Game Reviews7.7/10
Bravely Second: End Layer Review — A Sequel That Betrays the Original
A tale of heroes, crystals, and sorrow: Bravely Second's grim sequel weighs heavy upon the soul.
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Tag: JRPG
Game Reviews8.4/10
Dragon Quest XI Review: Two Playthroughs, One Solid Adventure
A tale of two lives, one world: Dragon Quest XI reviewed, wherein a hero's destiny is lived twice.
Game Reviews8.7/10
Dragon Quest VIII Turns a Cursed Kingdom Into a 100-Hour Odyssey
A vast kingdom, a cursed king, and seven gems to free a realm turned to stone. A review of Dragon Quest VIII.
Game Reviews7/10
Revelations: Persona Review — A Slow-Burn Detective Mystery That Still Rewards Patience
A tale of a missing friend, a phantom world beneath the city, and the strange power of Persona that gives characters their might.
Game Reviews7/10
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment Review — A Bold, Flawed Journey Through Light and Dark
A shadowed city, a dark hour, and spirits bound to a troubled soul — a bold, imperfect sequel worth remembering.
Game Reviews8.3/10
Star Ocean: The Second Story Splits Its Story Between Two Parties, and Mostly Pulls It Off
A tale of two parties, each bound by fate unto one strange world, wherein combat and custom join hands in a singular design.
Game Reviews8.8/10
Two Years On, Hundred Heroes Still Delivers the Suikoden Successor Fans Waited For
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a spiritual successor to Suikoden. Our review: a sprawling war story, 100+ heroes, and uneven combat. Read the verdict.
Game Reviews8.5/10
Sixteen Years On, Xenoblade Chronicles Still Makes Every Open World Feel Small
Xenoblade Chronicles Wii U review: a 60-hour JRPG on a dead god's body, with real-time combat, a vision mechanic, and a new epilogue. Still a landmark.
Game Reviews9/10
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Turns an Endless War Into the Series’ Most Human Story
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review: Monolith Soft's sprawling JRPG is a deeply emotional story about soldiers finding meaning in a world built on endless war.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Octopath Traveler II Review: Eight Stories, One Masterclass in Refinement
Octopath Traveler II improves on the original with sharper writing, deeper combat, and a richer world. Our review praises its eight stories and generous design.