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Guild Wars 2: Tower of Nightmares Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on September 20, 2022

After Episode 3 of Guild Wars 2 Living Story Season 1 introduced my favorite Guild Wars villain, I was psyched to see what Scarlet was up to in the next episode: Tower of Nightmares. The episode begins with a bang, as a magically hidden tower has been spreading toxins all over Kessex Hills. Int… Read More »

Valkyrie Elysium Preview

Posted by Des Miller on September 14, 2022

On January 21st, 2022, I stated: “I’m excited about 2022, and like a fool, I’ll continue to try to will Valkyrie Profile 3 into existence.” in our Games of the Year 2021 Editor’s Awards. On March 9th, 2022, Valkyrie Elysium was announced at Sony’s State of Play showcase. Imagine my surprise when I l… Read More »

Soul Hackers 2 Hands-On Preview

Posted by Izzy Parsons on August 4, 2022

Soul Hackers 2 was a surprise announcement. Not only is it a sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, a game 25 years old, but there also don’t seem to be any direct ties to that ’90s cyberpunk and first-person dungeon crawler. Instead, Soul Hackers 2’s slick presentation and focu… Read More »

Guild Wars 2: Clockwork Chaos Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 19, 2022

Guild Wars 2’s rerelease of Living World Season 1 content continues with Clockwork Chaos. I had been looking forward to this one, as it introduces my favorite Guild Wars villain, Scarlet Briar. Scarlet has essentially been absent from the game since Season 1 content ended in 2014, so I was… Read More »

Guild Wars 2: Sky Pirates Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 19, 2022

Guild Wars 2 is one of the most approachable MMOs on the market today. A new player can get up to max level and score some late-game viable equipment in a matter of weeks. The only black mark on Guild Wars 2’s accessibility has been its story. The first season of the game’s Living World, which intro… Read More »

Sunday Gold Hands-On Preview

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on July 10, 2022

You’ve probably played a point-and-click adventure at least once or twice in your life. And since you’re here at RPGFan, I’m guessing you’ve played a turn-based RPG or two. But have you ever played a turn-based point-and-click RPG? I certainly haven’t, and the fusion is a fascinating element of BKOM… Read More »

Holomento Hands-On Preview

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 6, 2022

Holomento is a permadeath third-person Action-RPG in early access developed by Nord Games. Being a massive roguelite fan, I was psyched to begin the game in Eventide Pass, a fantasy forest rife with skeletons, slimes, and treasure. In Holomento, you play as an adventurer plopped into the world with… Read More »

Old Skies Steam Next Fest 2022 Demo Impressions

Posted by Neal Chandran on June 14, 2022

Aficionados of point-and-click graphic adventures should most certainly be familiar with developer Wadjet Eye’s work. These genre specialists have been crafting high-quality retro-style graphic adventures for over a decade and now have a new time traveling adventure called Old Skies on the horizon.… Read More »

The Iron Oath Early Access Impressions

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on May 26, 2022

If you’ve ever fancied being the leader of your very own mercenary group, then perhaps The Iron Oath is already on your radar. Having recently entered Early Access on Steam, developer Curious Panda Games’ second release is already off to a great start; while some of our readers may have been burned… Read More »

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Hands-On Impressions

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on April 12, 2022

While Octopath Traveler was an undeniable success, Square Enix haven’t given any hint towards a direct sequel. Perhaps Champions of the Continent is intended as a bridge between mainline entries; given the immediate aura of quality emanating from this mobile title, it perhaps suggests plans are bein… Read More »

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands First Impressions

Posted by Neal Chandran on March 23, 2022

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a standalone spinoff game in the beloved Borderlands series that combines the best of FPS (first-person shooter) games with RPGs (not the RPG rocket launcher). While you don’t need prior Borderlands experience to enjoy this game, a passing familiarity with the series and T… Read More »

Salt and Sacrifice Hands-On Preview

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 22, 2022

Salt and Sacrifice comes hot on the cooled heels of Salt and Sanctuary, six years later and with what looks like extremely similar gameplay. Is that bad? Ah, hell no it ain’t! Gimme some of that Soulslike goodness. But, Bob, didn’t you just put over 80 hours into what you called a nearly perfect gam… Read More »

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Hands-On Preview

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on March 21, 2022

When Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was announced, Suikoden fans—counting me—were rightfully excited. Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama was making a game that looks and feels and (almost certainly) plays like that series, particularly the first two. But this time in an HD-2D-esque style! While… Read More »

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Hands-On Preview

Posted by Abraham Kobylanski on February 28, 2022

Borderlands is, at this point, well-established as a premier first-person RPG series (the G stands for gun). In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Gearbox Software and 2K Games are rolling the dice that this departure from Pandora will be a critical hit. Tiny Tina’s favorite hobby, a tabletop game called Bunk… Read More »

Jack Move Steam Fest 2022 Demo Impressions

Posted by Neal Chandran on February 25, 2022

Jack Move is an upcoming Japanese-style RPG with its finger on the pulse of multiple retro trends. I first caught wind of this game in 2020 and have anticipated it ever since. Not only does Jack Move’s style play into the growing trend of pixel-art games inspired by the 16-bit era, but it also plays… Read More »

Triangle Strategy Prologue Demo Impressions

Posted by Niki Fakhoori on February 19, 2022

Demos that transfer their save data to the full game are always welcome. There’s really no way to better prepare players for the final release than by providing a part of the game itself—and in our busy times, data transfer is also a huge boon. This feels all the more exemplified in the Triangle Str… Read More »

Rune Factory 5 Preview

Posted by Niki Fakhoori on February 7, 2022

The wait for the international release of Rune Factory 5 has been a long one, but the Story of Seasons-meets-action RPG series looks to make up for it with a satisfyingly snappy start. While some RPGs may fall victim to the dreaded “Long Slog of Opening Tutorials and Cutscenes” syndrome, Rune Factor… Read More »

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Preview

Posted by Des Miller on January 27, 2022

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream’s release is just around the corner, and you may recall its inclusion in our RPGFan’s 30 Most Anticipated Games of 2022. While we’ve had a number of trailers detailing characters, synthesis, and combat, there’s nothing better than a hands-on pr… Read More »

A Hands-On Look at Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on January 19, 2022

Guild Wars 2 is my favorite MMO of all time, and after a guided preview of the upcoming End of Dragons expansion, I’m happy to say that the future looks bright for fans of ArenaNet’s MMO. My look at the expansion began in the Echovald Wilds, a dark forest filled with formerly petrified nature mixed… Read More »

Forspoken Preview

Posted by Audra Bowling on December 13, 2021

Recently, I had the opportunity to view an online preview of Square Enix’s Forspoken. The event started with an overview of Luminous Production’s goals for the upcoming PC and PlayStation 5 game powered by their Luminous Engine, as well as insight into the action RPG’s story. As it was a hands-off p… Read More »

Hands-On With Babylon’s Fall Closed Beta

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on November 20, 2021

As a huge fan of Square Enix and a newer fan of PlatinumGames, I was elated to have the opportunity to get some hands-on time with Bablyon’s Fall, the upcoming action game collaboration between the two companies. Unlike many PlatinumGames projects, Babylon’s Fall focuses on four-player co-op. Y… Read More »

Shin Megami Tensei V First Look: An Impressive and Atmospheric Foray into the Netherworld

Posted by Izzy Parsons on October 25, 2021

It is hard to believe that Shin Megami Tensei V is only a few short weeks away. The game was first showcased at the initial reveal of the Nintendo Switch after all, and we are now four and a half years into the Switch’s life cycle. Atlus has done their best to make the wait even more unbea… Read More »

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Media Tour Preview

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on October 13, 2021

Editor’s note: The following impressions are based upon a pre-release build that has not undergone final adjustments. All content is subject to significant change. It also contains a few spoilers for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Instead of hosting an in-person event for the media tour to preview Fi… Read More »

Blue Reflection: Second Light Preview

Posted by Des Miller on September 30, 2021

I recently got a chance to check out Gust’s upcoming magical girl JRPG Blue Reflection: Second Light. As a fan of the first Blue Reflection and the Blue Reflection Ray anime, this game has been one of my most anticipated titles this year since it was announced. My expectations have been high when it… Read More »

Tales of Arise: Hands-On with Chapter One

Posted by Izzy Parsons on August 10, 2021

I jumped on a second chance to get some hands-on time with Tales of Arise before it releases in September, and it turns out I still have a lot to praise. This glimpse into the upcoming Tales of title covered the introductory section of the game up to the first boss battle. These… Read More »

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