Ben Thompson
Boot Hill Heroes goes above and beyond riding on the success of its inspiration, bringing life to the Wild West in ways many should find comforting.
Shiren’s debut on the Nintendo Switch would be rather impressive if it wasn’t for one concerning issue.
Although it excels in presentation, the Metroidvania Micetopia is lacking in other areas that really count.
Dragon Lapis remains a middle-of-the-road endeavor despite its impressive heritage.
The latest retro JRPG from Hit-Point, published under KEMCO, is one of the better budget-friendly experiences they currently offer.
The second entry in the Atelier Dusk trilogy is an improvement overall compared to its predecessor, but does struggle a bit in certain areas.
While the debut Dusk title shows little advancement from the Arland trilogy, it holds promise for future entries while remaining a solid Atelier experience.
Project Warlock pays tribute to the early ’90s first-person shooters while freshening the experience through its use of RPG mechanics.
Xenoblade’s unwavering quality – even after almost a decade – proves it’s worthy to stand among the other “greats” of the genre.
Is the innovative combat system found in this quirky beat’em-up RPG enough to overcome its flaws?
Mark my words: Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition will be a strong contender for best 16-bit inspired JRPG to come to Switch this year.
Does this new cat game achieve the same clawverly pawsome status of those before it, or will it purrove an unfurtunate stain on the annals of feline RPG hisstory?
Rune Factory 4 Special will have you praising its variety of content and consistent rewards, but also cursing some of its more finicky components.
While not mind-blowing in any way, Goblin Sword is as good as a budget-tiered Metroidvania can get – with the added appeal of light RPG elements.
Rogue Legacy is all about family businesses gone wrong, and I’m in love with it.
How does KEMCO’s first sci-fi RPG, Seek Hearts, fare on Switch? Let’s find out!
Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove has reminded me, once again, to be weary of random presents, and that many of us looked (and acted like) goobers towards the end of the millennium.
One More Dungeon succeeds not by creating something brand-new, but rather from embracing older design concepts in a refreshing way.
In its current state, Stranded Sails is best left marooned on its island of sadness.
In a year already stacked with a number of quality Switch RPG releases, Star Ocean: First Departure R has been a pleasant, budget-friendly surprise.