RPG Fan's Reviews
Even for the most avid Tolkien fans, War in the North is only worth playing for a short jaunt with friends.
Elden Ring, including its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is a stone-cold masterpiece, and while the Tarnished Edition is imperfect, it still shines brightly.
A rocket that takes off vibrantly, and then coasts a little too early.
Ledgerbound is a fun SRPG with a comedic twist and a memorable found family at its core.
Brigandine Abyss attempts to make the complex strategy/tactical RPG hybrid formula more accessible, but in doing so betrays the core ideas that made the series a cult hit.
Over Requiemz is an enjoyable otome take on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
It has potential, but could have done more with it.
Pokémon Pokopia is an excellent title made stronger by the inclusion of underwater environments and water-type Pokémon that expand the player's options naturally.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot offers players narrative complexity, compelling characters, and a tale literally for the ages.
Shadowrun Trilogy is an excellent series of CRPGs and cyberpunk/fantasy stories for long-time fans or especially newcomers of those genres; however, the console ports leaves much to be desired and frequently blemishes an otherwise easy recommendation.
The perfect marriage of roguelite and strategy RPG design, I cannot recommend this enough for anyone who loves these genres.
Lunarium is a gem of an action RPG with Soulslike elements, and its key narrative focus on the bond between its main characters makes it stand out all the more.
A remake with the confidence to keep the friction, Gothic 1 Remake doesn't drag a cult classic into the present so much as prove it never belonged to the past. Play it, get wrecked, get better, and thank it later.
Beast of Reincarnation sounds great on paper, but is ultimately a hollow set of empty promises that fails to launch.
The Relic: First Guardian is a purgatory of tedium and glitches dressed up to look like a heavy-hitter action RPG.
Verho – Curse of Faces feels like I’ve stumbled upon a lost gem from the first PlayStation; it’s a dark adventure both tributary and impressive in its own right.
Celestial Haven boasts a striking, hyper-stylized fusion of cyberpunk and cosmic horror, but the atmosphere is strangled by a lack of overall polish and cohesion.
Disgaea Mayhem is a flan removed from the oven far too soon, the sugary, caramelized surface of pleasant presentation and solid combat system collapsing into an oozing, watery mess due to a lack of content and substance in its level design.
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered delivers on the potential in Monochrome Mobius and provides a heartfelt curtain call for series fans.
Culdcept Begins is a great entry point into the franchise on platforms that are still active so the online community can thrive well into the future.