Bryan Vitale
Tyranny is another showcase of Obsidian’s penchant for quality world-building and writing prowess, but limitations in the game’s scope and length as well as repetitive gameplay prevent Tyranny from being a must-play title even for fans of western styled RPGs. That said, it is an interesting enough experience that those who decide to undertake the role of Fatebinder will experience a mostly memorable tale of conquest and rebellion.
Weird and wonderful, this unique rpg is definitely worth your time.
An amazing entry in the Trails series that makes fantastic strides to the series in unconventional ways.
Arkane offers a strong reboot to the lapsed IP that is both mechanically and narratively refreshing.
A fun additional chapter for Tyranny, but suffers from the same weaknesses.
With a gripping story, fantastic soundtrack, and new gameplay mechanics, this game is a cannot miss for RPG fans.
This unique JRPG inspired title might have flown under-the-radar last year, but its a game worth making space for from a crowded 2017.
It feels like a nice refreshing counterpart to some modern rpgs that treat their quest lists more like chores, but as a complete package, it falls disappointingly short.
Final Fantasy XII's PC version is a good port of an excellent game.
An excellent port that makes the PC Version the definitive way to play the game.
A lot of work has been put into Final Fantasy XV's 2018 revision, and it's the best version of the game...so far.
With clever gameplay refinements, strong mechanics, and a smartly integrated narrative, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is one of the genre's best.
The Yakuza series bursts onto PC in a promising, albeit imperfect debut.
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Another lackluster DLC for Pillars of Eternity II.
A huge, imaginative CRPG that could have stood toe to toe with the genre's best, but instead finds itself crudely stapled together, clearly not ready to be released.
Fallout 76 offers a large playground with some potential, but is heavily lacking in purpose.
Darksiders III falls short of the games it's imitating, but it is still an engaging experience in its own right.
Deadfire's last DLC pack is easily the strongest, though still a bit short.
Vesperia's enhanced release is finally available worldwide, but several small frustrations old and new keep it from being truly great.