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2021-09-21
From the developers of Shadows of Adam comes Quartet, a turn-based RPG featuring four interconnected storylines that converge in a grand finale involving the fate of the world. Fans of SNES and SquareSoft classics, read on!
2021-09-05
Dynamic duo ROZEN + REVEN initially entered the world of NieR: Automata on NieR: Glory to Mankind, a cover album that viewed the instant-classic soundtrack through the lens of a distinct orchestra-pop sound. Four years and multiple collaborative projects later, they’ve returned to the critically acclaimed game on NieR: Become As Gods. Much like the… Read More »
2021-09-03
Fire Emblem is a turn-based tactical RPG where the player controls an army of units and pits them against an enemy army of units. You can think about these units in much the same way you might think about a game of chess; each unit type has various strengths and weaknesses, and as the army commander, it’s your job to make the most out of your army and work toward the end goal.
2021-09-01
The Pokémon franchise of today is at a crossroads. On one hand, the series has long been mired in tradition, afraid to make drastic changes to the formula, while on the other, there has been a desire to push the series in a new direction. The upcoming titles in the franchise, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and… Read More »
2021-08-29
Michael Sollosi Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne‘s reputation precedes it. This is the PS2 RPG for “hardcore gamers,” while Personas 3 and 4 are for players who cared more for living through an anime series set in a Japanese high school with some demon summoning on the side. I am more the Persona type. I… Read More »
2021-08-26
And here we are with the final section of our Favorite Siblings in RPGs! Estelle & Renne Bright – Trails Series Writeup by Caitlin Argyros Renne had a horrifying childhood. Believing that her parents abandoned her to the whims of a dangerous cult, she found herself a prisoner at a brothel, where she endured both… Read More »
Our Favorite Siblings in RPGs feature continues with looks at some of our favorite series—including both Trails AND Tales of—and a couple of particularly moving, personal pieces. Elliot & Fiona Craig – The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Series Writeup by Audra Bowling There are wonderful sibling dynamics throughout The Legend of Heroes:… Read More »
Here at RPGFan, we often refer to ourselves as “RPGFam,” so needless to say, we love good family dynamics in our video games. A couple of years ago, we even explored the Best RPG Moms and the Best RPG Dads, so we thought it was time to explore family dynamics that are often every bit… Read More »
2021-08-24
It’s a bit frustrating when you’re searching for a good magic school to enroll in and discover that the popular choice (“Frogsnorts” or something along those lines) is somewhat dubious. Thankfully, our modern world offers plenty of other options, including the establishment featured in this little gem of a point-and-click game.
2021-08-08
Hilary Andreff I had some concerns going into ‘Ladies Otome Month,’ namely “What if this really doesn’t click with me?” and “What if I can’t find anything interesting to say? I’m not thirsty enough for this.” Luckily, those concerns were unfounded, and I even found some comfortable familiarity among the Shinsengumi with my slight martial… Read More »
2021-07-29
Sometimes going to school is the opposite of what you’d rather be doing with your day. Still, whether you love it or hate it, sitting in class is approximately 486 times better than being stuck in Juvenile Detention, which is where our featured game’s two protagonists spent the last year.
2021-07-17
The SaGa series has seen a bit of a resurgence over the last number of years. Not only did they finally release the surprisingly popular SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions, SaGa Frontier Remastered, the Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend, and even a mobile title in Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe. So, when we got the opportunity to… Read More »
2021-07-14
The joy of reading is in the interpretation, after all! Today, Hilary Andreff brings us Mother 3 and One Hundred Years of Solitude and discusses how they pair together!
2021-07-07
Suikoden is an oddity. You may see a game from the series pop up on a “Best RPGs of All Time” list, you might hear other fans speak of it lovingly, but nailing down exactly what makes the series so beloved feels like trying to hit a moving target. Some insist it’s all about worldbuilding,… Read More »
2021-07-06
First revealed at E3 2021’s PC Gaming Show, SacriFire is a stunning new RPG inspired by 90’s favorites such as Xenogears and Vagrant Story. Featuring exquisite 2D-HD graphics in the vein of Octopath Traveler, the game will send you on a morally complex tale combining fantasy and sci-fi elements with religious themes.
2021-06-28
As many of us know, RPGs have not historically done the best job with representation, particularly for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. But things are getting better, and there are still some examples from older games that stand out. So here at the end of Pride Month, we want to celebrate LGBTQIA+ representation by taking… Read More »
2021-06-27
Eva Padilla Knights in the Nightmare is one of the strangest, most baffling titles I’ve ever played. It has the soul of an experimental indie title of today wrapped in that nostalgic PSP SRPG glow. And, despite this playthrough becoming a more of a sample than the plunge I had hoped for, I can still… Read More »
2021-06-25
Bitmap Books is an independent British publishing press specializing in retro gaming books. They were founded by a graphic designer and focus on bringing visuals together with (sometimes exclusive!) industry interviews and features to celebrate vintage interactive media. They do a mix of licensed books and compilations; some of their recent titles include The Art… Read More »
2021-06-24
I wasn’t just excited for people to finally get to play a definitive version of a game that was stuck on the PlayStation 3 and didn’t play the best. I was excited that new people would get to discover the queerness of NieR. It’s something I wish I’d noticed the first time I’d played both of these games.
2021-06-20
In the beginning, there was Chaos. From Chaos sprang Gaia, who created Uranus as her equal. The Earth and the Heavens then birthed the Titans, but Uranus feared his children, and he hid them away. Refusing to accept that fate, Kronos rose up to slay his father and become King of the Gods. Kronos then… Read More »
Father’s Day is when we give thanks to all the great dads out there, and why should it be any different when it comes to our favourite fictional fathers? Here at the RPGFam, we’d like to celebrate who who feel are the 30 Best RPG Dads, whether they’ve inspired us to save the world, watch… Read More »
2021-06-17
I’ve always lamented the fact that the Rune Factory games aren’t set during a zombie apocalypse. Actually, this is a lie. The thought has never crossed my mind, though a glimpse of Wanderlost has me convinced that mixing a wholesome farming RPG with undead action and wilderness survival is a brilliant idea.
2021-06-09
Boss Fight Books (BFB) is a fascinating publisher because there seems to be no limits on what they will put into print. Originally founded back in 2013, they aimed to create a video game equivalent of the 33⅓ books: digestible but in-depth analysis beyond the pixels and models we see on-screen. Their catalogue is wide and varied, from… Read More »
Ever since Cris Tales was revealed a few years ago, several of us at RPGFan have been looking forward to it. An absolutely gorgeous RPG with an innovative take on time travel, every time we caught a glimpse of Dreams Uncorporated & Modus Games’ work, we stopped and savored it. There are several reasons Cris… Read More »
2021-06-06
RPGFan Chapters is back again with a detailed look at what everyone is probably expecting to see in Bitmap Books’ upcoming A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games: Games! But first, for anyone who missed our earlier coverage or needs a refresher, here’s our story so far: Two weeks ago, we provided an overview of the… Read More »
