The second part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lets us explore an open world, bringing notable gameplay changes to the series. While there is an extremely brief ‘The Story So Far’ video, this is only a refresher. It is highly advised to play the first game and ideally Final Fantasy […]
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Review
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a Japanese action-rpg developed by Cygames. The game is a follow-up to Cygames’ smash-hit gacha title, Granblue Fantasy. To be clear for those concerned, Relink is not a gacha title. The game was first revealed way back in 2016, and at the time it was a collaboration title between Cygames and […]
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – Review
You’ve most likely heard of the Mystery Dungeon series through its various crossovers over the years with the likes of Pokemon, Etrian Odyssey, and Final Fantasy. While it started out as a spinoff of Dragon Quest IV, it soon took on a life all its own in the form of Shiren the Wanderer. Shiren’s journey has spanned nearly […]
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World – Review
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World is a DRPG that was originally released in Japan for the PSP in 2011. Now, over ten years later, it has received its first English release. The PC release of Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World means that the entire Dungeon Travelers series can now […]
Persona 3 Reload – Review
Persona 3 Reload is a complete remake of the 2006 PlayStation 2 title, Persona 3. Modern gamers now have the chance to experience this piece of gaming history in a new form. This version made in Unreal Engine certainly looks as new as any recent game. Does it otherwise stand the test of time with […]
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – Review
Continuing right where the previous game left off, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV aims to draw the ambitious, lengthy Trails of Cold Steel story to a close. While the Trails series found its niche in the JRPG landscape with its long and interconnected story arcs, Cold Steel is by far the biggest yet. […]
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III – Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is the third of Nihon Falcom’s Trails of Cold Steel quartet of JRPGs. As a longtime fan of the Trails series, I fell in love with the world of Zemuria and its incredibly expansive cast of characters in its first two arcs (Trails in the Sky […]
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Review
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the 9th entry in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series and the 2nd featuring Ichiban as a protagonist. Set four years after the events of the 8th game, this is a direct sequel and is advised to be played after Yakuza: Like a Dragon. This review will contain spoilers for previous Like […]
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet DLC: The Indigo Disk – Review
Following on from The Teal Mask, The Indigo Disk is the second half of Pokémon Scarlet/Violet’s The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. The Indigo Disk packs a lot of new content into Scarlet/Violet’s endgame, with a new area to explore, new Pokémon to catch, and new challenges to overcome. Does The Indigo Disk do […]
Game Of The Year 2023 – Staff Picks
We’ve seen plenty of titles released in 2023, from major ones like Final Fantasy XVI, niche titles such as Crymachina, and even a few ‘new to us’ releases like The Legend Of Nayuta: Boundless Trails. As a team, we’ve played quite a lot of them and would like to highlight our favorites. As with our Yearly Top Visual Novels […]