Adam Vitale's Reviews
Changes to traditional structure make this the most interesting Zelda game in years.
An exceptional roguelike with a great artstyle and synergy between gameplay systems, Shiren the Wanderer stands tall among its peers.
While there are a few hiccups along the way, Dragon Quest VII is a well-crafted classic JRPG.
A cute action RPG / Platformer that harkenes back to the PS1/N64 era, Gurumin is a fun adventure with charming characters that doesn't overstay its welcome.
A fine remake of a good game is still good, but it also feels unnecessary.
The latest Etrian Odyssey is another solid entry in the dungeon crawling series.
Much like the SuperStar Saga remake, this game is a fine revisit to a great game, but doesn't feel necessary.
A fine finale for the series on 3DS, even if it looks backward more than forward.
A very ambitious game with thorough lore and interesting characters, although it won't often challenge you if you are familiar with strategy RPGs.
A solid but straightforward indie dungeon crawler.
A wonderful JRPG that gets a second chance on a new platform.
This sixth entry into the Paper Mario series is not an RPG, and although some issues linger, it's the best adventure game entry yet.
A pixel-art Metroidvania-like action game that looks great, and plays well, but has a few odd design components.
Dungeon Encounters is a certain type of RPG for a certain type of person. If you are a numbers-nerd who favors battles over story, this might be for you.
Wildermyth's procedurally-generated storytelling is genuinely impressive, and its tactical combat is solid, petting together a novel table-top-like RPG experience.
Despite a paper-thin narrative, shallow one-note characters, and a kitchen-sink approach to its many subsystems, Fire Emblem Engage is the best-looking 3D Fire Emblem title with excellent tactical gameplay.
Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society is an admirable follow-up to Labyrinth of Refrain, with polished gameplay systems, an intriguing storyline, and a lengthy runtime.
Etrian Odyssey is a great dungeon RPG series, and its transition to PC & Switch is an admirable one, but some interface oddities and a hefty pricepoint raise eyebrows.
Jagged Alliance 3 is an excellent game, merging squad-based tactics and classic computer-style roleplaying in an entertaining veneer of cheesy action movies.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails invokes a feeling of an earlier era of Falcom in some of the best ways. With a charming presentation and commendable gameplay, this is a satisfying game and an easy recommendation to anyone looking for a light-hearted action RPG romp.