RPG Fan's Reviews
Lost Judgment proves that, not just because it’s a sequel, but because it’s a damn good game that feels like it contains all the elements that have made the Yakuza series great while maintaining its own identity. The detective gameplay still needs some work, and the plot stumbles a bit from time to time, but I have never been happier to dive back into this world, nor sadder to leave it once the game is finished.
All the pieces of Olympia Soirée work together seamlessly like the colors of a rainbow naturally drawing together. Just as we all comprise multiple roles, some given to us by family or tradition and others that we seek out ourselves, Olympia Soirée takes its roles of comfortingly traditional and refreshingly modern otome with pride and executes them with great skill. The welcome mixture of seeking out a soulmate and working towards societal change bestows great merit on the game’s storytelling as a whole: just like how looking for love in real life doesn’t have to get in the way of your other goals, an emphasis on romance doesn’t have to get in the way of an interesting story. Olympia Soirée is proof positive that an emphasis on romance, or that being “a game for the female audience,” should never by itself be used as a point of contention against a game.
This is one of those sequels where the developers have really upped their game in just about every way, and even though I’ve now finished the main campaign, I still can’t wait to play more of it!
A dark world with writing and game systems that stand apart from most other RPGs and adventure titles.
Persona 4 Golden remains an all-time great RPG, and one that deserves your time all the more with a handful of useful quality of life tweaks.
Final Fantasy is an all time classic, and additions from the new Pixel Remaster release make it easier to play than ever before.
Monstrous, beautiful, tragic, hopeful—Virche Evermore will drag you through despair, but it makes Salvation all the more sweet.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a fantastic game that is true to the spirit of the original while also carving its own path.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance feels like the version of the game ATLUS always wanted to make. It's fixed most of the issues from the original release, and despite still having a few flaws, is a deeply rewarding experience.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is a must-play for JRPG fans.
A world that demands your attention, Shadowrun endures long after the finale.
A seamless and exhilarating meshing of two entirely different genres.
Present day's king of adventure games.
The content is fantastic, though the timing between episodes holds the game back.
Brings the incredibly fun PC-style RPG experience to your console: co-op, physics, and bugs intact.
The distilled quintessence of everything you love about the Harvest Moon games.
NieR: Automata improves on its predecessor in almost every way. It's thoughtful, inventive, subversive, and an absolute joy to play.
Undoubtedly one of the titans of modern RPGs, but not without flaws.
An honest insight into the tragedy of loss in youth.
An honest insight into the tragedy of loss and growth in youth.