Notes de presse

• XSX/S
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

I find myself thinking a lot about that guy I overheard who is buying a $500 console just to play College Football 25. I wonder if he, as someone who doesn’t play a lot of video games, is having fun – because despite the NCAA’s wider appeal, it feels like anyone who doesn’t already know how to play EA’s football games is likely to have a bad time. If you know and love college football and just want to pop into Dynasty, build up your favorite school, and play some football that looks good and handles well, College Football 25 is the game you’re looking for. If you’re expecting a great off-the-field experience at your program of choice, however, you’re going to be disappointed. Sure, maybe EA will fix the UI issues, add a proper tutorial, and flesh out the modes a bit more in next year’s iteration; we tell ourselves that a lot in sports (and sports games) to comfort us when we’re let down. “We’ll get ‘em next year.” But promises of tomorrow aren’t certain, and they’re not what you’re buying when you get College Football 25. It isn’t a bad game, and it certainly gets the on-field action right, but it’s not a great one, either. Like any good-but-not-great football team, there’s a solid foundation here; you just hope it can reach its full potential somewhere down the line. We’ll get ‘em next year, right?

• PC
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 95%
• États-Unis

• SWITCH
• 8.3 / 10
• Italie

• SWITCH
• 90%
• États-Unis

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a short yet refreshing adventure game whose whimsical world and cast of characters make for a cozy evening gaming session. While the gameplay is simplistic and doesn’t leave much room for deep thought, its strength lies in its ability to allow the player to stop and smell the virtual flowers, taking in the beauty of nature.

• PC
• PS5
• XSX/S
• 8 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

While Nobody Wants to Die is not a long game, that short length has allowed the developers to pack in a solid detective story and a beautifully designed world with surprisingly deep lore. The investigation mechanics aren’t the best, but don’t let that put you off this slick, quick love letter to old-school detective films.

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• Italie

Crow Country riesce a unire il meglio della new wave di videogiochi horror ispirati ai titoli dell'epoca PlayStation con delle scelte molto moderne e un flow da sogno, che per circa sei ore sa trascinare il giocatore in un'avventura suggestiva. Si rifà ai classici del genere, e prende qualche ispirazione dal cinema, per presentare un titolo che ha ben pochi difetti. Dopo Signalis, un altro horror indie che è destinato a diventare un piccolo cult per il perfetto mix che è riuscito a mettere insieme.

• PS5
• 4 / 5
• Royaume-Uni

• PS5
• 7 / 10
• France

Nobody Wants to Die est une expérience fort appréciable, de surcroît pour un premier jeu. Le studio souhaitait parvenir à livrer une œuvre immersive et bien écrite, le pari est réussi. Sans jouer dans l’originalité, les références sont trop explicites pour cela, le soft attire par son magnifique univers rétro-futuriste, avant de nous agripper avec un duo de personnages finement écrit et interprété. Les quelques séquences de gameplay ont le mérite d’être plaisantes, notamment les phases d’enquête profitant de la mécanique du bracelet temporel vraiment stylée, à défaut de réellement nous impliquer de par leur facilité. Cependant, difficile d’ignorer les défauts sur la narration et la mise en scène, l’intrigue qui va trop vite, ainsi que des thématiques qui méritaient meilleur traitement. Un jeu qui devrait plaire aux amoureux de films noir et de dystopie cyberpunk malgré tout.

• PS5
• 4 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

There’s some fun to be had with Parkitect: Deluxe Edition, but the glaring issues and dodgy controls make this one tough to recommend. Stick to the brilliant PC version instead.

• PC
• 6.8 / 10
• Italie

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• Australie

• SWITCH
• 84%
• Espagne

• PC
• 8 / 10
• France

The Operator est sans doute LE jeu d’enquête narratif pas très cher qu’il faut absolument faire cet été. Avec une histoire prenante, une écriture bien ciselée et des énigmes franchement malines, le titre de Bureau 81 est une petite pépite vidéoludique indépendante à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte. Bien qu’il soit court et qu’il subsiste des écueils dans certains éléments de gameplay sous-exploités ainsi que dans l’interface, The Operator est malgré tout toujours prenant. On restera certes sur notre faim vis-à-vis de l’histoire ornée d’un cliffhanger mais qu’importe, l’ambiance immersive et la simplicité de son gameplay nous accrochent jusqu’au bout, tout en restant diablement plaisant du début à la fin.

• PS5
• 8 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

Puzzle game meets narrative adventure in this funny, beautifully written, indie game whose unusual grid-sliding mechanic is elevated by its characters and story.

• SWITCH
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on the Switch offers an enhanced action RPG experience with a captivating combat system, new English localization, and a high-quality port. Set in the fictional Morimiya, the game combines intriguing narrative elements with dynamic character interactions. Despite lacking a unique identity and having some repetitive aspects, the game excels in its polished combat and replayability. This Switch port is an excellent opportunity for new players to experience this underrated gem, making it a must-play for fans of Falcom's works.

• SWITCH
• 3 / 5
• Italie

• SWITCH
• 8 / 10
• Espagne

• PC
• 82%
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8 / 10
• Italie

Lo ammetto, il giocatore e il “bambino” che sono in me vorrebbero dare un voto più alto, ma devo anche distaccarmi e rendermi conto che nonostante le lievi differenze in termini di trama Earth Defense Force è sempre lo stesso gioco da anni, mentre il livello della componente tecnica è ormai difficile da giustificare. Di contro, se piace l’idea di fermare orde infinite di nemici con l’uso (non) misurato della forza questo è un gioco quasi perfetto. La sensazione di fare la differenza all’interno di un conflitto, l’esaltazione di portare devastazione a livelli esilaranti a orde di nemici è qualcosa dona piacevoli scariche di adrenalina. Se si riesce a superare il fastidio per un comparto tecnico decisamente carente, si tratta di un gioco che offre davvero molto.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 70%
• États-Unis

Earth Defense Force 6 is a pretty basic game, but what it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in silly fun. Blowing up hordes and buildings with your buddy, using these wildly unbalanced weapons, all while losing our minds anytime the game tries to do cool things in the story, it all makes for an excellent experience in co-op. So really we feel we can only recommend this if you have someone to play with. You’re going to be buying a game that is extremely unpolished but will give you literal hours of laughing together with a friend and that’s worth every penny to be honest. Try EDF6 with a friend if you think this would be appealing to you. Just maybe try playing on PlayStation 4 or 5 instead for the smoother experience.

• PC
• 3.7 / 5
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Nobody Wants to Die’s relatively brief story isn’t a completely original concept, but it has a cool mix of inspirations and unique worldbuilding touches that all work well together to create something new and engaging. There’s a bit too much hand-holding for a game about the art of investigation, but its conversation system picks up the slack with humor, unexpected outcomes, and a surprisingly deep story about how impactful your past can be on your present — even when you’re facing immortality.