Keylocker (Nintendo Switch) Review
Keylocker claims itself to be a Cyberpunk turn-based rhythm JRPG inspired by the Mario & Luigi series and Chrono Trigger. Knowing this, I went in with the expectation that rhythm gameplay would be the core element, be it tapping to the beat, notes on a note highway ala Guitar Hero or DJ Hero, or hearing my musical attacks change the flow of battle along with its soundtrack. The few screenshots...[Read More]
Octopath Traveler II (PS5)
Octopath Traveler II is less of a direct sequel to 2018’s Octopath Traveler and more of an anthological entry into the series, featuring an entirely new cast of eight characters and a new setting. Semantics aside, this is the first Octopath title released for the PlayStation, so there may be some folks who are unfamiliar with the series and/or the old-school JRPG path that Octopath Traveler ...[Read More]
Persona 4 Golden Review
It has been two years since I jumped into the Persona world. Back in June 2020, I reviewed the PC version of this and came out of the experience with a glowing review. That said, I still have some of the same immediate feelings that I did the first time around. Those were: – So much dialogue. Yes, there are branching narratives mixed into it that make you feel like you’re shaping the story, ...[Read More]
New trailer for Tales of Symphonia Remastered unveiled
Never played this one, but I might have to dive into it. Check out the new trailer below. An all-new gameplay trailer for TALES OF SYMPHONIA™ REMASTERED released today, honing in on the beloved action JRPG’s unique real-time combat system that includes impactful Tech abilities and powerful team-based Unison attacks. The trailer also highlights the vast array of weapons, armor, and accessor...[Read More]
Neo: The World Ends With You Review
Neo: The World Ends With You was a welcomed surprise to play for the 10 hours I was able to run through, as it was a surprising experience of combo based combat, mystery/puzzle solving, and a story that threw more curve balls than imagined. The gameplay can best be understood as an action JRPG, Japanese role playing game, with a strong focus on character interaction and customization of the player...[Read More]
Legend of Mana
Legend of Mana is a remaster of the fourth game in the Mana series. It is a beautiful treat that fans of the series will adore. And though my experience with JRPGs is limited, I found myself enjoying Legend of Mana much more than I had anticipated. Beautiful graphics and music pair well with interesting gameplay in a spectacular remaster. Just take a small peek for yourself: To say that Legend of ...[Read More]
SaGa Frontier Remastered Review
I love RPGs. I have a long history with them growing up in the 80s and 90s. Starting with the Pool of Radiance for the Commodore 128 which led me to become twitterpated in the late 80s with Phantasy Star on the Sega Master System. I know a good RPG when I see one and I am confident in my expected structure of them. Today, you have clicked here for the JRPG SaGa Frontier Remastered review. This gam...[Read More]
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy Now Available
Koei Tecmo’s new JRPG now available. Details Below. BURLINGAME, Calif. – Jan. 26, 2021 – Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer GUST Studios are proud to announce that Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is now available in North America for Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC via Steam®, PlayStation®4, and digitally on PlayStation®5*. The thrilling and emotional JRPG picks...[Read More]
Edge Of Eternity gets huge/final Steam Early Access content update
Montpellier, France (Dec. 16, 2020) – JRPG Edge Of Eternity from developer Midgard Studio and publisher Dear Villagers (ScourgeBringer, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos) today received a large and final Steam Early Access content update in its sixth chapter, The God’s Herald, ahead of the full release planned for next year on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The God’s Herald ...[Read More]
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris shows off new scenarios and upcoming DLC
Enjoy, Sword Art fans. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released a new teaser trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris, showing off additional scenarios that will be coming soon to the game. Headlining the additional scenarios is “Ancient Apostles: Reaper of the Woods,” which features fan-favorite heroine Sinon taking on a new boss called Fatal Scythe in a scenario by Violet E...[Read More]
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy announced in Nintendo Direct Mini
Official details are below for Atelier fans. Enjoy them. Burlingame, Calif. – July 20, 2020 – KOEI TECMO America and developer GUST Studios are excited to announce the latest game in their fan-favorite Atelier franchise: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. This magical JRPG is set to launch across North America this Winter for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer e...[Read More]
Cris Tales demo makes it to consoles
Check out those details below. Enjoy. Walnut Creek, Calif. (July 20, 2020) – Modus Games announced today that fans of the upcoming JRPG Cris Tales can now play a demo for the game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch (Switch version available in the Americas today, available July 21 on the Nintendo of Europe eShop). Cris Tales was one of the top demos in Steam’s Summer Game Festiva...[Read More]