Nicholas Mercurio


81 games reviewed
83.0 average score
84 median score
77.8% of games recommended
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Mar 3, 2022

FAR: Changing Tides is a fun video game with an enveloping and touching story that improves on the good that had been done in the past with FAR: Lone Sails.

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Mar 8, 2022

An evolution too timid of the previous game: practically a missed opportunity for Yoko Taro.

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Mar 9, 2022

Despite many good ideas, Aztech Forgotten Gods is a superficial experience lacking real courage, representing a step backwards for Lienzo. The story develops hastily, failing to describe each of the characters featured in the game's plot. The gameplay is too confusing, with not very incisive and unfortunately similar to each other, never really giving the feeling of diversification in the combat system and with unfortunately very similar bosses.

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8 / 10.0 - Soulstice
Sep 20, 2022

In conclusion, Soulstice is an inspired, enjoyable video game with an engaging narrative. The Sacred Realm of the Keidas is a wonderful and untamed place, and Ilden is a wonderfully depicted city even in tragedy. With an interesting game design and an engaging combat system, Soulstice proves to be a mature work. A few technical stumbling blocks here and there are worth mentioning, but it is nothing that compromises the actual enjoyability of the experience, which remains well paced and enjoyable throughout.

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7.8 / 10.0 - Serial Cleaners
Sep 21, 2022

Serieal Cleaners is ultimately an inspired independent production. With an engaging and convincing plot, it offers narrative branches that wink at noir, a genre not always treated with care and respect. The stories of the four protagonists are intense and detailed, though not very original. The gameplay expands on what has been done in the past with the predecessor, but the artificial intelligence has not been properly implemented.

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Oct 20, 2022

New Tales from the Borderlands is ultimately the worthy continuation of a dream pursued a few years ago. As well as being further proof of maturity on the part of Gearbox Software, it is a demonstration of how important it is to build a good story on certain occasions. Net of a gameplay that doesn't innovate much, we are in front of a production that is a must for every fan and, who knows, even for those who can't do without the Borderlands universe.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Gunfire Reborn
Oct 31, 2022

Gunfire Reborn is a loot and shooter FPS with roguelite elements that is inspired, enjoyable, convincing and exciting. In addition to offering hours and hours of fun, it features an essential yet excellently implemented game design that entertains thanks to a dynamic, fluid gunplay that never loses its punch even after fifteen hours of play. Despite a few technical stumbling blocks, it is a video game that presents itself on consoles in top form.

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8.3 / 10.0 - Signalis
Dec 11, 2022

Signalis is a one-of-a-kind work. Uniquely curated and thorough, it tells a moving and detailed story that easily seeps into the player's skin and soul. The puzzles, never complex, are carefully implemented, prompting the player to think carefully about his moves. It is certainly nothing new on the market, but it is a work that faithfully reflects the past, projecting into a future to be discovered.

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Dec 12, 2022

Master of Magic is back in a big way for the occasion after many, many years. Its unmistakable style, made great by the approach of MuHa Games and Slitherine Software, brings it back to 2022 in a more polished and improved version. The gameplay, which has remained virtually unchanged, is the real highlight of the work, in addition to an absolutely off-the-charts context, the child of excellent management of the production's lore. The magic is back. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

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9 / 10.0 - Chained Echoes
Jan 5, 2023

Chained Echoes is a JRPG that captivates thanks to a centered and smooth narrative. The story told, classic but nonetheless engaging, impresses especially because of its protagonists. If nothing else, it is amazing how one person managed to come up with such a work, succeeding in the complex attempt to get to the goal and surprise. A unique way to bring nostalgics and newcomers alike closer to a genre that is always fascinating.

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8 / 10.0 - Tchia
Mar 27, 2023

Tchia is an exciting, engaging and touching video game. Strong with a story capable of moving, Awaceb's work is astonishing.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Road 96: Mile 0
Apr 4, 2023

Road 96: Mile 0 is an engaging and narratively excellent video game. A political video game that knows how to talk about it in a direct and not at all obvious way, taking only the best from such an important topic.

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Apr 7, 2023

Process of Elimination is a videogame with ideas poorly exploited and hastily managed. Despite of interesting an interesting context, it quickly loses interest. A missed opportunity.

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8 / 10.0 - Meet Your Maker
Apr 13, 2023

Fulfilling, fun and brutal as only certain video games can be, Meet Your Maker is a marriage of wickedness and fantasy. Great FPS stages and good building stages. Must have absolutely.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Minecraft Legends
Apr 14, 2023

Ultimately, Minecraft Legends is a satisfying and engaging strategy video game that gets to the goal in an absolutely overwhelming way. Bolstered by an interesting setting, the war against the Piglins turns out to be well-written and orchestrated. The game structure, while simple and aimed at a wide audience, is excellently implemented. The marriage between Mojang and Blackbird Interactive worked brilliantly, showcasing the talents of both teams once again. The Otherworld awaits.

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7.7 / 10.0 - Stray Blade
Apr 20, 2023

In conclusion, Stray Blade offers a certainly interesting setting and a noteworthy plot, strong in good lore and skillful handling of the two main protagonists. What is not convincing, however, is a gameplay that is sometimes far too cumbersome due to some technical stumbling blocks. These criticisms aside, the work is nonetheless good and succeeds in being a well-assembled genre mix. Farren West and Boji's story convinced me.

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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly is a collection of wonderful and beautifully written stories. Going back to preparing a coffee, getting to know customers and finding beauty in these nuances could be a must to everyone. A big comeback.

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May 10, 2023

The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a videogame with an interesting and well-presented storyline. Net of some critical issues in the combat system and an uncertainty in the progression, what is offered is still good.

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9.6 / 10.0 - Planet of Lana
May 22, 2023

Planet of Lana is a moving and intense videogame, capable of telling a story through images and delicates situations. Strengthened by a fluid and well-amalgamated gameplay, it offers always different and well-balanced puzzles. Must have absolutely.

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Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a fun videogame, with a well-implemented and detailed game design. The context is intriguing and interesting, capable of projecting the player into a new way of approaching Japan. Too bad for some technical flaws.

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