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So, you know what, maybe I’m not so upset about writing this review. I don’t know if bringing more of the gacha game’s story, rebalancing battles, or streamlining sidequests would fix all of Another Eden Begins‘ problems, but surely the team could’ve done more. As much as I want to...
Welcome to Elderfield will be an interesting case for fans of the genre who flocked to its revival with Stardew Valley. What the hell is cozy? Much of the enemy art has clear inspirations from Junji Ito. The sheer density of the town’s supernatural happenings and resignation also feel akin. However,...
All the while, Valkyria Chronicles 3 is driven by one of the more unique and exciting turn-based battle systems to come along in a long time, with few imitators since. This is a special and sometimes thought-provoking game worthy of the time of anybody who reads this publication, and it’s...
The Blood of Dawnwalker understands something that most open-world RPGs seem to forget. You cannot experience everything. Time is always moving forward, and how you spend it is important. Having to make those sacrifices initially frustrated me because I wanted to see everything the game had to offer, but eventually...
I went from wishing War in the North had never come to me, dreading another second of its single-player drudgery, to staying up until three in the morning with my friend on the phone, the two of us laughing and enjoying its co-op. In lieu of a solo five out...
Star Wars Zero Company is an enjoyable, almost cookie-cutter strategy RPG. It takes few risks, but what’s here is competent and worth playing, especially for Star Wars fans. I wish what initially impressed me narratively and in terms of gameplay remained fresh throughout, but this is why I appreciate indies...
If Switch 2 is your only means of playing Elden Ring, then by all means, it’s time to dive into The Lands Between. It may be best experienced elsewhere, but Tarnished Edition is still the complete experience with few caveats.
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...
In attempting to bridge the gap between diehard fans of the cult franchise and newcomers unused to the Grand Strategy setup, Brigandine Abyss ends up watering down the elements that made it unique in the first place. There is still a compelling strategic experience here, particularly in Mission Mode, but the Story...
Steins;Gate is quite simply one of the most important visual novels ever made, and Steins;Gate Re:Boot is the perfect way to play it. Unlike games such as The Adventures of Elliot, each of its endings provides a uniquely satisfying conclusion to the tale, and you will want to seek each...
I’m extremely glad I took a chance on Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. I had never heard of it until recently and chanced my ever-so-valuable time on it. Hidden gem defined, any fan of strategy RPGs and roguelites will find a home here. Come for the toothy combat and...
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...
