Category: RPG

  • Fatekeeper: A Visceral Return to First-Person Combat

    As a dedicated enthusiast of first-person RPGs, I find myself constantly drawn to the genre, always eager to test the latest offerings. My trek through these games is often a bittersweet affair; while I love the immersion of the first-person perspective, nailing the feel of melee combat, giving it weight, impact, and responsiveness, has proven…

  • Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – A New Chapter Under a Long Shadow

    When Disco Elysium debuted in 2019, it didn’t just release; it detonated. It fundamentally shifted the landscape of modern CRPGs, earning its place as a generational game and catapulting the studio, ZA/UM, into the stratosphere of critical acclaim. However, the path from that high point to today has been fraught with turbulence. Internally, the studio…

  • Echo Generation 2: A Voxel Odyssey

    When Echo Generation first arrived in 2021, it was an unexpected gem that truly caught me off guard. I had heard little to nothing about it leading up to its release, yet the moment I stumbled into its world, I was hooked. It wasn’t necessarily because the gameplay was revolutionary; rather, it was the magnetism…

  • LumenTale: Memories of Trey – A Fresh Perspective on Creature Collection

    The creature collector RPG genre is one I find myself perpetually drawn to, yet it remains a notoriously difficult category to master. My heart was captured long ago by the original Pokémon games, and even today, I find myself searching for that specific spark, that addictive loop of discovery, growth, and team building, that so…

  • Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred – A Journey of Evolution

    When Diablo IV first made its debut, I was genuinely captivated by the atmosphere and the initial feel of the classes. However, as the honeymoon phase wore off, the cracks began to show. The mid-game progression grew repetitive, and most significantly, the endgame felt hollow, a void where a satisfying loop should have been. Since…

  • Solasta II – Early‑Access: A Familiar Yet Fresh Turn‑Based CRPG

    The long‑awaited sequel to the modest but beloved 2021 title finally lands in Early Access, offering the first act of a new adventure built on D&D 5.2 rules. Solasta II invites players into a captivating world where family secrets and divine mysteries intertwine. Starting with a somber funeral, the game quickly plunges into an adventure driven…

  • Esoteric Ebb: A D20‑Powered CRPG That Turns the Tabletop Into a Living, Laugh‑Inducing Masterpiece

    The year 2019 marked a turning point for CPRGs. Indie darling Disco Elysium proved that a dialogue‑heavy, morally ambiguous world could still feel fresh, while classics like Planescape: Torment remind us that tabletop‑style freedom still has a place on the screen. Those titles leaned into dark, gritty atmospheres, and the resurgence they sparked has now…

  • Greedfall: The Dying World – A Bioware‑Like Journey Through Colonial Intrigue

    Greedfall: The Dying World aims to carve out its own space in the crowded landscape of modern RPGs by boldly exploring complex themes like racism, colonialism, and imperialism. Drawing inspiration from classic adventure tales and early Bioware titles, it seeks to deliver a rich narrative experience filled with morally grey choices, memorable companions, and dense…

  • Ys X: Proud Nordics – A Nordic Voyage Through Familiar Waters

    By the time the ships of the Ys series first set sail, players have come to expect a familiar blend of fast‑paced action, heroic storytelling, and a soundtrack that sticks in the mind long after the controller is set down. “Ys X: Proud Nordics” tries to take those expectations into uncharted seas, adding a splash of naval…

  • Disciples Domination: A Return That Gets the Balance Right

    The Disciples franchise has been a niche staple of the strategy‑RPG hybrid scene since its debut in 1999 with Disciples: Sacred Lands. Over the years the series has oscillated between ambitious attempts and occasional misfires, but each entry has retained a core identity: dark fantasy, heavy‑metal aesthetics, and a blend of turn‑based tactics with role‑playing…