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Thirsty Suitors Summer Game Fest Impressions

Posted by Monica Rose on June 10, 2023

I have never laughed so hard playing a video game as I did during my 30-minute demo of Thirsty Suitors. Picture Scott Pilgrim, but based on healthy emotional growth instead of video games. The opening scene combines a skateboarding game and a personality quiz. The quiz matters, too, as the results c… Read More »

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Preview

Posted by Des Miller on May 10, 2023

On May 23rd, 1997, a small developer named Gust released the first game in the Atelier series: Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg. The game was based around a love of collecting and creating items, which their contemporaries weren’t focusing on at the time. While games such as Harvest Moon popu… Read More »

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Sneak Peek

Posted by Audra Bowling on May 4, 2023

What if you could peer into the future and make decisions based on what you see? What if your decisions had a long-reaching impact on those you’re close to and the fabric of reality itself? Polly recently returns to the Mediterranean island of Atina, where she grew up, hoping to find her missing mot… Read More »

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Exclusive Combat Sneak Peek

Posted by Neal Chandran on April 24, 2023

A new Fairy Fencer F game is not something gamers expected from Idea Factory since it’s not one of their high-profile series. The original Fairy Fencer F released in 2013, and an expanded, enhanced version called Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force came out in 2016. Those games featured a traditional… Read More »

PAX East 2023: 5 RPGs to Keep on Your Radar

Posted by David Silbert on April 21, 2023

To many, Boston is a city of callous drivers, hard-nosed sports fans, and pricey lobster rolls. But, to me, it’s home to one of my favorite annual rituals: PAX East. As a Boston native, I’ve attended PAX East for over a decade. Each year, I walk the halls of Boston’s exhibition center in search of… Read More »

PowerWash Simulator Midgar Special Pack Hands-On Preview

Posted by Mike Salbato on February 24, 2023

I don’t know what I expected when starting up PowerWash Simulator’s Midgar Special Pack, but I wouldn’t have ever guessed I’d be Reeve’s confidant. Obviously, as a general rule, we would not cover PowerWash Simulator at RPGFan, but come on, if you’re going to offer me a chance to help Tifa clean up… Read More »

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Hands-On Preview

Posted by Des Miller on February 22, 2023

The Atelier series has been on the upswing since Ryza’s debut in 2019. Thanks to positive critical and commercial reception, developers Gust have finally received what they’ve needed the most: some breathing room. A seemingly higher budget and longer development cycle for 2020’s Atelier Ryza 2: Lost… Read More »

Sea of Stars Hands-On Preview

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on February 14, 2023

It’s only February, but 2023 is already shaping up to be full of AAA releases from big-name developers. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Final Fantasy XVI and Starfield, RPG fans have a lot to look forward to. One of my most anticipated titles, however, is an indie retro RPG from th… Read More »

Wandering Sword Demo Impressions

Posted by Audra Bowling on February 6, 2023

So, you’re an RPGFan who also loves to lose yourself in the martial arts action of a Wuxia tale. But do you ever wish they could be interactive like your favorite game genre? Well, the upcoming RPG Wandering Sword might be right up your alley! A demo of a couple of early story mi… Read More »

Forspoken Hands-on Preview Event

Posted by Scott Clay on December 12, 2022

Thanks to the lovely people at Square Enix, I was invited to an event last week where I got some hands-on experience with the soon-to-be-released Forspoken. I also had the privilege of speaking to and interviewing Takefumi Terada (Co-Director), Takeshi Aramaki (Head of Luminous Productions/Director)… Read More »

I Spent a Season on Coral Island, and You Should Too

Posted by Mike Salbato on October 11, 2022

Coral Island is a farm sim inspired by classics like Harvest Moon (sorry, Story of Seasons), Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and more, set on a beautiful tropical island. Developer Stairway Games reached their initial funding goal on Kickstarter within 36 hours. By the… Read More »

Star Ocean: The Divine Force Demo Impressions

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on October 6, 2022

Star Ocean is, at this point, one of the longest ongoing JRPG series. I don’t think I’m alone in saying I didn’t expect another entry after Integrity and Faithlessness; I thought that one completely missed the mark. Having never had numbered titles for its mainline releases, Star Ocean is now mere w… Read More »

Guild Wars 2: Tower of Nightmares Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on September 20, 2022

After Episode 3 of Guild Wars 2 Living Story Season 1 introduced my favorite Guild Wars villain, I was psyched to see what Scarlet was up to in the next episode: Tower of Nightmares. The episode begins with a bang, as a magically hidden tower has been spreading toxins all over Kessex Hills. Int… Read More »

Valkyrie Elysium Preview

Posted by Des Miller on September 14, 2022

On January 21st, 2022, I stated: “I’m excited about 2022, and like a fool, I’ll continue to try to will Valkyrie Profile 3 into existence.” in our Games of the Year 2021 Editor’s Awards. On March 9th, 2022, Valkyrie Elysium was announced at Sony’s State of Play showcase. Imagine my surprise when I l… Read More »

Soul Hackers 2 Hands-On Preview

Posted by Izzy Parsons on August 4, 2022

Soul Hackers 2 was a surprise announcement. Not only is it a sequel to Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, a game 25 years old, but there also don’t seem to be any direct ties to that ’90s cyberpunk and first-person dungeon crawler. Instead, Soul Hackers 2’s slick presentation and focu… Read More »

Guild Wars 2: Clockwork Chaos Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 19, 2022

Guild Wars 2’s rerelease of Living World Season 1 content continues with Clockwork Chaos. I had been looking forward to this one, as it introduces my favorite Guild Wars villain, Scarlet Briar. Scarlet has essentially been absent from the game since Season 1 content ended in 2014, so I was… Read More »

Guild Wars 2: Sky Pirates Impressions

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 19, 2022

Guild Wars 2 is one of the most approachable MMOs on the market today. A new player can get up to max level and score some late-game viable equipment in a matter of weeks. The only black mark on Guild Wars 2’s accessibility has been its story. The first season of the game’s Living World, which intro… Read More »

Sunday Gold Hands-On Preview

Posted by Caitlin Argyros on July 10, 2022

You’ve probably played a point-and-click adventure at least once or twice in your life. And since you’re here at RPGFan, I’m guessing you’ve played a turn-based RPG or two. But have you ever played a turn-based point-and-click RPG? I certainly haven’t, and the fusion is a fascinating element of BKOM… Read More »

Holomento Hands-On Preview

Posted by Brian Mackenzie on July 6, 2022

Holomento is a permadeath third-person Action-RPG in early access developed by Nord Games. Being a massive roguelite fan, I was psyched to begin the game in Eventide Pass, a fantasy forest rife with skeletons, slimes, and treasure. In Holomento, you play as an adventurer plopped into the world with… Read More »

Old Skies Steam Next Fest 2022 Demo Impressions

Posted by Neal Chandran on June 14, 2022

Aficionados of point-and-click graphic adventures should most certainly be familiar with developer Wadjet Eye’s work. These genre specialists have been crafting high-quality retro-style graphic adventures for over a decade and now have a new time traveling adventure called Old Skies on the horizon.… Read More »

The Iron Oath Early Access Impressions

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on May 26, 2022

If you’ve ever fancied being the leader of your very own mercenary group, then perhaps The Iron Oath is already on your radar. Having recently entered Early Access on Steam, developer Curious Panda Games’ second release is already off to a great start; while some of our readers may have been burned… Read More »

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Hands-On Impressions

Posted by Sam-James Gordon on April 12, 2022

While Octopath Traveler was an undeniable success, Square Enix haven’t given any hint towards a direct sequel. Perhaps Champions of the Continent is intended as a bridge between mainline entries; given the immediate aura of quality emanating from this mobile title, it perhaps suggests plans are bein… Read More »

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands First Impressions

Posted by Neal Chandran on March 23, 2022

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a standalone spinoff game in the beloved Borderlands series that combines the best of FPS (first-person shooter) games with RPGs (not the RPG rocket launcher). While you don’t need prior Borderlands experience to enjoy this game, a passing familiarity with the series and T… Read More »

Salt and Sacrifice Hands-On Preview

Posted by Jerry Williams on March 22, 2022

Salt and Sacrifice comes hot on the cooled heels of Salt and Sanctuary, six years later and with what looks like extremely similar gameplay. Is that bad? Ah, hell no it ain’t! Gimme some of that Soulslike goodness. But, Bob, didn’t you just put over 80 hours into what you called a nearly perfect gam… Read More »

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Hands-On Preview

Posted by Zach Wilkerson on March 21, 2022

When Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was announced, Suikoden fans—counting me—were rightfully excited. Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama was making a game that looks and feels and (almost certainly) plays like that series, particularly the first two. But this time in an HD-2D-esque style! While… Read More »

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