Resonance of Fate

Resonance of Fate is for the hardcore JRPG fan. It can be difficult and confusing, and requires a lot of grinding and heavy lifting to make it through to the close. The visuals and storytelling don't do it any favors, either. I found the battle system to be the saving grace. It's unique and requires a lot of strategy and commitment, even while offering a turn-based system at the core. Resonance of...

RPG fans who lean towards story and character development may want to stick with Final Fantasy, but for those willing to try something different, Resonance of Fate could be just the ticket.

Resonance of Fate probably won't be named game of the year or end up on a Greatest Hits list, but it is definitely one of the more enjoyable RPGs that I've played recently and should be taken into consideration the next time you need an RPG fix.

Dubbed End of Eternity in Japan when it was released a few months ago, developer tri-Ace's newest creation is called Resonance of Fate here in the West and has finally arrived. Sadly the game is a bit of an unknown quantity around these parts. Perhaps it was SEGA's decision to publish it a scant week after the mega-giant that is Final Fantasy XIII. Perhaps people just are not that into the JRPG ge...