RPGamer Round-Up: February 6 – February 13

by Alex Fuller · February 13, 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer’s round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the previous week, or in this case, two weeks. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.

Editorial Content

Rise of the Third Power Review

Stegosoft Games unleashes its second title with Rise of the Third Power. Anna Marie Privitere reports that the game is a prime example of a true throwback gem.

Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx Review

Rideon’s Mercenaries tactical RPG series gains its sixth entry with Mercenaries Rebirth: Call of the Wild Lynx. Alex Fuller finds that the game offers no surprises, but ably does what it sets out to.

Edge of Eternity Review

Midgar Studio’s ambitious project Edge of Eternity looks great on the surface. However, a closer look from Jon Jansen uncovers the seams of this unrefined 90s-inspired JRPG.

Rune Factory 5 Impression

RPGamer’s Matt Masem recently got a couple hours of hands-on time with Rune Factory 5. He finds that Marvelous does a great job faithfully reviving the series while making some small improvements along the way.

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Interview

Gust returned to the Mysterious sub-series to follow the further adventures of Sophie Neuenmuller. RPGamer was able to ask producer Junzo Hosoi some questions ahead of Atelier Sophie 2’s release later this month.

Switch Swoons with Nine Nintendo Direct RPGs

February 2022’s Nintendo Direct for was pretty massive for RPG devotees. Jason McFadden takes a quick look at the nine significant titles that were revealed and what they will offer players.

Backloggin’ the Year – Paul’s Playthrough, November & December 2021

Paul Shkreli is back to recap the end of his year-long saga to bust his backlog. Was he successful? Yes, even if his backlog is technically bigger today than it was a year ago. Read on to see what he’s been up to.

Major News

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Announced

Nintendo and Monolith Soft unveiled the latest entry in the Xenoblade series. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will release worldwide this September.

Live A Live HD-2D Remake Releasing in July

28 years after its Japanese release, Live A Live is finally heading west. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in the form of a HD-2D remake.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Awakening in April

A remastered version of Chrono Cross is arriving this April. Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition will come with multiple enhancements as well as the previously Japan-only text adventure title Radical Dreamers.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Announced

Nintendo and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force are partnering once again. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is an action RPG set in the universe of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Front Mission Remakes Revealed

Front Mission is returning. Forever Entertainment is releasing remakes of the first two games in the mecha tactical RPG series.

Marvelous Announces LOOP8

During the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Marvelous announced LOOP8. The game is billed as a juvenile RPG that mixes everyday life with the extraordinary.

Salt and Sacrifice Releasing in May

Ska Studios and Devoured Studios’ follow-up to Salt and Sanctuary has a release date. Salt and Sacrifice launches for PC, PS4, and PS5 in May.

Kickstarter Check-In: Mina the Hollower

RPGamer’s ad hoc Kickstarter check-in feature returns again with a look at Yacht Club Games’ Mina the Hollower. The game is an action adventure inspired by Game Boy Color titles.