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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Hands-On Preview

Posted by Scott Clay on March 5, 2024

Thanks to the people at Capcom, I recently had the privilege of checking out a preview build of the upcoming Dragon’s Dogma 2. Like many, I was very surprised when Capcom announced Dragon’s Dogma 2 in 2022, because it was a game I never expected to get a sequel. After playing this demo, I am glad it… Read More »

Yukar From The Abyss

Posted by Audra Bowling on March 5, 2024

In ancient times, a myriad of gods visited the mortal realm, bestowing their blessings upon devoted humans. Humanity forgot about the gods and their gifts, resulting in the disenchantment of many of the gods who left the mortal world behind for good. Only a few gods remain, with varying views on hum… Read More »

The Thaumaturge

Posted by Mark Roddison on March 4, 2024

Sometimes after a long, hard week at work or home, all we want to do is kick back and relax with a quick game session: maybe a few runs on Slay the Spire or a few rounds on Persona grinding for that next creature fusion. Other times, the idea of a meaty, involved RPG narrative is just what’s needed.… Read More »

Random Encounter 291 – Let’s Explore a Mystery Dungeon!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on March 4, 2024

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re taking a look at a long-running RPG series that has only made sporadic, but noteworthy, appearances here in the West! Mystery Dungeon began as a Dragon Quest IV spinoff back in 1993, but since then, there have been dozens of games in the seri… Read More »

Retro Encounter Final Thoughts – Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Posted by Michael Sollosi on March 3, 2024

Michael Sollosi When I played Dragon Quest XI in 2018 I was awestruck. Everything from the game’s expressive monster animations to the snappy turn-based combat to the fairy tale story was pure, distilled Dragon Quest, but in a modern presentation so gorgeous I could scarcely believe it. But would my… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 3/3/24

Posted by Gio Castillo on March 3, 2024

On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: diversity! From SRPGs to CRPGs, most niches will get something good this week. Let’s get into it! The Thaumaturge – March 4th (Windows) Since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, I’ve craved more games based on Slavic culture and folklore. The Thaumaturge looks like it… Read More »

No Rest for the Wicked Preview

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 2, 2024

When playing the tear-jerking, award-winning Ori and the Blind Forest, did you think, “Okay, cool, but what I’d love to see what these guys could do with a Soulslike”? Me neither, but that’s what we’ve got here. After making two outstanding Metroidvanias, the devs likely wanted to stretch their legs… Read More »

Under the Castle

Posted by Tim Rattray on March 2, 2024

You may or may not remember the Playdate, game publisher Panic’s 2022 foray into the boutique handheld space identifiable by its crank-based control scheme. The console didn’t hold the spotlight for long thanks to its niche nature, but its humble origins have since flourished into a space for indepe… Read More »

Afterimage

Posted by Dom Kim on February 29, 2024

As someone who greatly enjoys Metroidvanias as a whole despite the recent massive oversaturation of the genre, the details of every release keep me from getting burned out. While the broad strokes of every title might follow a common blueprint, it’s the individual flourishes that keep releases fresh… Read More »

Retro Encounter 406 – Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Part II

Posted by Michael Sollosi on February 29, 2024

If I could turn back time / If I could find a way Four RPGFan staff played through Dragon Quest XI this month, and it left them full of feelings. But were those feelings satisfying or wanting? How did they find DQ11’s notorious third act? Spoiler alert: this is a wonderful video game, despite what o… Read More »

Undertale Yellow Feels Like a Legit Prequel

Posted by Aleks Franiczek on February 28, 2024

Undertale Yellow is a fan game for 2015’s subversive RPG sensation, Undertale. It was released in December 2023 after seven years of scrupulous development by a group calling themselves Team Undertale Yellow. Undertale’s creator, Toby Fox, was not involved in any aspect of development, but the team… Read More »

Eastward: Octopia

Posted by Nick Mangiaracina on February 27, 2024

Eastward was a real standout title in 2021—yes, it’s been that long—and was one of my favorite games that year. When asked to review the DLC I didn’t yet know was releasing, I conjured up wild scenarios for John and Sam to find themselves in: daring conflicts with big bads, colorful characters to he… Read More »

Random Encounter 290 – The Rebirth of Final Fantasy VII

Posted by Jonathan Logan on February 27, 2024

On this episode of Random Encounter, it’s finally time to talk about one of the most anticipated “Part 2s” in video game history: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Ever since part 1 of the FFVII remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake, was released in 2020, we’ve been desperate to know where the story is… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 128 – Compilation of Final Fantasy VII

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 26, 2024

Do we at RPGFan like Final Fantasy VII? Off course! That’s why we’re ready for…a reunion of tracks from across the expansive (and still growing) FFVII universe. The timing here is intentional to celebrate the fantastic music associated with FFVII as we all get ready to enjoy Final Fantasy VII Rebirt… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 2/25/24

Posted by Gio Castillo on February 25, 2024

On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: the biggest RPG of the year and also the newest Final Fantasy game. Heh, I kid, but word of mouth has me excited about a certain hardcore roguelike. Frankly, word of mouth has me excited about everything that’s coming, so let’s dispense with the preamble! Ex… Read More »

Syberia

Posted by David Kirakosyan on February 24, 2024

Playing through Syberia is like taking a trip through a museum. The game evokes the feeling of roaming hallways filled with preserved remnants of a bygone era. Unfortunately, this dated feeling occasionally extends beyond deliberate presentation, creeping into the gameplay and the portrayal of some… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Dreamed Away

Posted by Tina Olah on February 24, 2024

I have never dreamed about being chased by an animated skeleton. In fact, my dreams these days tend to involve mundane things like going to a buffet or finding a new cage for my hamster, and if I were to wake up in an alternate reality based on said dreams, I would simply enjoy the vast quantities o… Read More »

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island

Posted by Ben Love on February 23, 2024

If there is a single video game genre that has seen a massive explosion in popularity over the last decade, it’s roguelikes. Between the constant variety of procedurally generated levels, the addicting risk and reward gameplay loop, and meta progression across multiple runs, these elements have come… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on February 22, 2024

The moment you step outside of Midgar and into the wider world is the original Final Fantasy VII at its most grand. That’s saying something in a game with some of the most memorable set pieces in RPG history, but I doubt anyone denies the rush they felt when they saw the lush, bright, 3D overworld a… Read More »

Retro Encounter 405 – Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on February 22, 2024

I love it when villagers rhyme / it makes me as glad as a slime Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was hailed as an instant classic when it launched worldwide in 2018, and with more than five years of perspective our panel agrees. They discuss Dragon Quest XI’s charming characters, rock-solid… Read More »

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance to Launch June 21st [UPDATED]

Posted by Kyle Cantelon on February 21, 2024

One of the biggest stories to feature in today’s Nintendo Direct was the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Rumors swirled earlier this week that a complete edition had received a rating, but while our own Gio Castillo suspected it would appear in today’s Direct, even he had an admitte… Read More »

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree to Release June 21st; Pre-Orders Up Now

Posted by Gio Castillo on February 21, 2024

In non-Nintendo Direct news, Bandai Namco just announced that Shadow of the Erdtree, the expansion DLC for the 2022 megahit Elden Ring, will be released on June 21st for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The publisher also put out a gameplay reveal trailer, a… Read More »

Does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Have a Crawl Space Problem?

Posted by Tim Rattray on February 21, 2024

One aspect of Final Fantasy VII Remake that was near-unanimously despised was its excessive use of crawl spaces to mask loading screens. You know the ones: crevices, plank bridges, and the like that you navigate by holding the analog stick in a single direction as Cloud and friends inch along. Peopl… Read More »

Sympathy Kiss

Posted by Audra Bowling on February 20, 2024

Work and love collide in the office romance visual novel Sympathy Kiss, but is this a work evaluation that’s satisfactory or poor? As for my assessment, I find Otomate and Idea Factory’s Sympathy Kiss a delightful visual novel experience. I’m pleasantly surprised by how endearingly heartfelt this ot… Read More »

Random Encounter 289 – Go East, Young Man, and Farm!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on February 19, 2024

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re “cranking” up our game to chat about a farming-centric piece of DLC for a pixel-art action RPG and a rogue-like on a tiny, black-and-white screen. First, Nick is here to share his thoughts about the farming DLC for 2021’s Eastward, Eastward: Octop… Read More »

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