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Wild Arms 3 Blazes Bright as the Series' Best
Wild Arms 3 Blazes Bright as the Series' Best

Twenty years after its release, Wild Arms 3 is the pinnacle of the series. Timeless cel-shaded graphics complement a classic turn-based system, carried on the backs of a charming cast that is as endearing as ever.

feature by Paul Shkreli on 23 March, 2023

Pokemon Legends: Arceus proves that there's a place for Pokemon Colosseum in 2023
Pokemon Legends: Arceus proves that there's a place for Pokemon Colosseum in 2023

The success of Pokemon Legends: Arceus - and its unique take on mainline Pokemon - proves that there's room for games like Pokemon Colosseum, too.

feature by James Galizio on 21 March, 2023

Destiny 2 Lightfall Review
Destiny 2 Lightfall Review

While it's certainly not a perfect expansion, Lightfall offers enough additions and changes to be worth it for new and returning players alike

review by James Galizio on 21 March, 2023

The clock is ticking for the RPGs of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to be preserved
The clock is ticking for the RPGs of the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U to be preserved

Nintendo's fast-approaching closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops offers a grim reminder of the industry's failures to preserve its history

feature by James Galizio on 20 March, 2023

Hands-on with Atlas Fallen: A bit of Darksiders, God Eater, and... Vagrant Story?
Hands-on with Atlas Fallen: A bit of Darksiders, God Eater, and... Vagrant Story?

We took a look at the next game from the developers of The Surge and some parts of it reminded us of a PS1 RPG from the year 2000... in a good way!

preview by Josh Torres on 20 March, 2023

Yes, Mistwalker; Please Port Fantasian to PC
Yes, Mistwalker; Please Port Fantasian to PC

With Hironobu Sakaguchi implying a possible port, it's time for Fantasian to be accessible to more players

feature by James Galizio on 17 March, 2023

There's no RPG quite like Valkyrie Profile
There's no RPG quite like Valkyrie Profile

More than 20 years after its original release, Valkyrie Profile still stands as a wholly unique, sometimes strange, but extraordinary RPG that remains peerless.

feature by Adam Vitale on 17 March, 2023

Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters Review
Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters Review

Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters is a Neptunia fan's dream, but an otherwise unremarkable outing for anyone else.

review by Nathan Lee on 15 March, 2023

Failure or not, Square Enix's 2022 release calendar was a breath of fresh air
Failure or not, Square Enix's 2022 release calendar was a breath of fresh air

While Square Enix could have - should have - better spaced out their releases in 2022, it's hard to deny how memorable it made the year for fans of RPGs.

feature by James Galizio on 14 March, 2023

Tracing the Lineage of Final Fantasy X-2's Job System
Tracing the Lineage of Final Fantasy X-2's Job System

Final Fantasy X-2's battle system is lauded - and it also holds a place of pride in the series' history.

feature by Paul Shkreli on 13 March, 2023

Final Fantasy X-2's Epilogue-style storytelling is bizarre and beautiful
Final Fantasy X-2's Epilogue-style storytelling is bizarre and beautiful

Usually, Final Fantasy games are all about saving the world. FFX-2 isn't interested in that - and it's brilliant.

feature by Quinton O'Connor on 13 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler II Side Quests guide: Walkthrough for all Side Stories
Octopath Traveler II Side Quests guide: Walkthrough for all Side Stories

Octopath Traveler 2 has a wealth of side stories for you to experience - and this guide walks you through every single side quest in the game.

guide by Chao Min Wu on 11 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler II: Best Job Combinations 
Octopath Traveler II: Best Job Combinations 

Choosing the best job combos requires playing to each character's strengths - but we've got some suggestions that'll make your life in Octopath Traveler 2 a lot more manageable.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 11 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler II Crossed Paths guide
Octopath Traveler II Crossed Paths guide

If your biggest complaint about the last game was the lack of party interaction, the Octopath Traveler 2 Crossed Paths system is made for you. Here's the pairings, how they unlock, and more.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 11 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler II Secondary Job Unlocks: How to get all Secondary Jobs
Octopath Traveler II Secondary Job Unlocks: How to get all Secondary Jobs

This guide lists all of the locations for the Octopath Traveler 2 second job unlocks, complete with a handy map.

guide by Alex Donaldson on 11 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler 2: Best Party Setup guide
Octopath Traveler 2: Best Party Setup guide

What's the best party of adventurers you can assemble in Octopath Traveler? The answer is complicated, but we've got some thoughts...

guide by Alex Donaldson on 11 March, 2023

Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review

Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is a surprisingly excellent horror mystery-adventure game that's tricky to talk about, and is an easy recommendation to anyone that's the slightest bit interested in it.

review by Josh Torres on 08 March, 2023

Returning to Destiny 2, it's hard to come to grips with being left behind
Returning to Destiny 2, it's hard to come to grips with being left behind

Bungie's FPS MMORPG has changed by leaps and bounds in the years since I've played it, and it's near impossible to not feel left behind.

feature by James Galizio on 07 March, 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Builds Guide - How to optimally equip your Wo Long character
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Builds Guide - How to optimally equip your Wo Long character

Need some help figuring out how to better improve your Wo Long character's build? We've got you covered.

guide by James Galizio on 07 March, 2023

One Year Later, The Steam Deck is the best place to play RPGs
One Year Later, The Steam Deck is the best place to play RPGs

Between both new RPGs and old, Steam Deck has become the definitive way to experience some of gaming's greatest RPGs

feature by James Galizio on 07 March, 2023

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Review

The finale of the Crossbell arc is finally officially available in the west with Trails to Azure, a shining testament of quality for this beloved series.

review by Scott White on 07 March, 2023

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Datapod Locations | Stia Region
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Datapod Locations | Stia Region

For those wanting to clear out these 'Collectables', here's a map of all of Stia's Datapods.

guide by RPG Site Staff on 04 March, 2023

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Ryuker Device, Cocoon, Tower, Region Mag, and Battledia Locations | Stia Region
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Ryuker Device, Cocoon, Tower, Region Mag, and Battledia Locations | Stia Region

Where to find all of the Ryuker Devices, Cocoons, and Towers in the Stia Region.

guide by RPG Site Staff on 04 March, 2023

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Red Item Container Locations | Stia Region
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis - All Red Item Container Locations | Stia Region

Where to find all of the red boxes in the Stia Region.

guide by RPG Site Staff on 04 March, 2023

Octopath Traveler II: Hikari Learned Skills Guide
Octopath Traveler II: Hikari Learned Skills Guide

Some of the most powerful abilities in Octopath Traveler 2 can be obtained through Hikari's Learned Skills mechanic. Here's how to get some of the best ones.

guide by Chao Min Wu on 03 March, 2023

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