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.
Tag: action roleplaying game
Diablo – PC
If you’ve played anything from Baldur’s Gate all the way up to the Borderlands series, you’re playing games that owe much of their existence to the genre standards introduced by Blizzard’s Diablo back in 1996. When it was released, it redefined the way we look at western-style action RPGs, and its impact is still felt today. Join me as I delve into the desecrated church once more to remind us of this timeless classic’s true power!
Arcania: Gothic 4 – PC
Arcania: Gothic 4 is an action role-playing game that tells of one man’s quest for vengeance. The simplified mechanics may alienate fans of the series’ earlier iterations, but those willing to give it a fair try may find it to be a pretty decent game, if a little obscure by today’s standards.