In a genre of flashing spells and slashing swords, murder and magic and mayhem, sometimes we must take a breather to remember that which can hurt our hearts most of all: the tears of a small child. Keep her happy, keep her safe, lest it be the last thing any of us ever do.
Nostalgia and charm are powerful influences when they are done right. Is this potent combo powerful enough to propel 8-Bit Adventures 2 to greatness?
The latest Fire Emblem entry looks to earlier games for some divine inspiration. While the contributions of its past add an interesting tactical dimension, the other portions of the game do little to advance the series.
Tales of Symphonia is released upon consoles once more. While the game itself is one of the GameCube’s finest RPGs, the lack of care and high price point of this remaster make it a difficult version to recommend.
What happens when a corporation steals a basic human right? You get anarchy, chaos, and possible romance? In Vengeful Heart, here is your opportunity to stick it to greedy corporations and save the less fortunate.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered launches this week, giving it the opportunity to draw new fans and giving veterans the chance to appreciate it all over again. Alex takes a fond look back at how it was a key part of forming his interest in the genre.
2022 provided us with another packed full of quality RPGs of nearly all shapes and sizes. After taking our traditional month off to digest as much as possible, we’re proud to reveal the RPGamer Best of 2022 Awards.
Chained Echoes is proof positive that all-round excellence is achievable regardless of budget. It’s a game that can be savored by modern players and those pining for the glory days of 16-bit JRPGs alike.
Path of the Midnight Sun, the debut title from Studio Daimon, combines visual novel storytelling with strategic turn-based RPG combat. Although neither element truly shines on its own, the game balances them well to create a satisfying 25-hour experience.
Square Enix has re-released Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Sam’s all-time favourite RPG. Does the game deserve to keep its top spot or is her experience tinted by nostalgia glasses?
This year starts strong with the release of Persona 3 Portable on multiple platforms. With an amazing story, a superb soundtrack, and a great battle system, this classic RPG is still totally worth playing.
Monster Hunter is a storied series that seeks new ways to innovate to be as accessible to veterans and newcomers alike. One such newcomer looks to see if Monster Hunter Rise has what to takes to find a new fan.
Team Ninja is taking its brand of action RPG gameplay to fantasy Three Kingdoms China with a few new additions. The first two levels of Wo Long hint at a refined title with tighter action RPG gameplay.
Before 2023 gets too far along, Josh takes a look back at some of his favorite gaming things from last year. While 2022 gave us a great new portable system and lots of good RPGs, Metal Max Xeno came out again so it wasn’t all sunshine and roses.
Ubisoft’s second entry in the Mario + Rabbids universe improves upon the formula while retaining everything from the original that players fell in love with. The fusion of two already long-running franchises has the potential to keep going strong.
From giant vegetables to farming in the sky, there’s always fun to be had when Doraemon is around. Doraemon Story of Seasons is back, successfully making new friends in the Great Kingdom.
Sidebar Games went ambitious with its follow-up to Golf Story. Unfortunately, that ambition ultimately sees Sports Story overshooting the green and lying somewhere in the rough.
The Last Oricru is a well-written choice-based action RPG blending sci-fi and medieval fantasy. Unfortunately, unpolished combat and glaring technical issues make this one experiment worth avoiding.
Happy New Year! It’s time to wrap up the last chunk of games Sam played for Backloggin’ the Year. Check out if she completed her personal challenges and which games for the Fall months were her favourites.
Cygnus Enterprises is an action RPG with base building elements currently in Steam Early Access. RPGamer was able to interview the developers about the game and future content plans.
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