Previews by Adam Vitale

Avowed's enjoyable Gamescom demo makes me want to check out Pillars of Eternity - Preview
Avowed's enjoyable Gamescom demo makes me want to check out Pillars of Eternity - Preview

I enjoyed my time playing Avowed's Gamescom demo, and I want to play Pillars of Eternity to get the most of the game when it releases next year.

preview by Adam Vitale on 25 August, 2024

Towerborne could be a fun co-op brawler experience, but I'm not sure about its free-to-play live service model - Preview
Towerborne could be a fun co-op brawler experience, but I'm not sure about its free-to-play live service model - Preview

A glimpse of Towerborne promises a Castle Crashers-like side-scrolling hack-and-slash, but uncertainty surrounds the game's Early Access release and free-to-play structure.

preview by Adam Vitale on 25 August, 2024

GreedFall II: The Dying World takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins - Preview
GreedFall II: The Dying World takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins - Preview

The original GreedFall was often compared to Mass Effect. GreedFall II explicitly takes cues from Dragon Age: Origins. We had a chance to go hands-on during Summer Game Fest.

preview by Adam Vitale on 20 June, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake looks to please fans both new and old — Preview
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake looks to please fans both new and old — Preview

Dragon Quest III is one of the most beloved classic RPGs ever made, and Square Enix now has to play the balancing act of appealing to new fans while doing right by the original.

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 June, 2024

The indie RPGs of Summer Game Fest 2024
The indie RPGs of Summer Game Fest 2024

While big titles took the big headlines, many smaller independent developers were also showcasing their RPGs this week at Summer Game Fest. Here's what stood out to us.

preview by Adam Vitale on 14 June, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks to be a character-driven spectacle, but leaves uncertainty about its role-playing depth
Dragon Age: The Veilguard looks to be a character-driven spectacle, but leaves uncertainty about its role-playing depth

While BioWare has finally showed off debut footage for its newest game, it's what I don't see that's raising some uncertainty.

preview by Adam Vitale on 11 June, 2024

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Preview
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Preview

This companion game shows some promise, though I wish the preview wasn't limited to the opening of the game.

preview by Adam Vitale on 24 March, 2022

Scarlet Nexus Hands-off Preview: An Urban, Brain Punk Action RPG
Scarlet Nexus Hands-off Preview: An Urban, Brain Punk Action RPG

We had a chance to watch a closed-door keynote and gameplay for the upcoming action RPG.

preview by Adam Vitale on 28 August, 2020

Windbound Preview - a roguelike survival game inspired by Breath of the Wild
Windbound Preview - a roguelike survival game inspired by Breath of the Wild

If you like these sub-genres and the idea of mashing them together, then Windbound might be right up your alley.

preview by Adam Vitale on 05 August, 2020

Star Renegades Preview - An Intricate and Tough Pixel-Art Roguelike
Star Renegades Preview - An Intricate and Tough Pixel-Art Roguelike

A roguelike pixel-art juggling a lot of different gameplay mechanics.

preview by Adam Vitale on 22 July, 2020

Wasteland 3 Preview
Wasteland 3 Preview

Solid tactical and RPG components are evident, underneath a snarky, edgy overtone.

preview by Adam Vitale on 17 March, 2020

A quick hands-on with Persona 5 Royal - Here are some new things we saw in the re-release
A quick hands-on with Persona 5 Royal - Here are some new things we saw in the re-release

We had a chance to check out an early build of Persona 5 Royal, and here are some new elements to look forward to.

preview by Adam Vitale on 17 February, 2020

 Re: Legend Hands-on Impressions from E3 2019
Re: Legend Hands-on Impressions from E3 2019

This farming / RPG title lands on Steam this Summer, but I'm a little hesitant.

preview by Adam Vitale on 20 June, 2019

Hands-on with Ys: Memories of Celceta PC
Hands-on with Ys: Memories of Celceta PC

Check out the configurations screen and some gameplay for this upcoming PC port.

preview by Adam Vitale on 18 July, 2018

Greedfall Impressions from E3 2018
Greedfall Impressions from E3 2018

More than a year since its announcement, we saw some demoed gameplay for the upcoming colonial RPG.

preview by Adam Vitale on 17 June, 2018

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux - Changes and additions in the re-release
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux - Changes and additions in the re-release

We outline the additions and changes made to the 3DS re-release of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey.

preview by Adam Vitale on 09 May, 2018

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology - here are the additions and changes you can expect
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology - here are the additions and changes you can expect

What's new and in different in this classic DS RPG?

preview by Adam Vitale on 29 January, 2018

Hands-on with The Surge
Hands-on with The Surge

An industrial action RPG feels both fresh and familiar

preview by Adam Vitale on 10 April, 2017

Here are the changes and additions to Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS
Here are the changes and additions to Dragon Quest VIII on 3DS

What's new in the 3DS port of the classic JRPG

preview by Adam Vitale on 08 December, 2016

Xanadu Next - PC gameplay, screenshots, and configuration
Xanadu Next - PC gameplay, screenshots, and configuration

A quick look at this 2005 PC RPG, finally available in English.

preview by Adam Vitale on 03 November, 2016

Hands-on with Disgaea PC
Hands-on with Disgaea PC

Hopefully only the first of many ports for the zany SRPG series

preview by Adam Vitale on 22 February, 2016

Watch us wander through Xenoblade Chronicles X's massive open world
Watch us wander through Xenoblade Chronicles X's massive open world

Two hours of us wandering through New Los Angeles and the surrounding wilderness.

preview by Adam Vitale and Josh Torres on 25 November, 2015

Hands-On with Grandia II's 'Anniversary Edition' PC Port
Hands-On with Grandia II's 'Anniversary Edition' PC Port

Adam highlights his experience with a new PC release of a classic RPG.

preview by Adam Vitale on 24 August, 2015

What's new in Shin Megami Tensei Devil Surivivor 2: Record Breaker
What's new in Shin Megami Tensei Devil Surivivor 2: Record Breaker

We preview what to find in this enhanced SRPG port

preview by Adam Vitale on 22 April, 2015

Graywalkers - A Kickstarter Strategy RPG promising style and substance
Graywalkers - A Kickstarter Strategy RPG promising style and substance

Check out the Alpha demo to see what this is all about.

preview by Adam Vitale on 25 October, 2014