In today’s gaming age, RPGs are a dime a dozen, and while 2022 was a bit bereft of them, we’re getting a boatload in the coming year. With the new commitment by developers to make games strictly for next-gen consoles, we’re on the verge of seeing games with graphics and mechanics, the likes of which …
Few genres can offer the depth, mechanical freedom, and expansive worlds players can find in CRPGs. One of the most popular modern releases in the genre is Divinity: Original Sin 2 from Larian Studios. It has been hailed for its profound and exciting world, the freedom it gives players to experiment with various builds, and its profound …
I got my first video game when I was 6 years old. A Super Nintendo with Super Metroid. It’s a visceral, unforgettable experience because years later, I’m still playing games with an almost-unhealthy frequency and working in the field. Although Super Metroid is a wonderful game, it wasn’t the one that captivated my eternal appreciation …
The idea of waiting my turn before laying the smackdown on an enemy was something I just couldn’t stand as a kid, but is something that I have grown to love as my gaming tastes matured with age. Much like a lot of modern gamers today, I was someone who sought immediate validation upon smashing …
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With the Xbox One’s lifespan coming to a close to make room for the Xbox Series X/S, the console has gathered a sizable library of great titles. Whether players are looking to pick up an indie gem they’ve never heard of, an action-packed shooter, or a deep strategy game, the Xbox One has plenty of …
I grew up in an era of gaming where open-world adventures were technologically unthinkable. If you had pitched the idea back then, the general gamer would have scoffed before promptly reminding you that every game has a loading screen practically every time you move from room to room. That was the reality back then, but …
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For a long time, PC games were the cornerstone of the RPG market. While they didn’t always boast the fanciest graphics or the biggest named series, they instead offered massive, 80+ hour experiences that were so in-depth and detailed that they’ve since been compared to virtual novels at times. In recent years, PC games no …
In gaming, there are those who like their experiences to be easy, casual, and enjoyable games that they can jump into at any time. Everyone has their niche and while that one exists, there also exists another kind of gamer on the exact opposite side of the spectrum. The challenge seeker, the masochist who wants …
The Switch is a great console to pick up RPGs on. Not only does it feature a sizable library of old and new titles alike while allowing the player to dive into the adventure at home and on the go. Taking vast worlds with you in your pocket is a unique strength of Nintendo’s newest …
Nowadays, defining the RPG genre in a game is a herculean task. To be blunt, it’s virtually impossible to perfectly replicate the tabletop RPG for electronic media – for now. However, the community has reached a consensus-ish defining an RPG game. That said, I think it is important to say that, like most lists, this …
