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Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix is a decent SRPG that doesn’t really do anything wrong in terms of delivery or presentation. I enjoyed my time playing the game, even if I wasn’t necessarily wowed by it. However, with so many other SRPGs to choose from in both the Switch and...
I’ll admit my fourth playthrough of this game made progress a little bit slower than I would have liked. Still, it was a joy to return to it again with its new features. Tokyo Mirage Sessions was, in my opinion, the most underrated JRPG of the 2010s. If you like...
If players can get past the weak storytelling elements, DC: AoRT is a solid experience when enjoyed alongside the Netflix series. The moment-to-moment gameplay is engaging, well balanced, and rewards sound strategy and creative thinking. As interesting as the world of Thra is, it almost feels like this game would...
This fledgling world of Thea crafted by MuHa games took me by surprise. With its mystical mythos and comforting storytelling lain over a complex set of gameplay systems, it was reminiscent of many games I adore. Though it may not have the most up-to-date artistic execution, there is still a...
It’s all well and good that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot looks and feels like you’re re-experiencing the show. That’s why it’s all the more disappointing that the game makes for a really lacklustre RPG. It’s overstuffed with unnecessary mechanics just to try and make it feel like an RPG, but...
To the Moon
To The Moon absolutely lives up to the hype, but it’s approachable as well. Despite its reputation, it has a surprisingly simple narrative, filled with amusing and relatable characters. Don’t let that fool you, though: it’s an incredible game that caused me to rethink different moments of my own life...
Truly well-crafted, bite-sized games (especially JRPGs) are rare, and Zeboyd has undoubtedly delivered a winner here. Though there are a few rough edges, Cthulhu Saves Christmas is a delight from beginning to end for JRPG fans. It’s hysterically funny, plays well, and best of all, genuinely works as a sort...
Ultimately, SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays was something I needed in my life. This is largely due to my dedication following this pop culture phenomenon since I was a kid, but I also believe Gundam deserves more recognition beyond Japan. While the game has some faults and can’t compare...
Heroland
Playing Heroland is a little bit like going to a birthday party where the only thing you can eat is cake. Initially, you’re excited, and the first few bites are delicious, but as you eat the rest, you feel progressively worse until you get sick and never want to eat...
A former RPGFan editor, Stephen Meyerink, worked on this game. These relationships in no way influenced the reviewer’s opinion of the game or its final score.
Virgo is a great game, plain and simple. While every aspect of the game is worthy of praise, the ace in the hole is easily its sound. Any game where the music makes me immediately drop my controller, grab my bass guitar, and play along to learn my favorite pieces...
Star Ocean: First Departure R is a phenomenally solid game for those looking for an old-school RPG to play that will also offer a wealth of content and replayability. I enjoyed my time playing this remaster immensely, and became enamored of the story and its characters rather early on. It...
