RPG Previews
Years of Falcom honing their new engine and mocap experience has culminated in a remake of Trails in the Sky that feels like it shouldn't exist
preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025
After over a decade of console-only development, Falcom returns to PC development without missing a beat
preview by James Galizio on 21 August, 2025
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Europe's Vampire RPG is sporting a gameplay loop that's left me intrigued.
preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025
During a pre-Gamescom preview event, we had a chance to go hands-on with Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil 9
preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025
After several hours with Bandai Namco and Brownies upcoming release, it's clear they've got something special on their hands
preview by James Galizio on 18 August, 2025
Even over a month before launch, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is already great on Steam Deck so far. Our thoughts on the PC version and more.
preview by Mikhail Madnani on 05 August, 2025
Instead of a turn-based RPG, Creative Studio 5 and Claytechworks are tackling something more akin to a 2D Legend of Zelda
preview by James Galizio on 01 August, 2025
Ahead of its launch in a few weeks, we've played the opening hours of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, & Steam Deck. Here's what we think so far.
preview by Mikhail Madnani on 30 July, 2025
A collection of hands-on previews of indie developed RPGs, all showcased at BitSummit 2025.
preview by Junior Miyai on 20 July, 2025
With Varlet, Furyu will no longer rely on other companies to market and release their games outside of Japan
preview by James Galizio on 12 July, 2025
Team Ninja returns to Sengoku-era Japan again after a short trip to Three Kingdoms-era China, and there are several features they brought from the latter.
preview by Kite Stenbuck on 20 June, 2025
Daemon X Machina looks to deliver a much grander and expansive experience over its predecessor. Here are five significant additions and changes that players can look forward to.
preview by Scott White on 18 June, 2025
One of the biggest surprises at this year's Summer Game Fest was playing the newest Digimon Story game because I was not prepared for how charming and fun it was.
preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2025
Ratata Arts crowdfunded spiritual successor to Patapon has got the sauce.
preview by James Galizio on 16 June, 2025
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
We got some hands-on time with Dosa Divas, the latest title from developer Outerloop Games that looks to combine the power of cooking with tight turn-based combat in a charming RPG package.
preview by Scott White on 14 June, 2025
We did a few runs of Bellring Games' upcoming Mistfall Hunter while at SGF and came away intrigued by its action RPG approach to the punishing extraction genre of games.
preview by Scott White on 13 June, 2025
I can see that 'one more run' appeal in Moonlighter 2's randomized roguelike design, but numerous changes to its mechanics may leave fans cold.
preview by Adam Vitale on 13 June, 2025
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
Crimson Desert has changed labels several times during its lengthy development, resulting in something ambitious, but chaotic.
preview by Adam Vitale on 12 June, 2025
This love letter to Game Boy era RPGs puts its own twist on the formula.
preview by Adam Vitale on 12 June, 2025
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
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
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
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