Sailor Moon: Another Story Retroview
Sailor Moon: Another Story is a turn-based RPG based on the legendary manga and anime of the same name. Is it fun fighting evil by moonlight, or are there too many issues that make you run away with fright?
The 7th Saga Retroview
The 7th Saga offers players extreme difficulty, absurd amounts of grinding, and obscure plot progression. RPGamers wanting an old school challenge can try tackling this retro beast.
Secret of Evermore Retroview
Secret of Evermore is an Isekai where a boy and his always-changing dog go on adventures in a magical world. RPGamers familiar with Secret of Mana will find tons of similarities, except this game lets players shoot bazookas at raptors.
Mina the Hollower Review
What happens when you blend ideas from Zelda, Castlevania, and Dark Souls into one single video game? Well, Mina the Hollower certainly pays homage to those franchises, but also burrows its way into a gaming experience that RPGamers will find enjoyable as it creates its own legacy.
Soul Blazer Retroview
Soul Blazer is a RPG where the hero has to re-populate the world due to extreme avarice. This old-school game has fun concepts, and also paves the way for future Quintet projects.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Retroview
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past got the winning formula so right, that even today, games emulate it’s core structure. It is a legacy game on the SNES and should be something all RPGamers play, at least once.
Gunple: Gunman’s Proof Retroview
Gunman’s Proof and Final Fantasy VII released on the same day in Japan. One became one of the most popular RPGs of all time, and one has been forgotten in time; can you guess which one is which?
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang Retroview
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang offers a lighthearted journey with a kid vampire who drinks tomato juice instead of other crimson liquids. Subpar battle system aside, this is a hidden gem that most RPGamers missed on the SNES.
Glory of Heracles III Retroview
Glory of Heracles III is a RPG that never came out in the US, but thanks to fan translations, is available for those who are eager to try out a game centered around Greek gods. For a game that released in the early 90s, this RPG has a fun story and memorable music that make it stand out.
Ultima VII: The Black Gate Retroview
Ultima VII is a game that is revered by its fans, at least the PC version is. The SNES adaptation of The Black Gate is a condensed, inferior, clunky game that is a blight upon the series’ legacy.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest Retroview
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest is often called “baby’s first RPG”, and that is a totally understandable allegory. Comparing this game to the great RPGs on the SNES makes it less so, as it falls short of meeting expectations.
Shadowrun Retroview
The Super Nintendo housed many RPGs, but very few of the cyberpunk-fantasy variety. Shadowrun is a fun game with futuristic themes that also wishes it released on a futuristic console.
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys Retroview
During his streams, Ryan Radcliff has taken on a bunch of RPG challenges, but his retro wheel is his most daunting task yet. This review covers his thoughts on the very first game he beat while streaming for the website, that being Ys III: Wanderers from Ys.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review
Ender Magnolia is a 2D side-scrolling RPG filled with secrets and catchy tunes. Does this game come off as a unique and memorable experience, or does it fly too close to the original?
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Early Access Impression
Developer AdGlobe opened up Early Access for its its latest side-scrolling RPG, Ender Magnolia. RPGamers should prepare for an adventure filled with lovely visuals, bewitching melodies, frightful enemies, and secrets hiding in every nook and cranny.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Beta Impression
Just over a month away until the full game releases, Ryan Radcliff couldn’t wait and dove right into the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes beta. He loved almost every second of his brief stint in this new adventure.
Disgaea 7 Announced
Nippon Ichi has announced Disgaea 7, the latest entry in the zany strategy RPG. The game is heading to Switch, PS4, and PS5 in Japan early in 2023.
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, January-June 2022
Ryan Radcliff and his retro Backloggin’ report details the first half journey through the many SNES RPGs on his streams. The Random Retro RPG Wheel has a bevy of RPGs for the twitch viewers viewing pleasure.
Codename: Wandering Sword Announced
A Chinese studio is developing an RPG with a similar graphical style to Square Enix’s HD-2D titles called Codename: Wandering Sword. Along with it’s cozy graphics, the game sports multiple combat styles, and is set in ancient China.
Shadow Madness Heading to Steam in February
Like a literal shadow drop, retro RPG Shadow Madness is being brought to a modern platform. The game will be heading to PC via Steam later this month.
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