Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call review: 221 songs, button controls, and Chaos Maps make the 2014 3DS sequel the definitive version. Score: 8.1/10.
Final Fantasy XIII review: Square Enix's 2010 RPG pairs a slow, corridor-heavy opening with the Paradigm battle system and a striking world. Score: 8.1.
Octopath Traveler's eight travelers, Path Actions, HD-2D art and long reissue history explained, plus why the 2018 RPG still holds up.
Final Fantasy: Explorers sent 3DS players to Amostra to hunt crystals with 20+ jobs, eidolon Trances and no ridable chocobo. Our review scores it 6.9/10.
Lightning Returns gives its heroine thirteen days to save a dying world. A review of Square Enix's timed adventure and where it sits in the series.
Murdered: Soul Suspect lets you solve your own murder in Salem. A strong mystery, thin combat and short length. Our review scores it 6.1 of 10.
Just Cause 4 review: Rico's grappling hook and wingsuit soar, but Solis's weak story drags the 2018 open-world sandbox down to a 6.9 out of 10.
Dragon Quest Heroes review: Omega Force's musou RPG blends Dynasty Warriors combat with Toriyama monsters and a 13-character roster. Score: 7.8/10.
Bravely Second: End Layer review: the 3DS sequel keeps the Brave Point battles and strong cast, but repeats Bravely Default instead of reinventing it.
Outriders review: People Can Fly's co-op shooter pairs four classes, weapon mods, and loot with a thin story. Our score: 7.8 of 10.
Just Cause 3 review: Rico Rodriguez returns to Medici with a grappling hook and 400 square miles of chaos, but a thin story and frame rate issues hold it back.
I Am Setsuna review: Tokyo RPG Factory's snowbound Chrono Trigger homage, its ATB combat, Time Judge twist, and a piano score worth the trip. 7.6/10.
As an Amazon Associate, Clay Tribune earns from qualifying purchases.