Octopath Traveler – RPG Review

Plenty of RPGs are centered around an epic plot. It can revolve around defeating a grand villain, saving the world from disaster, or a combination of both. There can also be lesser stories interjected within the plot, but they tend to be side stories that are optional. Octopath Traveler takes the kind of stories that … Continue reading Octopath Traveler – RPG Review

Secret of Mana – RPG Review

Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest introduced the world to turn-based RPGs on the NES. When the Super Nintendo came out, RPGs began branching out into a wider variety of genres. The turn-based RPGs stuck around as the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series continued, and new ones were created. However, more fast-paced action RPGs began … Continue reading Secret of Mana – RPG Review

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – RPG Review

RPGs have always been a genre that has had a slightly higher than average barrier of entry than other games. There tends to be a bit more complexity in the stories and gameplay mechanics that can drive people away. There are ways to engage potential interest in unfamiliar genres, including combining them with another more … Continue reading Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – RPG Review

Final Fantasy – RPG Review

All great video game franchises have to start somewhere. The Final Fantasy series is one of the longest-running RPG series in existence. Not only does it have a solid main series, but it also has countless spinoffs that span nearly every console and genre imaginable. Though it has become one of the biggest franchises in … Continue reading Final Fantasy – RPG Review

Brave Fencer Musashi – RPG Review

It’s easy to imagine that many people could get a really good impression of a game from the first hour. Whether you’re watching a trailer or playing a demo, first impressions are essential to selling a game. Brave Fencer Musashi makes one of the strongest first impressions I’ve seen. It’s a solid enough intro to … Continue reading Brave Fencer Musashi – RPG Review