We’ve all heard strange conversations on public transportation before. But what happens when these conversations blur the lines between fact and fiction? Lindsay Mansfield’s Melbourne: Route 96 asks those tough questions and more in its short little package.
With the holiday season upon us, the RPGamer staff decided to share some of their favourite budget RPGs. We’re here to share some of my favourites that won’t break your bank account!
The next tactical indie darling has finally arrived. Necrosoft Games’ Demonschool takes nostalgic 3D visuals, Italian campy horror, and an incredibly thoughtful combat system to create a rewarding romp for RPGamers to experience.
IKINAGAMES’s Starbites takes players to the desert planet Bitter when it launches in North America and Europe early next year. RPGamer was able to learn a bit more about the turn-based mech RPG.
Wuxia open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet arrives this week on PC and PS5. RPGamer was able to check out an early access build of the game and report back on its martial art prowess.
Solve the mysteries of the Dark Hour with Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2. Though blunted by performance issues, it still delivers the same high-caliber experience that made it a hit when it first came out.
Developer Tactical Adventures is building upon its previous title for Solasta II. RPGamer was able to ask some questions about the upcoming cRPG ahead of its planned Early Access release next year.
Ross McRitchie’s Cairn: Mathair’s Curse brings a Scottish flavour to the RPG sphere. An interesting story with plenty of heartfelt moments, some zany foes and situations, and a strong soundtrack make for a fun overall experience.
This collection completes the classic Dragon Quest trilogy with its beautiful HD-2D style and full orchestral soundtrack. It is a worthwhile return to the games that made the JRPG genre what it is today.
Action dungeon crawlers need to provide a lot of customization to keep progression interesting. Nippon Ichi’s Cladun X3 goes too far with its options and not far enough with its balancing leading to an average experience.
Brace Yourself Games is bringing a version 2.0 overhaul to Phantom Brigade next month. RPGamer was able to chat with Aaron Gordon and Dakota Bosman-Kennedy about the free update to the mech tactics game.
Shrine’s Legacy does an excellent job of echoing SNES-era RPGs. Unfortunately, some design elements fail an otherwise compelling package.
Tiny Bull Studio’s The Lonesome Guild wears its themes of loneliness and community on its sleeve. In spite of the game’s valuable and important themes, it struggles to have good gameplay to back it up.
Despite admirable design choices and a wider, more impressive scope, The Outer Worlds 2 crash lands into a burning mess. Unfortunately, bugs and glitches weigh down the game’s ambition and central elements.
Chained Echoes is a vibrant, retro-styled RPG that impressed with its intriguing combat system when it released in 2022. Like its cast of characters, however, the Ashes of Elrant DLC may be a bit too stuck in a time warp for its own good.
Do you love 90’s anime tropes? How about the ability to use your words in combat? Wander Stars offers 90’s nostalgia with an intriguing battle system. Unfortunately, performance issues on the Switch hold it back from greatness.
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There’s a lot of love from Nihon Falcom’s team shown in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. Can that love along with a new combat system and revamped visuals breathe new life into this remade introductory title to the Legend of Heroes franchise?
Hinomoto just got a lot more chaotic with the arrival of Disgaea 7 Complete. With a significant upgrade to performance and all DLC packed in, Nippon Ichi Software’s latest entry in the tactical RPG series feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Character creation is an opportunity for players to project themselves on to the playable character, but can the opposite occur? The Proteus Effect explains how physical features of a character can drastically change the attitude and behaviour of the player.
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