RPG Fan's Reviews
For players who have the patience and curiosity to push through learning the game's idiosyncrasies, Fading Afternoon can offer a profound gameplay experience that makes a given playthrough feel like a life lived.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a throwback to older entries of the series, but without any of the intrigue and spark that makes them memorable.
Trials of Kokoro is an engaging visual novel/RPG hybrid.
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.
A memorable experience that left me wanting more (in a good way).
Even with its Requiem port-specific flaws, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a gaming classic that stands the test of time.
Chronotopia: Second Skin is a darker, mature fairytale VN worth playing if you're the audience for it.
Detective Pikachu Returns is a half-decent sequel to a flawed original; it may be a great experience for younger children who love Pokémon, but weak puzzles and lackluster dialogue will disengage the rest of us.
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher builds on Monster Rancher 2's best aspects and represents the Ultraman universe well for a satisfying monster raising simulation experience.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a good game whose small development team has big talent. The music alone is worth the price of admission. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is an enjoyable, if challenging, 12-15 hour (closer to 20 if you do all the sidequests) romp for those willing to invest in thoroughly learning and experimenting with the play mechanics. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is not for everyone, but if it sounds like your jam, you will love it.
Despite its missteps, Lords of the Fallen is a solid soulslike with great potential.
The Digital Shadows DLC is a surprisingly welcome return to the futuristic city of Mato.
Despite a promising start, Robotherapy finishes as a tepid experience.
For those who want to pull the lever on the slot machine, this is a comfy creepfest of odd and disturbing stories in bite-size fashion, though the simplicity and repetition may grow stale after a while.
If you're tempted to pick this up as a fan of the original, I'd encourage you to think twice; dated design decisions and uninspired writing make for a slog of an adventure.
Long Gone Days is a gorgeously poignant game.
No matter how good The Teal Mask is, it will always be held back by the issues innate to Scarlet & Violet.
An entertaining finish that decisively delivers the consequences of your many decisions.
Wargroove 2 is a fantastic sequel to an already great strategy game, building off of the foundation of the original to reach new heights.
Anyone interested in Dai's story should just watch the anime instead.