RYAN JOHNSON
Dread Nautical (Switch) Review
Dread Nautical is a strange amalgamation of survival horror and tactical RPG. Touchscreen control support proves that the Nintendo Switch is the superior system to play on, though the game’s unique mixture can be enjoyed by gamers on all platforms.
Element Space (PS4) Review
Element Space tackles the XCOM-style cover based tactical shooter genre with a dash of Mass Effect moral choices. As a budget title, it’s innovative, allowing multiple playthroughs based on your morality. It would benefit better from a traditional mouse setup than a controller, though.
Vambrace: Cold Soul (Switch) Review
Vambrace: Cold Soul hits consoles, giving players an interesting Tactical-style RPG that is reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons, with stats that usually don’t find their way into RPG combat. It’s a fresh take that brings old-school attitudes into the digital realm. A beautiful presentation, but is slightly hindered by cumbersome controls that may fit better on PC and a huge amount of lore that may bog down those just looking to game.
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark Review
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark attempts to improve on a legend, with Final Fantasy Tactics as it’s obvious inspiration. Dare it be said that it succeeds in that endeavor, providing many quality of life improvements that make it very exciting to play. A must have for fans of the Tactical RPG.
Disgaea 1 Complete (Switch) Review
Go back to where it all began with a new HD-ified rerelease of the first game in the revered Disgaea series. While the game promises a lot with “Complete” in the title, it may still feel lacking as most all of this content has been rereleased a couple times now. Those new to the title will still find the most definitive-and beautiful-edition of the game to date.
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.
The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Review
The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 continues in the theme of the first, an attempted marriage between strategy and action RPG. At times, this works, but a lot of the game turns into micromanagement that doesn't feel like it's going anywhere important. Good for fans of the first, but newcomers should be aware of a few nuances prior to purchase.