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]
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]
Star Ocean The Second Story R Review
Earlier this year when I reviewed Sea of Stars, I couldn’t help but be transported back 30 odd years. Sabotage Studios’ tribute to a distinct era of RPG was both nostalgic and refreshing. The game evoked those most precious RPGs from the 16- and 32-bit era, where some of the most powerful gaming experiences originated from. But as developers experimented with better tech, two-dimension...[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]
Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) Review
As I’ve entered my thirties, I’ve found it to be incredibly difficult to be excited for a new game — truly excited. Think midnight release of Skyrim type of excited. That kind of excitement can only be described to non-gamers as opening a much-desired gift on Christmas morning (or another holiday) as a pre-teenager. This level of excitement has become a fleeting memory as I’...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI – Hands-on Preview
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to visit Square Enix in Los Angeles and have a hands-on preview of Final Fantasy XVI, one of the more anticipated releases of this year. A total of six hours was spent with the game, and we have a lot to tell you about what you should expect next month with its impending release. Before we get into some nitty-gritty specifics, you should know that this is th...[Read More]
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series (Switch)
It’s merely April, and 2023 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for gamers like me wanting to relive their childhoods. So far, we’ve seen Resident Evil 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, and as of earlier this month, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series for the Nintendo Switch. To say that I am happy would be severely understating my excitement in n...[Read More]
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story heading to mobile on April 25th
I had no idea this game even existed. I’m gonna have to check it out. In the meantime, enjoy the official details below. Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story, the immersive live-action mystery-adventure game previously released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC, will debut Tuesday, April 25 on mobile devices via the Apple App...[Read More]
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review
For the folks out there, that enjoy the logical torture of a Phoenix Wright game, you’re in for a treat with Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. This game is mostly text-based with a heavy slice of the paranormal for the gameplay and story backbone, and unique elements that I’m not sure that I’ve seen before in a game during my lifetime (and I’m sure I’ve missed some games). Without furt...[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]
Powerwash Simulator (PS5)
Last summer I borrowed a powerwasher from a friend and blasted the grime and dirt off the vinyl siding of the home I bought the year prior. After years of renting, it was surreal being responsible for a home’s upkeep without having to depend on an unreliable landlord. It appeared as if no one had ever washed the building before. Streaks of green from countless mowed lawns lined the bottom. D...[Read More]