Level 5’s Megaton Musashi went through a lot before finally being released worldwide with a story expansion and modes of play added to the package. Ryan McCarthy finds a game that satisfies as a mech action RPG but is held back by unfortunate narrative flaws.
Ravenlok promises an Alice in Wonderland-esque adventure, complete with a distinctly charming voxel art style. The question is, does the game live up to that promise?
An isometric action RPG about two characters caught between the conflict between two rival gangs is the debut game from FUTU Studio. A few interesting ideas are letdown by the lackluster execution.
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever steps up to provide a considerably more playable experience than the previous installment of the Taiwanese-developed series. This second localized entry delivers the engrossing storytelling that the series is known for.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of one of the most divisive entries in the long-running series. Are the improvements enough to make this controversial entry shine brighter or is it doomed to stay a black sheep?
Game director Shina Ninomiya is trapped in the VRMMORPG World’s Odyssey and must get to the end of the game to escape. Ryan McCarthy checks out the Switch port of this interesting VN/RPG hybrid from Compile Heart.
Dusk Diver takes a few inspirations from Persona and Yakuza in an action RPG set in the Ximending district of Taipei, Taiwan. It’s easy to dismiss it as an also-ran but it has a low-key charm that makes it a pleasant experience while it lasts.
Ganbare! Super Strikers attempts to apply tactical RPG gameplay to the sport of soccer. While it’s a good idea with potential, the execution is lacking once the novelty of the premise wears off.
Our individual lists give the opportunity for some smaller, under-the-radar titles gain some extra recognition. Ryan McCarthy gives his personal choices.
The folk tale of Robin Hood hadn’t received any notable recent game adaptations until the release of this text-based interactive fiction RPG. Is there magic to be found in this journey into the Deepwood?
Oninaki is an action RPG from Tokyo RPG Factory with themes about death and reincarnation. Is the game a powerful exploration of heavy topics or does it simply wallow in darkness?
Devious Dungeon 2 provides a short rogue-lite experience without the permadeath. While it’s fairly enjoyable in short bursts, there’s not much reason to go back to it after one playthrough.
The latest installment of the massively popular Taiwanese-developed RPG series makes its console debut on the PlayStation 4. While the narrative and cast of characters are compelling and memorable, the game suffers from technical issues that make it difficult to recommend without caveats.
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