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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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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.
Read MoreA few months ago, I got a copy of the original I've Got to Run for the Wii U to review. While I didn't see much in terms of overall excitement, it became a recommended purchase due to the overall cheap price and the fact that it hooked my son more than Mario Kart 8 for a while. The game's "Complete Edition" now heads to the Wii U's handheld sibling, albeit at a higher price point. It it worth your time to hop along the kitchen counters again?
Read MoreProfessor Layton and Phoenix Wright team up in the long-awaited crossover. Harkening back to their classic styles that made them famous, with Maya Fey returning and the slightly older Luke Triton, the game is oozing with fanservice. Click in to see if we object with the presented evidence, or if the puzzling mix has a viable solution.
Read MoreFarming Simulator has been making waves all across the web for a while. PC enthusiasts have been dubstepping replays for ages, but the title hit the 3DS recently, and has received a price drop on Amazon. Should you pick this up, or wait for the inevitable Farming Sim 15? Click in to find out.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to review a little Wii U title, I've Got to Run! Developed by the one-woman team at Four Corner Games, Syrenne McNulty got to forage ahead in her passion for video games by releasing her first game ever on a home console.
Read MoreSquids: Odyssey came out for the Wii U a few weeks ago, and I was fortunate enough to review it. Now, The Game Bakers have offered me the chance to see the 3DS edition as well. In Europe, gamers who picked up the 3DS edition can get the Wii U version free, but this offer has not extended out of that territory. Gamers in other nations at the moment need to choose, but which one should you pick up?
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Squids: Odyssey is now available in the eShop for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS. Fans of the iOS games will find a
Read MoreNintendo holds it's digital rights extremely tight in this modern age of digital gaming. Changing systems requires a full wipe of the previous system, and usually a brand new system to transfer to. However, one specific loophole has been found. While it may not fit your particular situation, this is a handy bit of information that could help you in future purchase decisions.
Read MoreWhen the PR Company behind Girl’s Fashion Shoot first sent the press release regarding the title, I was intrigued. After all, who better to review this title than a 33 year old man with two young boys? All joking aside, it was interesting because I figured I could give a different view to it. After all, most PR companies are followed by people who like their usual product, so a positive review is all but guaranteed most of the time. If anyone
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