RPGamer Round-Up: October 11 – October 18

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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

While the main hero is of paramount importance, they rarely become one without strong support behind them. In this feature, we look to celebrate some of those characters who readily take on the sidekick role and allow the heroes to shine.

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems’s tactical RPG series returns with great fanfare, building upon the world of Three Houses. Ezra Kinnell reports that it succeeds on its bold decisions, while continuing to refine the tactical combat the series is known for.

The second chapter of the full 3D Trails in the Sky remake comes with higher stakes and more urgency. Ryan Costa discovers that Nihon Falcom delivers everything players would want in a sequel.

Konami partnered with Evil Empire to return to one of its most storied franchises in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. Ryan Costa finds that its return is polished and sure to please a section of long-time fans, though some may need to adjust expectations.

 

 

Natsume released the newest title in the Harvest Moon series. Matt Masem notes that Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea is an entertaining open-world farming sim that makes for a fine slow-burn cozy game.

A man finds himself with immortality but only thirty days to save his family. Zack Webster reports that Rebel Wolves’ debut title makes a good case for clever restrictions in gameplay, while never quite soaring as high as it could.

After living the life and suffering of Sir Brante, Sam Wachter returns wearing a crown. In Schisma Games’ The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, players will become royalty and have to learn that wearing a crown comes with a price.

For a parry-heavy action RPG from a first-time developer, Lunarium ticks nearly all the boxes. However, Pascal Tekaia finds that, somewhere along the way, even elements of individual quality have trouble gelling to pay off its innate quality.

 

 

Major Headlines

Nintendo announced an Expansion Pass for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. The first of three DLC waves is available now, with the most substantial part set to release next year.

Deck13 and Just2D announced a sequel to open-world action RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin. Drova II: Torn Lands sees players returning to a grimdark world where magic has returned but is split in two by a giant ravine.

Kitfox Games and Freehold Games have announced an expansion for Caves of Qud. The Diaspora expansion will release on Steam Early Access this December.

Twigames and Crunchy Leaf Studios announced a January release date for Hollow Home. The isometric narrative RPG is inspired by titles such as Disco Elysium and the assault on Mariupol.

NACON announced that it is pushing the release of Midgar Studio’s Edge of Memories by a month. The action RPG from the now-shuttered studio is currently set to arrive in early December.

Deck13 and Datadyne have announced a March release window for Forge of the Fae. The Celtic turn-based RPG will be available on PC and all current consoles.

ZA/UM revealed that Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is coming to Switch 2. The Switch 2 version will launch in early November alongside the PS5 version.

Developer Half Human Games announced Myths from the Maw. The game is a dark fantasy tactical roguelike RPG themed around sin and corruption.

 

 

Other News

Media and New Releases

Podcasts

This week’s RPG Backtrack features part two of Final Fantasy VII‘s extended remake extravaganza. Is it too big? Did they cram too much content into a single disc? We don’t care, just give us more Queen’s Blood.

Q&A Quest returns from break with a fresh slate of questions to answer. We also discuss the various news since the last episode.

Ryan says there’s a lot of flashing going on here. Ryan gets scared by a jack in the box. And Ryan has no idea what game you’re talking about. Never piss off a lawyer.

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Alex joined RPGamer in 2011 as a Previewer before moving onto Reviews, News Director, and Managing Editor. Became Acting Editor-in-Chief in 2018.

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