RYAN JOHNSON
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Switch) Review
Disgaea 7 offers more of what fans of the series already love, and then some! The “Jumbofication” system turns an average peon character into a massive area-of-effect beast that can decimate an entire play field. If you love the huge numbers and leveling strategy inherent in Disgaea, this seventh entry won’t disappoint.
Record of Agarest War (Switch) Review
Record of Agarest War is a PS3/Xbox 360 title that has been revamped and brought to the Nintendo Switch. Featuring a unique hook where there are multiple generations and who you court changes the stats of the next protagonist, the title does struggle with a bog-down of features to where it’s hard to pay attention to them all, especially when “stand still and whack things” seems to work so easily at the beginning.
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen (PS4) Review
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is the first time the origin story for the two other titles: Mask of Truth and Mask of Deception is officially released with an English translation. Expect a heavy visual novel with some strategic RPG battles thrown in for good measure.
Broken Lines (Switch) Review
Broken Lines is an alternate-WWII storyline that meshes turn and action based SRPGs with a dash of Mass-Effect choice making and rougelike permadeath. A quality title that could use an update to allow touchscreen in mobile mode on the Switch.
Wartile (PS4) Review
Wartile is a unique game that plays like a single-player board game based on Nordic mythology with a hint of “Indian in the Cupboard” feel, as these playing pieces take on a life of their own.
Langrisser I & II (Switch) Review
Langrisser is a Strategy RPG akin to Fire Emblem, while still having it’s own unique flair that allows for unique combat. This remaster is done with love, being able to swap between classic and modern graphics and music.
Spaceland (Switch) Review
Spaceland is a lite SRPG style game at a value price, but it brings a few innovations to the table worth paying attention to.
The Alliance Alive HD Remastered Review
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.
Wargroove (Steam) Review
Wargroove has been getting rave reviews ever since it’s release at the start of February. While it easily earns it’s accolades, there are a few issues that need to be ironed out in order for the game to achieve classic status. Hopefully Chucklefish will listen to it’s players and update the game, giving it the final coat of polish it needs to be a timeless masterpiece.
Armello Comes to Nintendo Switch--Review
Armello makes it’s way to the Switch, available as a standard and Complete Edition. Within, you’ll find the same beautiful graphics and tactical gameplay that meshes RPGs, board games, and tabletop games into one cohesive unit. While the game could benefit from optimization to the new console, it still provides a wondrous tale and fun for up to four board game fanatics.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Review
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.
Culdcept: Revolt Review
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.