RPGamer Round-Up: August 25 – September 1

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. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.

 

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Editorial Content

• Visions of Mana Review

Visions of Mana comes to revitalize a beloved franchise. Luis Mauricio finds a triumphant return that will take players to an astounding world with many of the series’ staples.

• Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance arrived with a lot of fanfare. Mohamed Lamine Coulibaly reports that, better than avenging anything the original did wrong, the title improves all aspects while staying true to its identity.

• Elemental Exiles Review

Sometimes, there’s nothing more satisfying than a thoughtful and varied gameplay loop. Ryan Costa sees if Final Game Studio’s Elemental Exiles overcome its presentation flaws to deliver an exciting roguelike deckbuilder.

• Elrentaros Wanderings Deep Look

Elrentaros Wanderings, released in Japan as Rear Sekai, offers an action RPG taking place across two worlds. Unfortunately, Sam Wachter finds it to be a less than worthwhile use of time.

 

 

• Reynatis Preview

Action RPG Reynatis puts players into a version of Shibuya that blends fantasy and reality when it launches next month. RPGamer was able to get a hands-off preview of the title to see what awaits.

• Do RPGs Need to Up the Ante on Challenges?

Trophy achievements are the bread and butter of the gaming completionist. Beth McQueen considers whether the challenges set by game developers meet player expectations.

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Major News

• The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake Announced

Nihon Falcom revealed that The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is getting a full 3D remake. The remake of the first title in the long-running Trails series will release for Switch next year.

• Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Releasing in March 2025

The wait for the remasters of the first two titles in the Suikoden series seems to be coming to an end. The collection Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars will release in March next year for PC and consoles.

• Tales of Graces f Remastered Coming in January

Bandai Namco is releasing a remaster of Tales of Graces f. Perhaps one of its new players will be able to spot the subtle hints that something’s wrong with Richard.

• Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Free DLC Announced

A year after the game’s release, Sabotage Studio announced a free DLC expansion for Sea of Stars. Throes of the Watchmaker will take Zale and Valere to the miniature clockwork world of Horloge.

 

 

• Final Fantasy Brave Exvius International Version Shutting Down

Mobile RPG Final Fantasy Brave Exvius lasted longer than many others. However, after just over eight years in service, Square Enix announced its international version’s upcoming closure.

• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Introduces Characters, Systems

Square Enix provided new screenshots and details for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The update introduces more characters as well as going over some of the progression and development systems of the game.

• Latest Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Highlights Its World

Atlus held its latest showcase for Metaphor: ReFantazio. The twenty-minute presentation focuses on some of the different parts of the United Kingdom of Euchronia.

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard Demonstrates Warrior Combat

EA and BioWare provided some details on the combat in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The info comes alongside some Warrior-focused footage.

• Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Announced

Koei Tecmo and Gust announced a brand new Atelier title. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is set to release early next year, with more details expected next week.

• Demonschool Delayed to Next Year

Although just a couple of weeks away from launch, Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games have delayed Demonschool. The tactical RPG will now launch in early 2025 after additional development time.

 

 

Other News and Media

• Fairy Tail 2 Release Date Revealed
• Marvelous Unveils Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
• Yakuza Kiwami Making Its Way onto Switch
• Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Releasing on PC, Mobile in September
• Tails of Iron 2 Gets New Release Window
• Stray Children Arriving in Japan This December
• Blue Protocol Shutting Down, Western Release Cancelled
• Surreal RPG Moth Kubit Releasing in Spring
• Metro Quester | Osaka Hitting Consoles in September
• Eternights Heading to Switch in October
• Playdigious Originals Publishing Crown Gambit
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Receives Collector’s Edition
• Touhou Genso Wanderer -Foresight- Getting Console Release

 

Media and Releases

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Showcases Its Gameplay
• #BLUD Welcomes Its First Content Update
• Shadow of the Road Gets Its First Trailer
• Ash of Gods: The Way Available on Android
• Peglin Available on Nintendo Switch
• New Release Round-Up (August 29, 2024)

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Podcasts

• RPG Backtrack 317 – Adol Goes to Jail

Adol’s adventures continue on this week’s Backtrack into Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, as our red-haired hero ends up behind bars. Did his constant ship-wrecking finally catch up with him? Find out on this week’s show with Josh, Robert, and Wheels.

• Episode 365: Super Monkey Wheels – Q&A Quest

This week in Q&A Quest, we delve into a variety of questions. We also discuss the Super Monkey Ball series.

• RPG Cast – Episode 738: “Golf Innit”

Chris goes and touches grass in WoW. Matt brings about the apocalypse through dating. Phil is striking from Persona 5. Now let me tell you all the uses for earwax…