James Galizio's Reviews
For me, Fuga: Melodies of Steel is the most “feel-good” release of the year so far. I always hoped it would be great, and my impressions of the game two years ago at AnimeExpo made me sure that the game was on the right track – but you’ll never truly know how a game will land until you’ve had a chance to sit down and play the whole thing for yourself. I can only hope that Fuga is the start of a grand new chapter in CyberConnect2’s journey as a developer, as their team has showcased some serious chops when it comes to designing an RPG.
Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.
Undernauts offers a nearly perfect entry point for folks looking to get into DRPGs.
Endwalker concludes Final Fantasy XIV's decade-long story - and what a story it has been.
Despite all its charm, The Cruel King and the Great Hero is hard to recommend.
While not quite perfect, Sunbreak confidently brings all of Monster Hunter Rise's best ideas to the next level.
Cygames' roguelite action romp offers a compelling take on the genre, that's perfect for beginners to grit their teeth on.
Beneath all the jank and technical disaster, there's a Pokemon game that deserved better.
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Offering a definitive package for both rhythm game players and Final Fantasy fanatics alike, Final Bar Line is a certified must play.
Beyond its unacceptable technical issues, lies one of the most unique takes on the Hunting Action genre in years.
While it succeeds in its own right, Wo Long doesn't quite reach the same heights as Team Ninja's Nioh 1 and 2.
While it's certainly not a perfect expansion, Lightfall offers enough additions and changes to be worth it for new and returning players alike
Expanded and improved in nearly every way from Fallen Order, Respawn's latest crack at Star Wars is one to remember
It's hard to tell who, exactly, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is for.
I greatly enjoyed my time with Fuga 2, much as I had with the first game. That being said, my only hope is that Fuga 3 is a more meaningful evolution of the franchise; while I adored this entry, it’s undeniable that without a larger shakeup in the mechanics and gameplay loop it would be very easy for what is looking to be a bombastic conclusion to the story to fall flat if players were simply met with more of the same. Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is a great follow-up, and well worth playing, but I also can’t deny feeling anxious to see what Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 will have in store for us in the future.
Persona 5 Tactica delivers a solid tactical RPG, that lands just shy of greatness
Lunacid succeeds at making the Great Well a world worth exploring, with secrets abound and more.
Gamefreak's latest DLC improves the game in some ways, while not in the ways that would matter the most.
Gamefreak's latest DLC improves the game in some ways, while not in the ways that would matter the most.