Many people probably imagine themselves as a heroic figure in fantasy settings. Being able to be the one that people look towards in times of need, wielding a large sword, and cleaving through waves of enemies are just some things that come with being a hero. But what if you…

There are some franchises that just can’t be touched. In the case of video games, you won’t find more popular puzzlers than Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Nearly every console imaginable has received a game from either franchise at some point, from home to portable consoles alike. Thanks to that ever-expanding…

Adol Christin is back, and this time he’s… in prison?! In the newest entry in the Ys series, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, the follow-up to the well-received Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Adol sets on a new adventure. After a series of unfortunate events, he begins investigating supernatural events in his new…

Sometimes, you come across a certain kind of game that is unabashed in its theme. It knows exactly what kind of game it is, and there is no shame at all. Sakura Succubus is one such series. After all, what more can you expect from a rated M anime visual…

Eastward has had a lot of hype surrounding its release. Developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish, the hype around this game grew alongside each trailer, press article, and interview shown. With gorgeous pixel art and beautiful music, Eastward having such a push of support prior to its release makes…

The long-awaited sequel to The Caligula Effect is finally available on the Nintendo Switch. Published by NIS America and developed by FuRyu, The Caligula Effect 2 is an RPG that’s been worked on by the Persona scenario writer, Tadashi Satomi. Let’s find out if this game can grip the hearts…

PQube has graced the Nintendo Switch with yet another game featuring a cat protagonist. Titled Kitaria Fables, it’s an action adventure game with farming and RPG elements. Keep reading to find out if it’s worth diving into by reading this review! Story In a world where magic is frowned upon,…

If the extremely specific fantasy of being a vampire hunter living in Japan sounds enticing, then you’re in luck. Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed is a ported version of the 2011 Japanese title that has made its way to the west for the first time a decade after its release.…

Azur Lane: Crosswave is an action shooter RPG joining the long line of Idea Factory and Compile Heart video games. Originally a mobile gacha game, the series revolves around personified boats battling against an alien force known as the Sirens. While there are obvious similarities shared between the mobile and…

Between 1991 and 1994, Sega released the first three Streets of Rage games. These side-scrolling beat-’em-ups followed a team of ex-vigilante cops on their mission to take down a shadowy crime syndicate and save their city. Regarded as classics of the 16-bit era, can Streets of Rage 4 replicate the…