Articles by Josh Torres

Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found
Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found

The follow-up to the 2019 "anime Soulslike" is described to be "a complete reimagining" that involves time travel and exposed hearts.

preview by Josh Torres on 14 June, 2025

Seeing Onimusha: Way of the Sword in action reassured me that Capcom remembers what makes Onimusha compelling
Seeing Onimusha: Way of the Sword in action reassured me that Capcom remembers what makes Onimusha compelling

A hands-off gameplay demo of the brand-new Onimusha mainline game captures the essence of why this was once the definitive samurai action series on the PS2.

preview by Josh Torres on 11 June, 2025

SacriFire receives a new Gameplay Trailer at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2025 Event
SacriFire receives a new Gameplay Trailer at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2025 Event

A brief, updated look at the upcoming pixel-based RPG that's had an extensive development cycle.

news by Josh Torres on 08 June, 2025

Fantasy action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny brings Nickelodeon heroes to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Fall 2025
Fantasy action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny brings Nickelodeon heroes to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in Fall 2025

The first playable character revealed is SpongeBob as a Knight, and it's teasing that The Fairly OddParents will be in it.

news by Josh Torres on 08 June, 2025

OFF arrives digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC on August 15, with physical Switch editions set for Q4 2025
OFF arrives digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC on August 15, with physical Switch editions set for Q4 2025

The new re-release of OFF is arriving in just two months, but those who want the physical release will have to wait a bit longer.

news by Josh Torres on 07 June, 2025

Co-op action RPG Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver announced for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
Co-op action RPG Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver announced for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store

Ghostface Killah needs the help of players to save his fellow Wu brothers and save Shaolin.

news by Josh Torres on 06 June, 2025

Metroidvania action RPG Blighted announced for consoles and PC to be released in 2026
Metroidvania action RPG Blighted announced for consoles and PC to be released in 2026

The creators behind Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World unveiled a new action RPG that can be played solo or co-op.

news by Josh Torres on 06 June, 2025

Fantasy Life i is a game that wants to brighten my day
Fantasy Life i is a game that wants to brighten my day

The newest entry in the Fantasy Life series relentlessly wants to make its players smile and as a newcomer, it's been working wonders on me.

feature by Josh Torres on 26 May, 2025

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review

At its best, Yasha's synergistic possibilities with various weapon abilities bring about intriguing bouts of experimentation - yet it isn't quite enough to rectify the mind-numbingly repetitiveness that plagues the entire game from top to bottom.

review by Josh Torres on 13 May, 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan Review
The First Berserker: Khazan Review

Neople and Nexon's Soulslike-inspired action RPG set in the DNF universe sadly misses the mark on many of its components with a dull color palette that masks its lovely art style, sluggish combat flow due to its restrictive stamina system, and just doesn't distinguish itself from its many contemporary competitors.

review by Josh Torres on 24 March, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds All Armor Sets: all the Low Rank and High Rank craftable armor and their skills
Monster Hunter Wilds All Armor Sets: all the Low Rank and High Rank craftable armor and their skills

If you're not sure what armor to craft in MH Wilds, we've listed and pictured all the armor you can make in Low Rank and High Rank.

guide by Josh Torres on 27 February, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Equipment Skills Guide: all the armor skills detailed and what they do
Monster Hunter Wilds Equipment Skills Guide: all the armor skills detailed and what they do

Not sure what a specific Equipment Skill does? We've laid them all out here, sorted out alphabetically like a dictionary.

guide by Josh Torres on 27 February, 2025

Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Vocational School Answers: All Ounabara Test Solutions Listed
Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Vocational School Answers: All Ounabara Test Solutions Listed

School is in session again and this time you're in control of a pirate Majima; find every single question and answer in here.

guide by Josh Torres on 20 February, 2025

Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Photo Rally guide: where to find all the camera spots
Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Photo Rally guide: where to find all the camera spots

All the locations for the photo rally minigame in Captain Goro Majima's pirate adventure.

guide by Josh Torres on 20 February, 2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Review

Goro Majima's swashbuckling adventure is a ton of fun to play with some of the series' most thrilling beat 'em up combat and compelling side distractions, despite its messy main narrative.

review by Josh Torres on 18 February, 2025

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review

Taking the long-running hack n' slash series into a fully-fledged action RPG experience, developer Omega Force has revived this series revolving around the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a stunning fashion at the cost of scaling back what it used to offer before.

review by Josh Torres on 20 January, 2025

Branching Path: Josh Torres’ Top 10 Games of 2024
Branching Path: Josh Torres’ Top 10 Games of 2024

Many clamor that it was a slow year for games. I disagree, but I also like games of all shapes and sizes.

feature by Josh Torres on 30 December, 2024

Hawkswell Studios reveals Celtic-inspired CRPG Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna for PC
Hawkswell Studios reveals Celtic-inspired CRPG Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna for PC

A crowdfunding campaign for this upcoming project will start in Q1 2025 to further flesh out the game.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

WILD Tactics debuts its gameplay featuring turn-based tactics with a squad full of anthropomorphic animals
WILD Tactics debuts its gameplay featuring turn-based tactics with a squad full of anthropomorphic animals

Its playable roster will consist of 12 different characters and thus, 12 different playstyles for players to experiment with.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

Moth Atlas and Midwest Games unveil 2D western souls-like action RPG Tombwater coming in 2025 for PC
Moth Atlas and Midwest Games unveil 2D western souls-like action RPG Tombwater coming in 2025 for PC

Dispatch fearsome monsters with anything at your disposal from shotguns, pickaxes, and of course, a trusty six-shooter.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector arrives on January 31, 2025
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector arrives on January 31, 2025

The first Citizen Sleeper had over a million players who gave it a shot.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

Crimson Desert unravels the Boss Battle against Hexe Marie
Crimson Desert unravels the Boss Battle against Hexe Marie

Wade through her army of minions as the heretical spellcaster wreaks havoc upon you.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ~Fullland of Water and Light~ surfaces on February 27, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Steam
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ~Fullland of Water and Light~ surfaces on February 27, 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Steam

Play as Bell or Ais and call upon their trusty allies in this upcoming 2D side-scroller action RPG.

news by Josh Torres on 05 December, 2024

Voin descends on December 10 for Steam Early Access
Voin descends on December 10 for Steam Early Access

The first-person hack-and-slash RPG from solo developer Nikita Sozidar is just around the corner.

news by Josh Torres on 26 November, 2024

Wartales sells over 1 million units and reveals second major DLC expansion, The Skelmar Invasion
Wartales sells over 1 million units and reveals second major DLC expansion, The Skelmar Invasion

The new crossbowman class coming in this new expansion will be available to use for all players.

news by Josh Torres on 22 November, 2024

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