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I’ll admit – I came into Ever 17 – The Out of Infinity completely blind. I had heard the name tossed around for years, often in the same breath as some of the greatest visual novels ever made, but I had never actually played it. What really piqued my interest this time around was the fact that it was written by Kotaro Uchikoshi, … Read More

I’ll be honest—I never played the original Phantom Brave when it first launched back in 2004. But with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero arriving on the Nintendo Switch more than two decades later, I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. Thankfully, I quickly found out that you don’t need to have much prior experience with the series to enjoy this … Read More

There’s something special about diving into a mystery—especially when the unknown is tinged with the supernatural. Urban Myth Dissolution Center caught my eye with its eerie premise and its striking pixel art, but what kept me hooked was its engaging mix of visual novel storytelling and point-and-click adventure gameplay. Developed by a small indie team, the game presents a world where urban … Read More

As someone who’s only dipped their toes into the vast ocean of Ys games, I went into Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana with a mix of curiosity and cautious excitement. My history with the series is minimal—I’ve only played a handful of the games, but I’ve really enjoyed every moment of the ones I’ve experienced. When I heard that this reimagining of Ys III: … Read More

As a longtime fan of the Dragon Quest series, I’ve eagerly followed every announcement, every trailer, and every preview about the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Dragon Quest’s charming sense of adventure helps it always engage me, no matter what mood I’m in. After finally playing it, I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations, delivering a beautiful reimagining of a classic that … Read More

Nintendo had the world pondering the possibilities when it unveiled its ‘Who is Emio?’  campaign earlier this year. The creepy trailer had everyone wondering what this horror experience would turn out to be. Thankfully we didn’t have to wait long to find out, and I’m even more thankful that we didn’t have a multi-year long wait to actually get the … Read More

Ever since falling in love with the Danganronpa series largely due to its captivating writing, interesting and varied casts of characters and engaging scenarios, I’ve eagerly awaited every title that writer Kazutaka Kodaka lends his talents to. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code was a game I was even more excited for, not only because it included Kodaka back as one … Read More

The Metroid series has existed since before I was born. In the grand scheme of their overall catalogue, it’s not one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, but it’s definitely one of my personal favourite series. There are few games that can capture the isolating yet rewarding feeling of exploring an alien planet, completing puzzles and taking down tough but well designed … Read More

Strategy RPGs are having a bit of a resurgence in recent years and as a big fan of the genre, I’m all for it. Just this year alone, publisher Square Enix has even put out a couple of brand new titles in the genre with Triangle Strategy and The DioField Chronicle. But when thinking back to classic titles in the … Read More

Despite it being a series that’s widely praised not only among it’s loyal fan base but also among circles of gaming critics, I’ve never dived too deep into any of the titles from the Nier or Drakengard series. That is until I saw that Nier: Automata, the entry I see so commonly praised was coming to the Switch. I knew … Read More