Previews by James Galizio

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is promising, but we still have a ton of questions
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is promising, but we still have a ton of questions

Bandai Namco and Brownies new take on the Action-RPG and Roguelike genres has potential, yet I'm really just eager to see more.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2025

Branching Path: Pragmata might just end up being worth the wait
Branching Path: Pragmata might just end up being worth the wait

Nearly 5 years after its reveal, Pragmata is finally playable - and while we aren't quite sure if it's an RPG yet, we're excited to see more.

preview by James Galizio on 11 June, 2025

Persona 5: The Phantom X isn't what I expected from a Persona 5 mobile game, for good and ill - hands-on
Persona 5: The Phantom X isn't what I expected from a Persona 5 mobile game, for good and ill - hands-on

More than just stapled onto Persona 5, The Phantom X is a different take on what Persona 5 also could have been.

preview by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn't just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagining - hands-on
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn't just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagining - hands-on

Even moreso than Dragon Quest III's recent remake, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D wants to reinvent the games that started it all

preview by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remastered might become a problem for my work in the near future - hands-on
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remastered might become a problem for my work in the near future - hands-on

For rhythm game sickos, what might otherwise be a simple minigame could have dire ramifications

preview by James Galizio on 22 May, 2025

Lies of P: Overture is exactly what you'd want from more of the game - hands-on
Lies of P: Overture is exactly what you'd want from more of the game - hands-on

Lies of P: Overture already looks like it'll take an already great game and make it something even more special

preview by James Galizio on 21 May, 2025

Blades of Fire is an Action game which may or may not be an RPG, but it has a sick weapon crafting system
Blades of Fire is an Action game which may or may not be an RPG, but it has a sick weapon crafting system

MercurySteam's newest game adds a unique RPG progression twist for an Action-Adventure romp.

preview by James Galizio on 29 March, 2025

I thought I knew what to expect from The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, and I was wrong
I thought I knew what to expect from The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, and I was wrong

Too Kyo Games' latest project is the most ambitious game from both Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, and I'm excited to play more

preview by James Galizio on 25 March, 2025

Having gone hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm locked in to play more
Having gone hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm locked in to play more

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers feels primed to be the next Soulslike that should be on player's radar

preview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2025

Steel Century Groove looks set to sweep us off our feet later this year
Steel Century Groove looks set to sweep us off our feet later this year

Sloth Gloss Games' debut project merges rhythm games and RPGs into something unlike anything else

preview by James Galizio on 19 March, 2025

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land draws inspiration from where you'd least expect
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land draws inspiration from where you'd least expect

Gust's latest entry in the series takes inspiration from popular games from Western developers, to make the most ambitious Atelier yet

preview by James Galizio on 21 February, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to live in its world
Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to live in its world

Bigger and more dynamic than ever, Monster Hunter Wilds wants you to make your own stories.

preview by James Galizio on 11 February, 2025

Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary
Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong statement of intent for the series' 30th anniversary

Bandai Namco's latest Tales of Remaster is looking to be the strongest yet, and that's exciting for the future.

preview by James Galizio on 30 October, 2024

Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form
Branching Path: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam could be a return to form

Level-5's upcoming Professor Layton game feels like it could be a return to the series' hayday, assuming nothing goes wrong

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2024

Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview
Madou Monogatari: Fia to Fushigi na Gakkou is too promising to not get localized - hands-on preview

While Idea Factory will likely bring it over, the fact the latest Madou Monogatari is still Japan-only feels like a frustrating mistake

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview
Utawarerumono is already a perfect fit for Nintendo Switch - hands-on preview

Out of nowhere, Utawareumono is coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan - and we got an early look during Tokyo Game Show

preview by James Galizio on 30 September, 2024

Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is shaping up to be the perfect Steam Deck RPG - hands-on preview

Fantasian: Neo Dimension was playable on Steam Deck OLED at Tokyo Game Show, and it's looking to be a perfect Steam Deck RPG

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview
The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to feel Khazan's journey - hands-on preview

We had a chance to go hands-on with Nexon's upcoming "Hardcore Action RPG" during TGS, and we're excited to see more

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview
Monster Hunter Wilds is exactly what I wanted for the series' next outing - hands-on preview

Following up on everything that made Monster Hunter World great, Monster Hunter Wilds looks to be all that - and more.

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings back playable Goro Majima in style - hands-on preview

Our first impressions for this pirate-themed romp is positive, as RGG Studios crafts some of the best action combat in the series' history

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio aims to be among 2024's best RPGs
Metaphor: ReFantazio aims to be among 2024's best RPGs

Earlier this month we had the chance to attend an extended preview event for Metaphor in New York City, and we're more excited than ever for the full game.

preview by James Galizio on 28 August, 2024

Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression
Card-en-Ciel's Anime Expo demo left an incredible first impression

IntiCreates' upcoming RPG inspired by Mega Man Battle Network hooked me with its public demo

preview by James Galizio on 09 July, 2024

Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet
Gundam Breaker 4 aims to be the most expansive in the series yet

With the most number of base kits at launch, expanded gameplay modes and build variety - Bandai Namco's latest is looking to reverse the series' fortune.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana brings one of the best Ys games to modern platforms

While not a night-and-day difference from the PC release, fans new and old have a lot to look forward to.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a charming return to Ivoire

After 20 years, Phantom Brave's new entry is off to a promising start.

preview by James Galizio on 05 July, 2024

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