easygoing action-adventure, capable of entertaining for a long time and providing hours of genuine fun.”

“Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is another enjoyable metroidvania to add to the collection of fans. If, however, the genre has saturated you, you can safely move on.”

“Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a puzzle-adventure made with great love and passion, entertaining, full of options and with exceptional replayability. A little gem not to be overlooked.”

“A not-so-exciting scrolling beat-em-up, due to repetitive levels and poorly honed game mechanics. The beautiful graphic setting and local multiplayer raise it from total lack of interest.”

“Danganronpa S Ultimate Summer Camp is a modest spin-off for fans. While it makes sense as a collection addition, it is far less appealing as a stand-alone purchase.”

“Voice of Cards makes its particular staging its main highlight. The game remains a good RPG, but if you're numb to its aesthetic appeal, you can safely move on.”