RPGamer's Reviews
Simply put, Kiwami 2 is the new pinnacle for the series and any RPGamers with a passing interest in brawlers or wanting to make a virtual visit to Japan should seek it out.
Phantom Doctrine may not quite fully follow through on its early promise, but the game is still a lot of fun and will readily supply lots of hours of enjoyment.
With a great cast of characters expertly brought to life, a gorgeous visual style, and a seemingly never-ending supply of varied story beats to experience, it is easily worth any JRPGamer’s time, and sets the new watermark for the series moving forward.
Monolith Soft has created another excellent experience for Switch owners to get stuck into.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is tasked with recapturing the magic of the first and return the series to a firm footing. In this it mostly succeeds, with exceptionally engaging strategic combat that is a considerable improvement over the original incarnation.
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption couldn’t get everything absolutely perfect, but no game ever really does. Instead, it got a whole lot of things just right, which was enough to counterbalance most issues.
Cosmic Star Heroine is far more than a simple send-up of some of the genre’s most beloved classics.
Stardew Valley is an excellent game that let me quietly relax and enjoyably lose myself in for hours on end.
While never achieving the “great” part of its title, the game at least isn’t too far from hitting the “good” part.
Though it still suffers from some familiar issues, The World Ends with You remains an easy recommendation for new and returning players alike with its excellent character development and very appealing sense of style.
While the art, animation, and sprite work all look better than ever, the game does not update any of the old, outdated mechanics that newer entries have fixed over the years.
If Kadokawa Games was hoping to kindle interest in future Metal Max titles in western audiences, Metal Max Xeno is not the game to get that particular job done.
Hyakki Castle promises an interesting premise but can deliver on little else besides some pretty loading screen concept art.
There are plenty of hack and slash titles available, and this one doesn’t stand out in any particularly positive way.
Outside of the stealth and action segments, none of the game is out and out bad, but a lot of it comes off as more middling than a success.
Thronebreaker gives those into the card game a good opportunity to test their skills and earn a few new cards and bonuses, while also offering an interesting way for those more into the narrative side of The Witcher the chance to enjoy more time in the world, though it never manages to portray the best of either element.
Labyrinth of Refrain will not disappoint those looking for a thorough first-person dungeon grind.
Simply put, Mercenaries Wings is strategy RPG comfort food for any RPGamers hungry for a fix.
Despite a grueling second half and an incomplete ending, the overall experience is enjoyable; everything it does right more than makes up for a few missteps.
The game may not manage to surpass what has come before, but, if nothing else, it does manage to hold its own and provide series fans with another fun chapter in the series.