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Christoffer Bodegård's Esoteric Ebb builds on the cRPG revival started by Disco Elysium et al. An entertaining setting, enjoyable writing and quest design, and superbly utilised tabletop gameplay aspects helps it stand out on its own.
Landlubbers, ahoy! Adol is back in the definitive release of his latest adventure. Ys X follows the red-haired adventurer on his quest across Obelia Gulf with the sea-faring Normans.
In 2018, Sam Wachter hit 'The Great Atelier Burnout,' which was a dark period in her life when the series was no longer bringing her joy. Flash forward to 2026, when she had RPG Backtrack homework, finally knocking Atelier Lydie & Suelle out of her backlog.
Ever After Corp. is in the business of peddling out dressed-up fairy tales, rebranding and then wheeling and dealing them out to the highest bidder. Sleepy Castle Studio's Escape From Ever After is a hilarious homage to both corporate culture and fairy tales.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & The Dark Ties is the latest remaster in the Like a Dragon franchise. Unfortunately, game full of missteps that willgame full of missteps that will leave fans disappointed and frustrated.
Nioh 3 comes in red hot with welcome additions to the heart-pumping combat the series is known for. However, its open world elements don't quite bring the same heat, perhaps needing a bit more time in the crucible.
A beloved RPG franchise returns with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Does the new streamlined package of updated visuals, straightforward storytelling, and snappy combat live up to its storied roots to deliver a complete and heartfelt package?
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has made its way to new platforms. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a very welcome addition, not losing anything from the planned trilogy's hugely impressive opening act.
Hoist the tricolore, red and blue and green, for the creatures at the start and ever more to gain! In this fair City of the Lights, from gardened heights to deepest gloam, in zones of green and red do trainers tread, and fearsome beasts do roam.
In 2021 Eidos-Montréal released Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. While we don't have a time machine to go back to when it released, we can assure you that Star-Lord is still a putz and Cosmo is still the bestest best boy in the galaxy.
Level-5's football RPG series finally makes its return with Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. Successfully translating its take on the sport to the latest generation, the game breathes welcome new life into the franchise.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a solid remaster of a wonderful, if flawed, entry in the Tales series. While not perfect by any stretch, spending more time with these characters is always a treat.
