Previews by James Galizio

Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

After over a decade of console-only development, Falcom returns to PC development without missing a beat

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for

Years of Falcom honing their new engine and mocap experience has culminated in a remake of Trails in the Sky that feels like it shouldn't exist

preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025

The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Europe's Vampire RPG is sporting a gameplay loop that's left me intrigued.

preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Capcom's 2026 slate of releases is looking pretty ridiculous

During a pre-Gamescom preview event, we had a chance to go hands-on with Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil 9

preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions

After several hours with Bandai Namco and Brownies upcoming release, it's clear they've got something special on their hands

preview by James Galizio on 18 August, 2025

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D

Instead of a turn-based RPG, Creative Studio 5 and Claytechworks are tackling something more akin to a 2D Legend of Zelda

preview by James Galizio on 01 August, 2025

Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well

With Varlet, Furyu will no longer rely on other companies to market and release their games outside of Japan

preview by James Galizio on 12 July, 2025

Ratatan is exactly what I didn't know I wanted from a Patapon successor - hands-on

Ratata Arts crowdfunded spiritual successor to Patapon has got the sauce.

preview by James Galizio on 16 June, 2025

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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