In taking a standard save-the-world RPG tale and populating it with fascinating characters dealing with relatable issues in a beautifully rendered world and adding an addicting, customizable battle system, developer Image & Form has created a true gem of a game for the Nintendo Switch.
Adhering to the phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, Nexus takes the tried-and-true Etrian Odyssey formula and does well with virtually all of its components: music, battles, interactions, and world-building.
While Tavern Story might never reach the level of fandom that the Atelier series enjoys, its entry into the crafting RPG sub-genre should not go unnoticed.
While Dancing in Moonlight feels like half a game, the half it presents is quite good.
While never achieving the “great” part of its title, the game at least isn’t too far from hitting the “good” part.
Stardew Valley is an excellent game that let me quietly relax and enjoyably lose myself in for hours on end.