Final Fantasy XVI is just around the corner, and it’s the first mainline Final Fantasy release in almost seven(!) years. That’s the longest wait between mainline entries in the series yet. Like many of us, I’ve been inclined to reflect on the legacy of these games, and the little ranking demon in my… Read More »
Okay it might not be called Final Fantasy XIII, but… This week on Retro Encounter, three first-timers get together to discuss Mistwalker’s Xbox 360 cult classic Lost Odyssey. It certainly has some big names behind it, and we want to find out if it lives up to the previous works of the masters. How… Read More »
From the day it was announced, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds has been weighed down by nearly insurmountable expectations. It is a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the game that defined most of what we expect from a Zelda game. Now, almost ten years after its rel… Read More »
On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re talking about two highly anticipated sequels (although one is slightly more anticipated than the other). First up, Jono and Mike share their initial impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the long-awaited direct sequel to 2017’s Breath of the… Read More »
Folks, I know it might be physically impossible to remove your Nintendo Switch from your clutches right now, but we absolutely need to talk about this week’s lineup. See, there’s a new RPG in the PlayStation Plus catalog, and it’s probably not one you expected. It’s a deep cut, and, well, it’s cool.… Read More »
Citizen Sleeper was one of last year’s most memorable sleeper hits. Now, it’s recently finished a run of three free DLC episodes that expand on the core game in a narratively interesting and fulfilling way. Citizen Sleeper is the second game from indie studio Jump Over the Age, which is (for the mos… Read More »
Final Fantasy has one of the greatest first entries in RPG history. It’s robust, iconic, and endlessly replayable thanks to a flexible class system. So many words have been written about it, you almost have to wonder what more could be said. Well, thanks to a few wonderful quality of life tweaks fro… Read More »
A well-written story is timeless. In RPGs, we’re typically weighing writing and characters to some degree against presentation and gameplay, but in adventure titles, the story is almost everything. In Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, we’re essentially playing an occult-themed visual nov… Read More »
In an effort to support diversity and representation in gaming, I am writing about a topic near and dear to me: neurodiversity—specifically, neurodivergent characters in RPGs. I knew this was a project that would take a good deal of time and research. Add on the struggles and distractions that come… Read More »
Last month, we brought you the exciting announcement of a new album coming from Scarlet Moon: Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies Volume III. While this is the 13th album in the greater Prescription for Sleep series, it’s the first video game-focused one since 2021’s Prescription for Sleep:… Read More »
On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re talking about a highly anticipated piece of DLC and a very highly anticipated remake (that we were never quite sure we would EVER see)! First up is Caitlin talking about the Horizon Forbidden West DLC, Burning Shores. In it, we visit the post-apocalyptical ruin… Read More »
So our lineup of RPGs coming this week is actually low-key interesting and full of variety. The list runs the gamut from a friendship-ending board game to a comic book-themed strategy title, so I’d be surprised if nothing here strikes your fancy even a little bit. Let’s be real though: the biggest r… Read More »
Overall, in Vol. 1, you’re getting three games that each would be worth playing on their own, despite showing their age. ,,, (F)or those who wished Mega Man were more RPG-like, those who enjoy collecting a la Pokémon or those who enjoy an awesome, unique battle system, there’s never been a better ti… Read More »
Wayforward’s Advance Wars remake has been a long time coming. First announced in 2021 with a release scheduled for that December, the game was delayed until April 2022. By then, global events saw Nintendo delay the game indefinitely for sensitivity reasons, despite reports of the game being complete… Read More »
What if you could peer into the future and make decisions based on what you see? What if your decisions had a long-reaching impact on those you’re close to and the fabric of reality itself? Polly recently returns to the Mediterranean island of Atina, where she grew up, hoping to find her missing mot… Read More »
Thou shalleth listenen to thisen episode. Luckily, you won’t hear any conversations about broken Early Modern English, because this time we’re not talking about the original. Instead, we have a spoiler filled chat about Octopath Traveler II, a sequel that our panel loved even more than the first gam… Read More »
I adore Tron: Legacy. The 2010 sequel to the groundbreaking original Tron, with its neon-soaked visuals and Daft Punk’s electrifying score, was an audiovisual feast unmatched in terms of sheer aesthetic. It also launched the career of director Joseph Kosinski, one of Hollywood’s most underappreciate… Read More »
Whether you know him from his legendary work on Final Fantasy Tactics or elsewhere, odds are you at least know composer Hitoshi Sakimoto’s name. And while he often gets talked about for his work in those Ivalice titles like FFT, Final Fantasy XII, and Vagrant Story, Sakimoto has worked on a fascinat… Read More »
On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we’re bringing a small but quality selection. Think of this week’s column like the hors d’oeuvres or charcuterie board before the stomach-bloating multi-course meal that is the May release schedule. Please enjoy yourself as we serve up this platter of two ac… Read More »
May 4th Update: We are pleased to reveal that we have also partnered with NIS America for the marathon, who will be supplying four exciting prizes that we’ll give away between now and July. See below for the details and prizes on offer! In the meantime, watch our stream on Twitch! And when we aren’t… Read More »
It’s common for smaller indie games to wear their inspirations on their sleeves. Load up the Steam Store, and you will find countless games influenced by gaming classics from the NES and SNES eras. What is much rarer is an indie developer emulating the scale and sophistication of an acclaimed triple… Read More »
“A hero is what he wills, and what he does.” Anime adaptations of video games can be mixed bags regarding quality. Those that approach the adaptation as a condensed retelling of an RPG’s plot run the risk of being too much “the same” to attract viewers already familiar with the title, and newco… Read More »
Riot’s recently been handing out their coveted League of Legends property to a few developers who (I assume) they trust to make a quality title using their characters and world. I had the pleasure of reviewing Ruined King: A League of Legends Story with glowing praise. The Mageseeker: A League of Le… Read More »
When it comes to monster-collecting games, Pokémon has the market cornered. But, now and then, a game with clear inspirations from the long-running series comes along. While many have failed to capture the charm and whimsy of the series they emulate, Cassette Beasts manages to av… Read More »
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