Sailor Moon: Another Story Retroview
Sailor Moon: Another Story is a turn-based RPG based on the legendary manga and anime of the same name. Is it fun fighting evil by moonlight, or are there too many issues that make you run away with fright?
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The 7th Saga Retroview
The 7th Saga offers players extreme difficulty, absurd amounts of grinding, and obscure plot progression. RPGamers wanting an old school challenge can try tackling this retro beast.
Secret of Evermore Retroview
Secret of Evermore is an Isekai where a boy and his always-changing dog go on adventures in a magical world. RPGamers familiar with Secret of Mana will find tons of similarities, except this game lets players shoot bazookas at raptors.
Soul Blazer Retroview
Soul Blazer is a RPG where the hero has to re-populate the world due to extreme avarice. This old-school game has fun concepts, and also paves the way for future Quintet projects.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Retroview
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past got the winning formula so right, that even today, games emulate it’s core structure. It is a legacy game on the SNES and should be something all RPGamers play, at least once.
Gunple: Gunman’s Proof Retroview
Gunman’s Proof and Final Fantasy VII released on the same day in Japan. One became one of the most popular RPGs of all time, and one has been forgotten in time; can you guess which one is which?
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang Retroview
The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang offers a lighthearted journey with a kid vampire who drinks tomato juice instead of other crimson liquids. Subpar battle system aside, this is a hidden gem that most RPGamers missed on the SNES.
Glory of Heracles III Retroview
Glory of Heracles III is a RPG that never came out in the US, but thanks to fan translations, is available for those who are eager to try out a game centered around Greek gods. For a game that released in the early 90s, this RPG has a fun story and memorable music that make it stand out.
Ultima VII: The Black Gate Retroview
Ultima VII is a game that is revered by its fans, at least the PC version is. The SNES adaptation of The Black Gate is a condensed, inferior, clunky game that is a blight upon the series’ legacy.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest Retroview
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest is often called “baby’s first RPG”, and that is a totally understandable allegory. Comparing this game to the great RPGs on the SNES makes it less so, as it falls short of meeting expectations.
Shadowrun Retroview
The Super Nintendo housed many RPGs, but very few of the cyberpunk-fantasy variety. Shadowrun is a fun game with futuristic themes that also wishes it released on a futuristic console.
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys Retroview
During his streams, Ryan Radcliff has taken on a bunch of RPG challenges, but his retro wheel is his most daunting task yet. This review covers his thoughts on the very first game he beat while streaming for the website, that being Ys III: Wanderers from Ys.
Telenet RPG Collection Announced for Switch in Japan
Edia announced it is releasing the Telenet RPG Collection for Switch in Japan this November. The bundle contains ports of the three Super Famicom titles released by Telenet Japan.
Star Ocean: A Retrospective
The Star Ocean series has quite the legacy. In our next Retrospective, we will aim to share where we think the best starting point is for anyone curious about this beloved franchise.
Harvest Moon Available on Nintendo Switch Online
The very first Harvest Moon game is now on the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The first game in the framing sim series originally release on Super Nintendo in the late ’90s.
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, January-June 2022
Ryan Radcliff and his retro Backloggin’ report details the first half journey through the many SNES RPGs on his streams. The Random Retro RPG Wheel has a bevy of RPGs for the twitch viewers viewing pleasure.
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, September-December 2021
Ryan Radcliff and his retro Backloggin’ report concludes 2021 with a RPG completion bang! The Random Retro RPG Wheel looks to continue to spin well in 2022…and beyond!
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, May-August 2021
Ryan Radcliff and his retro Backloggin’ report return to detail the second four month stint of the yearly progress. The Random Retro RPG Wheel has produced countless memories, both fond and embarrassing.
Backloggin’ the Year – Scar’s Streaming Escapades, January-April 2021
Ryan Radcliff jumps into the Backloggin’ report fracas with the first four months of progress with the Retro Wheel of RPGs, Scar also reveals how it’s trying to kill him with alcohol, and what awaits our hero in the future.
Why Did Ya Date Me? Dragon Quest V Edition
In this installment of Why Did Ya Date Me? RPGamer staff discuss the merits of who is the best waifu in Dragon Quest V. Is it Bianca? Debora? Nera? Let’s find out.
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