Reviews by James Galizio - Page 2
![The Cruel King and the Great Hero review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12582/list/cruelkingminipic.jpg)
Despite all its charm, The Cruel King and the Great Hero is hard to recommend.
review by James Galizio on 29 March, 2022
![Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/1585/list/fmini.png)
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: Labyrinth of Yomi Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12142/list/undernautsminipic.png)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12023/list/pokemonbrilliantdiamondreviewminipic.png)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11663/list/fantasianreviewminipic.jpg)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11540/list/deathsdoorminipic.jpg)
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
![Fuga: Melodies of Steel Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11524/list/fugareviewminipic.jpg)
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 Chronicles Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11507/list/greataceattorneyminipic.jpg)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11438/list/mhstories2reviewminipic.png)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11117/list/pokemonsnapminipic.jpg)
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
![Famicom Detective Club (2021) Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11108/list/famicomdetectivereviewminipic.jpg)
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 III (PC) Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11081/list/kingdomhearts3pcminipic.png)
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
![Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10980/list/deedlitreviewminipic.jpg)
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 Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/entities/thumbnail/da49c9a1/1533/list/dx1dc.jpg)
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
![Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10685/list/ryza2reviewminipic.jpg)
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
![Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen (Steam) Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10686/list/utapreludepcminipic.jpg)
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
![Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10567/list/taikorhythmicadventurepackminipic.png)
The latest Taiko no Tatsujin delivers what it sells on the tin, but little else.
review by James Galizio on 12 December, 2020
![Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass (Isle of Armor/The Crown Tundra) Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10413/list/pokemonexpansionminipic.jpg)
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
![The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10402/list/cs4reviewminipic.png)
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
![Robotics;Notes Elite Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10344/list/roboticsnoteseliteminipic.jpg)
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
![Higurashi: When They Cry Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/9927/list/higurashi_mini_pic.png)
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
![Dragon Marked for Death (Steam) Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/9748/list/dragonmarkedfordeathsteamminipic.jpg)
Over a year since our initial review, Dragon Marked for Death makes the jump to PC alongside all of its updates. How does the game stack up on PC?
review by James Galizio on 20 May, 2020
![Hero must die. again Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/9490/list/heromustdieminipic.jpg)
Pyramid and G-Modes deconstruction of the JRPG genre offers a unique take on a fantasy world after a demon threat has been reduced, and manages to stick the landing with its unique mechanics.
review by James Galizio on 26 February, 2020
![Arc of Alchemist Review](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/9407/list/arc_of_alchemist_review_mini_pic.jpg)
Idea Factory's latest release stretches the limits of what can be called a playable videogame.
review by James Galizio on 01 February, 2020