RPG Fan's Reviews
Style without substance, State of Mind never pushes the boundaries of its genre stereotypes.
Enthusiasts will be initially underwhelmed, and then sated soon after.
A wonderful starting point for new fans and a meaningful entry for invested fans.
The PC version of Ys: Memories of Celceta polishes the blazing fast combat, rocking music, and fun-to-explore environments of the original to a shine and is a must play for fans of the series.
Chasm's procedural dungeon, though a technical marvel, ends up woefully underutilised and results in a title that does little to set itself apart from its peers.
An epic close to an epic journey.
Zwei: The Arges Adventure is better observed as a Falcom museum piece rather than a tight, satisfying experience, but I'm thrilled we've access to it all the same.
The very definition of mediocre, Shining Resonance Refrain fails to stand out from the crowd in another packed year of RPGs.
If you can get past the heavy-handedness with which Detroit: Become Human approaches some of its story, you'll find that it is possibly Quantic Dream's best effort yet.
This field trip to Luna Nova is more frustrating than fun, though fans of Little Witch Academia will likely find more enjoyment than others.
Echoes of the Fey is an ever-evolving visual novel series forging its own unique identity.
Fallen Legion has some innovative ideas that shake up the action RPG formula a bit, but the lackluster execution fails to capitalize on its promise.
Ys VIII's smooth combat, amazing music, and fun-to-explore environments make for a memorable and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, you may want to steer clear of a Switch port that mars that experience with technical and localization issues.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is one of my favorite games of all time. In fact, it’s hard not to say that it’s an objective improvement over the first game in almost all respects except for the conflict. Following a god-statue just doesn’t inspire me the way being hit in the face with an ever-present catastrophe that devastates families did. Yes, Deadfire has fascinating themes of imperialism, cultural preservation, and politics, but those are secondary to the godly pursuit the Watcher and friends engage in. Despite this weakness and the relatively lackluster combat, Obsidian’s writers showcase why they’re the best in the industry and help lift Deadfire above its lesser qualities.
If you enjoy horror and mystery in your visual novel (VN), you are bound to enjoy Sound of Drop, but it is unlikely to become your favorite.
The immersive vampire RPG you never knew you needed.
Seven combines parkour, stealth, and larceny with an intriguing setting to create an incredibly enjoyable isometric RPG experience that's slightly dampened by perpetual glitches.
Cultist Simulator is a posthumanist spiral that, like its endless card combinations, is greater than the sum of its parts.
Detective Pikachu has a lot of heart but is a bit too easy for my tastes.
A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers.