Nocturne isn’t just a classic to be admired from afar; it is “required reading” for any RPG fan and a modern-day masterpiece. This was true before Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster existed, but this version makes it easier and smoother than ever to experience. The journey you undertake as the Demi-Fiend is one you don’t want to miss and certainly one you will never forget.
One of Squaresoft’s finest classics playable on modern hardware and, despite some setbacks, it holds up wonderfully.
Tales of Arise is a tremendous step forward for a storied JRPG series and should be experienced by all fans of the genre.
It's finally here and it was worth the wait.
I can't think of a remake of a game that feels more definitive than this one. All fans of the original deserve to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and so does everyone else.
I expected Stranger of Paradise to be a game I had lots of qualms in recommending, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I want everyone to fall as deeply in love with it as I have.
Splendidly designed and utterly unique, Dragon's Dogma 2 is a must play for action RPG fans looking for something special.
LIVE A LIVE is a classic that deserves to be played and admired. Don’t sleep on something special.
For the right players, Harvestella is a game of the year (or even generation) contender. Everyone else might be left wondering what they are missing.
The Legend of Nayuta succeeds at everything it sets out to do and is difficult to find any faults in. Anyone with any interest in action RPGs should give it a whirl.
Scarlet Nexus is definitely worth playing for any fan of action games and JRPGs, doubly so if you vibe with the art.
It's a good game that takes inspiration from places you might not expect. For its specific blend of genres and its low price point, you can't do much better.
This forgotten piece of Chrono history is a valuable addition to the series and a great bonus for purchasers of Chrono Cross: Radical Dreamers Edition.
This multi-generational mystery is one worth solving.
As an inexpensive and relatively short title by a one-person team, it is hard for me to lend much weight to the game’s misses. Garden Story’s characters and world have a magnetism; it’s hard to stop spending time with them once you’ve begun, and once you’ve finished the game, it’s effortless to stop back in. If you are happy to delve into an experience where everything but the gameplay shines, then Garden Story is definitely worth checking out.
The delightful tools you have at your disposal to explore this dazzling world make every moment spent in Athia worth it.
If In Stars and Time catches your eye, I don't think you will be disappointed. Come for the nostalgia and quirk, stay for the laughs and tears.
Dungeon Encounters is a thought-provoking experiment directed by a titan of game development and its minimalist presentation allows the player to stare straight into the face of the craft of game design. While not for everyone, anyone with a shred of interest owes it to themself to check this game out.
It's great to get a chance to play a game that could easily have been lost to time, and for the price point it's more than worth trying.
Soul Hackers 2 is one of the weaker entries in the Megami Tensei series when it comes to gameplay and story, but its style and charm might make up for it.