Alana Hagues's Reviews
VA-11 HALL-A is an exciting experiment that I hope can be built upon further with the sequel.
For something that you can fit into a long lunch break, Florence is a beautiful and memorable story that has stuck with me ever since I finished it. I laughed and cried along with Florence as she made her way through life, and it helped me get through some particularly tough times. The developers at Mountains have done a phenomenal job at elevating an everyday story to a beautiful, whimsical and sometimes sad adventure, and they’ve reminded me that if things don’t work out, there’s always something else to look forward to.
There are better Grimm-esque fairy tales out there.
Minor blemishes aside, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition lives up to its namesake and is still among the best Tales of games ever.
I'll always want the mainline games, and I don't see myself continually coming back to Let's Go like I have done the standard entries, but as a gateway for newer, younger players, I can't think of anything more perfect that Let's Go. I can't wait to see the smiles on kids' faces as they start up their first ever Pokémon adventure.
If you're looking forward to Shenmue III, this is the perfect time to brush up on the series.
CrossCode is one of the most endearing and fun action RPGs I've ever played, though it's not without its frustrations.
Style without substance, State of Mind never pushes the boundaries of its genre stereotypes.
The very definition of mediocre, Shining Resonance Refrain fails to stand out from the crowd in another packed year of RPGs.
A beautiful, chaotic adventure, Dragon's Crown Pro is worth a go if you've never played the original.
The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is one witch's brew you definitely don't want to drink.
A truly unique adventure, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is not that far from sweeter waters.
With a little bit more polish, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT could be great, but as it is now it's a huge disappointment.
A solid continuation of the series, but a bit too same-y for some.
A welcome rerelease for this 1993 relic, Romancing SaGa 2 is endearing, interesting and difficult for better or worse.
Nights of Azure 2 was the chance to improve on its predecessors potential, but it completely drops the ball.
Aside from a few divisive plot points, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is yet another excellent entry in the series.
Ys VIII is nearly perfect when you're simply exploring the island and defeating monsters, but the story sometimes interrupts the action too much.
An interesting twist on both rhythm games and RPGs, but it's not always successful.
If you haven't played Undertale, now is the time to pick up this modern classic.