Reviews by Chao Min Wu

Astlibra Gaiden: Cave of Phantom Mist Review
Astlibra Gaiden: Cave of Phantom Mist Review

Astlibra's DLC is an excellent addition to the fantastic title, however, it's hard to recommend as a standalone title for players who have never played the original.

review by Chao Min Wu on 11 October, 2024

Witch on the Holy Night Review
Witch on the Holy Night Review

Kinoko Nasu's very first work in English for the second time.

review by Chao Min Wu on 05 June, 2024

Astlibra Revision Review
Astlibra Revision Review

Astlibra Revision captures the perfect definition of a hidden gem. Its engrossing gameplay and narrative makes it an easy recommendation to fans of the 2D action RPG genre.

review by Chao Min Wu on 05 December, 2022

Blue Reflection: Second Light Review
Blue Reflection: Second Light Review

Blue Reflection: Second Light is a laid-back JRPG and a great improvement from its predecessor that makes several refinements across the board.

review by Chao Min Wu on 08 November, 2021

Mary Skelter Finale Review
Mary Skelter Finale Review

The third entry to this dungeon crawler series is not much more than average, offering a disappointing overextended Finale to the Mary Skelter franchise.

review by Chao Min Wu on 28 September, 2021

Fairy Tail Review
Fairy Tail Review

Some faithful Fairy Tail presentation is let down by rushed storytelling, unbalanced combat, and tedious gameplay.

review by Chao Min Wu on 02 August, 2020

Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Review
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia Review

Like a JRPG version of "Risk", Brigandine is strange yet compelling tactical game.

review by Chao Min Wu on 25 June, 2020

Langrisser I & II Review
Langrisser I & II Review

Touched up for the modern age, Langrisser I & II is finally officially playable in English, though some issues linger.

review by Chao Min Wu on 03 March, 2020

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore - Review
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore - Review

A wonderful JRPG that gets a second chance on a new platform.

review by Chao Min Wu on 15 January, 2020

Mary Skelter 2 Review
Mary Skelter 2 Review

An enjoyable dungeon RPG with a deceptively morbid narrative and flexible gameplay.

review by Chao Min Wu on 10 December, 2019

Romancing SaGa 3 Review
Romancing SaGa 3 Review

Against the odds, Square Enix gives this unique and wonderful classic RPG a solid remaster for the Western audience.

review by Chao Min Wu on 25 November, 2019

Doraemon Story of Season Review
Doraemon Story of Season Review

Although lacking popular features of other farming simulators, Doraemon: Story of Seasons is a great starting entry for the genre.

review by Chao Min Wu on 16 November, 2019

Dragon Quest XI S Review
Dragon Quest XI S Review

A Masterpiece remastered.

review by Chao Min Wu on 07 October, 2019

Super Neptunia RPG Review
Super Neptunia RPG Review

The Gamindustri returns with a new kind of an adventure.

review by Chao Min Wu on 19 June, 2019

Death end re;Quest Review
Death end re;Quest Review

Idea Factory brings another new IP to the table, but is it good enough?

review by Chao Min Wu on 08 February, 2019

Valkyria Chronicles Switch Review
Valkyria Chronicles Switch Review

Experience the original war in Europa on the go.

review by Chao Min Wu on 19 October, 2018

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Review
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Review

The proper way of playing Tokyo Xanadu, if you don't care about portability that is.

review by Chao Min Wu on 11 December, 2017

Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire Review
Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire Review

Fallen Legion is an adrenaline rush that is held back by a messy story.

review by Chao Min Wu on 06 August, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu Review
Tokyo Xanadu Review

What happens when Falcom tries to throw all their modern ideas into a blender? A mixed result.

review by Chao Min Wu on 29 June, 2017

Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! Review
Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! Review

Craving for a retro RPG? The most customizable retro action RPG returns.

review by Chao Min Wu on 02 June, 2017

Disgaea 5 Complete Review
Disgaea 5 Complete Review

It's the definitive version of one of the best Disgaea games that can now be played on the fly. A win-win Switchuation.

review by Chao Min Wu on 16 May, 2017