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In my current situation reviewing games for the site, it’s rare that I get a chance to go back and replay a game once I’m done reviewing it. Most of the time there is something waiting to be reviewed next. So unless something is really special, or easy to jump-in/jump-out of, unfortunately it may only be played through to completion … Read More

Back in 2016, Square Enix released what initially seemed to be an highly experimental title, blending one of their longest running franchises with the block building mechanics we were seeing pop up in quite a few games at the time. But upon looking a little deeper, it was clear this game was more than just a cash grab Minecraft clone. … Read More

Octopath Traveler is a turn based JRPG collaboratively developed by Square Enix and Acquire, who are known for their work on the Tenchu, Way of the Samurai and Akiba’s Trip series. It’s a love letter for for the classic JRPG’s of the 90’s that were filled with complex pixel art, engaging characters and stories. After being released exclusively on the … Read More

If you own a Nintendo Switch and you’re a fan of Final Fantasy then it’s been a great last 6 months for you. In that time we’ve seen Final Fantasy 9, 7, X, X-2 and now 12 ported to the console, appearing on Nintendo hardware for the first time. And with the time investment required for these titles, being able … Read More

We can all debate which Final Fantasy is the best or our personal favourite, and while X or it’s direct sequel X-2 aren’t my personal favourite entries in the Final Fantasy series, I know they are recognised as the highlight title for many. Now the X and X-2 remasters have made their way to the Nintendo Switch providing you full … Read More

Upon entering the venue for PAX Australia, I knew exactly what I had to make my way to first. Kingdom Hearts has been a staple part of my gaming life now for 13 years and with the third mainline entry available here to play for the first time in Australia I knew it was the perfect way to start off … Read More

It’s been a long time coming for fans of Dragon Quest but after 13 years we finally have the next numbered entry in this long running series on a home console. Dragon Quest 11 remains true to what made the previous entries in the series so widely loved. Resulting in a classic JRPG with great characters, set in a fantastic … Read More

When it comes to fantasy stories whether in film, literature or video games the amount of detail setting up the world, the lore, creating lovable and interesting characters while progressing through an engaging narrative are what separate the average stories from the great ones. Thankfully Level 5 have done the hard work and produced a great follow up game to … Read More

2018 seems like it could be ‘year of the remake’ even more so than 2017. Starting off strong with Shadow of the Colossus and now we have gotten a brand new remake of one of the 90’s most loved JRPG games, Secret of Mana. Originally released back in 1993 on the Super Nintendo Secret of Mana is a high fantasy … Read More