PlayStation 5 Game Reviews - Page 8
While the combat to this Valkyrie Profile action RPG spin-off is top notch, the rest of the game ranges from mediocre to merely serviceable.
by Josh Torres on 28 September, 2022
Spiders Studio tackles a different sub-genre of RPG with Steelrising, going for a Souls-like experience this time around. While competent, it doesn't achieve much to stand out from the crowd.
by Adam Vitale on 07 September, 2022
SD Gundam Battle Alliance Review
Artdink's first Gundam game in a decade is surprisingly a challenge as a purely solo experience, and playing with others may make this action RPG shine despite its handful of flaws.
by Josh Torres on 24 August, 2022
Soul Hackers 2 is an adequate, experimental Megaten entry with some bright spots, but it doesn't quite come together as well as I hoped it would.
by Adam Vitale on 18 August, 2022
Although it is more than 25 years old, Live A Live delights with charming narratives, solid gameplay, and a well-remastered presentation.
by Paige Chamberlain on 21 July, 2022
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Review
While not quite perfect, Sunbreak confidently brings all of Monster Hunter Rise's best ideas to the next level.
by James Galizio on 29 June, 2022
Elex II is an initially promising but ultimately disappointing RPG that fails to be better than the original.
by Bryan Vitale on 30 May, 2022
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story Review
This high-budget FMV Japanese mystery adventure is an exceptional game in almost every way, but its tedious "gameplay" sections are its largest Achilles' heel.
by Josh Torres on 14 May, 2022
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review
Rising is a respectable introduction to the world of Eiyuden Chronicle, with great characters, writing, and art. However, the game structure and combat have a hard time standing on their own.
by Adam Vitale on 10 May, 2022
Lost Judgment: The Kaito Files Story Expansion DLC Review
Kaito's solo adventure is a thrilling side story to Lost Judgment and explores a new side to Yagami's sidekick with a new, compelling storyline.
by Josh Torres on 31 March, 2022
With a compelling ensemble and intriguing world to build off of, Relayer has the building blocks of a promising new IP, but too many key flaws hold it back from being truly great.
by Josh Torres on 21 March, 2022
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Review
Despite some narrative stumbles, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is undoubtedly a fun chaotic romp that will delight number crunchers and action RPG aficionados.
by Scott White on 14 March, 2022
While its tactical combat is wonderful, issues with the branching narrative and morality systems hold Triangle Strategy back from true greatness.
by Cullen Black on 03 March, 2022
Elden Ring deftly refines and boldly reimagines FromSoftware's tried and true formula.
by Bryan Vitale on 23 February, 2022
Although the combat system is a highlight, the madness stirs in this repetitive and dull RPG.
by Scott White on 16 February, 2022
Thematically rich and bursting with content, Horizon Forbidden West is a beautiful and bloated behemoth of a game.
by Quinton O'Connor on 14 February, 2022
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Review
Endwalker concludes Final Fantasy XIV's decade-long story - and what a story it has been.
by James Galizio on 06 January, 2022
Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi Review
Undernauts offers a nearly perfect entry point for folks looking to get into DRPGs.
by James Galizio on 16 December, 2021
Wildermyth's procedurally-generated storytelling is genuinely impressive, and its tactical combat is solid, putting together a novel table-top-like RPG experience.
by Adam Vitale on 13 December, 2021
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Review
Ruined King is an imaginative and comfortable RPG, even for players unfamiliar with League of Legends, but a lack of polish drags down the experience.
by Bryan Vitale on 01 December, 2021
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Review
Eidos Montral has actually flarkin' done it - Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy may not be much of an RPG, but it delivers a heart-warming Marvel adventure that has an identity all its own.
by George Foster on 24 October, 2021
Detective Yagami's second adventure in RGG Studio's Yakuza spin-off series is a fantastic improvement over its predecessor in nearly every single way, positioning itself as one of the strongest games from them yet.
by Josh Torres on 16 September, 2021
After nearly half a decade, Tales of Arise was worth the wait as a shining new example of what the series future may hold.
by Scott White on 08 September, 2021
Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.
by James Galizio on 06 August, 2021