RPGamer Round-Up: July 6 – July 13
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
Nova Hearts blends visual novels with turn-based timeline combat. Unfortunately, Sam Wachter finds that it attempts to bite off more than it can chew and suffers for it.
All in Abyss: Judge the Fake is a combination of poker and visual novel that does justice to neither poker nor visual novels. Pascal Tekaia finds that it works, but only for those who are curious about its tasteless anime girl torture scenes.
Being transported to a magical world is a staple of many fantasy adventures. Ryan Costa sees if LandShark Games’s Grifford Academy has enough interesting wrinkles in its combat system and dialogue to entice during its Early Access period.
Of Ash and Steel is an upcoming title drawing inspiration from 2000s RPGs such as Gothic and The Witcher. A short preview build demonstrates that fans of such titles should be well catered for.
#JRPGJuly is already almost halfway complete. Let’s see how much progress the RPGamer staff is making with their games.
Major News
Koei Tecmo and Gust released more details and media for Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian. The update reveals more about its connections to the other Resleriana title as well as some of its gameplay elements.
Koei Tecmo and Gust announced an Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. The trilogy bundle will release later this year, adding new story content and playable characters to the games.
Atlus and Perfect World held a livestream and released the Version 1.1 update for Persona 5: The Phantom X. The game will receive updates more quickly to catch up with its China and East Asia versions.
Koei Tecmo released a demo for Wild Hearts S ahead of its Switch 2 launch in a couple of weeks. The demo lets players go through the game’s prologue and try out its multiplayer.
Bandai Namco and Brownies Inc. released a new trailer for Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. The latest video introduces some of the activities players can get up to in the village of Shinju.
Other News
- Anima: Gate of Memories I&II Remaster Physical Release Announced
- Borderlands 4 Highlights New Vault Hunter Vex
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Introduces Kloe
- NickToons & the Dice of Destiny Gets Character Reveals
- Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.1 Update Releasing July 16
- Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Adds New Game+ Mode
- Mirthwood Co-op Update Arriving This Week
- Knock on the Coffin Lid Adds Custom Mode
- Valiant Tactics Launching in August
- Space Scum Gets Gameplay Trailer, Demo Releasing in August
Podcasts
On this week’s RPG Backtrack, we have a freshly hydrated, massively ripped Ganon ready to destroy the world. What is a poor, mute adventurer going to do? Join us along with Pascal and Wheels as we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom while we try to build a Korok torture machine.
This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 releases and delve into some more questions. We also tear into Microsoft’s recent round of layoffs and discuss the Fire Emblem series.
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