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
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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
Secret of Evermore – RPG Review
Ever since I first finished Secret of Mana, I replayed with my friends until I knew the entire game like the back of my hand. I hoped that there would be a sequel, but the closest thing that ever came out (at least in the US) was Secret of Evermore. It was definitely similar to … Continue reading Secret of Evermore – 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