Games reviewed… eventually
When I began this series of reviews attempting to get through as many of the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games as I could, I definitely had a few games in mind as the ones I was really looking forward to. Some of them were old favourites that I felt excited at finally getting to … Continue reading Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
There are all sorts of interesting ideas for games floating about out there. If you can think of a concept, I’m sure it’s all but certain that someone has made a game on it. Obviously there’s all the standard ones, like heroes embarking on a magical quest or people out for revenge and all that … Continue reading A Mortician’s Tale
I’ve been looking forward to this one! Today we’re taking a look back through one of the most enduring, beloved JRPGs of all time. Frequently cited in greatest of all time lists, Chrono Trigger stands apart from many of its contemporaries purely for not already being part of a long-established series like Final Fantasy or … Continue reading Chrono Trigger
When you ask folk about the legacy of Final Fantasy IV, you can be quietly assured of a glowing response. People remember it for all sorts of reasons; for its consolidation of everything the early games experimented with and presenting it in one excellent package, for introducing the world to ATB and trying to bring … Continue reading Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
When you ask people about The Legend of Zelda, I’m sure a few titles immediately jump to mind. Games like Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past hold a special place in the memories of many as they each revolutionized the gaming landscape. If they’re old enough they might speak with wistful reminiscence … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
One thing I confess to having a great dislike for is when a sequel that doesn’t need to exist is made. Final Fantasy seems to be a perennial committer of this sin; while each main series game is largely designed to be a single complete experience, and as such you can generally pick up any … Continue reading Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-
Do you know, of all the reviews I’ve found tough to write, I don’t think I was ever expecting a Dragon Quest review to be one of them. I mean, I know I’ve enjoyed a lot of these games, so surely articulating my thoughts shouldn’t be a problem? In fact, I really struggled with this … Continue reading Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Final Fantasy IV’s legacy speaks for itself. Since its release in 1991 it has been routinely cited as among one of the best games ever made, and certainly holds a special place in the hearts of many as the point where Final Fantasy began to metamorphosize into the franchise it is today; that this game … Continue reading Final Fantasy IV
When it comes to genres that I confess to not knowing much about, visual novels are quite high on my list. There are all sorts of good, legitimate reasons to not play a genre - I don’t touch horrors as a rule because I don’t enjoy the sensation of being scared, and I avoid grand … Continue reading Dungeons & Lesbians
The fact that Metal Gear Rising exists baffles me. If you know anything at all about the Metal Gear franchise, you’ll know it’s a series known for helping to popularize stealth games, for bringing movie-style production and sensibilities to gaming, typically in the form of lengthy cutscenes and the occasional big action set-piece, and for … Continue reading Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
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