RPG Fan's Reviews
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is an entertaining-yet-contained VN/RPG hybrid with an altogether clever counter battle system.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is an excellent duology with some of the best story and gameplay in the series, but there's no reason to double dip.
Torneko's Mystery Dungeon is a faithful revisit to Chunsoft's initial turn-based roguelike crossover that disappoints in its presentation, but more than makes up for that in its tightly designed mechanics.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is an incredible sequel and a thrilling worldbuilding adventure in its own right.
Maybe something was lost in translation, or maybe there was nothing there to begin with, but Another Eden Begins does not work on almost any level.
Serviceable RPG grind wearing Stardew Valley's skin.
EXSTETRA (2026) has charm and potential, but it takes a patient sort to unlock it.
The Dark Souls of adventure games, losing is to be embraced and players should revel in this brutal tale.
Some things are worth your time.
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.