Reviews by James Galizio

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Review
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Review

More than just a blast from the past, Emio fully revitalizes the Famicom Detective Club series, making it better than ever before.

review by James Galizio on 28 August, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review

While it hasn't completely lost its luster, Dawntrail proves that it's about time for Final Fantasy XIV to change.

review by James Galizio on 09 August, 2024

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review

Capcom's Kagura Action game mostly sticks the landing with its unique gameplay, though an identity crisis hold's it back.

review by James Galizio on 15 July, 2024

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review

Bungie's conclusion to Destiny's first 10 years more than sticks the landing.

review by James Galizio on 25 June, 2024

Cryptmaster Review
Cryptmaster Review

Cryptmaster is a great idea, yet it stops just short of great execution

review by James Galizio on 02 June, 2024

Dread Delusion Review
Dread Delusion Review

Dread Delusion sets out to create a haunting open world, evoking RPGs of the past - and succeeds.

review by James Galizio on 19 May, 2024

Soul Covenant Review
Soul Covenant Review

The spirit of Soul Sacrifice remains, but Thirdverse's successor doesn't quite stick the landing.

review by James Galizio on 02 May, 2024

SaGa Emerald Beyond Review
SaGa Emerald Beyond Review

SaGa Emerald Beyond is a bold celebration of the series' past and present, warts and all.

review by James Galizio on 24 April, 2024

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review
Dragon's Dogma 2 Review

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 the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review

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

World of Demons Review
World of Demons Review

Platinum Games' Apple Arcade exclusive Action RPG might be gone, but it should not be forgotten.

review by James Galizio on 23 January, 2024

Another Code: Recollection Review
Another Code: Recollection Review

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

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed Review
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed Review

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

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Review
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Review

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 Review
Lunacid Review

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 Review
Persona 5 Tactica Review

Persona 5 Tactica delivers a solid tactical RPG, that lands just shy of greatness

review by James Galizio on 14 November, 2023

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Review
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Review

These furry children can hold so much trauma. Again.

review by James Galizio on 29 May, 2023

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review

It’s hard to tell who, exactly, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is for.

review by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

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

Destiny 2 Lightfall Review
Destiny 2 Lightfall Review

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

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review

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

Wild Hearts Review
Wild Hearts Review

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

Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Review
Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Review

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: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Review
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Review

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

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Review
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Review

Beneath all the jank and technical disaster, there's a Pokemon game that deserved better.

review by James Galizio on 25 November, 2022

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