The original Dragon’s Dogma sold well, later received a substantial expansion, and even had a short Netflix adaptation. Despite this, its always felt like one of Capcom’s less utilized IPs. Fortunately, the fates have aligned and Capcom has graced the world with their unique twist on Western high fantasy once again with Dragon’s Dogma 2. […]
Developed by Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja, Rise of the Ronin is an open-world samurai action RPG. Offering challenging but accessible gameplay, it has a great balance for those who expect punishing parrying battles and the more casual player. A New Age Dawns Set in the final years of the Edo period, Rise of the Ronin […]
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 […]
Sword Art Online Last Recollection is the final entry in the SAO Gameverse. Last Recollection brings the story of the alternative continuity created for the game series to a close, and it may well be the last Sword Art Online game we see for a long while. Previous entries in the SAO Gameverse have been […]
Fate/Samurai Remnant is the latest title in the expansive Fate franchise. Boasting a story supervised by Kinoko Nasu, this Action RPG developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo is a somewhat challenging but rewarding experience. The Waxing Moon Ritual Begins Set in Edo, Japan, back in 1651 during a time when samurai were […]
Set in a medieval society where slavery is widespread and unescorted travelers are likelier to find their throats slit than safety, Final Fantasy XVI doesn’t have the lightest tone. This action JRPG tells an epic story spanning years and takes the protagonist over a wide world. Start of a Journey Final Fantasy XVI wastes no […]
Team Ninja are synonymous with games that have a high skill ceiling, but rewarding combat. As a young lad, I have fond memories of the Ninja Gaiden series and Nioh amplified that formula. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was something of a misfire, with a lack of identity and balance that permeated the game. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty presents an opportunity for […]
Once upon a time, Final Fantasy VII received a collection of media dubbed “The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII”. This featured several sequels to the game in the form of a third-person shooter, a film, some light novels, and more. Perhaps the most notable of these was a title on Sony’s first foray into handheld […]
Dusk Diver 2 is finally hacking and slashing its way to consoles in the West later this year. Following the events of the original Dusk Diver, this Action RPG has you take control of Yang Yumo, fighting the forces of chaos and protecting Taipei. To set your expectations, this is merely a preview – not […]
Salt and Sacrifice is the latest release from two-person development team, Ska Studios. It’s easy to think of Salt and Sacrifice as an out-and-out sequel to 2016’s Salt and Sanctuary. However, it is far more like a successor, an entry in the same franchise but standalone in many important ways. Whilst this iteration does stay true to the 2D, […]