RPGamer Round-Up: March 2 – March 9

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

Editorial Content

• Shujinkou Review

Dungeon-crawling RPG Shujinkou offers an enthraling adventure and a fun way to learn Japanese. Even with some flaws stemming from its ambition, Luis Mauricio reports that it is a great cover letter for developer Rice Games.

• Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a 2D side-scrolling RPG filled with secrets and catchy tunes. Ryan Radcliff examines whether the game comes off as a distinct and memorable experience, or flies too close to predecessor Ender Lilies.

• Adventure Corner ~ Carmen Sandiego

Carmen Sandiego is back with a new game and look. While Sam Wachter won’t be chasing her throughout history, she helps catch V.I.L.E. goons across… well, a handful of locations.

Major News

• Level-5 Provides Fantasy Life i, Inazuma Eleven Updates

Level-5 provided a first entry on its new Five-Star Workshop Devlog. The post provides updates on Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road ahead of their upcoming releases.

• The First Berserker: Khazan Details Backstory and Lore

Action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan arrives later this month, putting players on a quest of revenge. Nexon and Neople provided some extra details on the events that put Khazan on his path.

• Moondrift Memory Announced, Kickstarter Campaign Planned

Streetlight Studio announced its upcoming project Moondrift Memory. The title, which will undergo a Kickstarter campaign, is a cRPG that utilises the rulesets of tabletop Pathfinder Second Edition.

• Suikoden Mobile Title, Animated Series Announced

To mark this week’s release of Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Konami held a special live broadcast. The presentation included the reveal of a new mobile title and an animated series.

• Beat-’em-Up RPG Absolum Unveiled

DotEmu announced a new beat-’em-up action RPG, Absolum. The game is co-developed with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, and is set to release later this year.

• Turn-Based RPG Splintered Coming to Steam Early Access This Month

DotMake Studios revealed that turn-based RPG Splintered is launching on Steam Early Access later this month. The game looks to blend classic 8-bit JRPGs with an evolving randomiser.

• Throne and Liberty Gets First Expansion

The first major expansion for MMORPG Throne and Liberty is out now. Wilds of Talandre is available for free and includes a new zone, new story, new dungeons, and more.

Other News

• Edge of Memories Showcases Gameplay
• Crystalone Announced
• Sigma Star Saga DX Refinements Revealed, GBA Pre-Orders Available
• #BLUD Gets Physical Release on Nintendo Switch
• Freeride Bound for the Spirit World in May
• 9 Years of Shadows Coming to PS4, PS5
• Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Gets Japanese Release Date
• Scholar of the Arcane Arts Leaves Early Access Next Week
• Sultan’s Game Draws Its Cards Later This Month
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