RPG Reviews
Stellar Blade is a substantial and gorgeous-looking action RPG with exciting combat, but its narrative is undermined by flat characterization and frequently lifeless storytelling.
by Josh Tolentino on 26 April, 2024
SaGa Emerald Beyond is a bold celebration of the series' past and present, warts and all.
by James Galizio on 24 April, 2024
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review
While there is room to improve and some blemishes throughout, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has excellent presentation & nostalgic charm, and I cannot overstate enough how glad I am that it exists.
by Adam Vitale on 21 April, 2024
Neptunia Sisters vs. Sisters Switch Review
Neptunia Sisters vs. Sisters on Switch is a decent port if you're looking for Neptunia on the go, but there are much better home options available.
by Nathan Lee on 14 April, 2024
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered Review
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.
by Paige Chamberlain on 09 April, 2024
Unicorn Overlord seems allergic to risk-taking, and it makes for a safe and enjoyable product that fails to introduce anything new. So when I was given just a passable game, I couldn’t help but be let down.
by Cullen Black on 02 April, 2024
Team Ninja's ambitious open-world action RPG is one of the best games about the Bakumatsu era ever, but its repetitive, uninspired open-world activities bog down what is an otherwise captivating experience.
by Josh Torres on 21 March, 2024
The first Dragon's Dogma was ahead of its time. With Dragon's Dogma 2, its vision is fully realized. The result is one of the best RPGs of the last decade.
by James Galizio on 20 March, 2024
Developer Fool's Theory has crafted a solid RPG set in 1905 Warsaw that, at times, can feel like as much of an awesome documentary as it is a video game.
by Josh Torres on 04 March, 2024
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review
Shiren's latest adventure proves that game sequels can benefit just as much from what they remove as well as what they add.
by James Galizio on 23 February, 2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review
A massive game that synthesizes two distinct eras of blockbuster game design, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth feels fresh and familiar simultaneously, while forging a new path for Cloud and the crew.
by Josh Tolentino on 22 February, 2024
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Review
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.
by Paige Chamberlain on 19 February, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review
Banishers: Ghost of New Eden's excellent characters and storytelling are diminished by its mundane world structure and repetitive combat.
by Adam Vitale on 12 February, 2024
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review
The Dragon Quest Monsters series makes a great return on Nintendo Switch, but in regards to its story it does very little to properly honor the legacy of the game it takes inspiration from.
by Cullen Black on 01 February, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is a fantastic remake of the game that set the course that the Persona franchise still follows today.
by Scott White on 31 January, 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.
by Paige Chamberlain on 31 January, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review
Offering a stacked roster of playable characters, intuitive multiplayer action combat, and a bombastic single-player story quest, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a resounding success.
by Paul Shkreli on 31 January, 2024
Enshrouded Early Access Review
An expansive world, well-written lore, and decent base-building provide an enjoyable survival game alternative.
by Junior Miyai on 25 January, 2024
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review
The three games of the Apollo Justice "trilogy" are well worth the read, even if they aren't an ideal starting point for the series.
by Josh Tolentino on 24 January, 2024
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review
With a fantastic premise that earns its dual protagonist direction in Ichiban & Kiryu, major combat system refinements, plethora of engaging side activities in its new beautiful Hawaii locale, and developments that enrich the Yakuza-era legacy, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best games RGG Studio has ever made.
by Josh Torres on 23 January, 2024
Platinum Games' Apple Arcade exclusive Action RPG might be gone, but it should not be forgotten.
by James Galizio on 23 January, 2024
Another Code: Recollection Review
Nintendo and Arc System Works remake of the Nintendo DS and Wii cult classics successfully recreates Another Code for a new generation.
by James Galizio on 20 January, 2024
While Wandering Sword may appear to be an imitation at first glance, this entertaining Wuxia-style adventure is one of the most unique RPGs I've ever played, despite stumbles in localization and polish.
by Adam Vitale on 14 January, 2024
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed Review
Monolith Soft's standalone prologue to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 offers a satisfying conclusion to the company's last decade of RPGs.
by James Galizio on 29 December, 2023
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Review
Gamefreak's latest DLC improves the game in some ways, while not in the ways that would matter the most.
by James Galizio on 17 December, 2023