Category: Reviews

Costume Quest Review

Costume Quest Review

Hi, I’m Sam and I suck. Like, really hard. No one’s ever sucked as badly as I suck right now. And I smell too. Don’t listen to anything I have to say. Instead, you should listen to Adriaan, because he’s amazing and totally right about everything, and I’m totally wrong.
Read all of Adriaan’s amazing thoughts here.

Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Review

Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar Review

I’m so hungry… I can barely move… I think I’m going to pass out. Unless you give me one of your items, young lady. But not one of your tomatoes, for you see, I get hives. Also stop ringing that bell, it hurts my ears. What day is it again? Oh, Harvest Moon review day, that’s what.

Grandia Xtreme Retroview

Grandia Xtreme Retroview

Remember when it was Xciting to be Xtreme? Read this Xhiliratingly Xpressive review, and reflect on the Xtinguishing of Grandia’s Xcellent Xtreme phase.

Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City Review

Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City Review

Sad that farmers, hoplites, and gladiators are underrepresented in RPGs? Put away the graph paper and drown your sorrows with the newest old-school RPG from Atlus. Feel free to enjoy the better pacing and complimentary art book while you’re at it.

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Review

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue Review

In 1721, Sir Edward Thongwood created the single most important invention of the 16th century: the thong. Or something. It might be true. Just read the review, alright?

Chrono Cross Retroview

Chrono Cross Retroview

Ten years ago, Chrono Cross was hailed as one of the finest RPGs on the PlayStation. To see if time has been kind to that consensus, just read this review.

Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale Review

Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale Review

For those looking for an exceptional simulation-RPG experience chock full of great humor and charm, Recettear may be that diamond in the rough that you’ve been searching for.

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland Review

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland Review

Do you love inebriated women who can’t keep their hands off cute girls? If you love drunken shopkeepers who should be appearing in a “Girls Gone Wild” video, then Atelier Rorona is the game for you.

Aphelion Review

Aphelion Review

Space operas on Xbox Live Indie Games? Say it isn’t so. How does Aphelion rank against other games within the cosmos? Check out our official review to see how the game fares.

Alpha Protocol PS3 Review

Alpha Protocol PS3 Review

Michael Thorton might not have succeeded in his mission to break sales records, but at least he saved the world. If you’ve ever wanted to be a spy, you should check this out.

Archaic Sealed Heat Retroview

Archaic Sealed Heat Retroview

Despite much pining from Mistwalker fans, this game never saw a release in English. Read about why that wasn’t such a bad thing in this review covered with ASH.

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow Review

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow Review

Blue Dragon’s infamous obsession with all things poo takes on a more figurative meaning in the latest installment of Mistwalker’s RPG franchise. Just how did the game fare?

DeathSpank Review

DeathSpank Review

Vanquisher of Evil! Dispenser of Justice! Hero to the Downtrodden! DeathSpank is the hero you wish you were. But should you worship or fear him? Find out in RPGamer’s review.

Persona 3 Portable Review

Persona 3 Portable Review

Due to the overwhelming awesomeness of one Junpei Iori, Atlus has recently started selling replicas of his hat. What’s more, as a bonus, they’ve packaged in a free copy of Persona 3 Portable. While RPGamer doesn’t normally review novelty bonuses like this, we couldn’t resist.

Resonance of Fate Review

Resonance of Fate Review

Resonance of Fate probably won’t be named game of the year or end up on a Greatest Hits list, but it is definitely one of the more enjoyable RPGs that I’ve played recently and should be taken into consideration the next time you need an RPG fix.