RPG Fan's Reviews
It wouldn’t be wrong to label Fairy Tail: Dungeons as Baby’s First Roguelike, though that might be selling the surprisingly crunchy gameplay experience short. Veterans have plenty to dig into, even if they might ultimately breeze through it. It can also be an entertaining entry point into the niche roguelike genre, which can be an acquired taste. I wish there were more of it, so here’s hoping there will be someday.
A massive success from an up-and-coming studio, Black Myth: Wukong will hold your attention most of the way through with variety in gameplay, storytelling, characters, and level design.
It works as a Hades clone with an IP that might make it more enticing for some, but an unfinished story and technical issues might make a disciplined spirit take pause.
This expertly remastered outing for Sam & Max is an adventure game to remember and a spectacular conclusion to their Telltale adventures!
Tempered by lackluster combat, Dustborn is a thought-provoking narrative adventure where your actions have lasting impact.
Like a mid-day nap, Dream Tactics is a short and sweet offering of turn-based roleplaying, but not entirely fulfilling.
Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom is the definitive version of a visual novel classic.
Dawntrail is maddeningly both a fresh start with excellent gameplay and bit of a story letdown after two excellent expansions.
Papers, Please holds up as one of the best indie games ever made and a landmark accomplishment in narrative design.
A chill, breezy puzzle game with some quests and novel ideas that'll spark the imagination every now and then.
SteamWorld Heist II is an excellent turn-based strategy RPG, as long as you can put up with the lackluster naval combat.
Tengoku Struggle -Stayside- may be good and not great, but its unique mixture of contrasting elements gives it a lot of heart.
Stellar Blade excels in its gameplay, breathtaking visuals, and unforgettable soundtrack yet delivers a disappointing story with too little character development.
To a degree, Dungeons of Hinterberg is about itself, but it's a thoughtful reminder that video games and play in general can be meaningful for us in many ways, including just having fun.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a phenomenal action RPG starring a compelling duo.
System Shock is a brilliant game any way you slice it, though for my money I’ll always go for this remake on consoles.
Arslan: The Warriors of Legend is a fun-albeit-short adaptation for fans of the anime and manga.
Despite being a mobile gacha, Atelier Resleriana is a solid entry in the Atelier series with flashy visuals, a darling cast, gorgeous soundtrack, and simplistic yet fun combat.
Riven remains an enchanting place to visit, though not everything appears exactly as it was.
Play as Orpheus in his musical quest for self-discovery in this DLC follow-up to Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.