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Hands-On with Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster at PAX East 2025
During PAX East, in a (semi) secret alcove of a (semi) secret room, we got to spend some brief time with Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. Despite the short playtime, it was enough to see this is a worthwhile new version of the now-classic RPG. Visually, Bravely Default looks great on Switc… Read More »- Music Review
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Original Soundtrack
French studio Sandfall Interactive appears to have hit the motherlode with their debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. As I write this review, Clair Obscur has the highest number of concurrent players on Steam that any traditional/turn-based RPG has ever achieved. Additionally, RPGFan’s own revi… Read More »- Music Review
Crystalline Resonance – Final Fantasy Piano Collection
The Crystalline Resonance – Final Fantasy Piano Collection CD is a studio-recorded set of music featured as part of the ongoing Crystalline Resonance concert series, performed by pianist Julien Gernay. I had heard nothing but good things about the concert series, so I was very much excited to get my… Read More »- Article
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Retro Encounter 459 – Suikoden II Revisited
Listeners. Do you want…our podcast? On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, four of our panelists take a deep dive into Suikoden II. Who defends Jowy? Is Shu still be the best? How much Neclord hate can the host take? Listen in to find out! Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Paul Dennis, Aleks Franicze… Read More »- Review
Empyreal
Empyreal (em-ˈpir-ē-əl) – adj. 1: of or relating to the empyrean, celestial 2: sublime I admit I wasn’t aware that empyreal was a word, let alone what it meant, so I thought it a good idea to know what I’m talking about when it comes to Empyreal. Silent Games features a few former Ubisoft… Read More »- Feature
Stats, Maps, and Strats – An Ode to the RPG Strategy Guide
I readily admit that I am a collector of things. If a game I’m excited to play has a special edition, I’ll usually buy it. I like buying K-pop music because of the amazing packaging and photo books. If I discover a new band or musician that I really like, I can’t just buy one of their albums—I need… Read More »- Review
Phoenix Springs
Phoenix Springs is about 78% artsy and 22% fartsy. For those looking to do some soul-searching and who don’t mind a dive into the abstract, this is likely the game for you. While certainly not for everyone, it accomplishes what it sets out to do: introduce thought. A detective noir, Iris searches fo… Read More »- Article
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Random Encounter 322 – Clairly Oblivious
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re looking at a stylish upcoming turn-based RPG and a remaster of a sprawling open-world classic! First, Zek is here to discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game that might end up being his favorite JRPG of this generation. This stylish title is capturing at… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 5/4/25
Inside this edition of RPGs Coming This Week are two wolves. On one side are cozy games that look like they would pair well with a cup of hot chocolate; on the other are far moodier games, including a sci-fi RPG with eyes towards the cosmos and a period-piece bartender/detective game. Strap in, read… Read More »- Review
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (2013)
After being thoroughly charmed by developer Matrix Software’s Final Fantasy III Nintendo DS remake, I adored my time with their Final Fantasy IV remake. I was intrigued when I heard that the classic old-school FF had a sequel, so I leaped from 3D graphics to pixels to play the Final Fantasy IV: The… Read More »- Article
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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Free DLC Launches May 20th
Sea of Stars was a special throwback to RPGs of yore when it released in 2023. Featuring the likes of legendary composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Cross, Xenogears), the game hit all the right spots. Now, developer Sabotage Studio is treating us with a silly side story in the Throes of the Watchmaker… Read More »- Review
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes: The Chapter of Markus
Time travel can be tricky, especially when it involves you and those you care for. That’s the central dilemma of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes’ third DLC story expansion, The Chapter of Markus. When the fabled Skeleton King Markus and other party members are inexplicably thrown back three hundre… Read More »Music Review
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour Live 2024.09.08
You’d be hard-pressed to find a JRPG soundtrack more recognizable and beloved than the original 1997 version of Final Fantasy VII. Much of composer Nobuo Uematsu’s iconic music was carried over to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, and 2024’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the latter with an expansive sou… Read More »- Article
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Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Emerges From Early Access on May 23rd
Fans of the popular tabletop game with a dark spin on Arthurian legends, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, will be delighted to hear the latest update on the video game adaptation. After being in development for six years (two in Early Access), the Polish first-person, open-world RPG launches offic… Read More »- Review
Despelote
I have a confession to make right off the bat: I’ve never really liked football. I realise that’s sacrilege, especially given that I grew up in the sport’s birthplace, at least where its modern incarnation was formed. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve tried my hand at it many a time. I’m not sure it’s even p… Read More »- Review
Rosewater
Come on down to your local saloon and let’s have a mighty fine talk about treasure hunting, failed revolutions, and nude photography. It’s been a long wait, but this March finally saw the release of Grundislav Games’ Rosewater, a Western-themed follow-up to 2018’s excellent steampunk detective game,… Read More »- Review
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Middas afternoon, 5th of Heartfire, in the year 433 of the Third Era. When the Fighter’s Guild put me on to solve Arvena Thelas’ “rat problem,” I thought I’d be cleaning a basement of rabid vermin, not saving her precious pet rats from an intruding mountain lion. Now I follow a local hunter, Pinarus… Read More »- Article
- Rhythm Encounter
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Rhythm Encounter 159 – Press Start Again: More RPG Title Screen Music
RPG title screens bear a heavy burden. They’re one of the first things we see in a game, making them one of the best places to leave a strong first impression. And often, a key component of that is the music. Several years ago, we highlighted eight standout title screen tracks in episode 71, and tod… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, 4/27/25
Last week, three RPGs showed up out of nowhere. Everyone and their mother expected the Oblivion remaster, but pretty much no one anticipated the releases of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones on Switch and Breath of Fire IV on PC. With how short this edition of RPGs Coming This Week is, I’m wondering if… Read More »Music Review
If Found… Original Soundtrack
After hearing composer 2 Mello flex some amazing musical skills in his soundtrack for Read Only Memories, I immediately wanted more. I had to wait a few years, but in 2020, Annapurna Interactive published the indie visual novel If Found…, wherein 2 Mello led the way with another sublime, layered s… Read More »- Review
Penny Blood: Hellbound
It’s been a while since the last Shadow Hearts game, and more specifically, about 20 years since Shadow Hearts: Covenant, generally considered the pinnacle of the series, came out outside of Japan. Creator Matsuzo Machida and company are currently working on a spiritual successor, Penny Blood, which… Read More »Feature
The RPGs That Made Us
I think we all remember the game that got us into RPGs. But what about the ones that really set the standard, that taught us what we want, that helped define our tastes? You know, the ones where you thought “oh, I like this” and you keep looking for it afterwards? With those questions in mind, we ga… Read More »- Article
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Breath of Fire IV Now Available on GOG
Surprise! The classic PlayStation RPG Breath of Fire IV is now on PC, by way of CD Projekt Red’s GOG. Breath of Fire IV is the latest port to come out of GOG’s Dreamlist and Preservation Program, and follows other titles in Capcom’s PS1 catalog that have made their way to the storefront — Dino Crisi… Read More »- Review
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Set in the twilight of the Ming Dynasty, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty (The Hungry Lamb) promises a story full of mystery and interesting choices. Told through the eyes of Liang, a bandit commissioned to traffic four girls through a country ravaged by famine and disease, the st… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
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Retro Encounter 458 – Suikoden Revisited
All of this podcasting in front of a children. In this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, four enthusiastic series veterans and one newbie get together to discuss the original Suikoden to celebrate the recent remaster. Does the game still hold up? Can we stop ourselves from talking about the series… Read More »Twitch
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