RPG Reviews - Page 5
Dragon Quest Treasures touts itself as a treasure-hunting RPG, though I’d safely say it fits into the action RPG and monster-collecting genre. While there are performance issues and lackluster bosses, I always treasure a game that encourages exploration and gives me plenty to do.
by Paige Chamberlain on 13 December, 2022
Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review
After almost 15 years, the story of Zack Fair has escaped the confines of its UMD prison and has emerged as one of Square Enix's best remaster offerings that new and old fans of Final Fantasy VII need to experience.
by Scott White on 06 December, 2022
Front Mission 1st: Remake Review
Forever Entertainment's modern crack at a classic strategy RPG has its highs and lows, but I walk away from it feeling stoked for the Wanzer warfare remakes to come.
by Quinton O'Connor on 05 December, 2022
Astlibra Revision captures the perfect definition of a hidden gem. Its engrossing gameplay and narrative makes it an easy recommendation to fans of the 2D action RPG genre.
by Chao Min Wu on 05 December, 2022
Despite a troubled road to release, Marvel's Midnight Suns is an excellent tactical RPG that delivers an awesome roster of heroes with a compelling battle system throughout its lengthy campaign.
by Josh Torres on 30 November, 2022
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Review
Beneath all the jank and technical disaster, there's a Pokemon game that deserved better.
by James Galizio on 25 November, 2022
Pentiment offers a thematically striking and ultimately optimistic experience that is as engaging as it is unique.
by Bryan Vitale on 18 November, 2022
While Reborn is largely an excellent re-release of Tactics Ogre (again), many of its gameplay alterations give it new flaws that will have me making caveats in recommending it (again).
by Josh Torres on 14 November, 2022
Star Ocean The Divine Force Review
Star Ocean: The Divine Force is developer tri-Ace's latest foray into the stars with this latest entry of their long-running science fiction RPG series, and after a rocky previous entry, this new game may have righted the ship towards a bright future.
by Scott White on 10 November, 2022
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Review
Despite its rough edges, Asterigos is a solid action RPG with a satisfying story and competent combat.
by Adam Vitale on 27 October, 2022
Batora: Lost Haven is a boring RPG with tedious dialogue and lackluster level design, saved only by adequate combat, respectable art, and a mercifully short runtime.
by Adam Vitale on 27 October, 2022
Lost Eidolons offers a great strategic experience with thorough gameplay systems and mechanics, though its presentation and narrative fall just a bit flat.
by Scott White on 25 October, 2022
The Outbound Ghost is a bland and confusing game that is as boring as it is pretty.
by Bryan Vitale on 10 October, 2022
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Review
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes provides Fire Emblem: Three Houses fans with a compelling retelling of its story alongside its great cast of characters.
by Nathan Lee on 04 October, 2022
Despite its various shortcomings, The DioField Chronicle is a refreshing take on strategy RPGs with satisfying gameplay systems and bold narrative design.
by Adam Vitale on 01 October, 2022
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
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden Review
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is an overall more streamlined experience than other entries. With the frequency of releases in the series compared to the number of improvements made, the cards are starting to wear a bit thin.
by Paige Chamberlain on 27 September, 2022
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Review
Western fans of The Legend of Heroes can finally officially experience this amazing lynchpin entry of the series and how the Special Support Section came together!
by Scott White on 24 September, 2022
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness Review
Although it has some interesting ideas as a survival action RPG, Binary Star Falling into Darkness will primarily appeal to hardcore Made in Abyss fans and offer very little to newcomers.
by Josh Torres on 07 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
For a game that places so much weight on its cast and writing , Digimon Survive struggles to engage with poor characterization and weak storytelling.
by Quinton O'Connor on 19 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
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright Review
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is a game made by an aspiring designer who's currently a school-kid, or at least that’s the game’s premise. The focus of this game is largely on style, but it’s not entirely devoid of substance. It is however held back a little by some annoying controls and Kenta’s railroading.
by Paige Chamberlain on 16 August, 2022
Between an exceptionally well-written cast, a deeply satisfying combat system, and an amazing adventure that remarkably earns its very long run time, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a JRPG masterpiece.
by Josh Torres on 26 July, 2022