Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals Review
Some games have a reputation that precedes them. Others have massive shoes to fill. This is a game that is unfortunate enough to have both. What curse has been wrought now?
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Lords of the Fallen Review
Whether one has experienced the previous iteration a decade ago or is a newcomer, the Lords of the Fallen reboot has plenty to offer. Unfortunately, this includes the jank with the joy.
Dave the Diver Review
Dave the Diver brings its unique mix of adventure RPG and restaurant management sim gameplay to Nintendo Switch. This underwater adventure is a wonderful achievement from first time developer Mintrocket.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review
Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name brings Kazuma Kiryu back from the dead with a new, unconvincing agent persona. But should Kazuma Kiryu have stayed dead? Sam Wachter shares her thoughts.
Adventure Corner ~ Slay the Princess
Opposites attract as a violent dance involving a hero and a princess sees them locked in a vicious time loop. Black Tabby Games’ Slay the Princess is a horror visual novel with the charm and power to stay memorable a long time.
Thirsty Suitors Review
Not going to college? Parents got you down? Exes demanding respect? Outerloop Games and Annapurna Interactive introduce players to the world of Thirsty Suitors, a game where being queer and disappointing people is par for the course, and Sam Wachter provides her feedback.
Adventure Corner ~ Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
This edition of Adventure Corner focuses on the puzzle platformer Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story. Unfortunately, this song is quite a bit out of key.
Silent Hope Review
What do you get when you mix a fun hack-and-slash dungeon crawler with adorable designs? Marvelous’ Silent Hope aims to find that answer, just don’t ask anything of the Princess.
Adventure Corner ~ Detective Pikachu Returns
Detective Pikachu returns with another set of mysteries on Nintendo Switch. While the game offers a decent conclusion to Tim and Pikachu’s adventures, experienced players will likely find its cases somewhat lacking.
Starfield Review
Bethesda embarks on an expedition to the final frontier in its newest RPG. But the immense scale of space may have finally pushed its style beyond its limits.
Fate/Samurai Remnant Review
The Fate series gets a new action RPG, this one handled by the Musou studio itself, Omega Force. While Fate/Samurai Remnant provides an interest new setting and tale for the series, its gameplay doesn’t quite fully commit.
World of Horror Review
World of Horror is exiting Early Access just in time for Halloween. Sam Wachter barely returned from the seaside village of Shiokawa to provide her verdict.
Long Gone Days Review
This I Dreamt’s Long Gone Days tries to tackle a lot of heavy topics. Does this turn-based RPG do it justice, or is it tackling more than it can properly handle?
Fae Farm Review
For a game that boasts all the coziness, there sure is a lack of it. Fae Farm offers itself a competitor to games like Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons. But does it make a splash? It does, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons.
Forspoken Review
Square Enix’s Forspoken serves up a volley of great gameplay ideas as well as strong representation. However, a firestorm of poor design choices, pacing, and other issues leave the game in a permanent battle of contradictions.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Review
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails finally arrives in the west more than a decade after its original release. This action focused spin-off is an entertaining adventure for Trails veterans and newcomers alike.
Sea of Stars Review
Clearly inspired by classic RPGs, Sea of Stars uses that inspiration as a foundation for the game. It then quickly turns into something of its own and becomes an excellent modern turn-based RPG.
Adventure Corner ~ OU
G-Mode and Room6’s OU offers players a curious narrative experience adventure. After going through the game three times, RPGamer’s Michael Baker still isn’t quite sure what to fully make of it but it certainly stuck in his head.
Lies of P Review
Twisting the existing tale of Pinocchio to its own dark and sordid ends, Lies of P emerges as a worthy newcomer to the Soulslike stage. Turns out there’s a new contender for the crown!
Adventure Corner ~ Anonymous;Code
The latest title in MAGES Inc.’s Science Adventure series arrives in the west. Anonymous;Code may not quite crack the juggernaut of Steins;Gate, but its combination of science and conspiracy provides a highly engaging near-future sci-fi tale.
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