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Ys X: Nordics
I’ve had a very on/off relationship with the Ys series. While I enjoy the vast majority of the entries I’ve played, I would only describe myself a peripheral fan. My overall experience with it has never been bad, and occasionally it’s been great, but only Oath in Felghana struck a significant chord… Read More »- Article
- Random Encounter
- Podcast
Random Encounter 307 – Social Links to the Past
On this episode of Random Encounter, two first-timers are joining us to chat about two of the year’s biggest games! First up, Zek is joined by Zach to rave about Atlus’ latest RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio. Known for the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, Metaphor offers a brand-new world full of al… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, 10/13/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a major MMO makes its console debut, while a crop of promising new (and old) games make a bid for your wallets. Not every week’s lineup can boast of a surefire mega-hit, but we’re all too happy to cast the spotlight on as many RPGs and adventure titles as we… Read More »- Review
Fate/stay night Remastered
Fate/stay night is where Type-Moon’s prolific and popular multimedia Fate franchise began. Originally an adult (read: hentai) visual novel released in 2004, an updated version called Fate/stay night Réalta Nua was released a few years later with additional content and the hentai scenes replaced by n… Read More »- Review
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
For many of us, playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom feels like finding an old photo album full of cherished memories. I first encountered the Zelda franchise upon the release of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and the series had already entertained countless early adopters. For me… Read More »- Article
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TMNT: Splintered Fate Launches for PC November 6th; Demo Now Available
In celebration of Steam Next Fest, publisher Super Evil Megacorp has revealed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate will make its way to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on November 6th. A free demo of the rogue-like action game is already available for download, and if you want a head… Read More »- Article
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ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist Arrives on Switch October 17th
WhisperGames has announced that ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist will launch on the Nintendo Switch on October 17th. Originally released as DLC to ASTLIBRA Revision on PC via Steam, ASTLIBRA Gaiden on Switch is a standalone title that will not require players to own the base game. This side… Read More »- Article
- News
Chrono Sword Demo Launches October 11th
On October 11th, folks who’ve been waiting on Chrono Sword can finally get hands-on when a new demo drops on PC via Steam. This Souls-like action RPG by developer 21cDucks and publisher CFK is in development for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Ste… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 438 – Vanillaware Encounter
The Leifthrasir Hand of Darkness When Ogre Battle retreats to the shadows, who keeps the beacons lit? When Princess Crown fails to draw an audience, who picks up the bag and keeps marching? When Japan shows a lack of interest in Starcraft, who ties the series to a tower defense game and a visual nov… Read More »- Review
9 R.I.P.
Sometimes, the scariest thing in the world is figuring out your place in life. Throw in ghosts and the supernatural, and things can spiral into the downright terrifying. In the otome visual novel 9 R.I.P., protagonist Misa Isshiki combats the paranormal and her personal uncertainty. The game is a fa… Read More »- Review
The Casting of Frank Stone
Are we thrusting aspersions upon others or setting up for a movie? In the cleverly titled The Casting of Frank Stone, players enjoy a wholesome romp of serial murder, the occult, and movie magic. Supermassive Games is a veteran studio to this style of storytelling and gameplay, and one would think m… Read More »- Review
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Back in 2016, following the release of Persona 5, Atlus announced the creation of a new development team, Studio Zero, tasked with developing an entirely original game. Originally announced as Project Re:Fantasy, the game was to take place in a medieval fantasy world, with only a few pieces of conce… Read More »- Article
- Rhythm Encounter
- Podcast
Rhythm Encounter 145 – Nocturnes & Counterpoint: Michiru Yamane
We are at the beginning of “spooky season,” and while this isn’t (yet) our Halloween episode, October is a fine time to shine a spotlight on composer Michiru Yamane, known in our parts for her excellent work on the Castlevania and Suikoden series. That means some games you may expect, but definitely… Read More »- Article
- News
RPGs Coming This Week, 10/6/24
In this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, an RPG more than seven years in the making finally arrives, with a cavalcade of top-quality titles in tow! Like I always say, this week’s got something for everyone, and it’s our duty to help you decide what’s worth your dosh. So let’s dive in! Beloved Raptu… Read More »Music Review
Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode Original Soundtrack
Friends: the main To the Moon trilogy may be complete, but the humbly titled side story Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode suggests there is more on the way. I couldn’t be more excited about that. Until that new title arrives, however, I want to take a moment to let readers in on a surprising t… Read More »- Review
Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode
Freebird Games, the small team behind the To the Moon trilogy and the recent standalone story Just a To the Moon Series Beach Episode, have always been top-tier storytellers. The balance of light, carefree humor, nuanced understanding of the psychology of human behavior, and impactful emotional dept… Read More »- Article
- News
HYKE: Northern Light(s) Announced
Akatsuki Games and Aniplex have partnered to publish a new 2D top-down pixel action RPG, HYKE: Northern Light(s). Announced as Project HYKE in September of this year, the game’s official title was revealed at the recently concluded Tokyo Game Show. The developers have committed to releasing the titl… Read More »- Article
- News
Kemco Unveils Werewolf VN Depth Loop
While developer Kemco is known for a multitude of RPGs for mobile devices, the company also has several hard-hitting visual novels under their belt, such as Raging Loop. Now, in collaboration with Jiro Ishii (director of 428: Shibuya Scramble) and Jinrou TLPT, their next visual novel epic is Depth L… Read More »- Article
- News
Action MMO ArcheAge Chronicles Coming to PC and Consoles in 2025
XL Games and Kakao Games have announced a highly anticipated follow-up to their action MMORPG ArcheAge. Formally called ArcheAge 2, ArcheAge Chronicles had a nearly two-minute reveal as part of Sony PlayStation’s State of Play event. The original ArcheAge contained much of what you would expect from… Read More »- Article
- News
Cladun X3 to Release in Japan February 27th
Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America recently provided a new trailer and the latest release details for Cladun X3, the latest entry in the Cladun action RPG series, which releases in Japan on February 27th, 2025. Technically, Cladun X3 is the fourth game with Cladun in the title, and although the se… Read More »- Article
- News
Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut Launches for Consoles October 24th
Your date with the princess is set! Just don’t forget to bring a sword. Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut, an enhanced version of the visual novel that is about exactly what it sounds like, launches for consoles and PC on October 24th. Will you slay the princess? The fate of the world is in your… Read More »- Article
- News
Final Fantasy, Mana, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Now on (or Coming to) Xbox
No preface needed here; the news speaks for itself: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, Legend of Mana, and Trials of Mana are now available digitally for purchase and/or pre-order on Xbox Series X/S and PC via the Microsoft Store. Both Mana games are also availab… Read More »- Article
- Retro Encounter
- Podcast
Retro Encounter 437 — Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
And amidst deepest despair, Retro Encounter everlasting. In honor of the recent release of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, we decided to get a few of our biggest XIV fans together to discuss the previous expansion, Endwalker. As the end of the Hydaelyn/Zodiark arc that dominated the first decade or so… Read More »- Review
Reynatis
FuRyu is known for taking small developers and linking them up with big names in the industry. The Caligula Effect saw Persona 1 and 2’s main writer Tadashi Satomi taking up the narrative reigns with Aquaria, The Alliance Alive had developer Cattle Call working with Suikoden’s director Yoshitaka Mur… Read More »- Review
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
It’s hard to overstate how bold a choice it was for Nintendo to greenlight a new Famicom Detective Club game 35 years after the franchise’s last entry. Sure, we got pretty remakes of The Missing Heir and The Girl That Stands Behind in 2022, bringing Western audiences these obscure outliers in Ninten… Read More »Twitch
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