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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Posted by Audra Bowling on June 13, 2024

It’s time to ride on, pawtner! Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is the second spinoff game for the challengingly rewarding Monster Hunter action RPG series. MHS shakes up the formula by putting you in control of a versatile monster rider instead of a formidable monster hunter. Monster riders… Read More »

Monster Hunter Stories

Posted by Abraham Kobylanski on June 13, 2024

Ever wonder who would win between a shark-frog and a hippo-gorilla? Even if this isn’t a question you’ve asked, Monster Hunter Stories aims to answer it. You may be more familiar with the Monster Hunter series, but this spin-off is back with a few enhancements, and it’s here to claim its place at th… Read More »

Retro Encounter 421 – Grandia II Part I

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 13, 2024

Inside every cynic, there is a disappointed idealist. Grandia II felt like an RPG ahead of its time in 2000, with sophisticated active-time battles, smart underlying systems, and clever writing anchored by Ryudo, Grandia II’s sarcastic protagonist. Today’s episode of Retro Encounter… Read More »

Summer Game Fest: Monster Hunter Wilds Demo Preview

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on June 12, 2024

The Monster Hunter series has taunted me for years, but I’ve never dipped my toes in. Maybe it’s because the gear grind doesn’t sound like my speed or because fans of the series love it so intensely it’s a bit intimidating. After watching a brief 30-minute gameplay demo of Monster Hunter Wilds at Su… Read More »

Visions of Mana Launches August 29th for PS5, PS4, XSX, and PC

Posted by Tin Manuel on June 12, 2024

Visions of Mana is arriving sooner than rumors suggested. Developer and publisher Square Enix has announced that the newest entry in the Mana series will be released worldwide on August 29th, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Check out the a… Read More »

Retro Encounter Final Thoughts: Omori

Posted by Michael Sollosi on June 12, 2024

Michael Sollosi Before starting Omori, I knew it by reputation. This is an RPG about trauma and depression, and it handles those two topics earnestly in the form of a retro-styled RPG. But Omori is also considerably more. Sadness, joy, and anger are status effects-slash-status buffs that are employ… Read More »

Phantom Blade Zero Hands-On Preview at Summer Game Fest

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 11, 2024

With impressive trailers that spotlight the game’s eye-catching combat, sick-looking combos, and ruthless action, Phantom Blade Zero piqued my interest in experiencing how the game actually feels to play. Does the gameplay hold up to the intensity of its visuals? After checking out a demo at Summer… Read More »

Path of Exile 2 Impressions at Summer Game Fest

Posted by Mario Garcia on June 11, 2024

My time with Path of Exile 2 at Summer Game Fest began with the age-old question: among warriors, archers, casters, and the like, what character class would I choose to play? To help with my decision, the menu came with nifty previews of the skills that each of the twelve classes would unlock down t… Read More »

Dragon Age: The Veilguard First Hour Impressions at Summer Game Fest

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on June 11, 2024

“Choices and consequences.” That’s what the Creative Director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, John Epler, repeatedly promised while showing me and a few others the opening hour of the game at Summer Game Fest’s Play Days. Of course, Dragon Age has always been about choices and consequences. Now, it se… Read More »

Random Encounter 298 – Not-E3 2024 Extravaganza!

Posted by Jonathan Logan on June 11, 2024

On this week’s Random Encounter, we’re all in on Not-E3 2024! For video game fans, this is one of the biggest weekends of the year, with nonstop announcements, trailers, and demos to fill your every waking hour! They’ve sure been filling ours, and that’s why we’ve assembled an expert panel to break… Read More »

Fable Highlights Heroes Across Albion In New Trailer, To Launch In 2025

Posted by Trent Argirov on June 9, 2024

Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have announced that the long-awaited reboot of the Fable franchise will be released in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The confirmation came via a new trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. Rendered entirely in-engine, it gives a greater glimps… Read More »

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Posted by Tim Rattray on June 8, 2024

Mario is gaming’s most recognizable character, and that has been to the psychedelic plumber’s detriment in many ways over the past two decades. Ever since the Mushroom Kingdom’s aesthetic homogenization that took shape in the mid-2000s, fans have been clamoring for the weird side of the franchise to… Read More »

Final Fantasy VII Remake Board Game: Materia Hunter Review

Posted by Jerry Williams on June 5, 2024

You now know that a Final Fantasy VII Remake board game exists. Now that you’ve accomplished that, should you buy it? While you may be a die-hard Final Fantasy VII fan, that doesn’t necessarily mean this game’s for you. Intellectual properties have been hitting cardboard and cardstock with increasin… Read More »

Rhythm Encounter 136 – Same Name Game

Posted by Mike Salbato on June 4, 2024

We’re trying something new here on Rhythm Encounter. While there is no end to the variety of RPG music out there, sometimes we spot similar song titles on different soundtracks, which gave us an idea. For this episode, each panelist chose a pairing of two (near) identical track names from different… Read More »

Prime Video Unveils Like a Dragon: Yakuza

Posted by Gio Castillo on June 4, 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced Like a Dragon: Yakuza, a live-action adaptation of the Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series. It is expected to serve as a retelling of Yakuza, the first game. The Amazon Original series will have a six-episode run, premiering with three episodes on October 25th and… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 6/2/24

Posted by Claton Stevenson on June 2, 2024

Frogs, cats, and legends abound in this edition of RPGs Coming This Week, the column where RPGFan staff convene to discuss the latest and greatest in the role-playing genre. It’s the beginning of what could be a very eventful June, so let’s take a breather before things get hectic (and exciting!). K… Read More »

SKALD: Against the Black Priory

Posted by Mark Roddison on June 1, 2024

When I first booted SKALD: Against the Black Priory, I was confident I would enjoy it. 8-bit retro style is front and centre, with a blazing chip-tune soundtrack layered over a detailed, pixellated title card. The echoes of Commodore 64 games come thick and fast: Master of Magic, Ultima, The Magic C… Read More »

Geneforge 2 – Infestation

Posted by Mark Roddison on June 1, 2024

Geneforge 2 – Infestation is akin to pulling on a set of warm, comfortable clothes that you’ve owned for years: old-fashioned and a little rough around the edges they might be, but you enjoy their familiar embrace or the warm memories they trigger. The game evokes similar memories of CRPGs at the tu… Read More »

Capes

Posted by Mark Roddison on May 31, 2024

Superheroes have found themselves represented in a multitude of genres over the years, from action-adventure to match-3, but the principles of patient strategy and slow control haven’t really been explored in the turn-based RPG space. While a few examples exist, they’ve had questionable success for… Read More »

Retro Encounter 419 – Hard to Love RPGs

Posted by Michael Sollosi on May 30, 2024

Accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. No one of sound mind plays an RPG out of spite. Players want to enjoy the games they play, sometimes with a fair amount of hype and anticipation beforehand. Today, we walk in between joy and despair, and discuss ten games that the panel wan… Read More »

First Look at The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak + Demo Release Date

Posted by Scott Clay on May 30, 2024

In just over a month, it will be time to return to Zemuria with another installment of the Trails series. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak kicks off the Calvard arc, the fourth arc in the greater Trails series. If you are new to the Trails series or generally curious about it, you can r… Read More »

Crowdfunding Chronicles: Food Devils

Posted by Tina Olah on May 29, 2024

I strongly believe that post-apocalyptic meal choices would make a cold Big Mac found between couch cushions seem like the pinnacle of both nutrition and taste, but this game might just prove me wrong.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars

Posted by Scott MacDonald on May 28, 2024

I know what you’re thinking, dear reader: “This is RPGFan. Why am I reading about some dumb Tom Clancy shooter?” That’s a fair question, and I’m prepared to answer it. First, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is not a shooter! It’s a turn-based tactics game. Second, at its most basic l… Read More »

Random Encounter 297 – A Return to the Underworld with Hades II

Posted by Jonathan Logan on May 27, 2024

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re chatting about the early access release of one of the most anticipated games in recent memory: Hades II. In October 2020, Supergiant Games’ roguelike masterpiece Hades finally exited early access and entered the Steam and Epic libraries of countless ga… Read More »

RPGs Coming This Week, 5/26/24

Posted by Audra Bowling on May 26, 2024

On this edition of RPGs Coming This Week: a CRPG throwback, a superhero tactics game, and a new Trails game! Let’s wrap May — low-key the strongest month of the year so far — with a bang! Also, in case you missed it, here’s a quick note about last week’s column. A few games we covered got delayed, s… Read More »

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