Izzy Parsons
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One final note: The Centennial Case has an important epilogue chapter that is a bit obtuse to access. After the credits, the title screen will have a message in the bottom left that displays, “You’ve got mail!” Make sure to navigate to it and select it to play the epilogue.
Chrono Cross is not just a personal favourite, but also a deeply personal game, and I have many emotional ties to it. Having the opportunity to play it on modern consoles, even in a flawed form, is a tremendous boon. I hope this remaster will satisfy other fans and bring...
Whatever comes next, I am looking forward to more time with Jack and the crew. Despite all the memes and jokes, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is a surprisingly earnest tale tied to an astounding combat system that is impossible to put down. Not only that, but it somehow...
Monark
“…while we were made aware of the implications of that content, no harm was meant by it, and that we uphold acceptance as one of our core values and do not condone discrimination or bigotry in any form.“
It also turns out you can hit the credits by complete accident — run into the right encounter (or wrong encounter, depending on how prepared your party is), and you will find yourself fighting the ‘final boss’. If you beat them, your adventure is over and the credits roll, though...
With all that said, Shin Megami Tensei V is a premiere JRPG that can’t be missed. Don’t let worries over difficulty (the game has four difficulty settings, one will work for you, I promise!), legacy (this is a whole new direction for the series), or performance (it can get a...
Eastward
There is primarily great content in Eastward for its low price, and it serves to scratch a lot of itches with its varied inspirations. It’s not without stumbles, but it is an easy recommendation for fans of not just Earthbound, Zelda, or Mario & Luigi, but RPGs in general. Pick...
Tales of Arise
Tales of Arise is exactly what I want in a Tales of game, but also a JRPG in general. It fulfills the promise of a modern-day Tales of title in a way no other game in the series has managed in over a decade. While Tales of Arise is clearly influenced by previous games in the series, it...
Garden Story
A note on technical issues: when enough enemies and projectiles are on the screen, the game slows to a crawl for the Nintendo Switch version, but I am not certain if this issue persists on PC.
Scarlet Nexus
Despite a slow start, a rough final dungeon, weak side content, and an ambition that surpasses its grasp, Scarlet Nexus manages to excel in the most important area for any game: being fun. Combat never gets old as you tear apart your enemies in glorious style, and the large cast...
Nocturne isn’t just a classic to be admired from afar; it is “required reading” for any RPG fan and a modern-day masterpiece. This was true before Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster existed, but this version makes it easier and smoother than ever to experience. The journey you undertake as the...
In the end, Sakuna left me aglow with a warm nostalgia reminiscent of PlayStation 2 favourites like Okami, Odin Sphere, or Dark Cloud. Sakuna is a solid title with a lot of fun to be had. It has ambition, charm, and a whole myriad of interlocking systems to dive into....
