Previews by Josh Torres
![No Rest for the Wicked Hands-on Preview: An Isometric Action RPG with the Cadence of Souls Combat](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/15535/list/wickedthumb.jpg)
We got a chance to go hands-on with the opening hours of the new ARPG by the studio that brought us Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
preview by Josh Torres on 01 March, 2024
![Silent Hope PAX West 2023: action RPG with a Farmer that can eventually summon livestock in battle](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14787/list/silenthopemini.jpg)
We spoke with XSEED Games's Localization Producer to learn more about a game where none of your seven playable characters are able to speak.
preview by Josh Torres on 10 September, 2023
![Little Goody Two Shoes PAX West 2023: horror adventure, 90's anime art, and arcade minigames](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14776/list/littlegoodymini.jpg)
Pocket Mirror developer AstralShift showcases their gorgeous new spooky game under the Square Enix Collective initiative.
preview by Josh Torres on 08 September, 2023
![Demonschool PAX West 2023: Italian horror, Into the Breach-style fights, and a giant skeleton](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14768/list/demonschoolmini.jpg)
We chat with the game's director about Necrosoft Games's upcoming and his response to the comparisons to Persona & Into the Breach from people since Demonschool's reveal.
preview by Josh Torres on 06 September, 2023
![Persona 3 Reload PAX West 2023: the Arcana Priestess boss and the new Shift mechanic](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14766/list/p3rmini.jpg)
Going hands-on with Persona 3's remake helped ease some of my initial worries and there were even some new elements I wasn't expecting.
preview by Josh Torres on 06 September, 2023
![Star Ocean The Second Story R PAX West 2023: symbology improvements, crisp 2D pixels, and Weepy Ashton](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14757/list/so2mini.jpg)
It'd be doing RPG Site readers a disservice if we didn't report back on our hands-on time with the remake of this beloved classic RPG.
preview by Josh Torres on 05 September, 2023
![Dungeons of Hinterberg PAX West 2023: the Austrian Alps, magical dungeons, and the ice cream lady](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14756/list/dohmini.jpg)
We learn a lot more about the action RPG that Microbird Games is working on as their debut project.
preview by Josh Torres on 04 September, 2023
![For the King II PAX West 2023: 4-player support, the landboat, and playing the "advanced demo"](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14750/list/ftk2mini.jpg)
Checking out the follow-up to the indie RPG darling from 2018.
preview by Josh Torres on 03 September, 2023
![Hands-on with Atlas Fallen: A bit of Darksiders, God Eater, and... Vagrant Story?](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13932/list/atlas-fallen-peview-mini.jpg)
We took a look at the next game from the developers of The Surge and some parts of it reminded us of a PS1 RPG from the year 2000... in a good way!
preview by Josh Torres on 20 March, 2023
![Wandering Sword sprinkles some Live A Live on top of its unique blend of wuxia and HD-2D pixel art](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13774/list/wandering-sword-mini.jpg)
We got an early hands-on access with the limited time demo of Wandering Sword to let you know what you can expect going in.
preview by Josh Torres on 06 February, 2023
![Playing through the Valkyrie Elysium demo was a lot of fun and it's mostly thanks to its Soul Chain grappling hook](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13262/list/valkyrie-elysium-mini.jpg)
Despite my concerns from its initial announcement trailer, playing Valkyrie Elysium was a lot more fun than I expected.
preview by Josh Torres on 14 September, 2022
![Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Hands-on Preview: An Exhaustive Analysis of its Opening Hours](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13027/list/xc3-preview-mini.jpg)
We take a deep dive into the first chapter of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and learned a ton about Monolith Soft's next massive RPG.
preview by Josh Torres on 07 July, 2022
![G Gundam meets Front Mission in this little nifty RPG called Wolfstride](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11362/list/wolfstride-preview-mini.png)
Giant robot fans, gather around and check out this turn-based RPG.
preview by Josh Torres on 17 June, 2021
![Yakuza: Like A Dragon - A Fascinating Transformation into a Full Fledged Turn-Based RPG](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10366/list/yakuza-lad-preview-tiny.png)
Ever since the Yakuza series switched to the Dragon Engine, it's been inching closer and closer to being a RPG. Now, it really is one from top to bottom.
preview by Josh Torres on 12 October, 2020
![13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Hands-on: Vanillaware's Science Fiction Cauldron](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10094/list/13-sentinels-preview-tiny.png)
Although 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has had a lengthy development, this long-awaited game is just around the corner and after checking out the first few hours, the wait is worth it.
preview by Josh Torres on 20 August, 2020
![Astral Chain Hands-on: Seven Things I’m Loving in the First Seven Hours](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/8841/list/astral-chain-preview-tiny.jpg)
PlatinumGames's bizarre adventure has been a thrilling ride so far. Here are seven neat little touches I've been enjoying in the final build of the game.
preview by Josh Torres on 17 August, 2019
![Octopath Traveler Hands-on Preview: A Stunning Return to a Bygone Era of RPGs](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/7442/list/octo-prev-tiny.png)
We spent several hours with Switch's next big JRPG and it's looking to be something incredibly special.
preview by Josh Torres on 06 July, 2018
![Super Neptunia RPG Hands-On Impressions from E3 2018](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/7349/list/neptuna-rpg-e3-2018.jpg)
An extensive hands-on at the first western-developed Neptunia game!
preview by Josh Torres on 15 June, 2018
![Fate/Extella Link Hands-On Impressions from E3 2018](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/7345/list/2018-06-13_13_24_09-.jpg)
A first-look at the sequel to Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star.
preview by Josh Torres on 13 June, 2018
![Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia Impressions](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/6680/list/dissidia-oo-tiny.jpg)
Fellow RPG fans bummed about NT's direction may fall in love with this turn-based Dissidia RPG.
preview by Josh Torres on 31 January, 2018
![Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Hands-on Preview: The First 30 Hours](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/6338/list/xb2-preview-mini.jpg)
An incredible deep dive into Monolith Soft's next big RPG coming to the Nintendo Switch. All completely spoiler-free!
preview by Josh Torres on 15 November, 2017
![Hands-on Dissidia Final Fantasy NT at E3 2017 and its Insane 3v3 Fights](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/5714/list/dissidantpreview_tiny.jpg)
This next entry to the Dissidia Final Fantasy series is the most chaotic it's ever been!
preview by Josh Torres on 20 June, 2017
![Dance Your Life Away in this E3 2017 Hands-on with The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/5703/list/metro_tiny.jpg)
You can even play this RPG with your old Guitar Hero controller or Dance Dance Revolution dance pad.
preview by Josh Torres on 16 June, 2017
![Tongues-on with Mary Skelter: Nightmares at E3 2017](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/5691/list/maryminipic.png)
A look at the new dungeon crawler from Compile Heart and Idea Factory that does not involve literally licking a Vita.
preview by Josh Torres on 15 June, 2017
![Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni PC Preview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/5596/list/valkyriedrive_small.jpg)
A hands-on look with the PC version of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni coming this June to Steam.
preview by Josh Torres on 30 May, 2017