Articles by Cullen Black
![Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on Switch is now the best version... in English at least](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/16087/list/TXTHumb.png)
Nihon Falcom's hybrid between Trails and Ys returns, this time on Nintendo Switch and touting a great new English script.
feature by Cullen Black on 24 July, 2024
![Shin Megami Tensei V is back with a Vengeance - Preview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15788/list/thumbsmtvthumb.png)
Shin Megami Tensei V is back, and after two hours with it we're left quite enthused.
preview by Cullen Black on 30 April, 2024
![Unicorn Overlord Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15687/list/unicornthumb.png)
Unicorn Overlord seems allergic to risk-taking, and it makes for a safe and enjoyable product that fails to introduce anything new. So when I was given just a passable game, I couldn’t help but be let down.
review by Cullen Black on 02 April, 2024
![Dragon's Dogma 2: Finding Malcolm in The Heel of History, and How this resolves The Caged Magistrate](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15684/list/malcom.png)
In the main quest of Dragon's Dogma 2 you'll need to find a place of knowledge during the quest The Caged Magistrate. We'll point you in the direction of the quest that helps you resolve this.
guide by Cullen Black on 30 March, 2024
![PSA: You can't hide helmet in Dragon's Dogma 2, but you can raise the visor](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15648/list/dd2-remove-helmet.png)
Frustrated with a helmet covering your character's face in Dragon's Dogma 2? We can help. Sort of.
guide by Cullen Black on 23 March, 2024
![Dragon's Dogma 2: Where to find Rodge in Prey for the Pack](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/1917/list/dd2-bigpic.png)
The timed side quest Prey for the Pack involves tracking down a lost boy before he becomes wolf chow. As long as you know where the Putrid Cave is, you'll find him just fine.
guide by Cullen Black on 22 March, 2024
![Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15407/list/thumbdq3.png)
The Dragon Quest Monsters series makes a great return on Nintendo Switch, but in regards to its story it does very little to properly honor the legacy of the game it takes inspiration from.
review by Cullen Black on 01 February, 2024
![Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has me feeling like a tourist - Preview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15291/list/imini.png)
Late last year, we got the chance to play an extended demo of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth during a Sega-coordinated preview event.
preview by Cullen Black on 04 January, 2024
![Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen offers a compelling reason to return to Valisthea](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15226/list/ffxviechoesminipic.png)
The first of two DLC packs for the game lets players face off against Omega in a combat-focused side chapter of the story.
feature by Cullen Black on 12 December, 2023
![Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Interview - Talking Monsters and More with Kento Yokota](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15192/list/dmini.jpg)
We were able to ask producer Kento Yokota a few questions about the revived Dragon Quest sub-series.
interview by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 07 December, 2023
![Final Fantasy XVI Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14418/list/cmini.jpg)
Final Fantasy XVI is a confident game with amazing combat, an earnest narrative, and unbridled spectacle. Faults in pacing, RPG depth, quest design, and all those other nagging criticisms be damned - this game is special.
review by Cullen Black on 21 June, 2023
![Loop8: Summer of Gods Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14284/list/loop8mg.png)
Loop8 is a game full of great ideas that never come together.
review by Cullen Black on 01 June, 2023
![The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are not perfect, but I'm thrilled to be playing them on Nintendo Switch](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14071/list/FFMP.png)
Square's latest attempt to bring six classic Final Fantasy games is admirable, even with their faults.
feature by Cullen Black on 19 April, 2023
![Octopath Traveler II Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13824/list/octomp2.png)
Octopath Traveler II is the rare sequel that manages to improve on the original without changing too much, finding success by expanding and polishing.
review by Cullen Black on 21 February, 2023
![Harvestella Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13779/list/HMP.png)
Harvestella is Square Enix's endearing first attempt at a farming sim RPG, only slightly held back by its budget.
review by Cullen Black on 07 February, 2023
![Persona 4 Golden has finally come out on a Portable System - Switch Impressions](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13687/list/P4GMP.png)
(It's a joke, sorry. Persona 4 Golden is now available for Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.)
feature by Cullen Black on 17 January, 2023
![I played One Piece Odyssey on a boat](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13589/list/OPOMP.png)
One Piece's latest video game offering is quite a departure, one that has potential.
preview by Cullen Black on 12 December, 2022
![Persona 5 Royal: How do the Switch, Xbox, and PC versions stack up?](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13367/list/dx1dc.jpg)
We check in on just how good the new Xbox, PC, and Switch versions of Persona 5 Royal in this port report.
feature by James Galizio and Cullen Black on 17 October, 2022
![Nier Automata for Switch is a miracle port](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13323/list/dx1dc.jpg)
Nier Automata on Switch feels like it shouldn't exist. But it does - and it not only works, it works well.
feature by Cullen Black on 30 September, 2022
![AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12960/list/AI2MP.png)
As a follow-up to a 2019 cult classic adventure game, this surprise sequel is full of heart and blows past expectations.
review by Cullen Black on 22 June, 2022
![Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is the full package - Preview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12874/list/THREE_HOPES_MP_NEW_FINAL.png)
With a likeable new character and interesting twist on Three Houses, this spinoff is shaping up to be promising.
preview by Cullen Black on 08 June, 2022
![No surprise, the .hack//G.U. Last Recode Switch port is pretty great](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12716/list/hmini.jpg)
Bandai Namco has another solid re-release on Switch.
feature by Cullen Black on 03 May, 2022
![How Chrono Cross connects to Trigger: What happened to the CT cast and how the games are related](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12619/list/dx1dc.jpg)
Chrono Cross is a sequel - but only loosely. Dig in, however, and you can find deep connections to Chrono Trigger - and the fate of its beloved cast.
feature by Alex Donaldson and Cullen Black on 06 April, 2022
![Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12612/list/CCMP.png)
The Radical Dreamers Edition brings back two classics for the first time since their debut, but the Switch version leaves a lot to be desired.
review by Cullen Black on 05 April, 2022
![Chocobo GP Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12534/list/cmini.jpg)
While the racing itself is solid enough, limitations on multiplayer and strange monetization gimmicks hold this cart racer back.
review by Cullen Black on 17 March, 2022