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RPGs Coming This Week, 11/17/24

Posted by Gio Castillo on November 17, 2024

This edition of RPGs Coming This Week has a heavy adventure game slant, with a hint of… bullet hell tactics? Never say creativity in gaming is dead because you just don’t know where to look! Which, incidentally, is the point of this column! So let’s dive in, shall we? Maid Café on Electric Street… Read More »

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Posted by Jerry Williams on November 16, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn made a splash in 2017. Full of surprise, mystery, and AAA-production value, gamers near and far adored this new intellectual property. Being a new IP is risky business, especially with the sort of budget this title had. When sequels and reboots are the soup of the decades, a publis… Read More »

Random Encounter 309 – New Horizons with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on November 15, 2024

On this episode of Random Encounter, we are chatting about a long-awaited remake and an unexpected spin-off! First, Zach is here to share his experience with the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. This ground-up remake of the beloved Famicom/NES JRPG has been a long time coming, first announced in 2021.… Read More »

Retro Encounter 443 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoilercast

Posted by Michael Sollosi on November 14, 2024

Zelda! The Zeldster! Zeldarino! The Zelmeister! Making copies! The Legend of Zelda series has long starred a hero named Link seeking a princess named Zelda, but in 2024 the roles reversed for the first time on a Nintendo system. Echoes of Wisdom’s (sort of) new protagonist also sports an item-dupli… Read More »

LEGO Horizon Adventures

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on November 13, 2024

As some of you probably know, I’m a huge fan of the Horizon series. I thoroughly enjoyed both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, as well as their respective DLC expansions, and I am eagerly awaiting a third, possibly final, installment. But despite my love of Guerrilla Games’ post-apocaly… Read More »

Crown Wars: The Black Prince

Posted by Abraham Kobylanski on November 12, 2024

The Hundred Years’ War is a fascinating subject for history buffs, though more of us may be more familiar with Game of Thrones or A Song of Ice and Fire, which draw heavily from portions of that time period. There have been video game attempts at capturing the deep, twisting intrigue of the Hundred… Read More »

The Rise of the Golden Idol

Posted by Tim Rattray on November 11, 2024

My expectations for The Rise of the Golden Idol were sky-high, and with good reason. Its predecessor The Case of the Golden Idol was a stroke of brilliance, and Color Gray Games only refined their storytelling chops and level design with each of its expansions. This direct sequel was the developer’s… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 11/10/24 [UPDATE]

Posted by Audra Bowling on November 10, 2024

In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, we have a loaded slate headlined by the best RPG of 1988. Alongside it includes the sequel to one of the more acclaimed detective games of recent vintage, a spin-off of Sony’s Horizon franchise (with a blocky twist), and much more. It goes without saying, bu… Read More »

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

Posted by Mark Roddison on November 9, 2024

Having never played the classic Skies of Arcadia back in 2000 on the Dreamcast, the promise of similar sky pirate hijinks in Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is intriguing. The developers are proud to present their creation as retro-inspired, and the character design, setting, and feel all hearken back to… Read More »

Retro Encounter 442 – The Legend of Zelda: Draft of Fantasy

Posted by Michael Sollosi on November 8, 2024

Are you ready for some Sploosh Kaboom!? Retro Encounter begins a month of Zelda celebration for a Nintendo November to remember! Five panelists draft parties of their favorite Zelda characters, items, abilities, and locations in a snake draft format, all while trying to snag their favorites be… Read More »

Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut

Posted by Paul Skevington on November 8, 2024

Slay the Princess originally released on PC in October 2023, but being the console-loving fiend I am, I missed it the first time around. Little did I know that luck would soon smile upon me, as one year later, Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut made its way onto all modern platforms. I soon found… Read More »

Death of the Reprobate

Posted by Jerry Williams on November 8, 2024

A reprobate is “an unprincipled person, often used humorously and affectionately.” Some archaic definitions refer to a reprobate as someone “predestined to damnation.” Joe Richardson, creator, must have spent time finding the right words for this game because that kinda says it all. Death of the Rep… Read More »

Slay the Spire: The Board Game Review

Posted by Jerry Williams on November 6, 2024

Slay the Spire needs no introduction. The first deckbuilder super success, Mega Crit took the indie scene—and mainstream audiences—on a stat- and card-infused journey through odd, twisting caverns, and even stranger enemies. Of course, cards weren’t invented on computers. So, rather than taking some… Read More »

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Preview

Posted by Scott Clay on November 5, 2024

Thanks to the lovely people at NIS America, we recently had the privilege of watching a preview demo of the upcoming The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II. No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you even though Trails through Daybreak only recently released this July: the sequel releases… Read More »

Metal Slug Tactics

Posted by Jerry Williams on November 5, 2024

Metal Slug is a niche action side-scroller with a reputation for its art style and tough-as-nails gameplay. Truly a quarter-eater, Metal Slug takes the edge off wartime horrors with its approachability until you get a few levels in. Eager to experience the same in a strategy RPG format with Metal Sl… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 147 – Woodwind Quartet

Posted by Mike Salbato on November 4, 2024

It’s been awhile since our last instrument spotlight, so in this episode, we’re sharing some favorite RPG songs featuring woodwinds, like flutes, ocarinas, and more! Whether it’s the incredibly moving sounds of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the adventurous Dark Cloud 2, or Final Fantasy III’s Maiden of Wa… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 11/3/24

Posted by Audra Bowling on November 3, 2024

This edition of RPGs Coming This Week is kind of… all over the place? Like always, there’s a ton of variety on the slate, from classic turn-based adventures to tactical romps. Let’s dive in! Metal Slug Tactics – November 5th (PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1, Switch, Windows) Metal Slug Tactics is an isometric… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Witch Please!

Posted by Tina Olah on November 2, 2024

Campaign Ends: November 7thPlatform: Windows, macOS, and Linux. Stretch goals may add a Switch port, per Nintendo’s approval. Nightmare scenario: you enroll in a prestigious new school, ready for a fresh start with exciting academic subjects that you know absolutely nothing about when a hideous mix-… Read More »

Shadow Hearts: Covenant

Posted by Sean Cabot on November 2, 2024

(Minor spoiler Warning for the first Shadow Hearts) For a significant chunk of my life, Shadow Hearts: Covenant has occupied a small but unshakable space in my mind. I was aching to play an obscure RPG of incredible rarity with an unconventional alt-history setting and horror-lite atmosphere, and th… Read More »

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Posted by Audra Bowling on November 1, 2024

Hard choices should remain difficult because someone else will try to make them for you once they’re easier to make. BioWare’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard poignantly hits this sentiment home throughout its lengthy narrative, offering players numerous difficult decisions so that they can shape the dark… Read More »

Hands-On with the First 10 Hours of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake + Launch Trailer

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on October 31, 2024

There is plenty to say about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, but let’s start with the brand new launch trailer (that artwork above is also new) to get you in the spirit, with the rest of this preview below! The most surprising thing about the first ten hours of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the re… Read More »

Retro Encounter 441 – Happy Halloween!

Posted by Michael Sollosi on October 31, 2024

Aren’t you scared? Well that’s just fine. Here at RPGFan, we don’t cover dedicated horror games often (other than the odd Until Dawn or The Quarry), but we still love the excitement of being scared! To celebrate All Hallows’ Eve this year, a Retro Encounter panel highlights a few of the scariest mom… Read More »

Exclusive Preview: No Rest for the Wicked Original Early Access Soundtrack, Coming October 31st

Posted by Patrick Gann on October 30, 2024

Earlier this year, Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked released as an Early Access title on Steam (check out our preview!). While we await the game’s full PC & console launch, today we are highlighting a key aspect of the game just in time for Halloween. I am speaking, of course, about the game… Read More »

Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Kingdom Hearts II

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on October 29, 2024

Michael Sollosi This is awkward. I’ve been a vocal disdainer of Kingdom Hearts video games for over 20 years, and my feelings on the series didn’t change much when I finally finished the first one in early 2019. But now I’ve played a second Kingdom Hearts game, and it’s good. I approached Kingdom He… Read More »

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Launches March 20th, 2025

Posted by Gio Castillo on October 29, 2024

Another beloved Wii U game is exclusive no longer, as Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo Switch on March 20th, 2025. This updated version of the 2015 original will retail physically and digitally for $59.99 USD. It’s up for pre-order now on the Nintendo eShop, and it’s N… Read More »

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