Tom's Hardware Italia

Shadows Over Bögenhafen puts two new maps on the plate for Warhammer players: Vermintide 2. An excellent artistic direction and some good ideas are not enough to promote a rather sparse DLC with flying colors. Ideal for fans who want to pulp the title even more, but not for those looking for a lot of new content.

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will, undoubtedly, be the most talked-about, and divisive, titles in the series for several years now. The havoc, in technical terms, wrought by Game freak cannot be ignored, and the history of "transitional chapters" can no longer stand as a solid bulwark of defense against the developers.

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Shredders is that snowboarding title that all fans have been waiting for. Or almost.

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Labyrinth Legend is not a bad game but it is undoubtedly a production that accuses the weight of its "smartphone" nature. The simple and immediate gameplay is a boon for the type of device on which it was originally conceived but it is hopelessly too simplistic and reductive on any gaming platform that can accommodate more layered experiences.

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Rise Of The Ronin is not a missed opportunity but certainly not one of those exclusives that will be remembered for years to come, either. The excellent combat system crafted by Team Ninja, along with an engaging story that is respectful of the historical period used as a setting, make it an enjoyable game and, certainly, capable of beguiling fans of Ronin, Samurai and stories set in ancient Japan. At the same time, however, an obvious inexperience with the reference genre, coupled with an insufficient technical compartment.

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RoboCop: Rogue City will certainly not be the biggest work in this dense 2023, but it is still an unexpected surprise. Teyon comes from a very problematic product like Terminator Resistance, and we certainly would not have expected such a leap forward in such a short time. The team was able to take the essence of RoboCop and recreate it to video game, even experimenting with hybrid RPG mechanics that were not exactly functional, but at least commendable for their commitment to trying to do something different.

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The Crew Motorfest would be exactly what the series needs to shake off the concept that, nowadays, no longer has a grip on gamers. The very strong inspirations from the Forza Horizon series don't bother and, indeed, create an alternative that would also be viable, and definitely fun, were it not for a dastardly, microtransaction-driven progression.

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NBA 2K24 does not rest on its laurels when it comes to improving and refining the micro aspects of a gameplay that has now reached a level where it is engaging and fulfilling when played at high levels, while also being quite accessible to a more casual audience. Unfortunately, even with positive new proposals aimed at revamping the flagship MyTeam and MyCareer modes, the excessive presence of microtransactions overshadows the team's work.

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Crime Boss: Rockay City is an enterprising game that jokes about some iconic movie genres (such as the early 90s action movie) while accurately and timely depicting those same feelings.

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Dredge is an extremely fascinating game that has its foundations in simple but addictive ludics and eerie, distressing imagery.

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High On Life is quirky and self-consciously absurd as a video game. Its comedy is the most divisive aspect, and if you love the style of Rick and Morty then you will find gags, Easter egg and situations that will make you crack up with laughter, but otherwise in the long run it may be all too irritating and repetitive.

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Need For Speed Unbound is undoubtedly a good game, but it is sad to note that it could have been more. Criterion relies, perhaps a bit lazily, on the seeded Ghost Games, rehashing what is the skeleton (and little more) of the previous Heat. After 3 years of development, the result is almost inexplicable, and indeed it is unfortunate that a team like Criterion, which has rewritten the rules of the game at least a couple of times, now finds itself in the position of tracing the work of those who preceded it (as well as rehashing part of its past).

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Serial Cleaners tries to take a leap forward from its predecessor, but manages to barely make a dent: while the graphics and narrative are indeed improved, giving us a colourful and enjoyable 90s-tinged work, the gameplay still has shortcomings.

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If you've jumped at breakneck speed to this point to decide whether or not to buy Saints Row on the basis of the little number on the side, know that you've made a huge mistake. Volition's new production is a good restart for the series, both in terms of narrative and in terms of rethinking the gameplay. Saints Row's real flaws are all to be found in an endless series of bugs due to a failure to clean up the final code.

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If you were hoping for a truly complete and well-made game, Stray makes no claim to be so. It feels like a perfect summer break, but with obvious flaws on the game design side. It's obviously not for everyone, and perhaps the low price on Steam at launch may tempt you to buy it, but take it as it comes: a nice diversion from the vast amount of games that take you hours and hours of gridning. Tackle it lightly and you won't be disappointed, or at least not entirely.

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Phantom Breaker: Omnia is an "old school" fighting game that brings to the West a franchise that will delight all fans of Japanese anime.

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The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a very delicate game, a particular experience, which does not want to upset any such style and faces a fairytale tale with calmness and serenity.

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Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is a title that will most likely only admirers of the particular combination of musou and management that has always distinguished this strand of the famous saga.

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Bleeding Edge is a surprisingly enjoyable, fun and originally styled online experience. Although its approach may initially seem too simplistic in the formula, in reality the game of Ninja Theory hides a deep and well-kept gameplay that, to be mastered, needs time and training.

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Improved in many ways, this year's NBA 2K continues to drag behind some historical problems of the series, among which there is certainly the absence of an anti-cheat for the online sector, which has other annoying design flaws, and the rather invasive presence of microtransactions.

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