Audra Bowling
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I enjoyed my time with Tales of Eternia Remastered; it’s charming, with a lot of heart and narrative depth. I think those who haven’t played a version of Tales of Eternia yet, as well as those who also have the patience for occasionally dated gameplay elements, should definitely give Tales...
It took me roughly sixteen hours to finish my Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow playthrough, though I imagine it might be a shorter turnaround for those who can master countering quickly. While I do feel the game pads some fights to make them last longer, such as including multiple phases or...
Can you enjoy this remake if you’ve already played through SC? I can wholeheartedly say yes, as replaying the story again illuminated some plot points for me in ways I hadn’t expected. From a storytelling standpoint, even the remake’s 3D graphics and voice acting help present key story reveals, shedding...
Ledgerbound
Ledgerbound is a delight to play if you’re the target audience. The characters are colorfully memorable, with personal stories that develop and grow believably throughout the game’s narrative. I love how well-rounded the SRPG mechanics are, as well as how the time management and relationship-building aspects are implemented throughout. It...
Lunarium
The largest strength of Lunarium is easily the bond between Ave and Lune, both narratively and gameplay-wise. In that regard, I feel this beautiful ARPG largely succeeds in what it sets out to tell. Even with the game being admittedly difficult, especially in light of my inability to effectively parry...
Coffee Talk Tokyo is a delightful return to form for a heartwarming series, seamlessly celebrating the quiet moments and connections we build in life (and even beyond). The game is relaxing, cozy, and altogether touching—like the third sip of a much-needed cup of coffee, meant to soothe a weary soul....
Homura: The Crimson Warriors is an otome that Western audiences missed at launch, but it shows how timeless a good VN can be. Even without many extras, the game holds its own among the Switch’s strong otome lineup. If you’re a Hakuoki fan, Homura is worth a look, but it’s...
OPUS: Prism Peak is an outstanding adventure. Like its spiritual predecessor, OPUS: Echo of Starsong, it pairs a thought-provoking, emotional story with polished gameplay. At times haunting yet hopeful, it reflects life and reminds us how we grow from experience. I teared up often—sometimes from sadness, and sometimes from the...
An average playthrough of Arcadia Fallen II takes roughly eleven to twelve hours. I genuinely had a blast with mine. Despite a slow start, I find Arcadia Fallen II to be even stronger than its predecessor. It brings us back into an evolving fantasy world where your choices feel impactful....
I think Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a great introduction to this spin-off series, especially to those with a fondness for detail and strategy-heavy monster collecting and explorable fantasy adventures. Given how fantastic Monster Hunter Stories 3 is, if the next game in the series can provide an...
Code Vein II
It’s not perfect by any means, and it certainly isn’t the best Souls-like game out there, but it does show the heart and potential Shift puts into their games and has me hoping once more to hear about their future endeavors. If nothing else, Code Vein II is worth more...
Ys X: Proud Nordics is an odd duck: though it’s most certainly the definitive edition of the tenth Ys game, it’s a tall order to get someone to pay full price for a game that could’ve easily been a cheaper DLC expansion, especially if they’ve already played Ys X: Nordics....
