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Videogame Dev/Game Critic.
Former IGN Italy, Everyeye, Spaziogames, TechRadar contributor. Senior Editor at @thegamesmachine.bsky.social
Pan, Italian, and hungry! 🐗
Videogame Dev/Game Critic.
Former IGN Italy, Everyeye, Spaziogames, TechRadar contributor. Senior Editor at @thegamesmachine.bsky.social
Its freedom is thrilling, with quests that appear and vanish and stories shaped entirely by player curiosity, yet its opaque systems, slow pacing and lack of hand-holding will alienate many. For the patient, it’s a rare, unpredictable JRPG. Stubborn, messy, and unforgettable.
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Its freedom is thrilling, with quests that appear and vanish and stories shaped entirely by player curiosity, yet its opaque systems, slow pacing and lack of hand-holding will alienate many. For the patient, it’s a rare, unpredictable JRPG. Stubborn, messy, and unforgettable.
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International is a fascinating relic, as brilliant as it is hostile. This new edition adds Italian localisation and useful QoL tweaks, but visually and structurally it’s still a 2005 game with sharp edgesintact.
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International is a fascinating relic, as brilliant as it is hostile. This new edition adds Italian localisation and useful QoL tweaks, but visually and structurally it’s still a 2005 game with sharp edgesintact.
The village-building and huge cast add charm, even if exploration and pacing can drag. Visually it’s closer to the first game, with some performance hiccups, but the music and QoL features shine. A demanding, lengthy, but genuinely rewarding return to Orsterra.
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The village-building and huge cast add charm, even if exploration and pacing can drag. Visually it’s closer to the first game, with some performance hiccups, but the music and QoL features shine. A demanding, lengthy, but genuinely rewarding return to Orsterra.
Octopath Traveler 0 is a massive, ambitious prequel that turns a former mobile-only project into a full JRPG epic. Its darker story, customizable lone protagonist, and deep 8-character battle system deliver tons of content and real strategic depth.
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Octopath Traveler 0 is a massive, ambitious prequel that turns a former mobile-only project into a full JRPG epic. Its darker story, customizable lone protagonist, and deep 8-character battle system deliver tons of content and real strategic depth.
While the first game shows its age and performance could be smoother, the trilogy’s warmth, optimism, and refined alchemy systems shine through. A colorful, feel-good journey about friendship and growth—perfect for fans and newcomers alike.
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
While the first game shows its age and performance could be smoother, the trilogy’s warmth, optimism, and refined alchemy systems shine through. A colorful, feel-good journey about friendship and growth—perfect for fans and newcomers alike.
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a charming celebration of one of Gust’s most beloved RPG sagas. The three remastered titles look and play better than ever, packed with all DLCs, quality-of-life updates, and plenty of content.
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a charming celebration of one of Gust’s most beloved RPG sagas. The three remastered titles look and play better than ever, packed with all DLCs, quality-of-life updates, and plenty of content.
Hello! I love JRPGs~
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hello! I love JRPGs~
The environments and visuals show their age, but the remaster’s polish and improved accessibility make this a perfect chance to revisit a genuine classic. A sincere, character-driven adventure that reminds us why Tales still matters.
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The environments and visuals show their age, but the remaster’s polish and improved accessibility make this a perfect chance to revisit a genuine classic. A sincere, character-driven adventure that reminds us why Tales still matters.
Jude and Milla’s dual narrative still feels fresh and mature, while the combat system remains fast, strategic, and satisfying.
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Jude and Milla’s dual narrative still feels fresh and mature, while the combat system remains fast, strategic, and satisfying.
Tales of Xillia Remastered brings one of the PS3 era’s most heartfelt JRPGs back to life with smoother performance, quality-of-life tweaks, and the same emotional storytelling that defined it.
October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tales of Xillia Remastered brings one of the PS3 era’s most heartfelt JRPGs back to life with smoother performance, quality-of-life tweaks, and the same emotional storytelling that defined it.
It’s not a flashy reinvention, but a lovingly crafted return, one that refines rather than replaces, reminding us why this series still holds such a special place in JRPG history.
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It’s not a flashy reinvention, but a lovingly crafted return, one that refines rather than replaces, reminding us why this series still holds such a special place in JRPG history.
The bond between Estelle and Joshua, the charm of the world, and that unmistakable Falcom spirit make this journey feel as timeless as ever.
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The bond between Estelle and Joshua, the charm of the world, and that unmistakable Falcom spirit make this journey feel as timeless as ever.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a heartfelt remake that beautifully captures the warmth, humor, and sincerity that made Falcom’s classic so beloved.
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a heartfelt remake that beautifully captures the warmth, humor, and sincerity that made Falcom’s classic so beloved.
However, its very low difficulty level, outdated exploration design, and uninspired dungeon layouts prevent it from standing out, making this a solid but non-essential entry in Gust’s beloved franchise.
October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
However, its very low difficulty level, outdated exploration design, and uninspired dungeon layouts prevent it from standing out, making this a solid but non-essential entry in Gust’s beloved franchise.
With a solid and relaxing crafting system, a charming cast of familiar faces, and a light yet engaging story, it delivers a comforting experience that long-time fans will surely appreciate.
October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
With a solid and relaxing crafting system, a charming cast of familiar faces, and a light yet engaging story, it delivers a comforting experience that long-time fans will surely appreciate.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian marks a return to the series’ roots, abandoning recent experiments in favor of a more traditional, alchemy-focused approach.
October 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian marks a return to the series’ roots, abandoning recent experiments in favor of a more traditional, alchemy-focused approach.
The result is a fascinating but frustrating experience: ambitious in vision, uneven in execution, and ultimately unable to live up to the legendary name it bears.
October 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The result is a fascinating but frustrating experience: ambitious in vision, uneven in execution, and ultimately unable to live up to the legendary name it bears.
Clunky combat, repetitive structure, and a heavy-handed script often sabotage the tension it tries so hard to build. The visual novel-inspired progression is a daring experiment but one that strips away too much player agency, while forced, tedious battles sap the horror of its power.
October 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Clunky combat, repetitive structure, and a heavy-handed script often sabotage the tension it tries so hard to build. The visual novel-inspired progression is a daring experiment but one that strips away too much player agency, while forced, tedious battles sap the horror of its power.
Visually stunning and narratively ambitious, Silent Hill f stands out for its bold thematic ideas, strong direction, and evocative world-building. Yet, beneath its haunting presentation lies a game at odds with itself.
October 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Visually stunning and narratively ambitious, Silent Hill f stands out for its bold thematic ideas, strong direction, and evocative world-building. Yet, beneath its haunting presentation lies a game at odds with itself.
Rather than reinventing the formula, Square Enix delivers a faithful tribute, one that will resonate with nostalgic fans while offering new players the perfect entry point into a timeless masterpiece.
September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Rather than reinventing the formula, Square Enix delivers a faithful tribute, one that will resonate with nostalgic fans while offering new players the perfect entry point into a timeless masterpiece.
Despite some questionable localization choices and the absence of an Italian translation, it remains the definitive way to (re)experience the political intrigue and dark storytelling that defined Ivalice.
September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Despite some questionable localization choices and the absence of an Italian translation, it remains the definitive way to (re)experience the political intrigue and dark storytelling that defined Ivalice.
This new edition serves as a bridge between past and present, preserving the depth, complexity, and narrative intensity that made the original a landmark in the genre.
September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This new edition serves as a bridge between past and present, preserving the depth, complexity, and narrative intensity that made the original a landmark in the genre.
Spent these last few days cooking~
September 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Spent these last few days cooking~
While not flawless, it’s a bold, author-driven work that rewards patience and further cements Tookyo Games’ reputation as one of the most daring studios in the field. A must for fans of narrative-driven, unconventional adventures.
September 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
While not flawless, it’s a bold, author-driven work that rewards patience and further cements Tookyo Games’ reputation as one of the most daring studios in the field. A must for fans of narrative-driven, unconventional adventures.