Thicker Than Water has tough choices, great relationship building, and shocking twists. It's the best episode this season
Above The Law has some interesting plot threads, but didn't leave me on the edge of my seat
A fun collection that connects the events that lead into Kingdom Hearts III
Berseria has some flaws and archaic design, but it’s one of the most interesting Tales games I’ve played
The two-episode opener does its job at getting your interest back into the series and kindling your curiosity
Cold Steel II is filled with intriguing characters, great plot revelations, and challenging battles. Whether you favor combat or narrative, it has plenty to entertain you
Grand Kingdom offers plenty of fun and tense tactical battles, giving you a slew of customization options and online competition
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is flat-out disappointing, from its bland cast and story to its problematic battle system and recycled content
From its charming cast to the battle system that makes it into one big performance, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is zany in the best way possible
Atelier Sophie makes great improvements, especially with its rewarding alchemy and social systems, which always give you something to look forward to
Blood and Wine is an impressive expansion that tells a captivating tale about betrayal and love
The Westport Independent is amusing, but I wish it had more depth
From gear to popular monsters, fans will enjoy the fun upgrade system combined with all the content emblematic to the series, but the overall journey isn't exciting
Oxenfree has charm and experiments with choice in a fun way, but it has a few missteps that prevent it from reaching its full potential
With fun combat, interesting twists, and a cool social system, Trails of Cold Steel is one of my favorite recent RPGs
Whether you're facing off against giant bears or making a risky jump, Rise of the Tomb Raider is an adrenaline rush
Cibele is an interesting look at dating and life in the Internet age, highlighting the complexities of relationships and communication
The emotional finale stays with you long after the credits, providing a worthy conclusion to Dontnod's first episodic game
Tales of Zestiria has some good ideas, but the experience is underwhelming and disappointing
If you’re a Persona fan, you’ll enjoy seeing your favorite characters bust a move and besting your previous scores, but it doesn’t offer much beyond that