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Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's shift to fully real-time battles with timed cooldowns allows for unconventional tactics

A brief hands-on with the new installment of the Pokemon Legends had me test out how its new battle system and it left me a lot more intrigued in how the full game is going to shape up.

preview by Josh Torres on 31 August, 2025

The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds
The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds

Don't Nod and Tiny Bull Studios' top-down action RPG blends in puzzles and bonding in a colorful package that is a great fit for portable play.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 28 August, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025

RPG Site had a chance to check out a demo for Obsidian's upcoming Outer Worlds 2, which looks to improve over its predecessor in every way, and leaving us very impressed.

preview by Scott White on 27 August, 2025

Titan Quest II's  promising Early Access launch has me eager for more
Titan Quest II's promising Early Access launch has me eager for more

We smash crabs, birds, and fish people in the Early Access release of Titan Quest II, in this brand new Roman-inspired ARPG sequel. Here is what we think so far.

preview by Scott White on 26 August, 2025

Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

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

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the type of remake I'd never dared to hope for

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

The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it
The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it

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

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions

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

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far

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

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D

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

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions

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

BitSummit 2025 RPG Roundup
BitSummit 2025 RPG Roundup

A collection of hands-on previews of indie developed RPGs, all showcased at BitSummit 2025.

preview by Junior Miyai on 20 July, 2025

Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well
Varlet isn't just an RPG about your self-discovery, but Furyu's as well

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

Nioh 3 Alpha Demo impressions - New combat style, open field map, and lore predictions
Nioh 3 Alpha Demo impressions - New combat style, open field map, and lore predictions

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

Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel
Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel

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

Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately
Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately

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

Ratatan is exactly what I didn't know I wanted from a Patapon successor - hands-on
Ratatan is exactly what I didn't know I wanted from a Patapon successor - hands-on

Ratata Arts crowdfunded spiritual successor to Patapon has got the sauce.

preview by James Galizio on 16 June, 2025

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

Dosa Divas is shaping up to be a touching RPG about food, community, and spatula nunchucks
Dosa Divas is shaping up to be a touching RPG about food, community, and spatula nunchucks

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

Mistfall Hunter takes the extraction genre into the land of Norse gods and dark fantasy
Mistfall Hunter takes the extraction genre into the land of Norse gods and dark fantasy

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

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault combines roguelike dungeon crawling with roguelike shop-keeping
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault combines roguelike dungeon crawling with roguelike shop-keeping

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

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

Crimson Desert is a chaotic open world game with unusual combo-focused controls
Crimson Desert is a chaotic open world game with unusual combo-focused controls

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

Petal Runner brings the charm of Game Boy pocket monsters without the battles
Petal Runner brings the charm of Game Boy pocket monsters without the battles

This love letter to Game Boy era RPGs puts its own twist on the formula.

preview by Adam Vitale on 12 June, 2025

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

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