Sports Story Review
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.
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The Last Oricru Review
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.
Harvestella Review
Square Enix and Live Wire took to the fields for Harvestella. An ambitious story sticks the landing with a thoroughly engaging gameplay loop for one of this year’s bigger surprises.
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever Review
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever steps up to provide a considerably more playable experience than the previous installment of the Taiwanese-developed series. This second localized entry delivers the engrossing storytelling that the series is known for.
For a Vast Future Review
Aiming to capture the best of early handheld turn-based RPGs, 90s nostalgia is alive and well with Retreaux Games’ For a Vast Future. The combat system stands up to the test of time, but some aspects didn’t age as well.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion Review
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion brings the Final Fantasy VII prequel to new platforms. Captivating presentation and a reworked battle system ensures the game is flashy and fun.
Front Mission 1st: Remake Review
It’s time to enlist, soldier! Forever Entertainment brings a fresh coat of paint on Square Enix’s long-running Front Mission series. Despite lacking substantial quality of life improvements, Front Mission: 1st Remake is a great re-introduction to the series.
Dragon Quest Treasures Review
Treasures is the newest spin-off in the long-running Dragon Quest series. Excellent exploration and treasure-hunting await those ready to embark on the adventure.
Pokémon Violet Review
Pokémon Violet invites newcomers and veterans to explore the open world of the Paldea region. The freedom to choose a path, however, may turn into a deal breaker for those who struggle to find a balanced one.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Review
Romancing SaGa is the remake of the fourth entry in the SaGa franchise. The game introduced the free-form scenario mode, which sacrificed linearity in favor of freedom galore alongside a brutal combat difficulty.
Soccer Story Review
Soccer Story brings its take on a combination of adventure, sports, and RPG. A cute world is unfortunately undermined by both sporting and technical difficulties.
Adventure Corner: Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
Who is ready to go back in time to smooch some samurai? In Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, players will have the opportunity to make out with some of history’s greatest heroes. But are the romances swoon-worthy? All signs point to yes.
Star Ocean: The Divine Force Review
Star Ocean has returned with its latest entry, Star Ocean: The Divine Force. While there are attempts to evolve the series, they bring their own issues that hold back some of its good ideas.
Shadows Over Loathing Review
Asymmetric Publications returns to the Loathing universe with Shadows Over Loathing. Its Eldritch version of 1920s America comes with plenty of humour strangeness, but also an appreciable depth of exploration and puzzle-solving.
Soulstice Review
Soulstice brings a brand new IP to the action RPG landscape that offers a robust and challenging combat experience. Fans of the genre can look forward to a lengthy campaign with a good deal of replayability for perfectionists.
Lost Eidolons Review
Ocean Drive Studio made its debut this year with tactical RPG Lost Eidolons. Strong gameplay demonstrates plenty of promise for future titles, despite a few missteps.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Review
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a hidden indie gem from Acme Gamestudio that balances tough combat with great accessibility. While pacing issues and visual shortcomings exist, there’s a wonderful world waiting to be explored.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn Review
Tactics Ogre has a legacy, and it’s being rereleased in a definitive form with Tactics Ogre: Reborn. In our review, Sam Wachter shares her experience waging war across Valeria.
This Way Madness Lies Review
Can magical girls, Eldritchian horrors, and William Shakespeare all blend together seamlessly? Zeboyd Games gives it a go in their newest RPG, This Way Madness Lies.
Circus Electrique Review
Circus Electrique imagines a steampunk version of London overrun by maniacs where the city’s only hope lies with a ragtag group of circus performers. While promising on paper, odd design choices bring the level of spectacle down significantly.
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