RPGamer Round-Up: October 4 – October 11

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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

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen sees Capcom’s open-world RPG coming to Switch 2 as well as gaining a new substantial expansion. Imani Jones finds that, despite some problems remaining, it builds upon an already enjoyable adventure while bringing more gameplay variety.

R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos combines the joy of shoot-’em-up action with tactical precision, albeit with a learning curve and some repeated maps. Sven Ferguson reports that it offers an enjoyable experience, but players shouldn’t expect much from its story, despite ambitious set-ups.

After all these years, the first Mystery Dungeon game is finally available to all. Unfortunately, Michael Apps notes that a mediocre port of a game showing its age makes it dubious if it was worth the wait.

Kernel Hearts is a 3D action RPG with multiple playable characters. Ezra Kinnell discovers that its novelty elements cannot save it from rough design elements.

Relationships are ideally filled with love, but when tragedy rips it away, the grief can often be overbearing. Jordan McClain looks into how Forever Ago brilliantly explores the anguish of loss with a brief, well-crafted, and beautiful tale of redemption across America’s Pacific Coast.

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] brings nearly the entire series together in one package, spanning numerous games across multiple platforms. Imani Jones reports that it is a great way for players to experience the series up to its current point.

S-Game held a preview event in Los Angeles, California, offering a chance to experience Phantom Blade Zero’s first chapter. RPGamer was able to get a deep look at the game’s combat system, RPG elements, environments, and more ahead of its impending release.

 

 

Major Headlines

Momodora developer Bombservice announced that it is currently developing a turn-based dungeon-crawling RPG. The new game is titled Record of Dorathia and sees players forming a covenant with a magi.

Flashlight Games and Death Kumiai announced a new release date for Annihilated. The dark story-rich RPG will launch on Steam in November.

Lichthund has announced a launch month and released a demo for band management RPG Rockbeasts. In addition, the developer has partnered with Critical Role, with three familiar names joining the voice cast.

Glass Head Dolls announced a January release date for Prison of Husks. The nostalgic Soulslike will be available on PC and PS5, with an updated Steam demo now available.

Tribes of Midgard developer Norsfell announced new title Aftergods. The top-down action RPG sees players build up a new pantheon after surviving Ragnarök.

Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games have delayed Shadow of the Road. The tactical RPG set in an alternate 19th-century Japan will now launch on PC in March.

Jagex has announced a fourth title in its RuneScape series. The new game does not yet have an official name, with its reveal joined by update news for the other RuneScape titles.

Hardlane Studio and Inner Pocket revealed that Outcast Tales is launching in a couple of weeks. The party-based roguelite adventure RPG will be available as a free title on Steam.

 

 

Other News

Media and New Releases

Podcasts

Kelley wonders if she killed Tim Curry. Chris sees his laundry, but can do nothing about it. And Nomura is in the box, where he will stay.

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