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 beā¦ Read More »
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 ā The Pristine Cut made its way onto all modern platforms. I soon foundā¦ Read More »
A reprobate is āan unprincipled person, often used humorously and affectionately.ā Some archaic definitions refer to a reprobate as someone āpredestined to damnation.ā Joe Richardson, creator, must have spent time finding the right words for this game because that kinda says it all. Death of the Repā¦ Read More »
Slay the Spire needs no introduction. The first deckbuilder super success, Mega Crit took the indie sceneāand mainstream audiencesāon a stat- and card-infused journey through odd, twisting caverns, and even stranger enemies. Of course, cards werenāt invented on computers. So, rather than taking someā¦ Read More »
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 releasesā¦ Read More »
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 Slā¦ Read More »
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 Waā¦ Read More »
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 ā November 5th (PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1, Switch, Windows) Metal Slug Tactics is an isometricā¦ Read More »
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-ā¦ Read More »
(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 thā¦ Read More »
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 darkā¦ Read More »
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 reā¦ Read More »
Aren’t you scared? Well that’s just fine. Here at RPGFan, we don’t cover dedicated horror games often (other than the oddĀ Until DawnĀ orĀ 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 momā¦ Read More »
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 gameā¦ Read More »
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 Heā¦ Read More »
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 Nā¦ Read More »
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the latest entry in a series that has seen its fair share of praise and criticism. While the original Life is Strange set a high bar with its unique time-bending mechanics and emotional storytelling, subsequent titles have received mixed receptions. Fans have beenā¦ Read More »
On this episode of Random Encounter, we have another two GOTY contenders for you! First up is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the first new Dragon Age entry in a decade! After BioWare’s last two flops, they desperately needed a win, and it certainly sounds like they got one with this new installment of tā¦ Read More »
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: jumpscares, super rares, and the latest of Bioware’s. As seemingly always, we’ve got a diverse collection of upcoming titles to sort through. We’re excited, you’re excited, so let’s just hop to it! Clock Tower: Rewind ā October 29th (PS5, XSX, PS4, Switch, Wā¦ Read More »
Back in 2018, my friend got me to watch an anime called That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. While Iām typically not a fan of the isekai genre, I found the first season of Reincarnated as a Slime fairly interesting and distinct from similar anime. The anime (itself based on a light novel series)ā¦ Read More »
Character design is something I’ve been particularly interested in since I started gaming. I’m always fascinated to see concept art from various stages of development to get an idea of how a particular character’s appearance evolves over time. If a game I love has an art book, you might as well takeā¦ Read More »
I learned to live half alive / Now you want me one more time Retro Encounter’s host demonstrates contrition in today’s episode, admitting on-air that there’s at least one good Kingdom Hearts game out there. The panelists also discuss their favorite boss fights, Disney worlds, and character strugglesā¦ Read More »
Memories: Off is a renowned visual novel series that debuted in 1999 and has since spawned several games (including main series games and spinoffs), anime OVAs, manga, and other assorted multimedia. I played Memories: Off and Memories: Off 2nd in my avid importing days and appreciate their storylineā¦ Read More »
Conceived by Akitoshi Kawazu and released in 1993, Romancing SaGa 2 made a bold break with the previous entry in the series, focusing on a generation-spanning imperial lineage waging a centuries-long war against interdimensional beings known as the Seven Heroes. This concept proved immensely popularā¦ Read More »
While some of my all-time favorite games are indie RPGs that emulate the classics, my ears perk up most when developers instead exercise their creative freedom to explore new ideas.Ā ArcoĀ fits this criterion perfectly. Itās the prime example of the fresh perspective that small teams outside the RPG dā¦ Read More »
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