RPGamer Round-Up: May 18 – May 25
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
Fresh out of the furnace, action RPG Blades of Fire burns hot with ambition. Jordan McClain finds that it casts itself into a sharp, reliable adventure, even if some aspects could use further tempering.
Creature Keeper is one of the latest in the ever-growing sub-genre of monster collecting games. Matt Masem reports that fun can be had with some interesting ideas, but it comes with some serious caveats in its frustrating design choices.
Blue Prince is widely regarded as one of the cleverer games in recent memory. While Zack Webster’s hearty recommendation for those interested is to go in blind, he details what makes the game special in a new Adventure Corner.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army looks to offer some significant improvements to its original PS2 gameplay. Ryan Costa looks at how the title is shaping up before its June release.
Game Over: A Musical RPG?? fancies itself a marriage of Undertale and Guitar Hero. However, Ezra Kinnell finds that its execution of both sides makes it hard to offer a universal recommendation to.
Major News
Owlcat Games revealed that the second expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader will release next month. In addition, the studio revealed its next game, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Solo developer Mas announced that Artis Impact will release on Steam this August. The pixel-graphic turn-based RPG is billed as a story-rich title set in a post-apocalyptic world involving humans and AI.
Kakao Games and Chrono Studio will be running a closed beta test for MMORPG Chrono Odyssey. The beta will take place in June via Steam, with those interested able to sign up now.
Publisher refint/games revealed a summer release window for crossover fighting game Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga. The reveal comes with a new trailer introducing its combatants.
Rhinotales Studio announced a new turn-based tactical RPG, Critical Shift. The game takes players to a top-secret Antarctic research station, where things have naturally gone awry.
Nexon announced the dates for its public alpha of Vindictus: Defying Fate. Players will be able to try out the action RPG for a week during June.
Other News
- Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.0 Update, Xbox Release Coming in June
- Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Physical Release Announced
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die PS5 Demo Available
- Tactical RPG Successor Launching on Steam Early Access Next Week
- Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes Gets August Japanese Date
- Ravenswatch Getting Free Romeo & Juliet DLC
- Seven Cities Gets New Early Access Update
Media and Releases
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Looks Into Its World and Demons
- Tales of Seikyu Marks Early Access Launch with Trailer, Roadmap
- Call of Elyndra Shows New 2.5D Style, Engine
- Elden Ring Nightreign Welcomes the Wylder
- Wild Hearts S Shows Four-Player Multiplayer
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut Gets More English Dub Teasers
- CRPG Shrouded Aspect Launching This Year, New Trailer Released
- New Release Round-Up (May 22, 2025)
Podcasts
Monster-Catching May continues on RPG Backtrack, where we chat about the Pokémon franchise’s first fully open-world game. Cassandra, Wheels, and David fire up their lizard cycle to talk about the fairly divisive Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Andi insists everything, including the moon, is BS. Kelley insists Adol will win because he has a boat. Chris insists going to the gym is the bad ending. Everyone hates the dart game! This can only end in tragedy.
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