Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen Review
This past summer, Will Silberman went head-first into Final Fantasy XVI and reviewed the absolute hell out of it. He found it to be a rich and perfect experience with a compelling set of characters driving a meaningful story. In my opinion, Will nailed everything great about the game in one long review. Wanting to prolong that experience and give more context to the narrative, Square Enix followed...[Read More]
Palia – Impressions (Nintendo Switch)
We have returned to the wonderful MMO game Palia from developer Singular 6, but this time on the Nintendo Switch. If you don’t know much about this game, you absolutely should. If you don’t want to put that much effort into researching it, then let me enlighten you. Palia is a wonderful MMO that presses you as much as it relaxes you. Led by a quest-based backbone, and a wonderful story to kick thi...[Read More]
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review
I had no idea what I was getting into when I volunteered for a tribute for this one. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is a familiar slow burn that takes the structure of hunting Pokémon and applies it to the DQ world. While you might scoff at that notion and ask why it’s necessary for the series to go this Nintendo route, I present a counterargument – why not? Yeah, that was it. Dragon Quest...[Read More]
Little Goody Two Shoes Review (PC)
When you think of Square Enix, you often think of Final Fantasy XVI, Dragon Quest, and a bevy of classic role-playing games. They have a huge history of hits…and then they have little oddities that are satisfying and yet, kind of weird in concept. The latter of the bunch is where Little Goody Two Shoes falls. It’s a game that consists of RPG elements, a dating sim (to an extent), a horror-driven n...[Read More]
World of Horror Review (PC)
Developer panstasz released their terror-filled mystery game World of Horror to the world on October 19th just in time for Halloween. The game is a hodgepodge of old-school concepts mixed with turn-based adventure and a large dose of horror only those who adore The Grudge could truly appreciate. The combination of all these genres and a creepy dose of unsettling imagery makes for a perfect Hallowe...[Read More]
Long Gone Days Review (PS5)
Long Gone Days portrays itself as an RPG about modern warfare and international conflicts. For those of you following the news over the past decade, you’re probably familiar with the subject. Or, you may be slightly aware of international tensions. Either way, what starts out as an international drama turns into a tale straight out of Black Mirror. You follow Rourke, a young sniper of a paramilita...[Read More]
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Review (PS5)
I’m a huge fan of the Dragon Quest series, though I have never dabbled in anything DQ outside of the gaming arena. I think most of the DQ games have consistently delivered a healthy amount of narrative while balancing themselves on good RPG-driven gameplay. In short, I have never walked away from a DQ experience feeling short-changed by it, and I was hoping to keep it that way with Dragon Quest: T...[Read More]
The First Descendant Preview
A week or so ago, we were privy to an early preview of Nexon’s third-person action shooter called The First Descendant. While checking all the right boxes to ensure it’s a grab-a-gun-and-go experience, it goes far deeper than a game featuring a slew of guns and targets to go with them. Initial impressions of it put it somewhere between Anthem if it turned out to be good, and Destiny, where there i...[Read More]
Baldur’s Gate Review (PS5)
About a month ago, Baldur’s Gate 3’s full release made its grand entrance into the gaming scene, but initially, it was only available on PC. The Xbox version hit a snag, experiencing a significant delay, while PlayStation gamers patiently awaited their turn on September 6th. But my eagerness got the best of me, and I decided to invest in Nvidia Geforce Now just to get my hands on this game. ...[Read More]
WrestleQuest Review (Switch)
Thanks to my godfather, I was fortunate to have grown up as a fan of pro wrestling and the opportunity to see some incredible live shows spanning Smackdown, RAW, and even Summerslam. Somewhere on my hard drive is a picture of high school Will (who’s tall to begin with) standing next to the likes of HHH and the Undertaker. If you don’t know – these two folks are behemoth human beings. I digress, I ...[Read More]
Seven Knights 2 activates challenge dungeons (and more)
Get your challenge dungeoning on! Enjoy the official details below. LOS ANGELES – August 2, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, announces a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. A brand new Legendary+ hero, Indomitable Guardian Varion, makes his debut in this update, along with a number of events, a new challenge dungeon and cosmetic items fo...[Read More]
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes – Definitive Edition Review
It has been a long time since I have been so definitively frustrated with a game and its mechanics. I honestly cannot remember the last game where I walked away yelling, “FINE! Be that way” and never returned to it again. It takes a lot to get me there, but here we are right now. While I certainly appreciate the thought and dedication that went into creating Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes – De...[Read More]