RPG Backtrack – Episode 186: “You Can Make History Young Again”
Radiant Historia was a fairly late release for the DS, and garnered quite a devoted following from those who were able to obtain it. Now...
Lufia: The Legend Returns Review
The third Lufia game was at one point going to hit Sony hardware, but instead wound up on the Game Boy Color. Seventeen years after its initial release, the time has come to see what it looks like from a current perspective.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 185: “The Hunt Is On”
A massive series from Capcom called Monster Hunter involves exactly what the title implies. Once the thrill of Monster Hunter gets into someone’s blood it...
Secret of Mana Remake Review
What happens when a widely-cherished Super Nintendo RPG gets a remake that doesn’t change much? The result will doubtless be different for everyone, but here’s a review abundantly demonstrating one reaction.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 184: “Fragile, It Must be Italian”
In a world with little life left and lots of clues about what went wrong, a young man must puzzle a way to survive. This...
Tales of Hearts R Review
Here’s a Tales game that gets reactions all across the spectrum, though few would say it’s among the finest entries of the series. How it comes across today can only be learned by looking at the review.
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology Review
Near the end of the DS’s lifespan came a rather interesting and effective game called Radiant Historia, which unfortunately didn’t sell very well. Near the end of the 3DS’s lifespan, hopefully history will not repeat.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 183: “Estelle Is Swell”
Completing the localization of Trails in the Sky’s Second Chapter was not a task for the lighthearted, but XSEED eventually persevered. This episode details why...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 182: “Hearts of Graces”
Tales games just keep coming, and a couple of more recent ones come under the microscope today. One was embraced by almost everyone while the...
Dragon’s Crown Vita Review
There was a time when evil creatures walked the land and had to be indiscriminately slain by whatever adventurers could handle the job. Even though they’re invariably evil, these creatures look pretty impressive thanks to intricate Vanillaware sprites. Painful ouch infliction.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 181: “Xenomorphing”
It was looking as if a highly-regarded title for the Wii wasn’t going to make its way to North America, but Operation Rainfall eventually produced...
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Review
It’s time to scale the heights of Yggdrasil, mapping everything along the way and surviving whatever nasty critters decide to get territorial. Be prepared for a long but very engaging journey upward. How high will you go?
RPG Backtrack – Episode 180: “Awakening the Fire”
A few years ago, it looked as if Fire Emblem was on its last legs. Intelligent Systems threw everything it could think of into a...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 179: “Lunar 2: Eternal Boogaloo”
It’s been a long time since a completely new Lunar game was released, and an even longer time since a completely new Lunar game that...
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Vita Review
Adol’s newest adventure, available on both the Playstation 4 and the Playstation Vita, finally makes its way to Europe and the U.S. What’s behind the curse of the Isle of Seiren and the mysterious events surrounding it? Uncover the truth in Falcom’s latest action-packed entry to the Ys franchise.
Ever Oasis Review
In a world where Chaos strives to overcome all life, a plucky water spirit and a wind champion nurture a fragile oasis. This setting might seem an improbable place for toy enthusiasts, but one is nevertheless here. Those are nasty scarabs.
Mercenaries Saga 3: Gray Wolves of War Review
Once again a trip into the depths of the 3DS’s downloadable library reveals something worth experiencing. Unlike its predecessor, this one features its cast being called dogs on a regular basis.
Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle Review
Rooting around in the recesses of the 3DS’s downloadable library is not for the faint of heart, but occasionally something worthwhile is hidden there. This little tactical item is rather entertaining to find.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Review
A continent divided in half between those who indulge pleasure centers nonstop and those who ceaselessly strive to root out any signs of weakness was bound to have problems. It should surprise no one that conflict is the means of resolution. Jedah is no fun.
Ys: Memories of Celceta Review
For all the soap operas that have used amnesia as a plot device, none have had glowing things in the environment that the sufferer can touch to recover the memories. Perhaps this Ys game will inspire something new in the realm of daytime TV.
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