Save State: Star Ocean The Second Story R Remains a Stellar Remake
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney returns to Star Ocean: The Second Story R and finds that its gorgeous HD-2D visuals, faster combat, improved Private Actions and smart quality-of-life upgrades still make it the best way to experience one of the greatest Star Ocean adventures.
Save State: Going Back to the Start of the Star Ocean Series
Star Ocean First Departure R proves that developer tri-Ace had big ideas from the very start, even if some of the original version’s older design quirks still show through.
Final Fantasy Tactics Remastered Remains Strategy RPG Royalty
Final Fantasy Tactics has long been considered one of the greatest strategy RPGs ever made, thanks to its brutal political storytelling, endlessly flexible job system and unforgiving combat. With The Ivalice Chronicles, Square Enix brings the landmark 1997 classic to a new generation.
Fresh Look Rings in the New Year With Valkyrie Elysium
The holidays are perfect for enjoying lots of great gaming time. And to celebrate, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich rings in the New Year with the action RPG Valkyrie Elysium.
Save State Continues to Delve Through Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney this week gives us his play-by-play commentary as he continues going through Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.
Save State’s Perils and Pluses of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney does something a little bit different this week. Instead of reviewing an odd, unknown or classic title, he gives us a play-by-play commentary as he goes through Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.
Michael Blaker’s Retro Game Friday With Front Mission Evolved
Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Front Mission Evolved.
Octopath Traveler 2 RPG Basks in Eight Bit Glory
Octopath Traveler 2 is the newest entry in the Octopath Traveler series. Developed by Square Enix and Acquire Corp, this RPG embraces the halcyon days of eight-bit gaming, when role-playing titles offered complex stories, smart characters and challenging tactical combat.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis RPG Launching Soon for Mobile
SQUARE ENIX has announced that FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, the highly anticipated mobile RPG, will launch on September 7, 2023 on the App Store and Google Play. Over 1 million users have pre-registered for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, unlocking a bountiful heap of global community rewards available in-game at launch. To commemorate this […]
Final Fantasy XVI Has Launched on PlayStation 5
SQUARE ENIX has announced the release of Final Fantasy XVI, the latest standalone entry in the critically-acclaimed Final Fantasy franchise, is now available for PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles. Final Fantasy XVI is the first true action role-playing game (RPG) in the beloved series, combining a dynamic real-time action combat system and RPG features to provide […]