Derek Thompson


14 games reviewed
81.8 average score
85 median score
71.4% of games recommended
Are you Derek Thompson? If so, email critics@opencritic.com to claim this critic page.
Dec 15, 2023

Transformational, joyful, wonderful.

Read full review

A shell of a game, and not even close to the quality of Falcom's The Legend of Heroes series.

Read full review

Reverie maintains enough Trails DNA to be a worth your time, but it's lacking the charm of earlier titles.

Read full review

Now THIS is how you do a classic collection.

Read full review

Despite setting some downward trends for the future, Trails to Azure brings a satisfying conclusion to the Crossbell arc.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0 - Fire Emblem Engage
Feb 8, 2023

A worthy celebration of the series.

Read full review

Jan 27, 2023

One of the best SRPG tales ever told did not get the gameplay updates it deserved.

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0 - Triangle Strategy
Jan 25, 2023

The true spiritual successor to Final Fantasy Tactics.

Read full review

Sep 23, 2022

One of the best JRPGs ever made, marred slightly by some disappointing story beats.

Read full review

The best version of the best game in the Trails series.

Read full review

9 / 10.0 - Tales of Arise
Oct 11, 2021

One of the best JRPGs of the PS4 generation.

Read full review

Jun 14, 2021

Despite some quality of life issues, this is a great introduction to the action/adventure genre for its target audience.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0 - Bravely Default 2
Mar 17, 2021

Bravely Default II is a treat for old-school JRPG fans.

Read full review

8 / 10.0 - CrossCode
Jan 11, 2021

Uneven pacing and quirky controls aren't enough to undermine CrossCode's stylish graphics and sound, innovative puzzles, and fantastic story and cast.

Read full review