Dead in Antares Review (PC)
Something is entertaining about a game with tons of moving parts. Of course, you have to enjoy juggling to appreciate the juggling act. Dead in Antares, from developer Ishtar Games and publisher Nacon, is an interesting turn-based survival management game that has RPG roots. The game is driven by story and character development, as well as player choices, while instituting a hefty dose of explorat...[Read More]
People of Note Preview (PC)
When you have a clever game name that represents your gameplay, well, you instantly attract my attention. Honestly, I can’t remember the last clever game name that disappointed me. Hmmmm. There might be something to that. I’ll have to run the data…When I retire…because that would be a lot of effort. ANYWAY! People of Note, from developer Iridium Studios, is a turn-based RPG musical game that is cu...[Read More]
Hungry Horrors Review (PC)
There is nothing quite like finding a good card-based adventure with turn-based elements. Add in cooking, and cards, and it might be a wonderful delight. Hungry Horrors from developer Clumsy Bear Studio might just be that wonderful delight. The game is driven by building deck(s) of cards that, when combined, can mean a powerful recipe to satisfy monsters, as well as take them down. While the game ...[Read More]
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review (PC)
Square Enix is on a roll with these re-released versions of their older Dragon Quest games. I sincerely hope they keep going and make more. No joke, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is quite impressive. Developers Square Enix and HexaDrive captured the essence of the classic title from 2001 on the PlayStation, reimagined a modern-day version of it, and nailed it. While the quest is noticeably the same,...[Read More]
Blightstone Review (PC)
Roguelite tactical turn-based games are becoming quite popular these days. While the tip-top tier is led by Slay the Spire, as well as other notables, the genre is still trying to find new ways to innovate and evolve its gameplay. It’s a difficult task considering how restrictive the nature of its structure is, as its traits are typically path randomization, gradual progression, and eventual giant...[Read More]
Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land gets a new Dev Blog
This looks fun. Enjoy the official details below. PITTSBURGH, PA – December 18, 2025 – Today, creative-first publisher Mega Cat Studios and indie developer Exquisite Laundry Pet peeled back the wrapper of the latest devblog video for Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land, offering a delicious deep dive into the creation of the whimsical RPG’s turn-based combat system, inspired by greats such as Earthboun...[Read More]
Demonschool Review (PS5)
A little bit of tactical gaming never hurt anyone. Demonschool from developer Necrosoft Games was released on November 19th on PC and consoles, and has been surprisingly entertaining the last week or so, as I reviewed it. Touted as a tactical isometric role-playing game, this turned into more of a tactical turn-based experience with a fun story, rather than a gradual progression RPG. That’s not a ...[Read More]
Persona 4 Revival announced at Xbox Showcase
I’m sure Persona fans are going to love this news. Enjoy the official announcement below. IRVINE, Calif. – June 8, 2025 – At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, ATLUS announced Persona 4 Revival, an upcoming reimagining of the classic RPG Persona 4™ that was first released in 2008. Persona 4 Revival is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pas...[Read More]
StarVaders Review (PC)
My God. I think I have found the new Balatro in my life. NOOOOOOOO!!!! Ah, well. Welcome to StarVaders from developer Pengonauts. This game is a roguelike deckbuilder with some turn-based aspects to it that begin simple and innocent but soon give way to complicated strategic gameplay that is tough to put down. Trust me, I have tried. So, without further delay, let’s launch our ship and take a tri...[Read More]
Knights in Tight Spaces Review (PC)
A few turn-based card games have captured my attention and kept it. Inscryption was one of these games, as the terror and strategy made for a good time. Another game was Hearthstone for ‘don’t need to tell you’ reasons. You can now put Knights in Tight Spaces on that list. I just kicked my Balatro addiction, I certainly didn’t need a new one. BUT HERE WE ARE. Knights in Tight Spaces from developer...[Read More]
Fantasian Neo Dimension Review (PS5)
Have I missed RPGs over the years? Like, were there ever this many in a single year? I feel like 2024 has been the year of MMORPGs and turn-based RPGs. We have had a lot of them and reviewed most of them. Anyway, maybe I’m just getting old and don’t remember previous years like this. Maybe all those E3 trips had my brain store away a bevy of RPGs that I came in contact with. Who knows? Who cares? ...[Read More]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review (PS5)
Part of me is praying that SEGA will wake up one day and get a bee in their bonnet to remake Phantasy Star I-IV. I will then know that it is end times and nothing in life could improve. Anyway, the dream lives on, so Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake must do. And don’t mistake that last sentence as disappointment, not in the least. The last few weeks that I have had the pleasure of playing DQIII HD-2D...[Read More]