Despite my unearned misgivings at the game's initial announcement, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader somehow became likely my favorite title so far from Owlcat Games. Likely due to a combination of well-designed turned-based gameplay, a better focus of gameplay systems that don't needlessly detract from the core experience, and simply waiting for a few additional layers of polish to give the title a chance to be represented in the best manner possible. While still a little uneven in terms of gameplay progression and technical proficiency, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is an engaging game that's brimming with things to discover and a uniquely compelling narrative that is at times both hopeful and poignant.
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Pentiment offers a tightly wound and gripping tale that is as optimistic as it is unique.
The Outbound Ghost is a bland and confusing game that is as boring as it is pretty.
Elex II is an initially promising but ultimately disappointing RPG that fails to be better than the original.
Despite its unique narrative and intriguing premise, Weird West is often frustrating and difficult to enjoy playing.
Elden Ring deftly refines and boldly reimagines FromSoftware's tried and true formula.
Expeditions: Rome is an impressive tactical RPG with captivating strategic combat, as well as a lot more heart than expected.
Ruined King is an imaginative and comfortable RPG, even for players unfamiliar with League of Legends, but a lack of polish drags down the experience.
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Wasteland 3's odd flavor of storytelling and deliberate sense of unease make it one of the more interesting RPGs I've played in a long while.
Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition's uniquely cozy atmosphere and charming story can't save it from feeling significantly more lonely this time around.
Underneath its colorful, bubblegum exterior is one of the most inventive and challenging strategy RPGs I've played in a long time.
Bug Fables proudly wears its Paper Mario inspirations on its sleeves and it in many ways stands as my favorite interpretation of the style yet.
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Capcom has done a lot over the last year to bolster Monster Hunter World's PC offering, but the delayed release schedule looms large.
Darksiders Genesis is a fun co-op romp at times, but often feels meandering and sadly pointless.
Greedfall is blemished but imaginative and choice-filled gem that harkens back to some of our favorite western RPGs.
This brief tactical RPG blends puzzle-like gameplay and deck-building mechanics in interesting ways.