Monster Hunter is a franchise that has been around for quite some time now. It has always been successful, especially in Japan, but western audiences have flocked to this series since the release of Monster Hunter World in 2018. World became Capcom’s most successful game ever, so with the announcement of Monster Hunter Rise and…
Author: Dakota Deitsch
Final Fantasy IX’s Freya: Staying the Course Through Heartbreak
I already took a look at Vivi and why I adore him so much, but this week I wanted to look at my second favorite character from Final Fantasy IX, Freya. I love Freya for a lot of the same reasons I love Vivi, she has to overcome so much and is still able to…
Fantasian Releases On Apple Arcade
On April 2nd, Fantasian was finally released on Apple Arcade. Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi was at the helm of this new mobile RPG experience. Fantasian blends traditional RPG elements like turn-based battles with a beautiful handcrafted world made up of dioramas. Beautifully Handcrafted World Fantasian has been getting a lot of attention thanks to…
Top 5 Worst JRPGs According to Metacritic
JRPGs generally have a lot to offer. From great stories to deep battle systems, JRPGs offer some of the best gameplay. However, some of them can drop the ball and leave a player feeling like there isn’t much of a reason to play them. This week, we look at the five worst JRPGs according to…
Final Fantasy X’s Lulu: The Most Important of Yuna’s Guardians
There are a number of reasons I keep replaying Final Fantasy X. For starters, it is my favorite Final Fantasy game, favorite battle system and the story is flawless. Each and every character is unique and memorable, but for me it’s Lulu that really shines. Lulu And Yuna Lulu is, in my opinion, the most…
Immortals Fenyx Rising Review
Ubisoft’s new IP aims to break away from their traditional Assassin’s Creed games and forge a new path all on its own. I have to say that it mostly succeeds. Immortals Fenyx Rising may not have the best title, but it is certainly an enjoyable game. A Tale As Old As Time Immortals Fenyx Rising…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A Hel Of A Good Time
I have been a fan of this franchise since the first installment on the PlayStation 3 back in 2007. There have been some hiccups, but I am extremely pleased with where Ubisoft has landed with these games. Ever since Assassin’s Creed Origins, they’ve been back on the right track. A Beautiful Open World Assassin’s Creed:…
Undertale and Octopath Traveler Come To Xbox Game Pass This Month
This month brought two amazing RPGs to Xbox Game pass. Those RPGs are Undertale and Octopath Traveler. Undertale came to Xbox Pass on March 16th and Octopath Traveler came on the 25th. What Is Undertale? Undertale is a 2D RPG created by Toby Fox. You play as a child who fell into the Underground, an…
Here’s What We Know About D&D: Dark Alliance
Dark Alliance is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC via Steam on June 22nd, 2021. It will be available on both current and last gen consoles. It is set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons and will be taking place around 100 years before the events of the tabletop game. An Action RPG/Brawler Unlike…
Hollow Knight Review
I recently completed Hollow Knight and I just have to say it is a fantastic game. From start to finish I was intrigued by this game’s ability to keep me on my toes and surprise me. What Is Hollow Knight? Hollow Knight falls under a lot of different genres, but first and foremost it is…