Dragon Quest Builders Review (PC)
Sometimes when life is feeding you lemons and pushing you to beg for a positive moment, that moment comes in the form of a game. And that gaming reprieve came in the form of blocks, dragons, and quests. Square Enix’s oddly satisfying answer to Minecraft, Dragon Quest Builders, is back! And it’s just as I remember it from 2016 – fun, satisfying, and endless. The last time I reviewed Dragon Quest Bu...[Read More]
FOAMSTARS Review (PS5)
When FOAMSTARS landed in our inbox, we weren’t quite sure what to think of it. While the enthusiastic anime characters were welcoming, the concept of shooting foam in places to slow down your enemies while trying to boot them from a map was something very squid-like. As in, Splatoon squid-like. While the surface of the game is incredibly similar to the post-apocalypse squid game, including fightin...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XIV open beta test on Xbox begins on February 21st
I can only assure you verbally that this is a great game. They made some major strides on it over the years and it is so good. Anyway, official open beta information is below. SQUARE ENIX released a Lodestone post showcasing how to participate in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Xbox Series X|S Open Beta test, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 21 at 12:00am PST. The open beta test will only ...[Read More]
Sony officially partners with Square Enix on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
I’m shocked, I tell you. SHOCKED. Official details of the partnership are below. Enjoy the official news. SAN DIEGO, January 22, 2024 / PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. announced today the continuation of its partnership with SQUARE ENIX® on the launch of the highly anticipated second game in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY™ VII remake project, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIR...[Read More]
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]