The first in a retrospective review series examining the Ultima games, starting with Akalabeth: World of Doom
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Diablo isn’t the only top down hack-n-slash RPG in town! If you’re sick of killing the devil for the fourth time, maybe swap out that pointy stick for a boom stick and aim it at an alien.
In the absence of classic Paper Mario, Born of Bread has risen to the task. Does it feel authentic? That’s the yeast of your worries.
Some mechanical musings on Megaman Battle Network 4 and the curious range of experiences the game may allow any player to have.
The wish for a remake of Super Mario RPG has been granted, but we’re strolling down star road to revisit the Super NES original for this critique!
CRYMACHINA asks what it means to be human, but along the way does it forget to ask what makes for a compelling story?
Siralim Ultimate provides one of the most in depth creature-collecting and monster-raising RPG experiences on the market today.
Silent Hope combines the farm sim and dungeon crawler with a CRPG cast under a JRPG aesthetic, a change of pace from Marvelous’ Rune Factory.
Few tactical RPG series are as daunting as Disgaea, but here’s the tale of a newcomer who took a chance on Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless!
Boasting beautiful art and terrific gameplay, Ruinsmagus: Complete is a one-of-a-kind experience for any JRPG-loving PSVR2 owner.
Action figures duke it out with wrestling legends in WrestleQuest, a turn-based RPG from Mega Cat Studios that hits like a pile driver!
Sea of Stars is everything you loved about RPGs of yesteryear, proving there’s an audience hungry for the classics and classic design.
Final Fantasy XVI revived my enthusiasm for the series as a whole, celebrating what each game brings to the franchise.
Though it may not be for everyone, Planescape: Torment offers both a strong, thoughtful story and some musings on the medium itself.
Critics, scores, rage reviews, and the N64 collide! Tune in when memes attack with Quest 64 and Quest64Official!
Baldur’s Gate 3 promises adventure, danger, friendship, and treasure that takes advantage of every player’s unique style and creativity.
From Hawaii to Spira, the spirit of aloha is brought to life in Final Fantasy X, taking nods from both locales and customs.
Let’s stroll down the sunny shores, tourist destinations, and cultural landmarks of Pokémon Sun & Moon, digital realization of the Aloha State.
Take a masterclass swim with Dave the Diver on the quest to run a successful sushi restaurant, and find friends and danger along the way.
A fully modernized and fully mechanized Front Mission 1st: Remake has arrived at last but was it worth the wait?
If you’re hungry for something rogueish, gorge yourself on Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook. Meat’s back on the menu.
It’s easy to recommend The Caligula Effect: Overdose and easier to warn potential players to stay away from the PlayStation 5 version.
Adapting an actual college lecture from my University of Alabama course, I search for the answer to the question “What is a Final Fantasy?”
Whatever Final Fantasy is as a franchise, its impact is only growing. Here’s what fans and creators are saying about the game.
Devils may cry about it, but the next stage in FF evolution is here. We’re breaking down the gameplay and plot of Final Fantasy XVI’s demo.
Finding the curious creator behind the unusual development and history of MOTHER and EarthBound Beginnings, 2 names for 1 game.
Fire Emblem: Engage lives up to its subtitle armed with a host of content and the power of the friendships we made along the way.
Is there a Zelda formula? Here is a brief history on The Legend of Zelda and how the series has iterated over the decades.
Developer Arrowiz hits the ground running with Mato Anomalies, an RPG of familiar flavors, cyber-stylishness, and loads of content.
What caused the death of Breath of Fire? Is it truly dead? In defense of Capcom’s unique tactical survival RPG Dragon Quarter. Plus… the death throes of BoF6.
