Articles by Paige Chamberlain
I was excited to see my country represented properly in a video game, and that did happen. Sadly the game itself isn’t worth a damn, it’s a classic style RPG but none of my choices matter and I can hardly make any of them. The only real redeeming quality is the art.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 28 April, 2024
I'm not sure what to feel about The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered. I don’t really mind the game's minimalist approach to narrative, but the dungeon design, repetitive battles, and difficulty walls I hit made it hard to press on.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 09 April, 2024
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is something most would now term a “cozy game”, being a light simulation game that’s largely relaxing and not too stressful. Its gameplay and story can feel pretty mediocre, reminding me of childhood favorites but never as entertaining.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 19 February, 2024
Eastward Octopia is a fun little distraction, that doesn't stray too far from the usual farming sim formula. Changes to certain important side jobs like fishing and mining help to elevate it, but the lack of constant progress mid-way really drags the experience down.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 31 January, 2024
I really enjoyed my short but sweet time with Small Saga, of about seven hours, with my only disappointment being the lack of any difficulty without having to intentionally handicap myself. It’s a great little game filled with nice visuals, and mostly funny writing.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 30 November, 2023
The Eat Pizza Emote for Final Fantasy XIV, was previous exclusive to an extremely limited promotion only accessible in America is finally available to all, for a price.
news by Paige Chamberlain on 20 November, 2023
The release date for the Fall Guys collaboration event in Final Fantasy XIV has been revealed to start on October 31st. With the event running for two months until December 31st.
news by Paige Chamberlain on 26 October, 2023
The case of Detective Pikachu has never been fully closed, but now Detective Pikachu Returns, this time to the Nintendo Switch. I enjoyed my time with Detective Pikachu Returns, nonetheless, Detective Pikachu Returns just isn’t a very good game.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 18 October, 2023
This roguelike RPG takes the streaming hobby to real extremes.
feature by Paige Chamberlain on 16 October, 2023
Broken Roads is an upcoming post-apocalyptic CRPG set in the Australian Outback. I ask the team some of my burning questions about the setting choice and other activities we can enjoy.
interview by Paige Chamberlain on 11 October, 2023
Long Gone Days is a project that’s been in the works for many years. With grating hand holding, but a decent story and grounded characters, Long Gone Days is a good choice for those interested in a narrative-focused RPG.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 11 October, 2023
An indie action RPG where you play as Azriel, the youngest member of an immensely influential but dysfunctional royal family.
preview by Paige Chamberlain on 10 October, 2023
An RPG set in the Australian Outback developed by an Australian studio? Sign this Australian up.
preview by Paige Chamberlain on 10 October, 2023
I talk to the main creator of the upcoming game Long Gone Days about the various systems and design choices for this modern war story.
interview by Paige Chamberlain on 09 October, 2023
Grist is a sci-fi rpg that blends turn based party combat with crpg mechanics and places it inside of a retro computer.
preview by Paige Chamberlain on 09 October, 2023
Everhood just wasn’t as thought-provoking as the subtitle “An Ineffable Tale of the Inexpressible Divine Moments of Truth” might suggest. While I found some enjoyment in the later part of the game, it didn’t hit all the right notes for me.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 27 September, 2023
Virgo Vs The Zodiac is quite unique, and for the most part is better for it. Personally, I don’t see how a game that lets you ride an alpaca and purge heretics could’ve gone wrong. But the combat and systems don't shake up much over time.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 29 August, 2023
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is finally releasing on September 7th for iOS and Android systems.
news by Paige Chamberlain on 10 August, 2023
While Stray Gods is subtitled The “Roleplaying” Musical, it plays much more akin to a visual novel or adventure game than what one might call an RPG, though the musical part still applies. The music is especially fun and some tracks definitely would have a place in theatre.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 09 August, 2023
This remake of the very first game, now titled Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg, is both an opportunity for new fans and old to see where it all began. Like the original, it has a pretty small scope, however, it is a mostly relaxing experience.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 12 July, 2023
Atelier Marie Remake is shaping up to be a gorgeous treat to explore the origins of the Atelier series, although you'll have to manage time and money.
preview by Paige Chamberlain on 11 May, 2023
The FFXIV x PUMA collaboration is fully revealed before its North American release date of March 25th
news by Paige Chamberlain on 13 March, 2023
One Piece Odyssey unfortunately fits the “it takes twenty hours to get good” shoe. I find it difficult to recommend it to those who aren’t already fans of the series, and not just because it’s a mostly bland RPG.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 26 January, 2023
Dragon Quest Treasures touts itself as a treasure-hunting RPG, though I’d safely say it fits into the action RPG and monster-collecting genre. While there are performance issues and lackluster bosses, I always treasure a game that encourages exploration and gives me plenty to do.
review by Paige Chamberlain on 13 December, 2022
In a long line of Dragon Quest spinoff titles, Dragon Quest Treasures will be the latest. The name of the game is collecting treasure, but to do that you’ll also collect monsters.
preview by Paige Chamberlain on 05 December, 2022