The Pokémon franchise has come a long way since its inception 30 years ago. How have battle systems and combat mechanics evolved over the years, and what direction are the games heading in?
No series features adults with big feelings quite like Yakuza. Joseph Tingle originally came to the games for the digital tourism, but stayed around for the nearly limitless heart-wrenching (and equally heartwarming) melodrama.
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios’s RPG musical is set to launch this April. RPGamer was able to check out an early preview performance of the game’s demo.
Take a look in a book with Ariana and the Elder Codex’s demo, which shows off two hours of the midgame. Flipping to a random page in this adventure reveals a nice and charming chapter of Ariana’s quest to restore the world’s magic.
It is a stretch to call Dungeons of Dreadrock an RPG. However, Dreadrock is a quintessential product of someone who grew up alongside the genre and wanted to play with the imagery while hewing to a somewhat different genre.
Square Enix returns to the supernatural with a second Paranormasight adventure. While taking a slightly less darker tones than the first game, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse remains a thoroughly engaging mystery.
Clair Obscur’s Thank You update is the latest bit of additional content for the much-lauded title. It’s a deliciously sweet, short treat for fans of the game, serving up more story context and a new candy-themed zone to explore.
Developer Compile Heart returns with another zany idea, delivery couriers as the focus of a turn-based RPG with Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. Will these quirky characters cause exclamations of joy or a sense of frustration that rushes for a return to sender?
What happens when you put together a plucky princess with a mysterious power and five handsome gentlemen? You get Otomate’s Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights! But is this title a lucky gem or a tragic mess?
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is the latest remake in the Like a Dragon franchise. Unfortunately, the game is full of missteps that will likely leave fans disappointed and frustrated.
Certain games have an extra spark to their worlds that makes inhabiting them all the more special. Here are some of the things that help make a game feel like a living place.
Ever wanted to see the insides of a child’s dream world? Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass has made its way to consoles, and it offers plenty of nightmares to combat. Is braving Jimmy’s subconscious worth the effort?
Nioh 3 comes in red hot with welcome additions to the heart-pumping combat the series is known for. However, its open world elements don’t quite bring the same heat, perhaps needing a bit more time in the crucible.
A beloved RPG franchise returns with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Does the new streamlined package of updated visuals, straightforward storytelling, and snappy combat live up to its storied roots to deliver a complete and heartfelt package?
It’s time again for us at RPGamer to celebrate the previous year’s standout releases. After taking our usual time to digest the past year, RPGamer is proud to present our Best of 2025 awards.
Take to the battlefield in Dynasty Warriors Origins on Switch 2. With refined 1 vs 1000 combat and impressive performance, it decisively claims a spot near the top of the system’s library.
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.
On the tippy of her toes, to adventure this witch goes. Under hill and over dale, learning lessons without fail. Hail, well met, and blessed be, what secrets might there be to see?
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has made its way to new platforms. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a very welcome addition, not losing anything from the planned trilogy’s hugely impressive opening act.
RPGamer got the chance to try out the Nintendo Switch port of roguelike-deckbuilder Fairy Tail: Dungeons. Find out how it fairs on the console, along with what’s included in a major update to the game included with this release.
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