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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
I can’t claim to have played them all, but out of those I played, there has yet to be a Falcom game I dislike. From excellent gameplay mechanics to likeable characters and heartfelt stories, there’s always some aspect of a Falcom game I enjoy. This hasn’t changed with my playthrough of Ys vs. Trails… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 334 – A Swing and a Hit, A Swing and a Miss
On this week’s Random Encounter, we are looking at sequels both past and present! First up, Zach is here with his thoughts about the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. While DQ I could have done with a few fewer “enhancements,” it sounds like the new expanded story and features have made DQ II in… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, 11/2/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a balanced slate of remasters and brand-new games. This is a good week if you feel like checking out European classics or, as is usual, the latest JRPGs. If neither area is your bag… well, congrats on saving money! But stick around regardless because where… Read More »- Music Review
SQ Swing
As one of the final entries in Square Enix’s “SQ” album series, SQ Swing is a swingin’ thing. As I dug into this album, I found some startlingly impressive tracks. I also found some weak arrangements and some frustrating repeats. I also noticed a lack of cohesion in the “swing” theme. Not every one… Read More »Article
Crusaders of Chaotic Kindness Extra Life 2025 Weekend Charity Marathon 10/30-11/2
If we have learned anything from RPGs, it’s that the kindness of strangers goes a long way to saving the world. And I can’t stress enough that this ideology also applies to real life as well. Extra Life has helped children’s hospitals all over the world since its inception in 2008, and this year RPG… Read More »- Article
- News
The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls Blends Action RPG and Big Adventure in Style
It is a personal pet peeve of mine when games are purely marketed as “it’s like [game you like] and [game you know of], with a touch of [game your friend keeps telling you to play],” since it does a disservice to the upcoming title. So, thankfully, while The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls developers, Lu… Read More »- Feature
Our Favorite Spooky RPG Settings
I don’t really like haunted houses or jump scares. But you know what I do love? A good spooky RPG setting. A lot of our staff feels the same, so we decided to put together a list of our favorite “spooky” settings in RPGs! You’ll see some you’ll expect, some you might not, and everything in between.… Read More »- Review
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
“I’m going to try one more time, Bill,” my grandma says, undeterred by her bad RNG, walking into the dungeon once again and all the way to that chest that might have the Death Necklace. As my grandpa flips back a page in his thick, well-loved Dragon Warrior GameFAQs printed walkthrough, he smiles ba… Read More »- Article
- News
Action RPG Loulan: The Cursed Sand Revealed
Chinese indie developer ChillyRoom has unveiled the first look at Loulan: The Cursed Sand in a new action-packed trailer. This title is supported by PlayStation as part of the China Hero Project, and is set to release in the future for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. As… Read More »- Article
- News
Aeruta Opens the Bakery on November 5th
Developer FromDawn Games and publisher Gravity Game Arise have announced that Aeruta will be leaving early access and officially launching on November 5th for PC via Steam. The dungeon exploration and shop management RPG first opened its doors on May 15th, 2024. Check out the clip for a preview of t… Read More »- Feature
Retro Encounter Final Thoughts – Star Ocean: The Second Story
Rob White Star Ocean: The Second Story is, at least in my opinion, up there as one of the PlayStation-era’s best RPGs. The game just has so many brilliant qualities—the action-oriented combat, the cast of unique and compelling party members which you have to chose between, the fascinating blend of f… Read More »- Article
- News
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed to 2026
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed to 2026. According to the publisher, the team needs additional time to optimize the game’s performance on the new console, as this marks the first time Elden Ring will appear on a N… Read More »- Review
Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo
When a game opens with the statement, “Do not attempt to reenact extreme and/or depressing events or performances depicted,” you know you’re in for a conflicting experience. In good faith, this warning is entirely justified, but the choice of the word “depressing” as opposed to a word like “violent”… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, 10/26/25
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: more games than you can shake a stick at! Okay, I can finally cross that cliche off the bucket list. But really, it’s a crowded field this week; from the return of old standbys to the debut of potential new favorites, I wouldn’t be surprised if the titles he… Read More »- Article
- News
Rhythm RPG Away From Home Launches October 27th
Away From Home, a new rhythm-based RPG, is set for an upcoming release. Cameron Smith-Randick, owner of indie outfit Squishy, has announced the game will arrive on PC on October 27th. A trailer for the game dropped earlier this year, showcasing its visuals and gameplay. You can check it out below.… Read More »Article
Meet Our New RPGFan YouTube Channels
Hello RPGFan fans! I have some important — dare I say exciting — news for you about our YouTube channels. Since we launched our YouTube channel, it’s been home to our original videos like hands-on previews, dev interviews, and more, in addition to our three podcasts. Today, we’re officially revealin… Read More »- Review
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
As a periodic PC player, I’ve always gravitated with great reverence toward the point-and-click adventure genre but felt that I’d missed the proverbial bus on them. Adventures from the likes of LucasArts and Sierra seized the hearts and desktops of fans and held them dearly from the late 80s through… Read More »Music Review
Square Enix Chill Out Arrangement Tracks – Around 80’s Mix
In Square Enix Chill Out Arrangement Tracks – Around 80’s Mix, Square Enix answers the question, “What if lofi hip hop radio beats to relax/study to featured music from our earliest NES and Game Boy RPGs?” Specifically, six games get represented across this album: the first two Final Fantasy games,… Read More »- Article
- News
Tales of Xillia 2 Remaster Confirmed; More Tales Projects Underway
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Yusuke Tomizawa, producer of the Tales of series at Bandai Namco, confirmed that a Tales of Xillia 2 remaster is currently in development. He also revealed that the team is working on two Tales projects, with one of the remasters set to be announced soon. On top o… Read More »- Article
- News
Sea Fantasy Sets Sail for PS5 Tomorrow
Developer METASLA has announced that Sea Fantasy will launch on October 24th for the PlayStation 5 via the PS Store. To celebrate the launch, a special collaboration with streamer Shinjisan is set to take place. Take a look at the video below to see what this fishing RPG has in store: Sea Fantasy Ov… Read More »- Review
The Outer Worlds 2
I played The Outer Worlds 2 wanting to be surprised. I wanted the sequel to take the rough promise of the first game and turn it into something deeper, not bigger for the sake of being bigger. I followed developer interviews about the team leaning into classic RPG trade-offs and focusing on a denser… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 471 – Star Ocean: The Second Story Part II
The Second Story, the second time around. On this week’s episode of Retro Encounter, we finish up the second half of Star Ocean: The Second Story. We become friends with an ancient psychic beast, gather up the last remaining party members, wast time in the aptly named Fun City, and finally take the… Read More »- Review
Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken
A blend of turn-based combat and point-and-click adventure is something I hadn’t encountered; not until Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken filled that gap with a thoughtful story, solid puzzles, and a surprisingly robust combat system. It’s all wrapped in a pixel-art style, steeped in dread, and… Read More »Feature
Lord of Loot Board Game Review
Anyone who’s played games like Dungeon! or DungeonQuest knows the joyful simplicity of throwing dice, finding treasure, leveling up, and wrapping up an easy-going adventure against goblins, vampires, pudding, and dragons. Lord of Loot harkens back to these old fantasy tabletop games that likely borr… Read More »- Article
- News
Lost Game Boy RPG Infinity Due December 22nd; Pre-Orders Available Now
Incube8 Games has announced that retro tactics RPG Infinity is now up for pre-order in both physical and digital editions, with an expected launch date of December 22nd for the Game Boy Color. A trailer was also released, showcasing the game’s history alongside an overview of what players might expe… Read More »Twitch
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