RPG Fan's Reviews
Ultimately, Crystar is a case of "be careful what you wish for." What at first appears to be an excellent deal — a game with fast-paced action combat, stunning graphics, and a story that takes women and people of varied sexualities seriously — turns out to be deeply disappointing,
I'm frustrated because I wanted to like Oninaki a lot more than I do. It's absolutely not a bad game; rather, it's yet another "serviceable" outing from Tokyo RPG Factory, who continue to try their hardest.
Better options exist, but few have tackled such a fascinating premise and philosophical queries.
Eredia is another RPG Maker game that falls far short in rising above mediocrity.
"...Dicey Dungeons' ecosystem is a bland version of a Ludosity game..."
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists is a decent crossover game for the Atelier franchise, linking 20 years of the series together.
Super Neptunia RPG feels like it was made by two teams with two objectives, and the result is a mediocre mess.
An unfortunate failure to launch that suffers under the weight of its well-intended gameplay.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 retains the core of the first game and makes many little tweaks that improve things for the best, but it still has the same glaring weakness.
Although the story and characters are nothing new to RPGs, the strategy gameplay systems truly stand out in their seemingly simple execution.
Layers of Fear 2's production is without peer, but the continuously frustrating design decisions confuse.
A competent Metroidvania that will entertain for ten to fifteen hours.
This is the Mana series as it should always be remembered.
A huge step down from the first game. Only for the most die-hard retro fans.
Despite some repetitive gameplay and a story that sputters out, Judgment is a worthy successor to the Yakuza series, with engaging side content and a world that feels truly alive.
For Zelda fans who have been desperate for a fix since they finished their seventh run of Breath of the Wild, Cadence of Hyrule is like having a refreshing drink at the bar after hours of dancing.
Highly recommended game for those who have played a few Persona titles and cautiously recommended as a well-made dungeon crawler for players with little to no Persona experience.
Lulua is an exceptionally safe Atelier title that feels less like a return to form and more like an achromatic stroll down the rugged cobblestone of memory lane.
While it still maintains some of the annoying quirks of past Compile Heart titles, Dragon Star Varnir is worth playing for its fantastic battle system and likeable characters.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a fantastic sequel, improving on almost every aspect of Kiwami 1.