Any game developer who has been making games for a long time will end up developing a particular style. Like any other artist, they will be known for certain characteristics that make them unique. Developer Joshua Keith makes simple, retro-inspired RPGs that typically feature characters across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. His latest game, Absinthia is no … Continue reading Absinthia – RPG Review
If any year deserves to be remembered as one of the best years in gaming history, it is 2007. The 7th console generation brought a new wave of high-definition graphics and new gameplay methods. After a year or so of getting acclimated to the new consoles, BioShock was one of the best-looking games in a … Continue reading BioShock – RPG Review
The 8-bit era wasn’t really the most timeless era for RPGs. As good as those games were, they were limited by the hardware they ran on. It was more seen as the launching point for classic franchises and gameplay mechanics that we still see today. Indie games nowadays don’t have the same hindrances as the … Continue reading 8-Bit Adventures 2 – RPG Review
The early 2010s was unquestionably one of the best eras for indie games. The emergence of digital sales platforms across all of the major consoles allowed for the discovery of many new studios. It also provided a major spotlight for game genres that would’ve previously been relegated to handheld consoles or flash game websites. Rogue … Continue reading Rogue Legacy 2 – RPG Review
There is plenty to be normally expected when a game studio plans to launch its game. There is usually a marketing strategy involving trailers, demos and other promotions to build up anticipation for a launch. This is all usually planned out carefully to maximize sales potential and profit. I use terms like ‘usually’ and ‘normally’ … Continue reading Shadows Over Loathing – RPG Review
It’s weird for me to think of any game, or rather any creative work as a masterpiece. There is usually some noticeable flaw in a work that detracts from even the best experiences. Games are certainly no exception. They have obvious flaws, but while they can be considered clear negatives, they have far more positive … Continue reading Chrono Trigger – RPG Review
There are a lot of games that excel at what they do. Whether it be their puzzle mechanics, characters, stories or combat, some just go above and beyond. Other times, there are those that are derivative and it is easy to see what inspires them. Anuchard falls into the latter category. It takes its inspiration … Continue reading Anuchard – Mini Review
Some fundamental standards have been established in terms of how to make a game. Throughout the years, many studios have experimented with different ideas to figure out what works and what doesn't. The best way to make as few missteps as possible is to learn from others who have made similar works as yours. However, … Continue reading Lagoon – RPG Review
There are a lot of features you can use to make a positive first impression. A lot of major studios and big-name developers rely on the reputations of previous games they've made in the past. Other times, they can rely on a major feature within a gameplay trailer or a demo. Manafinder is much more … Continue reading Manafinder – RPG Review
I’m not sure what era would serve as the ‘Golden Age’ of indie video games, but there is a strong argument to be made for the late 2000s and early 2010s. That was the time when all of the major consoles started offering digital distribution platforms and selling cheaper games made by smaller development teams. … Continue reading Dust: An Elysian Tail – RPG Review
