Cris Tales is a stunning old-school JRPG with a unique art style and a captivating time control mechanic, but is hindered by repetitive combat.
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PAX East 2020 – Day 3 Experience
Games like Foregone, Disintegration and Genshin Impact were the highlights of my Day 3 at PAX East 2020.
Read More »PAX East 2018 Preview: ‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age’
From what I saw in the extended demo at PAX East, this game really tries to break the mold and get more of a mainstream North American audience interested.
Read More »PlayStation 3 Review: ‘Tales of Xillia 2’
Even with all its new mechanics, 'Tales of Xillia 2' is unlikely to win over any new converts, but those who enjoyed the first game will probably enjoy playing through its aftermath.
Read More »PlayStation 3 Review: ‘Tales of Symphonia: Chronicles’
At over 90 hours of gameplay, this competent HD treatment of the two 'Tales of Symphonia' games is a bargain, but who is it really for?
Read More »Nintendo Wii Review: Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chroncles is one of the best RPG's I have played in a decade.
Read More »PlayStation 3 Review: Tales of Graces f
Hours upon hours of J-RPG fun with big-eyed, androgynous caricatures.
Read More »PlayStation 3 Review: Atelier Meruru – The Apprentice of Arland
Atelier Meruru on the whole, elevates the series and is the swan song of the adventures in Arland.
Read More »PlayStation 3 Review: Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland
The pastel anime style graphics and mostly well cast voices flesh out a decidedly girly and sappy tale.
Read More »Nintendo 3DS Review: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
It is Devil Survivor again, but this time it's... overclocked.
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