Silvio Mazzitelli

“G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is an enjoyable side-scrolling beat-'em-up, especially for fans of the genre and the animated series, but it doesn't go beyond being a classic, straightforward effort. The game features a solid combat system-simple yet with a touch of depth in its mechanics-and a great cast of playable characters. There are also some extra modes and secret characters to unlock, although you'll need to grind the same levels quite a bit to unlock everything. On the Switch, the game suffers from frequent slowdowns and a few annoying bugs, which we hope can be resolved soon.”

“The combat is generally entertaining, although there are sometimes unjustified difficulty spikes , which are also tedious due to the not always perfect management of the automatic checkpoints.”

“This Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is probably among the best titles dedicated to the series released in recent years, although it must be said that the bar was really low. Die-hard fans of the series will love the fact that they can experience a story that unites all the main characters of the series and the possibility of controlling many of them, twenty-one in total. The problem, however, is that the game also has many flaws, including repetitive missions with very basic objectives and a combat system that in its mechanics is satisfied with sufficiency. Despite this, the multiplayer is fun, especially thanks to boss fights that can be faced in 20 players and which become a riot of explosions and colors.”

“Iron Meat is a game that draws inspiration from the great classics of the run-and-gun genre, offering a version as faithful as possible to its predecessors. However, it adds modern touches to make it more accessible to today's players. Fast-paced, brutal, and featuring well-crafted pixel art, this title is sure to please fans of the genre. The only major drawback is the lack of content to keep players engaged once the main campaign is over, as there are no extras included.”

“Gundam Breaker 4 is likely a dream come true for any fan of the franchise. The ability to customize your Gunpla down to the smallest detail makes this game ideal for long-time collectors of models from the series who can’t wait to experiment with the endless parts available. However, the game is not without its flaws, which are hard to overlook, even for die-hard fans. For instance, while the combat is enjoyable due to the variety of builds you can create, it feels underdeveloped in several areas. Additionally, most missions follow a similar structure, leading to a sense of repetition early on. The story is nothing remarkable, though younger players might find it appealing. On the other hand, the multiplayer component could be a significant plus if you’re able to find a well-coordinated team to play with.”

“Sclash tries to build on Bushido Blade success and ideas and, despite an intriguing art direction and some well-crafted mechanics, it still has a lot of room for improvement.”

“Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes is a compelling fighting game, despite feeling old and way-too classic in many of its choices. It's really hard to understand why Arc System Works chose the same release window as Tekken 8, considering that it didn't help the game at all in getting the attention it deserved.”

“Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections will make the fans of the saga happy, despite some flaws in its online multiplayer mode.”

“Sword Art Online Last Recollection may entertain fans for a while, but as JRPG is unfortunately dull and uninspired.”

“An authentic love letter to the legend of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, that improves almost every aspect of the previous game.”

“Super Bomberman R 2 is fun but it gets extremely chaotic in multiplayer. The gameplay is familiar for any longtime fun but it doesn't always fit the new modes.”

“An extremely fun experience to share with friends, an interesting one when playing alone, if you love rhythm games.”

“The London Case is a better game than the previous on in virtually any expect. It doesn't have the same compelling cast of characters, but its mystery is way more compelling.”

“A compelling mix of adventures and beat'em up, BROK is one of a kind experience that players will definitely enjoy.”

“Kids in love with DC Comics will surely enjoy this simplified and humorous open world adventure.”

“Star Wars fans will love this, but don't expect anything innovative for VR games in this one.”

“Bigger and better perfectly fits for River City Girls 2, that manages to improve what the previous entry achieved.”

“Gunvolt 3 manages to embody the best that Azure Striker has to offer.”

“Phantom Breaker: Omnia is fun and unique - and managing to be enjoyable both for veterans and newcomers alike is never easy, for a fighting game: yet, this one succeeds.”

“A fun little gem for retrogames' lovers. It still has something to improve on Switch, both on the technical and the difficulty side, but it plays like a breath of nostalgia for long-time fans of shoot'em ups.”