Previews by James Galizio - Page 3

After a lengthy hands-on Final Fantasy XVI seems incredible - but the depth of its RPG credentials remains unclear
After a lengthy hands-on Final Fantasy XVI seems incredible - but the depth of its RPG credentials remains unclear

Final Fantasy XVI is poised to be one of the most exciting releases of the year, and we had a chance to get our hands-on with it

preview by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is shaping up like every sequel aspires to be
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is shaping up like every sequel aspires to be

Cal Kestis' next adventure appears to expand upon everything that already made Fallen Order great

preview by James Galizio on 03 April, 2023

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key feels like Gust firing on all cylinders
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key feels like Gust firing on all cylinders

A solid foundation and an extended development cycle has Atelier Ryza 3 feeling like a new step for Gust and the Atelier series as a whole.

preview by James Galizio on 22 February, 2023

Labyrinth of Galleria is poised to be one of 2023's best RPGs
Labyrinth of Galleria is poised to be one of 2023's best RPGs

Check out Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society's opening moments, and our thoughts on the upcoming localization

preview by James Galizio on 18 January, 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a "Masocore" title for everyone
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a "Masocore" title for everyone

Between breakneck pacing, and appreciated Quality-of-Life features, Wo Long's opening hours make it feel suited for anyone new to the genre.

preview by James Galizio on 17 January, 2023

Wild Hearts feels primed to offer Monster Hunter its first real competition
Wild Hearts feels primed to offer Monster Hunter its first real competition

EA and Koei Tecmo's upcoming Hunting Action RPG feels like it's shaping up to be a confident take on the genre, and a real competitor to Capcom's behemoth franchise

preview by James Galizio on 10 October, 2022

Gotham Knights sets up a promising Arkham series Action RPG, despite it being hard to see the finish line
Gotham Knights sets up a promising Arkham series Action RPG, despite it being hard to see the finish line

Lingering issues aside, it's hard to not feel some excitement for what Gotham Knights' full package might offer players after having a chance to check out the game for ourselves.

preview by James Galizio on 05 October, 2022

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty isn't shaping up to be a Nioh 3, and it's all the better for it
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty isn't shaping up to be a Nioh 3, and it's all the better for it

Team Ninja's latest go at the "masocore" genre feels like it has more in common with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice than their own Nioh, and that's not a bad thing

preview by James Galizio on 26 September, 2022

Stray Blade feels like a sword still in need of some honing
Stray Blade feels like a sword still in need of some honing

While filled with a number of interesting ideas, it feels like Stray Blade hasn't quite come together yet

preview by James Galizio on 21 September, 2022

Miasma Chronicles looks to be a promising upcoming Tactical RPG
Miasma Chronicles looks to be a promising upcoming Tactical RPG

During a session with 505 Games, we got our hands-on with The Bearded Ladies' upcoming Miasma Chronicles

preview by James Galizio on 19 September, 2022

NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition is one of the most impressive Nintendo Switch ports I've played
NieR Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition is one of the most impressive Nintendo Switch ports I've played

NieR Automata's upcoming Switch conversion might just be the best port to the system yet

preview by James Galizio on 15 September, 2022

Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels like a gem in the rough
Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels like a gem in the rough

Despite a few technical hiccups, Star Ocean has never felt quite so ambitious.

preview by James Galizio on 15 September, 2022

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is shaping up to be a perfect remaster
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is shaping up to be a perfect remaster

Revisiting Zack Fair's journey has never been more exciting.

preview by James Galizio on 15 September, 2022

Dragon Quest Treasures might just be 2022's hidden RPG treasure
Dragon Quest Treasures might just be 2022's hidden RPG treasure

Among a packed year for RPGs on the Switch, Dragon Quest Treasures feels like a sleeper hit in the making

preview by James Galizio on 15 September, 2022

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Impressions
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Impressions

Faster-paced, streamlined, and with a slew of new and returning monsters - Sunbreak is shaping up to be an excellent expansion.

preview by James Galizio on 02 June, 2022

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a promising new take on Borderlands
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a promising new take on Borderlands

Originally a Borderlands 2 DLC, Tiny Tina's first full adventure is off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 28 February, 2022

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a comfortable step forward for current fans
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is a comfortable step forward for current fans

Job changes make sense for the current stage the game finds itself in, as Endwalker continues on the path Shadowbringers paved.

preview by James Galizio on 13 October, 2021

Monster Hunter Rise's PC Port is going to make me abandon my Switch copy
Monster Hunter Rise's PC Port is going to make me abandon my Switch copy

100+ hours of Switch play, down the drain - all thanks to a near-perfect PC port.

preview by James Galizio on 12 October, 2021

Monster Hunter Stories 2's PC Port is a joy to play
Monster Hunter Stories 2's PC Port is a joy to play

Monster Hunter Stories 2 is shaping up to be a great sequel, here's our (early) impressions!

preview by James Galizio on 23 June, 2021

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is Nioh for Final Fantasy Fans, and I Think That's Great
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is Nioh for Final Fantasy Fans, and I Think That's Great

Team Ninja's Nioh-infused Final Fantasy spinoff is finally playable with its limited-time trial, but how does it stack up?

preview by James Galizio on 16 June, 2021

Romancing SaGa Re;Universe Impressions
Romancing SaGa Re;Universe Impressions

Romancing SaGa Re;Universe offers a compelling mobile SaGa experience, but it's impossible to ignore Square Enix's track record when it comes to mobile game releases.

preview by James Galizio on 12 October, 2020

Sakura Wars Preview
Sakura Wars Preview

Sakura Wars returns to the west, and we had the chance to sit down and check it out.

preview by James Galizio on 23 March, 2020

Langrisser I & II (Nintendo Switch) Preview
Langrisser I & II (Nintendo Switch) Preview

The classic Tactial RPG duology's remake releases just next month, and we had the chance to sit down and give it a whirl.

preview by James Galizio on 15 February, 2020

Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test Impressions
Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test Impressions

The MMO that the west never got is finally coming over, 8 years later - but is it looking worth the wait?

preview by James Galizio on 11 February, 2020

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (Nintendo Switch) Preview
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III (Nintendo Switch) Preview

NIS America have ported Trails of Cold Steel III to Nintendo Switch, and we recently got the chance to sit down and play the new port.

preview by James Galizio on 07 February, 2020

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