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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds and Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms are a magnificent duo of games that enhanced a beloved otome game to breathtaking heights. I hope Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds and Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms do well enough outside of Japan to warrant more Hakuoki games getting localized and into my hot little hands....
Those who couldn’t get enough of Tokyo Xanadu’s combat will no doubt be pleased with the extra content here, especially a robust post-game that takes place during Halloween. Everyone else, however, is better off passing this one up. eX+’s additions are so flimsy and superfluous as to actively detract from...
Victor Vran
Most of this review has been complimentary and lauded what Victor Vran does right. The only weakness — and it’s a biggie — is the lack of variability in the second half of the game. Haemimont Games were clearly onto something here, and I hope they can replicate this formula,...
Lost Sphear
Lost Sphear is an unremarkable yet pleasant JRPG experience, one that I find I’m a bit more forgiving of than many of my peers. Like I Am Setsuna, however, it’s a flawed attempt at playing on nostalgia that simply fails to grasp what defined the classics it tries to emulate....
Full Throttle is one of very few biker-themed games I know of. They’re rare enough that when I heard of 2016’s Kathy Rain, Full Throttle came to mind immediately. And while I have aired some grievances here, my complaints don’t make me sad that I played this game again. It...
There were a few times where I genuinely enjoyed Dissidia Final Fantasy NT — the online mode can be great, the game looks amazing, and I loved getting to grips with new characters. But at the same time, I’ve never come away from a game feeling as vexed and frustrated...
Additions such as the Monster Field Guide (which, based on your research level, lets you see the anatomical weak points of a monster along with its elemental and ailment weaknesses), the helpful Scoutflies that track down your target as you collect environmental clues, and the drop-in/drop-out co-op all help make...
Full Metal Furies is full of charm, life, expert design, and few missteps. The story won’t revolutionize the industry and the controls could be crisper, but the sheer quality in gameplay sets a higher bar not only for the genre, but for puzzle design. Period. Given Cellar Door Games’ work...
The Longest Five Minutes does well with its unique premise, but falls short in providing a fun gameplay experience. Most of the gameplay is a waste of time and only serves as an obstacle to experiencing the story. Flash Back’s adventure is only worth it for the good art and...
“Masquerada.” A play-on-word for “mascherata” — the Italian word for masquerade. When we hear the word “masquerade,” we usually think of a social gathering where people wear masks and other fancy attire. But this word is much more than a mere event. As a noun, a masquerade can also signify...
Romancing SaGa 2 is equal parts fascinating and frustrating. I’ve barely scratched the surface with some of the novel features this game offers you, so if you’re thinking of playing it for the first time, I really encourage you to do so as there’s a lot to love about this...
If you don’t already like the Neptunia series, you will probably be hard-pressed to like this game. It’s a pretty typical action RPG, with a ho-hum story. However, as a Neptunia fan, this game does what the Neptunia series is best at: having fun with its cast of characters. For...
