The Japanese role-playing game genre has been a niche one on Western shores since the earlier days of its prevalence when publisher Square-Enix (formerly known as Squaresoft) began localization of its Final Fantasy franchise in 1990. Since those days, the JRPG genre has boomed into a multifaceted one, ranging from intense, action-oriented combat to turn-based… Continue reading REVIEW: Shining Resonance: Refrain (2018)
Category: Video Game Reviews
REVIEW: Far Cry 5
Honestly, I almost didn’t buy Far Cry 5. The trailers looked fun, but all the trailers for this franchise look. I’d been burnt by Far Cry 4, and wasn’t sure if I was interested in giving this franchise any more of my money. I’m so happy I took a chance, because Far Cry 5 is an… Continue reading REVIEW: Far Cry 5
REVIEW: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002)
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus was released on Playstation 2 on September 23, 2002. Developed by Sucker Punch, the story follows Sly Cooper, a master thief from a long line of master thieves. As a child, his family was murder by the Fiendish Five and his birthright and legacy, the Thievius Raccoonus, was stolen.… Continue reading REVIEW: Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002)
REVIEW: Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)
When EA and DICE put out 2015’s Star Wars Battlefront reboot, some were disappointed by the lack of a story-driven single-player mode, criticized its weak progression system and how its season pass DLC model separated the player base. I, personally, had a blast with the game. Up until that point, I had never experienced a… Continue reading REVIEW: Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)