Reviews by James Galizio
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
Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.
review by James Galizio on 06 August, 2021
CyberConnect2's first self-published work delivers, hopefully setting the tone for a bright new future for the company.
review by James Galizio on 28 July, 2021
The Great Ace Attorney is the series at its very best, elevating the series to new heights.
review by James Galizio on 26 July, 2021
Monster Hunter Stories 2 manages to improve upon nearly every aspect of the original game, though some lingering issues continue to hold the series back from true greatness.
review by James Galizio on 07 July, 2021
New Pokemon Snap is (almost) just more of the same, but it's those small changes that hold it back from true greatness.
review by James Galizio on 14 May, 2021
Over 3 decades after the Famicom Disk System original's release, the west has finally received Famicom Detective Club and its sequel. How do the remakes hold up in 2021?
review by James Galizio on 12 May, 2021
Kingdom Hearts has finally made its way to PC, courtesy of the Epic Games Store. Here's how the latest RPG in the series manages the transition to the platform.
review by James Galizio on 07 May, 2021
Team Ladybug's latest title is still worth your time, but pales in comparison to their earlier works.
review by James Galizio on 06 April, 2021
Monster Hunter Rise proves that Monster Hunter World's success wasn't merely a fluke, but the circumstances surrounding its development are clear.
review by James Galizio on 23 March, 2021
Shiravune have followed up on 2020's Steam releases for Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception/Truth, completing the trilogy on PC.
review by James Galizio on 25 January, 2021
Atelier Ryza 2 expands upon the first games formula in some smart ways, and improves upon nearly every aspect of its design.
review by James Galizio on 26 January, 2021
The latest Taiko no Tatsujin delivers what it sells on the tin, but little else.
review by James Galizio on 12 December, 2020
Although it may come at an additional cost, Pokemon Sword & Shield's Expansion Pass has salvaged the games for this fan.
review by James Galizio on 01 November, 2020
Cold Steel IV finally ends the "Phantasmal Blaze Plan" arc for the series after nearly a decade, for better or worse.
review by James Galizio on 23 October, 2020
Tanegashima offers a more relaxed adventure in the Science Adventure universe and is more than worth your time reading.
review by James Galizio on 06 October, 2020
After over half a decade of waiting, the Higurashi re-translation has finished - but how does the VN hold up?
review by James Galizio on 26 June, 2020
The entire Utawarerumono trilogy has now been localized, and NIS America has done the rest of the series' translations justice.
review by James Galizio on 22 May, 2020