James Paley


322 games reviewed
76.0 average score
75 median score
46.0% of games recommended
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72 / 100 - Fae Tactics
Aug 1, 2020

Fans of this sleepless, neurotic RPG subgenre owe it to themselves to give Fae Tactics a shot.

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Jul 23, 2020

Download In Death: Unchained if you’re not afraid of a little suffering and strife mixed in with your satisfaction.

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Jul 18, 2020

Layers of Fear VR still manages to scare the crap out of you more often than not.

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Jul 14, 2020

I can think of no better game to be the swan song for the PS4.

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If you’re in the mood for more of what made Pokemon Sword and Shield so good, Isle of Armor will be just what you need.

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70 / 100 - Persona 4 Golden
Jun 13, 2020

Golden is the superlative version of this entry in the series. There’s nowhere else you’ll find such an expert mix of ruthless battles, lovely social interactions, and awesome music. First-time players of all varieties would do well to snag Persona 4 Golden on the PC.

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86 / 100 - Skelattack
Jun 11, 2020

If you’re willing to bend to these crushing winds, Skelattack will be a blast.

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May 24, 2020

Minecraft Dungeons isn’t the finest ARPG I’ve ever picked up, but it’s a terrific first step in your journey.

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May 6, 2020

Let Lonely Mountains: Downhill take you away, and you’ll be deeply satisfied with the trip.

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72 / 100 - Trials of Mana
Apr 28, 2020

Whether you’ve played the original or not, Trials of Mana should be on your ARPG radar.

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Apr 10, 2020

Wherever Square Enix goes from here, we can’t possibly get there soon enough. Miss out on Final Fantasy VII: Remake at your peril.

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90 / 100 - Persona 5 Royal
Mar 25, 2020

Persona 5 Royal is a fabulous RPG, one deserving the monarch’s spot atop the Atlus mountain of games.

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Mar 16, 2020

If you’ve ever had even a whiff of interest in this franchise, Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be an absolute slam dunk. Don’t sleep on this one for a second.

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Mar 2, 2020

If you’re fishing for an anime fighter that will keep you at your seat’s edge, look no further than Granblue Fantasy: Versus.

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Feb 24, 2020

If you’re a fan of Mega Man, or even action platformers in general, the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection is worth checking out.

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Jan 27, 2020

Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls is a great escape for anyone invested in the genre’s illustrious past.

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Jan 15, 2020

If you must prepare for this game, then prepare to be exhausted, elated, and energized. I found the Persona/Fire Emblem mix to be a bit unbalanced for my tastes, with too much tough and not quite enough touching. Still, under the layers of glitter, music, and misery, there’s a rock-solid JRPG to be found. If any of these disparate ingredients caught your eye, then Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore will almost certainly keep you hooked.

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65 / 100 - Wattam
Dec 27, 2019

Choose the world of Wattam at your most studious discretion, my friends.

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70 / 100 - Space Pioneer
Dec 6, 2019

If you’re seeking out a little scif-fi arcade action, definitely check out Space Pioneer.

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Nov 18, 2019

Between the dungeon size, the bite-size story chunks, and the clear objectives, this is a game meant for picking up at a moment’s notice.

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