Reviews by Josh Torres - Page 3
An excellent tale accompanied by incredible cutscenes, a charming cast, a thrilling battle system, and an exceptional soundtrack make this a worthy successor to the first Xenoblade Chronicles.
review by Josh Torres on 30 November, 2017
An excellent remastered collection that fixes many shortcomings of the original three PS2 RPGs.
review by Josh Torres on 05 November, 2017
Frustratingly repetitive gameplay makes this a disappointing follow-up to last year's action RPG by Gust.
review by Josh Torres on 24 October, 2017
Cherrymochi's S.P.I.N on the adventure genre makes for a flawed, but compelling psychological thriller.
review by Josh Torres on 19 October, 2017
Absolver has some light RPG elements despite its focus on PvP, but the real star is its complex battle system.
review by Josh Torres on 19 September, 2017
The Ys series is back and its newest installment is simply remarkable.
review by Josh Torres on 30 August, 2017
Frustrating shortcomings in its abundant cutscenes and gameplay make this the weakest entry in the Valkyria series yet.
review by Josh Torres on 31 July, 2017
Massive enhancements to gameplay make this a wonderful action RPG to play, but its disappointing story holds it back from greatness.
review by Josh Torres on 20 May, 2017
A short hack n' slash that's disappointingly average at best despite glimpses of a better game underneath it.
review by Josh Torres on 07 May, 2017
Stylish, fun, and utterly relentless in its vision, Persona 5 delivers one of the best Japanese RPG experiences in years.
review by Alex Donaldson and Josh Torres on 29 March, 2017
Meticulously weaving gameplay and narrative together, Nier: Automata is Yoko Taro's magnum opus - succeeding brilliantly in expressing his vision.
review by Josh Torres on 06 March, 2017
Caught between a rock and a hard place, Fate/Extella’s fundamentals are solid and fans will certainly love it, but newcomers to the Fate series should beware.
review by Josh Torres on 16 January, 2017
Though it's not titled Valkyrie Profile, this RPG succeeds in expanding the systems of its spiritual predecessor under an unusually refreshing premise with a few structural blemishes.
review by Josh Torres on 10 October, 2016
With a new cast and story, Apocalypse is a thoughtful follow-up that succeeds in fixing problems that plagued the foundations of its prequel.
review by Josh Torres on 15 September, 2016
Despite its spotty English script, Moon Dwellers is an excellent strategy RPG that serves as a decent entry point into the Super Robot Wars OG series.
review by Josh Torres on 19 August, 2016
Boasting a compelling battle system, this RPG has a few missteps in its ambition to expand the genre in creative ways.
review by Josh Torres on 22 July, 2016
The ultimate conclusion to the Zero Escape series is here - but was it worth the wait?
review by Erren Van Duine and Josh Torres on 25 June, 2016
A gorgeous second try that reinvents what its predecessor attempted on the PlayStation 2 and succeeds at it exceptionally well.
review by Josh Torres on 01 June, 2016
Fumbling between technical issues and stilted writing, this action RPG has the potential to be great... in future installments.
review by Josh Torres on 06 April, 2016
A fantastic sequel that significantly improves upon the flaws of the first game.
review by Josh Torres on 22 February, 2016
One of the biggest games you'll ever play.
review by Josh Torres on 14 December, 2015
Despite being a spin-off, it certainly carries the heart and soul of a Dragon Quest game.
review by Josh Torres on 26 October, 2015
An innkeeper leads a squadron of beautiful amnesiacs through this charming game full of heart.
review by Josh Torres on 06 June, 2015
A smooth ride with a few hiccups here and there.
review by Josh Torres on 29 May, 2015