Ryan Costa

Friendly neighbourhood reviewer that thinks every RPG should be discussed, because one never knows where a hidden gem can appear.

Being and Becoming Interview

Being and Becoming Interview

Take a Metroidvania and add in Soulslike combat with an intriguing cosmic horror dream atmosphere to get developer Ichthys’ Being and Becoming. Join RPGamer as we ask creator, game designer, and writer Anthony Fischer some questions about the game.

Voidling Bound Interview

Voidling Bound Interview

The monster taming subgenre expands into the third-person action shooter subgenre with Voidling Bound. Join RPGamer as we ask Creative Director Jonathan Rancourt of developer Hatchery Games questions about the game.

Magical Princess Interview

Magical Princess Interview

Neotro Inc.’s Magical Princess takes life sim and turn-based RPG mechanics and asks the question. How would you raise your daughter as a single father in a magical fantasy world? Join RPGamer as we ask Producer Hiroaki Omiya some questions about the game.

Video Round-Up (April 3, 2026)

Video Round-Up (April 3, 2026)

The Easter Bunny has been kind this year, bringing gifts in the form of additional RPGamer video reviews. In the basket this time are reviews for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Nioh 3, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and Calamity Angels: Special Delivery.

Thysiastery Review

Thysiastery Review

DIRGA’s Thysiastery takes old-school turn-based dungeon crawling to a place rarely been to before, quick-paced and roguelike. Does this combination lean more to excitement or frustration for interested RPGamers?

Robot Recycler Ryn Interview

Robot Recycler Ryn Interview

Robot Recycler Ryn takes intricate robot creation and innovative active combat into a post-apocalyptic world. Join RPGamer as we ask developer Rablo Games’ Founder Pablo Coma some questions about the game.

Robot Recycler Ryn Demo Impression

Robot Recycler Ryn Demo Impression

Robot Recycler Ryn is the latest from ambitous indie studio Rablo Games. RPGamer gets the chance to take a look at how its crafting and auto-battling combat systems are taking shape in a demo opportunity.

Video Round-Up (March 21, 2026)

Video Round-Up (March 21, 2026)

Spring is coming, and RPGamers can take a look at a new batch of video content. On the docket this time are reviews for Demonschool, Valkyrie Elysium, Cosmic Star Heroine, and Kingdoms of the Dump, along with an Adventure Corner for Melbourne: Route 96.

Mewgenics Deep Look

Mewgenics Deep Look

At long last Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel’s tactical roguelike Mewgenics has been released. It is a divisive title that alternates between never playing it and being endlessly addictive, but is there hope for those in the middle.

Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review

Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review

Developer Compile Heart returns with another zany idea, delivery couriers as the focus of a turn-based RPG with Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. Will these quirky characters cause exclamations of joy or a sense of frustration that rushes for a return to sender?

Video Round-Up (February 9, 2026)

Video Round-Up (February 9, 2026)

In the coldest doldrums of winter comes the warmest news around, RPGamer’s YouTube offerings have returned. Reviews for Elohim Eternal II: Son of Man, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, The Lonesome Guild, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Cladun X3 are on the docket.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review

A beloved RPG franchise returns with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Does the new streamlined package of updated visuals, straightforward storytelling, and snappy combat live up to its storied roots to deliver a complete and heartfelt package?

Kingdoms of the Dump Review

Kingdoms of the Dump Review

Dive into a landfill inspired magical kingdom with Roach Games’ Kingdoms of the Dump. This turn-based RPG has a lot of ambition, but does its aspirations sink it into garbage, land in the sanitized hall of greats, or settle in the mushy middle?

Video Round-Up (November 19, 2025)

Video Round-Up (November 19, 2025)

Let us all bask in YouTube’s warm, glowing, warming glow with RPGamer’s latest video reviews. On hand this time are reviews for Bear and Breakfast, Consume Me, and The Outer Worlds 2, along with Adventure Corners for Date Everything and Venba.

Demonschool Review

Demonschool Review

The next tactical indie darling has finally arrived. Necrosoft Games’ Demonschool takes nostalgic 3D visuals, Italian campy horror, and an incredibly thoughtful combat system to create a rewarding romp for RPGamers to experience.

Cladun X3 Review

Cladun X3 Review

Action dungeon crawlers need to provide a lot of customization to keep progression interesting. Nippon Ichi’s Cladun X3 goes too far with its options and not far enough with its balancing leading to an average experience.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review

There’s a lot of love from Nihon Falcom’s team shown in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. Can that love along with a new combat system and revamped visuals breathe new life into this remade introductory title to the Legend of Heroes franchise?

Quartet Interview

Quartet Interview

Quartet has charmed its way to gamer’s hearts with its take on nostalgic 16-bit turn-based RPGs. Since its positive launch RPGamer has caught up with Patrick Holleman and Tyler Mire of Something Classic Games to discuss the game, its reception, and its future.