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Storyteller

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 22, 2023

When folks think of storytelling, words generally come to mind. Sure, whimsical artwork or cinematography with a melodious or adrenaline-infused soundtrack walk in tandem, but writing and the spoken word are king. Though sometimes, body language or a cheeky smirk can say more than any set of words c… Read More »

Mr. Saitou

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 21, 2023

Storytelling in video games has cemented itself as a unique medium for art. Whether you’re in for laughs, tears, or a philosophical “hmm,” video games have you covered with high-quality options. One genre that I am not sure has had enough attention is “slice of life,” a voyeuristic peek into a secti… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 3/19/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on March 19, 2023

Welcome, readers, to another edition of RPGs Coming This Week! The slow but steady drip of releases continues as we March onward to April. If you’re a fan of colorful aesthetics and lush environments with lots of things to do, keep reading! Mr. Saitou – March 23rd (Switch, Windows) Oho, bet you didn… Read More »

Tyrant’s Blessing

Posted by Audra Bowling on March 18, 2023

Indie SRPG Tyrant’s Blessing is something of a mixed blessing. A minimalist story combined with a satisfying and challenging gameplay loop awaits those who decide to fight for the island nation Tyberia’s freedom from the undead legions of a necromantic Tyrant. Admittedly, it isn’t a game w… Read More »

Retro Encounter 369 – Our Off-Brand Obsessions

Posted by Michael Sollosi on March 16, 2023

All RPGs and no fighting games makes Jack a dull boy. We don’t *solely* play RPGs here at RPGFan, and today is exactly the podcast to express that. Four RPGFan panelists discuss a few of their favorite games that can’t be classified as RPGs with even the most liberal interpretation of the term… Read More »

Escapism and Power Fantasy in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Posted by Ben Love on March 15, 2023

A New Story For a New Audience Yasumi Matsuno’s Final Fantasy Tactics is a tough act for any game to follow. The Final Fantasy series’ first foray into tactical RPGs garnered universal acclaim, left an indelible mark on the subgenre, and set fan expectations for Final Fantasy spinoffs that could riv… Read More »

Sailing Era

Posted by Ben Love on March 14, 2023

Have you grown tired of the fantasy and science fiction-influenced worlds of your typical RPG? Do you crave a setting with the same potential for adventure, conflict, and discovery as a fantastical world but grounded in real-world history? Sailing Era seeks to scratch that itch by offering… Read More »

Random Encounter 263 – We’re Feeling the Theatrhythm!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on March 13, 2023

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re diving into some recent non-RPG Final Fantasy spin-offs! First up, we have the first console entry in the long-running Final Fantasy rhythm game series, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. Offering over 380 songs from every Final Fantasy game (with m… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 3/12/23

Posted by Gio Castillo on March 12, 2023

And we’re back with another edition of RPGs Coming This Week! It’s going to be a brief one this time around; we’ve got just three releases this week, one of which is probably the overwhelming choice for most of us. Still, I’d wager the other two titles are worth a look. Let’s get cracking! The Legen… Read More »

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Adventure Game Review

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 11, 2023

Skyrim is on eight platforms: nine if you count both Xbox Series X and S. Is it on mobile yet? While the board game iteration isn’t a port, it remains faithful to the massively successful title in its theming. Aside from the sheen, is this a deep, rich experience or a cash grab based on names and im… Read More »

Top 10 Fishing Minigames in RPGs

Posted by Noah Leiter on March 10, 2023

I love fishing games. I remember that, as kids, my friends and I would huddle around a Mattel Bass Fishin’ handheld on summer road trips to the Lake of the Ozarks, a famous Missouri hot spot for money laundering fishing. We had the time of our lives with that low-tech masterpiece. That’s because fis… Read More »

Retro Encounter 368 – Most Wanted Remakes

Posted by Michael Sollosi on March 9, 2023

Today we enter the realm of video game fantasies, but not Final Fantasies. Remakes are a regular part of the video game release schedule in the 2020s, and here at Retro Encounter we have a few ideas on a few that should come soon. A PS2 rogue-like, a Squaresoft RPG never released in Japan, and some… Read More »

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