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Visions of Mana is the latest entry in Square Enix's long-running Mana series now an action RPG and brings plenty of updates to make this a must-play.
In their latest release, Ubisoft Massive delivers an open-world adventure that feels both familiar and fresh, setting a new bar for what a Star Wars game can be. Game Name: Star Wars Outlaws Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC - Ubisoft Connect (reviewed) Publisher(s): Ubisoft Developer(s): Ubisoft Massive Release…
I am a big fan of the Atelier games regarding gathering and crafting, so looking into WitchSpring R was a natural evolution. It is a game that grabbed me just from the artwork and persuaded me to give it a go. Game Name: WitchSpring R Platform(s): PS5 (Reviewed), Nintendo Switch,…
I am an advocate for more Fairy Tail video games. Sure, we have the Koei Tecmo game developed by Gust but I feel like we can explore more of the world of Fairy Tail. I was ecstatic to hear that Kodansha was working on bringing more games about Fairy Tail…
There has been a resurgence of games focusing on witches as the main characters, and Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a charming example of this trend. Unlike many fantasy-themed witch stories, however, Mika and the Witch's Mountain draws its inspiration from a different source: Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service.…
I was browsing through some of the titles on Keymailer from Idea Factory International when I came across a game I hadn't heard of before, Monster Monpiece. It was a video game made as a card game with many unique art pieces from the Compile Heart and Japanese Idea Factory…
Tevi is a metroidvania crossed with a bullet hell, all in a very compact yet meaty package. The console versions are published by PM Studios Inc.
When it comes to Shmups from Konami, you normally think about Gradius, Salamander, Gyruss, and Axelay (we haven't forgotten about Axelay). However, with the release of its newest game, Cygni: All Guns Blazing, we can add another game to Konami's Shmup catalog. But does this new title stack up with…
Anyone in the gaming scene 30 years ago has probably heard about a simulation game that took the community by storm, Princess Maker 2. One of the biggest reasons dosboxes have existed is to play Princess Maker 2. Now the game is finally available on modern consoles. Princess Maker 2…
Spy X Family is one of my favorite manga depicting various genres. You have slice-of-life, battle manga, spy, and thriller splashed with comedy. I was ecstatic when I saw that a new game depicting the series was coming out. Spy X Anya: Operation Memories is the name of that game…
It was only a year ago when I reviewed The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie. Today I got to get my hands on the next arc in the Trails series, Trails Through Daybreak. NIS America seems to be pushing these out fast and I couldn't be more happier to…
November 12th, 2021, the world was able to play Shin Megami Tensei V. I remember my time with the game and was able to review the game. It was only on Nintendo Switch. Most of my issues with the original game stem from the performance, the story, and the execution.…

















