In its current state, Stranded Sails is best left marooned on its island of sadness.
I've accepted that these kind of games will have an in-game shop, and perhaps multiple premium currencies, but don't make those systems mandatory for progression even if you don't have to come out of pocket for it during a normal difficulty playthrough.
My barrier to entry with any traditional JRPG is low, and I am not ashamed of it. I have played some amazing games over the years that have entertained me that might have not for your average RPG fan. Because of that, I’ve come to appreciate several of the KEMCO RPGs because they scratch that nostalgic itch for me, despite having issues here and there. But I just can’t give Revenant Dogma a pass. It is a mess in the truest sense, and is built in a way that might feel like a cash grab to you even after paying the $12.99USD entry fee. While I’m not writing off future KEMCO RPGs as a whole just yet, I sincerely hope that the next title is catered more towards the console audience, at the very least.
FHUL is not a good game, but I don’t have regrets about trying it. Sometimes you can find hidden gems regardless of what mainstream reviewers say. This time, however, it amounted to nothing but a shiny turd. I’m more disappointed than anything because FHUL does have some interesting mechanics. But the logic behind those systems must make sense in order for them to come to fruition, and thus, make you as a player actually desire to play it. I can easily recommend a “skip” here, even if you like action RPGs.
While not as polished (or intuitive) as 2021’s SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered still provides a break from many genre traditions and a world that can be explored your own way.
This strange roguelite could pass as the amalgamated artistic efforts of Tim Burton, David Lynch, and Lewis Carroll.
Fairy Elements manages to breathe life into the age-old KEMCO/EXE Create JRPG formula, but at the cost of some perplexing design decisions.
The Light Fairytale series may been steeped in passion for the JRPGs of old, but its short, barebones execution and episodic nature are cause for concern.
The deeper you dig into this mining adventure, the more you uncover the unfortunate truth of its simplistic design.
The beautiful, hand-painted world of Celestian Tales is full of political intrigue, moral conundrums, and unfortunately, some notable issues.
The black sheep of the Final Fantasy franchise has finally arrived on Switch! Even with a fresh coat of paint, and some nifty features, is it worth a visit in 2019?
There are some sizable issues and oddities present in Rune Factory 5 that make it difficult to appreciate all the genuinely good things it has to offer.
How does KEMCO’s first sci-fi RPG, Seek Hearts, fare on Switch? Let’s find out!
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?
Is the innovative combat system found in this quirky beat’em-up RPG enough to overcome its flaws?
Dragon Lapis remains a middle-of-the-road endeavor despite its impressive heritage.
Although it excels in presentation, the Metroidvania Micetopia is lacking in other areas that really count.
Shiren’s debut on the Nintendo Switch would be rather impressive if it wasn’t for one concerning issue.
The adventure of this gun-toting, jetpack-flying, anthropomorphic dog is one that impresses at first, but slowly begins to unravel over time.
Healer’s Quest, while spot-on in terms of the thankless job perspective, is ultimately marred by some glaring issues.