Notes de presse

• PS5
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

While Assassin's Creed Shadows is unlikely to win over those who struggled to push through Odyssey or Valhalla, this is still one of the strongest overall entries in the series — and arguably the best of the open world RPG bunch. The storytelling is largely fantastic, the main characters are deeply likeable, and the open world itself is a thing of beauty.

• PS5
• 7 / 10
• Italie

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage ha una premessa che è troppo più interessante del suo svolgimento. Pesca a piene mani dai classici del genere, e in particolare dal romanzo IT di Stephen King, per raccontarci una storia d'amicizia divisa in due linee temporali: il 1995 e il 2022, con un grande mistero sullo sfondo che ha separato le protagoniste tenendole lontane da Velvet Cove. L'equilibrio tra il racconto di formazione e la parte horror, però, è totalmente sbilanciato in favore del primo, e la scrittura seriale non è aiutata dai tempi dilatati della sceneggiatura, con una parte centrale troppo poco incisiva. Scopriremo solo il 15 aprile se il grande mistero è nascosto nel secondo episodio, ma per ora siamo amareggiati dal potenziale sprecato di questa storia.

• XSX/S
• 6.8 / 10
• Italie

• SWITCH
• 4 / 5
• Royaume-Uni

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• Italie

Pur non raggiungendo le vette delle precedenti creazioni di Davey Wreden, Wanderstop offre una pausa contemplativa dal frenetico panorama videoludico attuale e si rivela un'esperienza contrastante, come d’altronde era normale attendersi dalla nuova fatica dell’autore di The Stanley Parable. La meccanica di preparazione del tè, inserita in un contesto narrativo che esplora tematiche come la voglia di rinascita e la crisi d'identità, funziona per buona parte del gioco, anche se tende a perdere slancio nelle fasi finali. Il gioco brilla comunque per una scrittura intelligente e personaggi ben caratterizzati (eccetto, forse, la protagonista), supportati da un'estetica accattivante e da una bellissima colonna sonora. Ne esce un "cozy game" di nicchia che dividerà non poco, tra chi lo considererà troppo lento e ripetitivo e chi, invece, lo troverà piacevolmente diverso e rilassante.

• XSX/S
• États-Unis

• PS5
• 88%
• Espagne

Atelier Yumia: La alquimista de los recuerdos y la tierra imaginada es una de las entregas más ambiciosas y completas de esta longeva franquicia. Su renovado sistema de combate, la libertad de exploración y la incorporación de nuevas mecánicas como la construcción de bases le otorgan un aire fresco a la saga. Aunque algunos aspectos, como la dificultad inicial y la complejidad del sistema de alquimia, podrían haberse pulido más, el resultado final es un JRPG muy solvente que promete largas horas de exploración, combates y progresión. Y, por primera vez, en castellano.

• XSX/S
• 9 / 10
• Italie

• PS5
• Pays-Bas

• XSX/S
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• XSX/S
• 7.5 / 10
• Italie

• PC
• 83%
• États-Unis

• PC
• XSX/S
• PS5
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

In the heat of the action, FragPunk feels great. The hilariously mad Shard Cards make every round distinct, and with so many potential combinations, it is hard to imagine its signature game mode growing tiresome any time soon. It’s just a shame that the economy and reward systems built around it are such a mess, and the unlockables that you are supposed to work towards earning aren’t very interesting. It’s still exciting to play, especially when all eyes fall on you in a match-ending Duel – but when the thrill of victory alone loses its luster, there isn’t a compelling reason to stick around for the long haul unless what you earn and how you earn it changes significantly.

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

A couple of microtransaction-fueled missteps aside, WWE 2K25 is really the best wrestling game since… WWE 2K24, which was also pretty great. It looks fantastic, still feels good, and there’s a lot of it, including small but welcome updates like intergender matches or bigger updates like the new MyRise and Showcase modes. It’s an upscale wrestling buffet, if you will: It’s pretty scrumptious, there's a wide selection of dishes on the table, and you could spend an awful lot of time in the squared circle if you’re not careful. Speaking of, I need to get back to it. I have some more Showcase things to unlock, Universe is calling my name, and… well, you get the idea.

• PS5
• Australie

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

• PS5
• 9 / 10
• Australie

• XSX/S
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 9 / 10
• France

• XSX/S
• Royaume-Uni

With a string of improvements across all its existing modes, WWE 2K25 outdoes its predecessor in pretty much every way. The weak link is the new Island mode with its cynical pay-to-win mechanics, but throw a Cena taunt in its face and pretend it doesn't exist and you'll find more than enough elsewhere in the game to keep you entertained for months.

• PC
• PS4
• PS5
• XONE
• XSX/S
• 85%
• États-Unis

WWE 2K25 refines its core gameplay with improved stamina mechanics and engaging match types like Bloodline Rules but plays it too safe. While enjoyable, its outdated animations and monetization issues hold it back from being a true evolution.

• PS5
• 80%
• Japon

• PS5
• 8.5 / 10
• Australie

I feel like I’m repeating myself each year at this point, but the moment-to-moment gameplay in 2K25 is the best the series has ever seen. A packed roster of gorgeously animated wrestlers can be used across a suite of varied and enjoyable match types and modes that give new and returning players a range of options. The changes made to returning modes like Showcase and MyGM mostly improve the package, and the existing systems continue to shine. However, despite The Island being an addition to the product that can (and should) be ignored, it’s an invasive shift towards monetisation that this series has largely managed to avoid up until now, and it’s a move that fans of the series should keep a wary eye on.

• SWITCH
• 7 / 10
• Royaume-Uni

In most respects, Atelier Yumia is an impressively ambitious and strong new entry for the long-running series, blazing a trail to parts unknown much like its titular protagonist. Things like the darker story, action-heavy combat, and increased focus on exploration gameplay all work well in its favor. The only major complaint is that this was clearly designed with much stronger hardware than the Switch in mind, and while its performance here is just about acceptable, it’s very far from ideal. At any rate, we’d give this one a recommendation not only to long-time Atelier veterans, but also to fans of other vast JRPG adventures such as the Xenoblade series. Atelier Yumia is a bold step forward for this franchise, and it stands as a strong indication that the Atelier series has a lot of life left in it yet.