Square Enix has once again proven its prowess in creating remarkable Japanese games with the release of Octopath Traveler 2. Although the sequel may not have the same fresh allure as its predecessor did five years ago, it doesn’t need to bring anything groundbreaking to the table. With numerous new features and enhancements, it undoubtedly […]
Valkyrie Profile was initially launched for the PlayStation 1, followed by a remake for the PSP more than a decade later with Valkyrie Profile Lenneth. This updated remaster included additional cinematic videos at various points throughout the story, as well as enhanced the game’s voiceover and English localization. It is largely regarded as Valkyrie Profile’s […]
Final Fantasy series has rarely been rated as Mature M17+, especially the mainline games, but Final Fantasy XVI might change that with its release. ESRB has shared the rating for Final Fantasy XVI revealing some of the content that is featured in the game. They list Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, […]
ESRB has rated Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remaster for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. They were previously available for PC and Mobile. Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remasters brings classic games to modern platforms. They offer improved sprites, quality-of-life changes, a rearranged soundtrack, and more. The remasters were released on PC beginning last year but no […]
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an ambitious attempt to port a game meant for handhelds to a larger screen. It’s a remaster that’s a remake in and of itself, and it acts as a prologue to Final Fantasy VII Remake. It’s difficult to appreciate the improved visuals if you haven’t played the original, […]
A remake of Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song for modern platforms has revived this long-forgotten, hidden niche RPG. It is not a standard JRPG, with no hand-holding and a non-linear design. The game requires the user to seek out quests and create their own story. It is not an RPG that I would suggest to anybody […]
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remastered version of a classic SRPG created by Final Fantasy series veteran Yasumi Matsuno. While it lacks the appeal of the Final Fantasy series, it features an in-depth combat system with some amazing storyline and character development. The original Tactics Ogre was published for the PlayStation 1, followed by a […]
Harvestella is without a doubt one of the year’s biggest surprises. Even if the game starts slowly, it never ceases to be fun to play and keeps throwing new stuff at the player. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel for its genre, but it does provide enough enjoyable gameplay moments for those willing to go deeper. […]
Star Ocean: The Divine Force is the newest instalment in the Japanese developer tri-Ace’s space opera franchise. In many respects, this seems like an ambitious and expanded game attempting to achieve previously unseen heights for the franchise. It contains two protagonists for its story, a long main campaign, and ups the ante on exploration by […]
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI today giving an overview of its story, world, and characters. The game is out in the Summer of 2023 for PS5. This is the first major trailer for the game that focuses on lore. It provides a deeper look into the world of Final […]
