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Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess

Posted by Des Miller on August 25, 2023

Long before the near overwhelming damage numbers of Disgaea and the panel combo chaos of La Pucelle: Tactics, Nippon Ichi Software developed a charming little game named Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Rhapsody was a cute, brief adventure rife with amusing jokes and heartwarming songs. Having release… Read More »

Retro Encounter 381 – Disco Elysium Part II

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on August 24, 2023

Time to go work on Retro Encounter! We’re back with our discussion of the second half of Disco Elysium. This week we dive into some of our favorite late-game side quests, go over our favorite conversations with our neckties, and discuss the fabulously strange ending. Did we get Kim to like us? Do we… Read More »

WrestleQuest

Posted by Neal Chandran on August 22, 2023

I absolutely LOVED pro wrestling when I was a kid. Those larger-than-life WWE personalities I reverently watched on TV were like superheroes come to life. I outgrew pro wrestling as I got older, but it recaptured my adult attention when I became friends with an aspiring pro wrestler during the 2010s… Read More »

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition

Posted by Noah Leiter on August 22, 2023

The Outer Worlds, like many of its ancestors in the narrative-driven RPG sector, is a game about choice — the choice between right and wrong in an outer space technofuture. Fittingly, the ultimate version of The Outer Worlds is called Spacer’s Choice Edition. This collection for PC and current… Read More »

Random Encounter 276 – Epic Fantasy (With a Musical Interlude)

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 21, 2023

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re diving into the realms of fantasy and musical adventure! First, Abe takes on the epic challenge of reviewing Baldur’s Gate III, the long-awaited CRPG sequel that brings Dungeons & Dragons to life! With intricate storytelling, deep character customization, a… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 8/20/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on August 20, 2023

It’s time again for another edition of RPGs Coming This Week. As always, we bring a solid range of titles from VNs to MMOs to SRPGs. Let’s dive in! Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure – August 22nd (Windows) Guild Wars 2 is alive and well in 2023 with the fourth expansion Secrets of the Obscure. Pl… Read More »

Videoverse

Posted by Jerry Williams on August 17, 2023

“I think everybody has that one video game; the one that sticks with them long after the credits roll and inspires them to take up a new hobby, or live their lives a little bit differently.” This is the opening line to Videoverse, and by no means do I think creator Lucy Blundell—aka Kinmoku—intended… Read More »

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Posted by Jerry Williams on August 16, 2023

Mimimi Games has only produced phenomenal titles since making Shadow Tactics in 2016, be they DLC or new works. That said, one could argue they’ve made the same game three times, because the isometric stealth sub-genre has been thoroughly explored in their three latest titles, Shadow Gambit: The Cur… Read More »

Trouble Comes Twice

Posted by Audra Bowling on August 15, 2023

Sometimes, we need the gaming equivalent of a warm hug instead of a threat of imminent doom. That’s where the slice-of-life genre comes in: stakes might be lower, but the emotional highs are just as rewarding. Akin to food for the soul, games such as Corona Borealis and Lover Pretend or manga series… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 115 – Dirge of Dungeon

Posted by Mike Salbato on August 14, 2023

To the dungeon with you! But don’t worry, we’ll be there with you. Dungeons are a staple of most RPGs, and good music can elevate the experience of any dungeon, even the dreaded sewers. Why we have never had a dungeon-specific episode before now, we couldn’t tell you, so today we make up for it, fea… Read More »

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Preview and Hands-On Impressions

Posted by Kiyan Mullen on August 13, 2023

Aquaplus — and its mostly retired 18-and-over imprint Leaf — is one of the most fascinating development studios of all time. Their impressive repertoire boasts such storied series as To Heart, such cultish classics as Kizuato. They have contributed immeasurably to the Japanese visual novel and adven… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 8/13/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on August 13, 2023

On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we bring you fantasy, piracy, and a barista simulator (sorta, with card battles involved). Let’s get on with it! Hammerwatch II – August 15th (Windows) Hot on the heels of the co-op-friendly Baldur’s Gate III, the action RPG Hammerwatch II is bringing us mor… Read More »

Roll Player

Posted by Jerry Williams on August 12, 2023

Adaptations of board games have sprung up almost like weeds in the video game landscape. Like weeds, some are certainly prettier and more palatable than others, and some may even earn extra time in your yard if you like them enough. Also like weeds, they’re more enjoyable to interact with alongside… Read More »

Omori

Posted by Aleks Franiczek on August 11, 2023

Disclaimer: Omori deals with heavy themes including trauma, depression, and suicide. If you are currently experiencing mental health issues, it may not be a good time to play this game. This review does not contain any graphic details on this subject matter. A common theme found across JRPGs is alon… Read More »

Retro Encounter 380 – Disco Elysium Part I

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on August 10, 2023

This is the face of a late-stage Retro Encounter enthusiast. This week we get together to discuss a game inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, despite a complete lack of any dungeons or dragons: Disco Elysium. Listen in as we discuss the wild humor and politics of this strange, amazing video game, and… Read More »

Parental Guidance: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Posted by Jimmy Turner on August 9, 2023

This article is my first contribution to a newer series of features here at RPGFan: Parental Guidance. Cat Quest and Kingdom Hearts have already been wonderfully covered by Monica and I encourage everyone to read those pieces as well. This feature aims to achieve the same goal: to aid parents in mak… Read More »

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Posted by Audra Bowling on August 9, 2023

Greek mythology and musicals combine in the visual novel Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, but does an epic triumph await, or is it a veritable tragedy? The game is a memorable experience centered around a compelling protagonist as she learns about the heroes of epics and a pa… Read More »

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023: Adventures in Las Vegas

Posted by Mario Garcia on August 8, 2023

Thanks to the folks at Square Enix, I had the opportunity to attend Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2023 in Las Vegas! This year was the first in-person iteration of the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival since 2019. In addition, the event served as a celebration for the MMO’s upcoming tenth anniversary of i… Read More »

Random Encounter 275 – A WrestleQuest Cage Match with 24 Killers

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 7, 2023

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re stepping into the wrestling ring and exploring an anti-RPG! First, Neal gets into his tights and fights for the title with WrestleQuest, a pixel RPG that echoes the golden era of professional wrestling. Filled with iconic wrestles and thrilling moves, does it p… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 8/6/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on August 6, 2023

Nature abhors a vacuum. Similarly, RPGFan loathes having a week go by without RPGs Coming This Week, our regular feature about all the role-playing, point-and-clicking, and hack-and-slashing releases you need to know about. As per usual, we have an eclectic set of games to discuss this week, and we… Read More »

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Posted by Audra Bowling on August 5, 2023

In 1999, the Chinese gaming community got to experience Xuan-Yuan Sword 3, the third numbered installment of Taiwanese developer Softstar Entertainment’s popular RPG series, often compared to Final Fantasy. Fast forward to 2023, when Western gamers finally get to try a version of the game published… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Scott Whiskers in: The Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw

Posted by Tina Olah on August 3, 2023

Sometimes cats go missing and later turn up just two streets away, examining a confused woman’s newly bought groceries. I’m not sure if that’s what happens to the cat in this game, but I would like to find out.

Star Trek: Resurgence – Interview with Lead Writer Dan Martin of Dramatic Labs

Posted by Jonathan Logan on August 2, 2023

After an extended absence from our TV screens, Star Trek roared back into the limelight in 2017 with Star Trek: Discovery, a brand-new show set pre-The Original Series. This spurred an entirely new era of Star Trek shows, with Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds following soon after… Read More »

Jagged Alliance 3

Posted by Abraham Kobylanski on August 1, 2023

I’d only played the first Jagged Alliance before 2023, though I knew the second game was reputedly one of the great tactical games, especially for the PC. So, I figured I should give it a spin. Even for a game from 1999 that looks its age, the high level of quality is apparent. I was excited to dig… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 114 – Incomparettable: Piano Covers with Kara Comparetto

Posted by Hilary Andreff on July 31, 2023

Have you ever wanted an inside look at what it’s like to write covers from classics like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI, perform, and run a stream/YouTube channel? Then this episode is for you. It’s another special interview episode here on Rhythm Encounter, and we’re fortunate to be joined by… Read More »

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