Originally a Japan-exclusive entry in the The Legend of Heroes series, Trails from Zero has finally gotten an English localization by NIS America, and by all accounts, it’s as excellent of a J-RPG as the rest of the franchise.
Despite an underwhelming story, this is a solid, accessible, and compelling take on the Soulslike formula
It’s worth seeing for the unique setting, but its brevity, lack of character and worldbuilding leave The Plague Doctor of Wippra feeling rather underbaked.
Valkyrie Elysium is the latest game in a beloved RPG series and is a confoundingly bland hack and slasher.
While there isn’t really much to it, Dome Keeper is a fun twist on mining and tower defence which is perfect for short sessions.
Factor 5’s *chef’s kiss* classic franchise touches down on Switch and its ever growing catalog in two volumes of the Turrican Anthology, full of retro run ‘n gun goodness.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful horror story with plenty of worldbuilding, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow has it in spades.
BKOM Studios’ combination of point-and-click adventure and turn-based combat is a flawed gem.
Is there really a game genre Shovel Knight won’t fit into? Shovel Knight Dig is here to answer just that.
No Place for Bravery is a 2D indie Soulslike is set in an attractive pixel art world, but its gameplay is too frustrating and repetitive to recommend.
