RPGamer's Reviews
The repetitive gameplay cycle, taken to its extreme by asking the player to clear the game a total of five times before the true ending is even unlocked, won’t win everybody over.
For all the things it does right, The Alliance Alive generally feels like a game that wasn’t quite ready to get pulled out of the oven, but was released anyway.
While there may be a few interesting ideas in the story, it’s not worth suffering through the dungeons and needlessly verbose scenes to experience them.
Regalia certainly has a lot going for it, particularly in its audio and visual presentation, but its generic battles and some minor control and UI issues prevent the Royal Edition from truly ruling the realm.
Minit is a rare exception of a game that leaves players wanting more, yet actually has the perfect length for its design.
While I would have preferred direct sequels or have the changes be more substantial and better-paced, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon is still a great swan song to mainline Pokémon games on the 3DS.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is a celebration of the series, as well as a mindblowing finale to Kazuma and Haruka’s story.
Ni no Kuni II offers a fully immersive world, and takes players on a wholesome and fun adventure that is sure to appeal to the inner child in everyone.
Miitopia isn't going to turn heads, nor grab the hardcore RPGamer crowd, but it's a fun little romp for those who want a much more compact and simple RPG experience.
Overall, Demon Gaze II is still a strong and enjoyable dungeon crawler, albeit not without some flaws.
Backed up by modern technology, Lost Sphear offers a thoroughly engaging take on the classic RPG formula.
While notably simpler than The Ilvard Insurrection, Zwei: The Arges Adventure still manages to hold its own as a short, enjoyable RPG experience.
A couple of additions are nice, but the original game is easy to play via digital sources today and delivers mostly the same experience.
A complete failure to make the setting interesting, insipid progression, and mediocre gameplay make for a thoroughly underwhelming experience, with the primary appeal being to fans of the franchise who simply want to see the characters extol the unshown virtues of fictional VRMMORPGs.
This isn’t a game to play primarily for its story, considering that several others with whom I discussed the happenings could barely remember anything substantive, but actually playing through the dungeons was enjoyable.
Monster Hunter: World proves that Capcom is still king of this jungle.
Plenty of experimental RPGs failed miserably in the attempt, but Radiant Historia is one of the success stories.
The game plays to its strengths and mitigates its weaknesses well, providing an enjoyable experience that feels more involving as the timer ticks along.
Nihon Falcom’s charm permeates throughout and its incredibly easy to get attached to Morimiya City and its residents.
For those looking to get into cRPGs, and even for those just searching for a great RPG, Divinity: Original Sin II is heartily recommended.