Category: Reviews

Tales of Graces f Review

Tales of Graces f Review

They say that good things come to those who wait, and in this case, it couldn’t be more true. Tales of Graces f is not only a terrific game in its own right, but it’s the best entry in the series since Tales of Symphonia was released in 2004.

Fortune Summoners Review

Fortune Summoners Review

We at RPGamer would like to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifice that went into making sure that the babytawk in dis game was da best we evah wead an’ … an’ aw, cwap, dey got us tawkin’ wike dis!

Avernum: Escape from the Pit Review

Avernum: Escape from the Pit Review

Countless people have been thrown into the dark caves of Avernum. Only time, and this review, will tell whether this is a fate worse than death or a blessing in disguise.

The Last Story Review

The Last Story Review

The Last Story has arrived for the European leg of its world tour. Should it fill the stadiums, or will it disappoint its eager fans?

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? According to Final Fantasy XIII-2, the chicken went back in time every time it died to give birth to itself again, until somebody shouted at the farmer from the future to not farm chickens in the first place. Are you confused yet? So are we.

Final Fantasy XII Retroview

Final Fantasy XII Retroview

The Final Fantasy series’ last showing on PS2 took five years and tens of millions of dollars (converted) to finish. How well that time was spent is entirely subjective, but the money’s there on the screen. No Bosch as lead – it got the kibosh.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Review

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Review

If you’re in the mood to massacre venomous spiders, battle vicious trolls, and slaughter helpless boxes, Reckoning gives you plenty of ways to do that. Come and see if this fate is for you.

Moon: RPG Remix Adventure Import Review

Moon: RPG Remix Adventure Import Review

If you like breaking into other people’s houses and breaking their pottery, then this is not a game for you. Folk in the “real RPG world” of Moon don’t take kindly to those sorts of heroic shenanigans.

Fate/Extra Review

Fate/Extra Review

Longtime Type-Moon fans are going to like this no matter what we say. Archer’s in it! Saber has a -red- dress! Seriously though, Fate/EXTRA is an interesting study in classifying games. How does it succeed as an RPG? How does it succeed as something else entirely? What would it be like as a story instead of as a game? Dust. Wind. Dude.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Retroview

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Retroview

When this game was first released on the NES, the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a long way from ending its TV run. Lots of things have changed since the early 90s, but DQ knows better. Psaro the Manslayer awaits.

Dark Souls Review

Dark Souls Review

Dark Souls is a game advertised for its crushing difficulty. Does this action RPG have soul, or is it fit only to be left in the dark?

EvilQuest Review

EvilQuest Review

Most never heard the mournful wails of the gamers. For they had already ragequit like children, their broken controllers litering the ground like a pit of rusted scrap metal.

Dungeon Defenders Review

Dungeon Defenders Review

The best kind of victory dance is one without pants. Find out why you shouldn’t be wearing pants either in our review of Dungeon Defenders. In this review, I am not wearing any pants.

Aselia the Eternal Review

Aselia the Eternal Review

JAST USA would like you to know that Fate isn’t the only visual novel series to cross into the realm of RPGs. Read on to discover how well Aselia the Eternal manages to bridge the gap.

Armada Retroview

Armada Retroview

It is no doubt possible to blend the classic space shooter with an RPG superbly. This game demonstrates why the feat is seldom attempted.

Final Fantasy Tactics Retroview

Final Fantasy Tactics Retroview

Which side is the best to root for,
When talking of two Lions at war?
We’d ask Matsuno,
‘Cause he ought to know,
But he said the whole thing’d be a draw.
Round One – Fight!

Tales of the Abyss 3D Review

Tales of the Abyss 3D Review

Going Down, Down, Down As is often the case with new consoles, it can take a while for RPGs to make their mark on a...

Fossil Fighters: Champions Review

Fossil Fighters: Champions Review

The idea of dueling dinosaurs prompts many thoughts, almost all of them worthy of sophisticated erudition. On the other hand, simply gaping slack-jawed as a tyrannosaur bites a plesiosaur is also appropriate. Everybody get on the floor, everybody kill the dinosaur.