Alessandra Borgonovo


127 games reviewed
76.6 average score
80 median score
50.4% of games recommended
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8.3 / 10.0 - Sea of Stars
Sep 19, 2023

Sea of Stars is a proper homage to old-school RPGs, thanks to a splendid pixel art and a combat system that, while not fully expressing its potential, refreshes the concept of the turn-based system.

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8.3 / 10.0 - Devil May Cry 5
Mar 6, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 is clearly a game developed for the fanbase, which turned out to be a good job overall but born mainly to make people forget about an unfairly criticized spin-off.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Samurai Shodown
Jun 24, 2019

Samurai Shodown makes a fine comeback after a decade: refreshing and still exciting to play, it's the long-awaited title we hoped for.

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Enjoyable in some respects, but very disappointing in others, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV does not fail to live up to the series' legacy. Still, it's a little step back compared to the third installment.

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Aug 23, 2023

Fires of Rubicon is Armored Core as it should always have been: the new game delivers a great combat system and mobility, but unfortunately, it's hampered by a few shortcomings no longer excusable to a world-class studio such as From Software.

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8 / 10.0 - Tacoma
Aug 3, 2017

Fullbright brings a fascinating hypotetical future, featuring eight characters and making them all interesting in a short time.

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Oct 2, 2017

Capcom has done a solid job bringing a very well-made RPG over to the current generation.

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8 / 10.0 - Paladins
Aug 6, 2018

Paladins fills a fairly significant gap in the Switch's library. Some minor issues aside, i'ts generally a great experience.

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8 / 10.0 - Last Day of June
Aug 29, 2017

A little piece of art full of potential that slips over its conclusion.

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Nov 29, 2017

Nine years old and still Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney looks as great as ever.

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Jan 1, 2014

A different take on a beloved character, Detective Pikachu is clearly aimed at a very young audience with its interesting, funny story.

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8 / 10.0 - Hitman 2
Nov 8, 2018

IO Interactive knows very well that bigger doesn't always mean better and worked to merge wider levels with clever approaches. This is what defines Htiman 2.

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Oct 1, 2018

Despite some minor issues, 428: Shibuya Scramble is one of the most unique visual novel ever seen.

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An addictive and snappy game with a lot of charm, worth your time and cash.

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8 / 10.0 - Judgment
Jun 20, 2019

Regardless some flaws, Judgment holds up even when compared to the best entries in the Yakuza series, on both narrative and gameplay side.

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Aug 13, 2019

Metal Wolf Chaos XD is the game every From Software fan should play.

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8 / 10.0 - Blasphemous
Sep 9, 2019

Blasphemous is slowed by a few minor issues but overall has a gripping setting and haunting design presentation,

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A good DLC that marks the ending for the new, experimental path chosen by Game Freak and Nintendo for the Pokémon saga. The second expansion included in Shield and Sword Season Pass adds lots of contents and legendary creatures to discover in a brand new area.

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8 / 10.0 - Infernax
Feb 11, 2022

Infernax is in the right place between Ghost 'n Goblins and Castlevania, but it also has its own uniqueness that allows it to stand out. While playing, time flows by without you even noticing.

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Mar 24, 2022

A touching homage to Benoît Sokal, Syberia: The World Before leaves the problems of the previous game behind and manages to bring us once again in the wonderful world designed by the Belgian author. It's not perfect in every part, but the whole experience is emotional and surprising: a worthy chapter in Kate Walker's saga.

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