A character becoming trapped in a VR MMORPG isn’t new ground. It’s been done plenty of times before in anime, manga, and video games. You name it. We’ve seen it. For a new title to come into this genre, it has to really give something special to stand out –…

They say that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. Some artists imitate something because they love the original, but some just want to replicate its success. The same goes for games. If a developer releases a game that resembles another, it might be because they love the title that…

It’s almost been 10 years since the popular Rune Factory series received a sequel. Rune Factory 4 was originally released on the 3DS in July 2012 and came to the west a year later. XSEED Games had only blessed us with an updated version for the Nintendo Switch, but that…

A first look at Monark immediately gives the impression that it has a dark story. It turns heads because of this dark atmosphere, especially since some of the Shin Megami Tensei series’ staff helped with its development. This review takes a deeper look at this tactical RPG by NIS America…

Dungeon crawling, combat, and a dash of dating; these core ingredients fuel what makes Blue Reflection: Second Light. It’s the sequel to 2017’s Blue Reflection by developer Gust and publisher Koei Tecmo. While it’s unfortunately the first game isn’t on the Nintendo Switch, there’s no need to play it to…

It’s taken its fine time, but Shin Megami Tensei V has finally landed on the Nintendo Switch. Many fans have feared SMT V’s cancelation, but it’s good to see Atlus and SEGA pull through to make it a reality. Now it’s time to see if it was worth the wait…

As the second game in the Sakura Succubus series, Sakura Succubus 2 has a bit to live up to in terms of characters, art, and personality. Striking the balance between keeping things the same as the first game while also enticing players to continue can be a bit hard. Will…

Humans are a complex, social species. Throughout our life, we meet a ton of people, each with their own quirks, backstories and troubles. Balancing our relationships is a hardship that we all must endure. Politicians have it extra rough, as their web of relations is filled with allies, enemies, favors,…

Yoko Taro is a pretty big name amongst fans of the Nier and Drakengard series. He comes across as an eccentric man with an interesting persona, but whenever his name is attached to a game, it’s a guaranteed interesting experience. It’s no different for Voice of Cards. Story You play…

Vampire stories have been around for centuries, and humanity has twisted tales of these creatures into almost every type of story imaginable. One thing remains consistent: they need blood to survive. Authors have taken liberties with every other aspect of the vampire mythos and suited it to fit their needs…