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  • Infinite Undiscovery feeds your need for narrative, but it's ultimately a shallow, flawed experience. Continue »

    • Posted Sep 3, 2008 2:40 am GMT
  • Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor is light on challenge and heavy on cartoon mayhem. Continue »

    • Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:55 am GMT
  • Shining in the Darkness is an old-school dungeon crawler that tests your patience and resolve as much as your valor. Continue »

    • Posted Nov 6, 2007 12:38 am GMT
  • Growlanser: Heritage of War is a decent strategy RPG that ultimately gets weighed down by some frustrating game mechanics. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 23, 2007 2:22 am GMT
  • The best part of Luminous Arc is its balanced and accessible gameplay, though it lacks some narrative depth. Continue »

    • Posted Aug 25, 2007 2:24 am GMT
  • Shining Force offers an entry-level tactical experience that's light on challenge but full of great characters. Continue »

    • Posted Aug 3, 2007 1:44 am GMT
  • Magical Starsign is a lighthearted role-playing adventure that partially makes up for a lack of gameplay depth with its quirky, oddball world. Continue »

    • Posted Nov 2, 2006 2:53 am GMT
  • The newest installment in the Shin Megami Tensei series has repetitive battles and a slow-rolling narrative, but its fascinating premise makes it worth a look. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 26, 2006 2:57 am GMT
  • Dalmatian and Friends is still a charming, endearing game, though it's also essentially the same game that was released in previous versions. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 20, 2006 2:19 am GMT
  • Baten Kaitos Origins' complex card-battle system and punishing foes weigh the game down, but it's a worthy adventure for role-playing fans who relish a challenge. Continue »

    • Posted Oct 11, 2006 2:54 am GMT
  • Rocket Slime is a simple adventure packed with personality, puns, and an oddly endearing hero. Continue »

    • Posted Sep 20, 2006 10:40 pm GMT
  • Xenosaga Episode III is a fitting, if convoluted, end to the cinematic science-fiction role-playing trilogy. Continue »

    • Posted Aug 31, 2006 1:47 am GMT
  • Blade Dancer plays by the book as far as the narrative goes, but an interesting crafting mechanic and an adaptive battle system with real-time elements help set it apart. Continue »

    • Posted Jul 22, 2006 2:06 am GMT
  • Steambot Chronicles comes with a few blemishes, but it offers a variety of minigames and a malleable story wrapped in a charming little world. Continue »

    • Posted May 25, 2006 2:26 am GMT
  • This role-playing fishing game is marred by too-simple gameplay, a budget presentation, and an overall lack of depth. Continue »

    • Posted Apr 12, 2006 2:00 am GMT
  • Suikoden V revives the series' spirit with a great cast, narrative, and gameplay, minus a few snags here and there. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 25, 2006 1:17 am GMT
  • Kingdom of Sky is best-suited to existing EverQuest II fans, but those fans will find new adventure, advancement, and PVP combat in this expansion. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 22, 2006 1:11 am GMT
  • Shadow Hearts: From the New World keeps the series' bizarre flavor alive and well, matching it with a great battle system and a myriad of side quests to explore. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 14, 2006 1:56 am GMT
  • This PSP port of Ys: The Ark of Napishtim keeps pace with the hack-and-slash action, but long loading times and other issues mar the overall package. Continue »

    • Posted Mar 3, 2006 2:06 am GMT
  • Grandia III isn't quite as long-lived as other games in its genre, but a lively cast and great gameplay help this RPG hold up well. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 15, 2006 11:32 pm GMT
  • Tales of Legendia is a beautiful and engaging adventure that both suffers from and is strengthened by RPG conventions. Continue »

    • Posted Feb 7, 2006 1:57 am GMT
  • Wild Arms 4 is largely a standard by-the-book role-playing game, but the unique battle system and other touches still make it a worthy journey. Continue »

    • Posted Jan 11, 2006 1:38 am GMT
  • Wild Arms Alter Code: F remains a bit on the antiquated side despite an update, but it's still a worthy trip down memory lane for series fans. Continue »

    • Posted Dec 2, 2005 1:52 am GMT
  • There are plenty of good scares to be found in Fatal Frame III: The Tormented. Continue »

    • Posted Nov 19, 2005 1:43 am GMT
  • Dragon Quest VIII is a charming classic-style RPG that doesn't stint on difficulty, graphical beauty, or fun. Continue »

    • Posted Nov 15, 2005 1:44 am GMT

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