Alana Hagues's Reviews
Capping off the Crossbell and Cold Steel arcs with a nice little bow, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie hits some high highs – such as with C and the True Reverie Corridor – and when it does, it's an RPG fan's paradise. But as an overall package, it feels like an easy excuse to get a huge number of characters together rather than do something meaningful with them. It's far from the series' best, but fans will find a lot to love here, even if we'd recommend seeking it out on another platform for the best experience, or waiting for a patch.
It's a smaller step than many may have hoped for, especially considering what Pokémon Legends: Arceus did, but it's definitely one in the right direction.
An interesting twist on both rhythm games and RPGs, but it's not always successful.
A strong cast helps Death Come True be an engaging experience, even when the central mechanic isn't used to its best effect.
If you're looking forward to Shenmue III, this is the perfect time to brush up on the series.
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.
If you're looking for a game that harks back to the NES Final Fantasy games, then look no further.
The Little Acre is all too fleeting an experience, but it's adorable, sweet, and full of potential.
Ara Fell is a solid example of what RPGMaker games can be, and while it never wows it's certainly a lot of fun.
VA-11 HALL-A is an exciting experiment that I hope can be built upon further with the sequel.
A truly unique adventure, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is not that far from sweeter waters.
A welcome addition to the fighting game genre that makes the wait for Relink that little bit easier.
The best way to play Final Fantasy VIII, and there's nothing a patch or two can't fix.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 retains the core of the first game and makes many little tweaks that improve things for the best, but it still has the same glaring weakness.
Arcade Spirits's warm heart can be felt under its clumsy exterior.
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.
A beautiful, chaotic adventure, Dragon's Crown Pro is worth a go if you've never played the original.
Ys VIII is nearly perfect when you're simply exploring the island and defeating monsters, but the story sometimes interrupts the action too much.
A quirky and fun adventure that could go far with a few little tweaks.