Games reviewed… eventually
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
There’s something profoundly incredible in knowing you’re playing a piece of history. When you boot up a game that you know is one which has had a monumental impact on the development of an industry as turbulent as that of videogames, it’s hard not to at least be a little in awe of the experience. … Continue reading Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
If there’s one thing I’m really enjoying and finding myself getting nerdily invested in as I play through these early entries in both the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises, it’s being able to see the stark contrast in how each series approached the notion of evolution between its games. Even at this early point … Continue reading Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
If you know anything about JRPGs, you’re almost certainly aware of Dragon Warrior (later renamed Dragon Quest, but for the purposes of this review I’ll be using the original name throughout). However, if you’re less of a fan of the genre, this series might have slipped you by, which is, frankly, remarkable. While its competitor … Continue reading Dragon Warrior
Much as with the original The Legend of Zelda, the series’ SNES release, A Link to the Past, is one of those classic, “greatest-of-all-time” games that I’d simply never sat down and beaten. I figured it was time to change that. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (3DS, GBA, SNES [reviewed], Switch, … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Almighty Backlog 