Reviews by James Galizio
SaGa Emerald Beyond is a bold celebration of the series' past and present, warts and all.
review by James Galizio on 24 April, 2024
The first Dragon's Dogma was ahead of its time. With Dragon's Dogma 2, its vision is fully realized. The result is one of the best RPGs of the last decade.
review by James Galizio on 20 March, 2024
Shiren's latest adventure proves that game sequels can benefit just as much from what they remove as well as what they add.
review by James Galizio on 23 February, 2024
Platinum Games' Apple Arcade exclusive Action RPG might be gone, but it should not be forgotten.
review by James Galizio on 23 January, 2024
Nintendo and Arc System Works remake of the Nintendo DS and Wii cult classics successfully recreates Another Code for a new generation.
review by James Galizio on 20 January, 2024
Monolith Soft's standalone prologue to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 offers a satisfying conclusion to the company's last decade of RPGs.
review by James Galizio on 29 December, 2023
Gamefreak's latest DLC improves the game in some ways, while not in the ways that would matter the most.
review by James Galizio on 17 December, 2023
Lunacid succeeds at making the Great Well a world worth exploring, with secrets abound and more.
review by James Galizio on 12 December, 2023
Persona 5 Tactica delivers a solid tactical RPG, that lands just shy of greatness
review by James Galizio on 14 November, 2023
These furry children can hold so much trauma. Again.
review by James Galizio on 29 May, 2023
It’s hard to tell who, exactly, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is for.
review by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023
Expanded and improved in nearly every way from Fallen Order, Respawn's latest crack at Star Wars is one to remember
review by James Galizio on 26 April, 2023
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
While it succeeds in its own right, Wo Long doesn't quite reach the same heights as Team Ninja's Nioh 1 and 2.
review by James Galizio on 02 March, 2023
Beyond its unacceptable technical issues, lies one of the most unique takes on the Hunting Action genre in years.
review by James Galizio on 16 February, 2023
Offering a definitive package for both rhythm game players and Final Fantasy fanatics alike, Final Bar Line is a certified must play.
review by James Galizio on 14 February, 2023
Monochrome Mobius is a solid first attempt at a JRPG from Aquaplus, but falters due to a number of plot, pacing and user interface concerns.
review by James Galizio on 14 December, 2022
Beneath all the jank and technical disaster, there's a Pokemon game that deserved better.
review by James Galizio on 25 November, 2022
Cygames' roguelite action romp offers a compelling take on the genre, that's perfect for beginners to grit their teeth on.
review by James Galizio on 23 July, 2022
While not quite perfect, Sunbreak confidently brings all of Monster Hunter Rise's best ideas to the next level.
review by James Galizio on 29 June, 2022
Despite all its charm, The Cruel King and the Great Hero is hard to recommend.
review by James Galizio on 29 March, 2022
Endwalker concludes Final Fantasy XIV's decade-long story - and what a story it has been.
review by James Galizio on 06 January, 2022
Undernauts offers a nearly perfect entry point for folks looking to get into DRPGs.
review by James Galizio on 16 December, 2021
Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl bring Generation IV to Switch, warts and all - along with a new set of strengths and weaknesses.
review by James Galizio on 29 November, 2021
Fantasian is a wonderful JRPG, even though the difficulty feels out of pace with the rest of the experience.
review by James Galizio on 28 August, 2021