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Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream – Review

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is the latest entry in the Sword Art Online game series. After last year’s Sword Art Online: Last Recollection delivered a disappointing end to the Gameverse canon, I wasn’t particularly interested in trying out another SAO game anytime soon. Fractured Daydream has a unique advantage though. It was developed by […]

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Action JRPG Review

Ys X: Nordics – Review

The Ys series has been around the block for quite some time, with the first game hitting the scene at around the same time as the original Legend of Zelda game. Among Nihon Falcom’s pantheon, it’s endured as their most steady franchise with over 35 years of history and iteration under its belt. Over those […]

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Action JRPG Review

Reynatis – Review

Developed by FURYU Corporation, Reynatis is an action JRPG where we can see two sides: One fighting in search of strength and the other to impose order over the chaos of Shibuya, Tokyo. M.E.A. vs Owl vs Guild The story of Reynatis is initially told by switching viewpoints between short chapters. It shows a somewhat […]

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Action JRPG Review

Visions of Mana – Review

I’ve had a bit of a peculiar relationship with Square’s long-running Mana series (also known as Seiken Densetsu). It’s one of gaming’s most enduring action-RPG series, and its influence on the genre is quite palpable. I have my share of fond things to say about several Mana games, yet I’ve always wanted to see one […]

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BAKERU – Review

You may already know Good Feel for their work on some of the modern Yoshi titles and the recent Princess Peach Showtime. Today, they bring a wholly original work in the form of BAKERU, a sort of spiritual successor to Mystical Ninja Goemon. With rhythm and whimsy on full display, just what does it bring […]