Rob Rogan
Fallen Legion has some innovative ideas that shake up the action RPG formula a bit, but the lackluster execution fails to capitalize on its promise.
If you can get your hands on a Super NES Classic, you may be better off playing the original instead.
Fans of Suda51 may find something to love, but The Silver Case is a mess whose flaws far outweigh its strengths.
While The Council's meager finale is indicative of its inability to meet the lofty expectations it set for itself early on, there's still a lot to like for fans of the genre. Your acceptance and enjoyment of the story's twists and shoddy lore will determine just how much you like it, though.
This is not the Persona you're looking for, but battles are a blast.
Episode Five is a step back for the series in multiple ways, leading to a conclusion that feels rushed and minimally fulfilling.
The Council continues to be unabashedly unpredictable in its twists and turns, but Episode Four's character developments leave much to be desired. Its Social Influence system remains a fun mechanic, but an "overpowered" Louis renders the skill tree mostly moot.
Major plot revelations and tense confrontations highlight what may be the most controversial episode of The Council yet.
The best parts of The Council, namely the skill and Social Influence systems, are still strong. The slower pace and mediocre puzzles of Episode Two degrade the experience a bit, though.
The midpoint of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy treads water without making any significant improvements to gameplay.
A very promising start to a series with an intriguing story, interesting setting, and a unique spin on choice-based narratives.
Under Pressure provides more of the same with plenty of room for improvement.
Dark Fear is an intriguing yet frustrating horror adventure that delivers on the aesthetics but needs work on its substance.
I am Setsuna is not what it promised to be, but still worth your time and a promising debut for Tokyo RPG Factory.
Seven combines parkour, stealth, and larceny with an intriguing setting to create an incredibly enjoyable isometric RPG experience that's slightly dampened by perpetual glitches.
Episode Four improves on its predecessor in most ways and sets the stage for an explosive finale.
A slow but solid start to the series that should please fans of the movies.
The PC version of Ys: Memories of Celceta polishes the blazing fast combat, rocking music, and fun-to-explore environments of the original to a shine and is a must play for fans of the series.
It's a solid homage to beloved 16-bit RPGs of yore, but it lacks the magic and depth that made them unmissable classics.
NIS fans should definitely check this one out, while general SRPG fans may enjoy its quirky spin on battle.