Features by Adam Vitale

The RPGs of 2025: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2025: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2025.

feature by Adam Vitale on 01 December, 2024

The RPGs of 2024: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2024: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2024.

feature by Adam Vitale on 01 December, 2024

The mobile and PC ports of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince are perfectly serviceable
The mobile and PC ports of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince are perfectly serviceable

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available for PC and mobile devices after its launch on Switch last year. Here's how the two versions shake out.

feature by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 16 September, 2024

The RPGs of 2023: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2023: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2023.

feature by Adam Vitale on 30 November, 2023

Dragon Quest Treasures is a cozy RPG that offers something a little different
Dragon Quest Treasures is a cozy RPG that offers something a little different

Although it's not a particularly robust or deep RPG, I appreciate Dragon Quest Treasures for what it is.

feature by Adam Vitale on 12 August, 2023

Once a long-lost classic, the excellent Live A Live makes it way to PC and PlayStation
Once a long-lost classic, the excellent Live A Live makes it way to PC and PlayStation

Live A Live is an excellent game with an excellent modern remake, and it's soon available for PC and PlayStation platforms.

feature by Adam Vitale on 26 April, 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

The RPGs of 2022: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2022: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2022.

feature by Adam Vitale on 02 December, 2022

Why is .hack//Quarantine so much more expensive than the rest of the .hack games?
Why is .hack//Quarantine so much more expensive than the rest of the .hack games?

“One may wonder why .hack just keeps growing in popularity,” Newtype USA’s first article about .hack concluded, “but it seems to beg the question, “How could it not?””

feature by Kennedy on 18 June, 2022

Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song is weird as heck, and it rules -- What I hope to see in its remaster and defining the SaGa experience
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song is weird as heck, and it rules -- What I hope to see in its remaster and defining the SaGa experience

This upcoming remaster is exciting, for me. Here's why I am fond of the game and what tweaks I hope are made.

feature by Adam Vitale on 14 June, 2022

Star Ocean The Divine Force - Five things I want to see in the franchise's next entry
Star Ocean The Divine Force - Five things I want to see in the franchise's next entry

With the sixth mainline entry of Star Ocean to land this year, Adam shares his hopes for Star Ocean The Divine Force in his wishlist.

feature by Adam Vitale on 22 February, 2022

Square Enix ported the Final Fantasy Legend Game Boy games to PC & Switch, and I appreciate that
Square Enix ported the Final Fantasy Legend Game Boy games to PC & Switch, and I appreciate that

For what is nigh assuredly Square's lowest profile release of 2021, at least one person is happy.

feature by Adam Vitale on 22 December, 2021

The RPGs of 2021: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2021: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2021.

feature by Adam Vitale on 01 December, 2021

NEO: The World Ends With You on PC isn't loaded with configuration options, but it runs well, and that's nice
NEO: The World Ends With You on PC isn't loaded with configuration options, but it runs well, and that's nice

The PC port for NEO: The World Ends With You is not loaded with configuration options, but if you have the build for it, running at high resolutions and framerates is alone worth the wait.

feature by Adam Vitale on 30 September, 2021

It would be really nice if more JRPGs got PC ports like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
It would be really nice if more JRPGs got PC ports like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

The Ys IX PC port is great right off the bat.

feature by Adam Vitale on 08 July, 2021

SaGa re-release sales have exceeded Square Enix's expectations - and the producers would like to do more
SaGa re-release sales have exceeded Square Enix's expectations - and the producers would like to do more

It looks like SaGa re-releases are doing just fine for Square Enix.

feature by Adam Vitale on 24 June, 2021

Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition PC Port Impressions
Nioh 2 - The Complete Edition PC Port Impressions

Nioh 2's PC port isn't perfect, but I had a great time with it.

feature by Adam Vitale on 03 February, 2021

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light is a nice offering, but its limited release is silly
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light is a nice offering, but its limited release is silly

This re-release is a great way to check out a franchise's origins first-hand. It sucks that it's only available for four months.

feature by Adam Vitale on 03 December, 2020

The RPGs of 2020: Every RPG and their release dates
The RPGs of 2020: Every RPG and their release dates

We list every RPG set to release in 2020.

feature by Adam Vitale on 13 November, 2020

Cris Tales Preview: A time-bending homage to classic RPGs and a reflection of Colombian culture
Cris Tales Preview: A time-bending homage to classic RPGs and a reflection of Colombian culture

We had another chance to get a hands-off look at Cris Tales before its release later this year.

feature by Adam Vitale on 16 June, 2020

Persona 4 Golden -  A first look at the PC version
Persona 4 Golden - A first look at the PC version

We've gone hands-on with the PC version of Persona 4 Golden, and take a look at what the port offers for PC players.

feature by Adam Vitale on 13 June, 2020

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III PC Port Impressions
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III PC Port Impressions

The Trails series' streak on PC continues strong.

feature by Adam Vitale on 03 April, 2020

The Alliance Alive Remastered PC Impressions
The Alliance Alive Remastered PC Impressions

The PC version of this once 3DS exclusive title has some weird quirks.

feature by Adam Vitale on 10 January, 2020

Fire Emblem Three Houses update: Anna, Jeritza, Sauna, New Outfits and more now available
Fire Emblem Three Houses update: Anna, Jeritza, Sauna, New Outfits and more now available

Anna and Jeritza arrive as playable characters in this tactical RPG, plus an all-new Sauna mechanic.

feature by Adam Vitale on 08 November, 2019

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review Addendum - The Path of Maddening Mode
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review Addendum - The Path of Maddening Mode

A new difficulty mode gives a new perspective on this strategy RPG.

feature by Adam Vitale on 17 October, 2019

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