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The Alliance Alive on 3DS was an amazing title released in the twilight of the system based on classic RPG gameplay. With an HD remaster on multiple platforms, it finally gets the attention it needs. True RPG fans shouldn’t miss out on this classic.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a remake of a 2010 original DS title that was originally going to officially be Shin Megami Tensei IV. Ryan at The Gamer’s Lounge looks in on the remake and sees if the bonus content is worth your time.
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The Alliance Alive is a new title with a lot of old heritage. Coming from a place of love for classic RPGs. A fan of oldschool turn-based combat and strategy will feel right at home, while someone raised on modern RPGs may find a difficult learning curve. Either way, this is a must-play for RPG fans and a wonderful title for the 3DS's twilight years.
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Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a rerelease of a 2011 DS RPG with added elements. Within, you play as Stocke, a Special Intelligence officer in the middle of a war. During a critical mission, Stocke comes across an unwinnable scenario, but soon finds that the mysterious White Chronicle he carries will allow him to travel back in time and see what happens if things had happened differently. He must then use these powers to find the proper timeline and save the world. The new edition of the game for the 3DS offers more paths thanks to a new, mysterious character.
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Etrian Odyssey V takes the series back to it's roots, returning to one, single labyrinth. The customization for characters and parties runs deep, and you can truly make this game your own with a detailed team of characters. While this limits dramatic storytelling, the depth of gameplay draws you in and won't let go.
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Culdcept: Revolt marks the 20th anniversary of a unique series, which takes influence from real-world board and card games. As a mesh of Monopoly and Magic: The Gathering, Culdcept: Revolt is thin on story but deep in gameplay. A strong online community could really make this game thrive.
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Have you ever thought you could craft a wonderful story that would enthrall millions in an RPG? With RPG Maker Fes, you have a chance. Upon release, you'll be able to craft your own world and upload it for others to experience. While you have to work with a limited template, the future of the game promises more genres and ideas. It's not the strongest creator out there, but it's the best one you can get with such an intuitive menu system and with added portability.
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Farming Simulator returns with yet another authentic depiction of life on the farm. In this release, Farming Simulator is on mobile, with phone, 3DS, and Vita entries. This year, improved graphics and more crops and animals flesh out the experience, and taking it on the road allows you to keep an eye on your crops without hogging the living room TV.
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Gurumin returns for another release, this time on the 3DS. Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge gets to review it and determine which way it is best for you to pick up this classic, fun little RPG.
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Dragon Fantasy is an indie RPG recently released with cross-buy for 3DS and Wii U. While a lighthearted romp through a traditional fantasy world, the disjointed storyline and a few choppy mechanics crying for updates may make it wise for one to seek it out on a mobile platform rather than a traditional console.
Read MoreWhile PS and Xbox owners are grinding with OlliOlli2, Nintendo owners can't go wrong with a buy-one-get-one-free deal going on for the original OlliOlli, giving you both the 3DS and Wii U editions of the game when you purchase one of them. The series is steady enough that you can get plenty of fun out of the original if this is your first chance at playing the games, but which console will be your favorite? Ryan Johnson from The Gamers Lounge got to review both editions, and gives you his opinion of which Nintendo console should be your go-to for this twitch skateboarding game.
Read MoreTitan Attacks received a glowing review when it came through The Gamer's Lounge for the full Sony cross-buy situation. Now, it finds a home on the 3DS. Does the twitch gameplay and fast action make for a fun 3DS title? Ryan Johnson at The Gamer's Lounge found a few flaws in this version, but that's not to say it's without any merit.
Read MoreCitizens of Earth! The Vice President of the Earth needs your help! A quirky new RPG that honors classic gameplay tropes from games like Earthbound and Pokemon has just arisen. Instead of the stereotypical grizzled war heroes, you control a VP who doesn't want to get his hands dirty, so he enlists the general populace who use their own talents to take down evil.
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