1001 Videogiochi da Non Perdere

"1001 videogiochi da non perdere" is an Italian-language encyclopedic guide to videogames, the Italian edition of a volume curated by Tony Mott, editor-in-chief of EDGE, and adapted by Andrea Dresseno. The book catalogues 1001 titles published between 1979 and 2010, each with an entry listing title, release date, platform, developer, and genre, accompanied by a brief critical review and an in-game screenshot. Spanning roughly 960 pages and priced at €35, it draws on nearly 40 contributing authors and is presented as both an objective reference work and a nostalgic journey through three decades of gaming.

The review, published in the second issue of Game Journal in 2013 by Valentina Paggiarin, praises the volume for the depth of its entries, which place each game within its historical context and trace its influence on later titles, and for its use of gameplay screenshots rather than cover art. The Italian translation is described as careful and terminologically precise. The reviewer considers the book a versatile resource for nostalgic players, newcomers, and academic researchers alike.

The reviewer also acknowledges criticisms of the selection, notably an emphasis on arcade coin-op titles and the omission of certain independent developers, such as the French studio Lexis Numérique, and series like Alone in the Dark. Nonetheless, the review concludes that the selection's subjectivity does not diminish the work's thoroughness and passion, and regards it as a milestone in videogame publishing.