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Non ci sono mai difetti, bug o inesattezze del codice da segnalare, ma solo gameplay di assoluta qualità, per una miriade di flipper che fanno strabuzzare gli occhi a chiunque con effetti speciali e animazioni sensazionali, per giunta in grado di stordire di gioia gli appassionati della serie cinematografica. Per gli amanti del flipper (e non solo), i tavoli di Zen Studios sono quanto di meglio ci sia in circolazione.

Fighting your way through Dungeon Hunter 4’s gorgeous world can be fun—especially with friends—but the obvious paywall and inelegant in-app purchases stall this adventure well before it has a chance to impress. You essentially pay to for the opportunity to reach the next point where you will again need to fork over cash to proceed. In this free-to-play fantasy, you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.

Toki Tori 2 è un’esperienza da consigliare a tutti i costi, a patto di far capire per bene quello a cui si va incontro: un puzzle game rigoroso, intelligente come pochi altri, imprevedibilmente affascinante, ma la cui patina di mistero, a volte, può anche rappresentare un ostacolo fastidioso. Come quella mappa che, per ore intere, appare davvero difficile da decifrare.

Atelier Totori was a very good RPG to begin with, but its stylish, technically modest graphics, and focus on bite-sized quests make it an ideal candidate for handheld gaming. Everything that made the original what it is, for better or worse, is here on the Vita – including the near-constant interruptions by poorly executed dialogue which still bar it from greatness.

Guacamelee isn’t only pretty to look at, it’s also a hell of a lot of fun to play. Its Metroidvania inspiration is undoubtedly strong, and yet it does so much to help it stand apart, not the least of which by providing gamers with a deceivingly deep combat system and a two-world polarity system that simply makes the experience more dynamic. Sure, Guacamelee may be short – too short, in fact – but this gripe is, in the end, a compliment to its quality. It left me wanting more.

Fire Emblem Awakening è un grande gioco, ricco nel gameplay, nella presentazione, nella longevità. Se vi piace la strategia, è praticamente impossibile che l'avventura di Chrom e del suo Falchion non vi conquistino all'istante, e se siete dei neofiti è un eccellente punto di inizio. A seconda dei gusti, Awakening potrebbe essere una scusa più che valida per comprare un 3DS.

Toki Tori 2’s incredibly slow pace and lack of any true action make it an experience that is definitely not for everyone - but kids, puzzle lovers, and fans of all things adorable are in for a truly delightful and well-crafted experience. While simple, it controls beautifully, and the sense of exploration is absolutely incredible.

BattleBlock Theater’s lack of focus keeps it from being a true XBLA great, but this platformer still kept a smile on my face from beginning to end. Extremely clever and inventive stage design, a well-honed difficulty curve, and wealth of extras and bonuses make it another winner for The Behemoth. Who knew keeping cats entertained could be so harrowing, and so fun?

Though on the surface it looks like just another “me too” indie game seeking to ride the coattails of Minecraft’s success, Terraria expands on the familiar sandbox gameplay with a greater emphasis on combat and adventure that proves very satisfying. Fresh elements – like an absurdly expansive crafting system, a broad scope of monsters to battle, and a slick retro 2D presentation – make it a stand out among the pack. The console versions make subtle but welcome improvements over its PC predecessor in some areas, even though inventory management is definitely more fluid with a mouse and keyboard. Still, this experience is no less entrancing once you dig into it.

Slender: The Arrival delivers some legitimate scares, but ultimately crumbles under its own weight.