RPG Backtrack – Episode 178: “Monday the Thirteenth”
Square-Enix heard the cries of several people who needed to have more Final Fantasy XIII, and brought forth XIII-2. Whether this particular sequel is one...
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel PC Retroview
A hostile lunar environment would normally be the time for caution amid the umpteen threats it presents. In a Borderlands title, it’s the time to go on a hunting spree with all the bizarre local wildlife.
Wilhelm the chatterbox.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 177: “Rim the Sky”
After Arena, post-Daggerfall, following Morrowind and past Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls reached Skyrim. Since its horses are more aggressive in a fight, the inability to...
Arelite Core Review
What does it take to become an accomplished blacksmith? According to this game, talking to other blacksmiths without actually seeing them at work is enough to become proficient. Would the same method work for improving medicinal aptitude?
Dragon Sinker Review
Giant dragons appear to like being given human sacrifices to relieve their appetites. Admittedly, this game and the movie Dragon Slayer aren’t a conclusive survey group, but there’s a definite pattern. A merchant, a baker and a revenant maker.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 176: “As Seen on TV”
Long-running manga and anime often involve characters seeking to get stronger, so turning them into RPGs isn’t a completely inexplicable move. The results don’t always...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 175: “The Ys Have It”
Through new episodes, remakes, prequels and some combination of the above the adventures of Adol Christin continue. On the PSP, Vita and PC he goes,...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 174: “Watch Out for Claptrap”
Instead of moving on to the number 3, the Borderlands series went down under with a Pre-Sequel to see what happened between the first two...
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King 3DS Review
In the annals of curses inflicted over the years, being turned into a green monster without mental or physical deterioration may not top the all-time list of infamy. King Trode steadfastly refuses to accept any suggestions that his plight is not horrendous, however. Also, Medea is a well-groomed horse.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 173: “You Meddling Kids!”
For years, the Persona series’ last proper entry has been 4. To help understand the high level of anticipation the release of a fifth game...
Dex Vita Review
Often games are enhanced when moving to different platforms. In the case of Dex, moving to the Vita was accompanied by some unfortunate technical ‘enhancements’ that quality assurance missed. Blue hair is popular in 2037.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 172: “Courageous Finances”
It may not be a Final Fantasy in name, but Bravely Default would have been a worthy entry in that varied series if a new...
RPG Backtrack – Episode 171: “The Hills of Oblivion”
Once more we venture into the world of The Elder Scrolls, this time with a game that helped popularize the idea of downloadable content. Oblivion...
Jeanne d’Arc Retroview
Exactly what inspired Level-5 to develop a tactical title derived from Joan of Arc’s story may never be known, but the result is something that deserves to be experienced by all with even the slightest interest.
Dragon Ball Fusions Review
Many faces from the various eras of Dragon Ball appear in this game. Unsurprisingly, the lineup does not include a playable version of Namek’s gargantuan elder Guru. Ginyu Force action!
Brandish: The Dark Revenant Review
There was once a time when dungeon explorers could not see their own backs, no matter how many times they turned around. This game allows us to relive that time today.
Bringing back the crab walk.
RPG Backtrack – Episode 170: “Conformists”
There are some good ones, but the trend of licensed games being wretched has never gone away. Thus South Park’s first RPG being a delight...
Stranger of Sword City Review
A small army of first person dungeon crawlers has emerged in recent years, many of them trying to emulate the feel of something from thirty years ago. This one succeeds in its aim of feeling like something from the previous century, though that may not be a good thing.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Review
Once upon a time playing the seventh Dragon Quest required a PlayStation, plus a lot of spare time. Now that the game’s 3DS remake is available outside Japan, at least one of those requirements has been removed. Wholesale slime destruction will result.
Dungeon Punks Review
Melding a brawler with an RPG has been done before, but this one offers something different. Beating up unicorns and fighting from their backs is not a common occurrence, after all. Stop hitting me when I can’t fight back!
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