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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is promising, but we still have a ton of questions

Bandai Namco and Brownies new take on the Action-RPG and Roguelike genres has potential, yet I'm really just eager to see more.

preview by James Galizio on 12 June, 2025

Branching Path: Pragmata might just end up being worth the wait

Nearly 5 years after its reveal, Pragmata is finally playable - and while we aren't quite sure if it's an RPG yet, we're excited to see more.

preview by James Galizio on 11 June, 2025

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch 2 Review

After nearly 3 long years, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are finally in the state they should've been all along.

review by James Galizio on 10 June, 2025

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 Review

CyberConnect2's finale to the Fuga trilogy, while still good, feels almost like an obligation.

review by James Galizio on 01 June, 2025

With Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.25, Occult Crescent has brought out Dawntrail's full potential

After nearly a year, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is beginning to feel like the expansion it always could've been.

feature by James Galizio on 01 June, 2025

Persona 5: The Phantom X isn't what I expected from a Persona 5 mobile game, for good and ill - hands-on

More than just stapled onto Persona 5, The Phantom X is a different take on what Persona 5 also could have been.

preview by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn't just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagining - hands-on

Even moreso than Dragon Quest III's recent remake, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D wants to reinvent the games that started it all

preview by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D is coming to Switch 2 alongside previously revealed platforms on October 30

In addition to previously announced platforms, the remake of the first two games will be launching on Nintendo's new console

news by James Galizio on 27 May, 2025

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remastered might become a problem for my work in the near future - hands-on

For rhythm game sickos, what might otherwise be a simple minigame could have dire ramifications

preview by James Galizio on 22 May, 2025

Round8 is adding difficulty options to Lies of P thanks to requests both internally and from players

The update will drop at the same time as Lies of P: Overture's as-of-yet unannounced release, and will come alongside the ability to rematch boss fights.

news by James Galizio on 21 May, 2025

Lies of P: Overture is exactly what you'd want from more of the game - hands-on

Lies of P: Overture already looks like it'll take an already great game and make it something even more special

preview by James Galizio on 21 May, 2025

We had the chance to play a bunch of SEGA and ATLUS games on Switch 2, and it's about what you'd expect

From Yakuza 0 Director's Cut to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, SEGA is bringing out all the stops for Nintendo Switch 2

feature by James Galizio on 21 May, 2025

Blades of Fire Review

MercurySteam's latest project holds a lot of promise, but death by a thousand cuts holds it back from true greatness.

review by James Galizio on 20 May, 2025

Nihon Falcom showcases remade opening cutscene for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Our first look at the very beginning of Trails, reborn.

news by James Galizio on 16 May, 2025

Little Mage, an action-RPG metroidvania developed by an architect turned solo game developer, revealed

The developer will be launching a kickstarter soon to help bolster development, by bringing on additional developers

news by James Galizio on 06 May, 2025

Diablo IV's Berserk collaboration is available now, alongside new gameplay trailer

Players have until June 3 to unlock or purchase cosmetics tied to the collaboration

news by James Galizio on 06 May, 2025

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched today for PC, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5

Fully remastered and refined in collaboration between Virtuos and Bethesda Game Studios

news by James Galizio on 22 April, 2025

Alkimia Interactive weighs what need to change or stay the same with Gothic 1 Remake

The second chapter of the upcoming remake's "Making Of" series of videos weighs new and old

news by James Galizio on 15 April, 2025

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2 is on track as one of the best the game has ever received

Once the later 7.2x updates drop, Final Fantasy XIV may be looking at potentially its best patch yet - but for now, only raiders are having our fun.

feature by James Galizio on 11 April, 2025

Promise Mascot Agency Review

Promise Mascot Agency offers the most unrealistic power fantasy for today's day and age; owning and running a successful business

review by James Galizio on 07 April, 2025

Blades of Fire is an Action game which may or may not be an RPG, but it has a sick weapon crafting system

MercurySteam's newest game adds a unique RPG progression twist for an Action-Adventure romp.

preview by James Galizio on 29 March, 2025

I thought I knew what to expect from The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, and I was wrong

Too Kyo Games' latest project is the most ambitious game from both Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, and I'm excited to play more

preview by James Galizio on 25 March, 2025

Having gone hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I'm locked in to play more

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers feels primed to be the next Soulslike that should be on player's radar

preview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Interview - Celebrating turn-based games and classic RPG influences in making something new

At GDC 2025, RPG Site had a chance to sit down with Sandfall Interactive producer Francois Meurisse to discuss one of the most anticipated RPGs of the year, as well as the combination of French influences & Japanese inspirations.

interview by Adam Vitale and James Galizio on 21 March, 2025

Steel Century Groove looks set to sweep us off our feet later this year

Sloth Gloss Games' debut project merges rhythm games and RPGs into something unlike anything else

preview by James Galizio on 19 March, 2025