Most of today’s retro compilations offer only brief glimpses into the development process. But The Making of Karateka chronicles the journey with the meticulousness of an academic historian and the flair of a multimedia artist. ...

This week, Natsume seeks to restore Harvest Moon’s tarnished name with The Winds of Anthos while Aksys Games tests the limitations of digital marketplaces with the release of Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters and Gain Strong Weapons ...

Tragically overlooked in the early 2000s, Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster unites two innovative role-playing adventures into one, remarkable, deck-building bundle. Success is never guaranteed in gaming. Despite earning critical acclaim upon its ...

The allure of fan-service versus the tedium of inconsequential dialog. Undoubtedly, Mugen Souls had its share of problems. The title was burdened by longwinded conversations and a battle system laden with mechanics which barely enriched the role-playing ...

This definitive edition strives to improve on an already renowned shooter, with several supplements aiming to make Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX a standout shoot ‘em up. But the lack of Steam Deck support and ...

Mafia decision-making is as easy as selecting a discard Sure, role-playing as a superhero or space colonist is kind of cool. But I’ve always longed for interactive experiences that let me become the kingpin of ...

This week, The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, Mugen Souls Z, and Baten Kaitos I & II arrive, bringing some memorable role-playing experiences onto modern platforms. For fans craving action, The Crew Motorfest and Mortal ...

With humanity on the precipice of extinction, the time is right for romance. Eternights doesn’t just invite comparison. No, the inaugural effort from Seattle-based Studio Sai begs to be likened to the Persona series. Notably, ...

“My Kingdom for a Proficient Port with Decent Matchmaking and Online Play!” When Atlus localized Dokapon Kingdom in 2008, it wasn’t unusual to see a quirky title make it stateside. During the PlayStation 2 era, there was ...

The latest SciADV is the most fantastical and fast-paced entry. But that means we don’t really get to know some of the characters. Long before science fiction habitually became a conduit for escapism, it provided ...