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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest – SNES
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest wasn’t made for hardcore RPG fans. It’s purpose was to bring new fans into the fold and it does just that. The simple gameplay and basic story are balanced by a fast pace, great design and a rocking’ soundtrack!
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Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen – SNES
Are you ready to charge head first back into the world of Zetegina? Come join one of Nerd Bacon’s RPG aficionados Rhutsczar as he defeats the black queen and seals away the invading ogres.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition – Xbox One
Nerd Bacon’s resident Croc thought she was going to sit down and write a nice, easy review on Dragon Age: Inquisition, until she realized the game wasn’t just too easy, it was fucking trash.
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Final Fantasy Adventure – Game Boy
Final Fantasy Adventure has many fun aspects, especially in the gameplay. Unfortunately, it has a lot of boring aspects too. This game can be enjoyable, but only after playing a really difficult RPG.
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Barkley Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden – PC
Have you ever wanted to play a roleplaying game starring Charles Barkley as the last true baller left alive, set in a post-(cyber)apocalyptic Neo New York, on a desperate mission to find the Ultimate B-Ball used in the Space Jam and stop the evil B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S. organization from destroying the world with one last Chaos Dunk? …No? Well, find another review, chump! Cause this is Barkley Shut up And Jam: Gaiden! (Warning: This review is canon.)
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Final Fantasy Legend II – Game Boy
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is not an adage that applies to video games, and Final Fantasy Legend II is a prime example. Everything you love about the first one upgraded, plus a better story equals success.
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Disgaea: Hour of Darkness – PlayStation 2
We have been to the Netherworld once as a Prinny, now it is time to return as royalty. Tactical adviser Rhutsczar travels back to lead Laharl’s demon army against Celestia in a comedic romp of an adventure that you absolutely can’t take seriously. Bring out the mid-boss.
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The Banner Saga – PlayStation 4
NerdBacon takes a journey into the world of the Banner Saga. Find out whether this game weaves a tale that you’ll be telling for generations, or trying hard to forget.
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Final Fantasy XIII – Xbox 360
Final Fantasy XIII gets a lot of flack for exhaustingly linear navigation and a complicated plot. While those do detract from the overall experience, the well-rounded characters, incredible voice acting, and enjoyable battle system go a long way too. Not the best FF, but not the worst either.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X – Wii U
Xenoblade Chronicles X shows us that Nintendo is perfectly capable of capturing the more modern and adult segment of gamers. With its futuristic setting revolving around the survival of mankind, the stage is set for a massive adventure including guns, aliens, robots, extraterrestrial wildlife, an alien menace, and more!
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Mount & Blade: Warband – PC
Despite its flaws, Mount & Blade: Warband is a truly unique game that comes as close as any game ever has to the bliss of full-scale Medieval brawls.
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Midnight Cinderella – iOS
Horses and carriages? Political unrest? Adventure? ROMANCE?! What is this nonsensical nonsense? Why it’s Midnight Cinderella, of course, and Sarus Vakarian is here to simultaneously channel Mia Thermopolis AND give you a review worthy of royal stature.
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Stranger of Sword City – Xbox One
Do you enjoy exploration, fighting, strategy, story, and spending a lot of time doing all of them? If the answer is yes, you’re probably a fan of RPGs and Experience Inc’s first self published console title, Stranger of Sword City is for you! Join InfiniteKnife as he tells of his experience from getting in the trenches and doing some serious dungeon crawling!
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Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Nintendo 3DS
Nerd Bacon’s tactician, Doc Croc, finally gets her grubby hands on Fire Emblem Fates. Stay and fight for Hoshido as Doc explains how good this new installment really is!
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Seiken Densetsu 3 – Super Nintendo
Seiken Densetsu 3 (Secret of Mana 2) was originally released only in Japan, but since a fan translation emerged in 2000, the world’s had a chance to appreciate how special this hidden gem really is. From the many possible protagonists and potential party and class combinations to choose from, to the interweaving plotlines and multiple endings, this is a charming and fun title with enough replay value to keep you coming back to it time and time again.
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