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The Life & Suffering of Prince Jerian
I hope we never justify a “Life & Suffering-like” sub-genre of adventure games. Enough with the “likes” already. I kid, but I say this because The Life & Suffering of Prince Jerian (LSPJ) is the second game in the series that takes place in the awful, brutal Empire first introduced in The Li… Read More »- Article
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Persona 4 Revival Spotlights Mysteries Galore in New Story Trailer
SEGA and developer Atlus have released a new story trailer for Persona 4 Revival, their upcoming full-scale RPG remake set to release on February 18th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC and PC via Steam. The trailer debuted as part of the Xbox @ Gamescom presentation, spotlighting the oc… Read More »- Review
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Time is the one thing none of us can ever get back. We waste it freely when there is nothing to lose, only to realize its value when it runs out. In The Blood of Dawnwalker, time is constantly working against you. It is the most valuable resource, and every moment forces you to decide where it is wo… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, August 30–September 5, 2026 – An Owl and a Vampire Walk Into an Item Shop
We always have a variety of games in RPGs Coming This Week, but I’m always pleased when a single week can bring us everything from an 8-bit-styled retro adventure to a AAA-caliber open world action RPG by industry veterans. Our two “big” 3D games both promise blood — one even has it in its name — bu… Read More »- Review
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
War has swept through the lands of Middle-Earth as the Dark Lord Sauron’s forces march north to reclaim a mysterious Ring with the power to rule the world. An unlikely hero, however, is carrying the Ring south, into the heart of darkness, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed… but you knew all… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 493 – Romancing SaGa 2 Part I
A group of four panelists rise up and face a merciless RPG. This week on Retro Encounter we do something we haven’t done before: we discuss the SaGa series! Specifically, we dive into the opening hours of the recently remastered Romancing SaGa 2. Can we figure out the mechanics? Can we figure out wh… Read More »- Article
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Showa American Story Spotlights Zaniness, Minigames, & More in New gamescom 2026 Trailer
2P Games and Nekcom Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer — the first in a while — for Showa American Story, their upcoming alternate-history RPG in which Japan took over the U.S. in the 1980s. The trailer debuted at the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 presentation, mixing footage of motorcycle… Read More »- Review
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
The first time I played Elden Ring, I spent a lot of time focusing on its flaws. They were just too easy to see at the end of a quick binge of every FromSoftware Soulsborne games. The boss fights aren’t as consistent and fun as Dark Souls III. The world isn’t as well-connected, dense, and surprising… Read More »- Review
Star Wars Zero Company
Full disclosure: I am a casual Star Wars fan. I like the original trilogy, not a huge fan of the Clone Wars saga, and episodes VII, VIII, and IX are—fine. As such, several of the references and nods probably went completely over my head in Star Wars Zero Company, but I have enough background to enjo… Read More »- Article
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered & Songs of the Past Shown at gamescom 2026
Today at gamescom, we got brand-new footage for the wow-I-didn’t-expect-DLC-in-2026 for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, which we knew was going to be showcased during Opening Night Live. What we didn’t know was that ahead of that footage, CD Projekt Red was going to surprise us with Th… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcases the Weapons and More in gamescom 2026 Trailer
One of the small number of pre-announced item for gamescom 2026 was new footage for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation. Revealed in June, Revelation is the final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and is coming to all current-gen platforms next spring. But you’re here for the trailer, so let’s… Read More »- Review
Ledgerbound
SRPG Ledgerbound is a maturely humorous take on the epic fantasy adventures that permeate the subgenre. Workaholic insurance adjuster Rayna is content with getting overtime and reading smutty novels in the rare instances when she isn’t in the office. She also enjoys “talking” with her best friend, a… Read More »- Article
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Horror Life-Sim RPG Neverway Delayed to 2027
Coldblood Inc. has announced that Neverway has been delayed into 2027. The horror-infused life-sim RPG was previously slated for an October release, with the delay’s confirmation announced via a Steam news post. The team at Coldblood cited the delay as a reflection on both how player reception to th… Read More »- Article
- News
Terranigma Returns in 2027 [Updated]
Despite rumors, I couldn’t believe it until I saw it, but at today’s Pixel Arcadia showcase, publisher Clear River Games revealed the return of Terranigma, coming next year. See the debut trailer below: It’s been over five years since Terranigma’s composer, Miyoko Takaoka (maiden name Kobayashi) and… Read More »- Article
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Kingdom Hearts IV Brings Coco, Combat, & More To Consoles & PC in Late 2027
Square Enix and Disney & Pixar Games have announced that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in late 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The announcement came via the 2026 D23 event, alongside a lengthy trailer showcasing… Read More »- Article
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Final Fantasy Resonance Brings Visions of Radiant Power In “Warrior of Light” Trailer
Square Enix has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. The footage focuses on the Warrior of Light (one of the four protagonists of Final Fantasy) and how players might utilise his radiant strength in battle. Check it out below! Final Fantasy Resonance Wa… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 354 – Critically Acclaimed MMORPGs Called Final Fantasy XIV
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re talking about the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, with an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn… Yeah, we’re sure that you’ve heard the marketing meme before, but here at RPGFan, FFXIV is one of the mos… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, August 23–29, 2026 – Strategy, Souls-Likes, and Small Rodents
It’s been a bit of a journey, but Elden Ring finally lands on Switch 2 this week. Joining it are two decidedly different strategy games, one a bit lesser known than the other one set in a galaxy far, far away. Also, mice! And squirrels. (Look, you try writing these intros every week and see how easy… Read More »Music Review
Square Enix Jazz Vol.2
After Square Enix introduced their first jazz album, Square Enix Jazz -Final Fantasy-, the team decided that their second album would not focus on any particular game or franchise. This is the only album in the six-part series to do this. It is the unceremoniously named Square Enix Jazz Vol.2. (As a… Read More »- Review
Brigandine Abyss
The original Brigandine on the PlayStation stood out from the rest of the tactical titles populating the burgeoning SRPG subgenre on the platform by offering a macro-level strategy layer. The game’s focus on conquering territories across a large map and incorporating detailed preparation before tact… Read More »- Feature
Grandfathers, Games, and Nostalgia: Why I Keep Coming Back to Zelda II
It’s summer, the favorite time of year for kids, teachers, and vacationers. While it’s not my favorite season (autumn gets the gold from me), summer is a source of many childhood memories. I grew up in the Houston area, but my extended family resided in West Texas. This meant at least one week every… Read More »- Review
Over Requiemz
The mystical land of Oz has captured the imagination of many and is heralded as one of the earliest portal fantasy series ever penned. Over Requiemz is a decidedly different take on the tale, blending familiar concepts and ideas within a darker fantasy setting to create a choice-heavy VN otome narra… Read More »- Article
- Early Access
Entropy Early Access Review
After playing the Steam Next Fest demo for Entropy back in June, the dark fantasy RPG from Dread Delusion developer Lovely Hellplace shot up in my most anticipated list. Between the gothic, grimy, low-poly PlayStation-inspired visuals and the bizarre, off-kilter atmosphere of the Gloaming Isles, I w… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, August 16–22, 2026 – Darkness, Death, and Maybe the Tin Man
A bizarre-looking RPG, a reboot of a legendary visual novel, a Souls-like and a Hades-like walk into a bar, and… find themselves in the land of Oz? Look, this week’s games wouldn’t be frequenting the same bars, but that’s okay. The games in this edition of RPGs Coming This Week cover a lot of genr… Read More »- Article
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Brings Intrigue, Battle, & More in New Promotional Trailer
Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment have released a new trailer to promote Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, their upcoming RPG remake. The footage showcases a stylish sizzle reel of what players can expect from Estelle and Joshua Bright’s continuing journey, highlighting cinematic battles, geopolit… Read More »- Article
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Launches September 2nd for Consoles and PC
11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have announced that their shopkeeping RPG sequel Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will launch its 1.0 version on September 2nd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows via Steam. The game launched into Steam Early Access last Octobe… Read More »- Review
Signy & Mino: Against All Gods
Signy & Mino: Against All Gods is a turn-based RPG by AN Productions- the studio behind the Soda Dungeon mobile games. Signy is a girl who lost her parents in a tragic fire when she was a child. Mino is a dog who found Signy when he was a lost puppy and sensed that she needed him as much as he n… Read More »- Article
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Disney To Livestream “Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts” Retrospective Panel on August 15th
Disney has announced that a retrospective panel for the Kingdom Hearts series will be hosted at D23 today, August 15th, their biennial fan convention. Titled “A Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts,” the panel will also be livestreamed at 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET via the series’ official YouTube channel. Nota… Read More »- Review
Pokémon Pokopia DLC Part 1: Bubbly Basin
When Pokémon Pokopia was released earlier this year, I was blown away. Omega Force and Game Freak crafted an undeniably wholesome and engaging life simulation game that puts Nintendo’s own Animal Crossing to shame, combining the freeform building and quest-based exploration of Dragon Quest Builders… Read More »- Review
Steins;Gate Re:Boot
I have two distinct perspectives when it comes to remakes and remasters. Firstly, as someone who cares about video game history and preservation, I think it is important to grant access to the original titles. Simultaneously, I believe that it is important to widen access as much as possible and, wh… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 492 – The Best and Worst Kids in RPGs
Being off Retro Encounter makes Cuno sad! This week on Retro Encounter, our host returns to talk about a topic near and dear to him: the best and worst kids in RPGs. We know know children are usually the worst in media, so what does a good one look like? How many of them are secretly much older? Whi… Read More »Feature
Crowdfunding Chronicles: Robot Rhapsody
From the developers of Beloved Rapture comes Robot Rhapsody, a ’90s style JRPG inspired by sci-fi favorites like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Final Fantasy VII, and of course Xenogears, with an all-too timely story about resistance against powerful tech corporations.- Article
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It’s Over, Star Wars Games. Zero Company Has The High Ground! Star Wars Zero Company Preview
When it comes to the Star Wars franchise, there exists a weird split, as many franchises have. For every good movie, there seem to be two or three bad ones; for every great show, two or three stinkers show up. The Star Wars games are no exception to this rule. In fact, they probably follow this rule… Read More »- Article
Travelling At Night Impressions
Travelling At Night exists in an era where the Disco-like is becoming pervasive. Heck, I’ve commented upon as much myself, and my fellow colleagues at RPGFan have enjoyed their fair share, many featuring a metaphysical (and often literal) thread back to the glum, glorious shores of Revachol. Recentl… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 353 – Under the Gothic Sea
On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re taking a figurative deep dive into some DLC and a remake of a classic game! First, Ben is following up on his glowing Pokémon Pokopia review with a look at the game’s new DLC, Bubbly Basin. Just like in the base game, you play as a Ditto rebuilding society,… Read More »- Article
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RPGs Coming This Week, August 9–15, 2026 – Bound
This time on RPGs Coming This Week, we have cards, we have romance, we have both shiny, polished visuals and rough, grungy visuals, and even some uh, insurance adjusters? We certainly can’t say we’re lacking for variety this week, and all of this week’s titles are joined by yet another big release l… Read More »- Review
Shadowrun Trilogy
At the crossroads between cyberpunk and fantasy exists Shadowrun. Originally a tabletop RPG from 1989 (currently on its sixth edition, as of 2019), it’s now a franchise sporting multiple campaigns, novels, and video games. The first of which was Shadowrun for the SNES in 1993, a moderately well-rece… Read More »- Review
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch fills a gap in the strategy RPG landscape that somehow has not been done as competently, yet simply, to date. Sprinkle in some roguelite design that rewards losing, outstanding voice acting, and a short yet engrossing tale, and you have yourself a hidden gem. Release… Read More »- Review
Lunarium
Ave, a young knight in training, hails from the peacefully idyllic Starfall Village. Peaceful, that is, until she finds it threatened by logic-defying, nightmarish creatures. While attempting to protect her home, she’s defeated by one such monster only to be brought back from the brink by Lune, a my… Read More »- Article
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