Derek Cavin

GrimGrimoire Review

GrimGrimoire Review

Accepted into an academy for learning magic, Lillet Blan quickly finds herself surrounded by a number of students and teachers with their own plans and aspirations, most of which typically go beyond simply learning or teaching magic.

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm Review

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm Review

Collect the eight gems and have your wish granted. While this sort of thing has become somewhat clich? in games and anime, this common starting point can be built on to create something very interesting and unique indeed.

Final Fantasy III DS Review

Final Fantasy III DS Review

One review apparently isn’t enough for the long absent third Final Fantasy game, so RPGamer’s got three.

Children of Mana Review

Children of Mana Review

It’s been quite a while since the last game in the Mana series reached these shores. In the latest in the series, Children of Mana, players chose one of four characters to investigate the recent chaotic mana surges that threaten the world.

Contact Review

Contact Review

A professor is on the run from a mysterious group known as the Cosmo-NOTs. In his attempt to escape, he comes in contact with a boy by the name of Terry.

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime Review

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime Review

Slimenia, specifically the city of Boingburg, is under attack by a group of warriors known as the Plob. Their true motives are unknown, but they are definitely hostile.

Disgaea 2 Review

Disgaea 2 Review

After trying a lot of new things with games such as Phantom Brave and Makai Kingdom, Nippon Ichi Software finally decided to revisit the success of Disgaea with a sequel.

Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Review

Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny Review

Felt and Viese have enjoyed a peaceful life on the floating island of Eden. Unfortunately, this peace is ruined when some of the holygrounds of Eden suddenly begin to violently fade away.

Arc the Lad: End of Darkness Review

Arc the Lad: End of Darkness Review

The previous games in the Arc the Lad series have been tactical RPGs, but things are different this time around. Are these changes for better or for worse?

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana Review

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana Review

After a bit of a delay, Atelier Iris ~Eternal Mana~ is finally out, but how did it fare? Is alchemy as much fun as they say? Go read the review instead of this blurb if you’re curious.