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Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Where to start with this one? I’ve never played a Yakuza game before, but when I saw they were coming out with a JRPG it piqued my interest. I played Like a Dragon on my Playstation 5 and it does just about everything right. This game has easily proven that you don’t need fantasy and a final boss
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Ys Origin

Let’s take a journey back. Back before Adol Christin was born. Way back. Like… centuries. This is when Ys Origin takes place. Built on the same engine as Ys: The Ark of Napishtim and Ys: The Oath in Felghana this game runs extremely smooth and handles very well. Controls are tight and responsive, and you always feel that
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Pokemon Sword

So I decided to stop letting my preconceived notions about this game from before launch continue to keep me from playing it. I’ve been a fan of Pokemon ever since I chose Bulbasaur on Pokemon Blue back in the late 90s. I’ve played every generation since, and have always loved the charm of the series,
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Persona 5 Strikers

What is Persona 5 Strikers? Well, even though it was made in conjunction with Koei Tecmo, it is not a warriors game. This is a fully fledged entry in the Persona series. I wouldn’t even consider it a spin off. Taking place directly after the events of Persona 5 (not Royal, so no Kasumi here), we once again
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Cosmic Star Heroine

Cosmic Star Heroine at heart is a love letter to the SNES era of JRPGs. The influences of Chrono Trigger are clearly seen in the beautiful art style and the framework of the battle system. Cosmic Star Heroine offers a quick RPG, some fresh mechanics, and a witty sense of humor. I’m excited to write about it
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Super Mario Sunshine

I’m going to come right out and say it. I thought this game was awful. As a huge fan of Mario (I’ve been playing the 2D games since the NES days), that hurts to say. Now before you start hurling obscenities in my direction, let me tell you why I think so.  The game opens
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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of the Reverie

Capping off the Zenithian Trilogy is easily the best of the three, Dragon Quest VI. While gameplay wise it is a carbon copy of the other titles, which is to be expected in a Dragon Quest game, there are a few things that set this one apart. Let’s dive in! Dragon Quest VI is a prequel
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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

Dragon Quest V is the second of the Zenithian Trilogy. Right of the bat this trilogy doesn’t feel as connected as DQI – III did. There aren’t as many parallels between IV and V comparatively. That doesn’t take away from the game though. So let’s dive in. Dragon Quest V obviously takes place many years after
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Assassin’s Creed

Assassin’s Creed has seen increased popularity more recently since the release of Justin Kurzel’s Assassin’s Creed (2016) film and the new Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (2020). The series is full of historical elements, so if you’re a history buff, this is something that will entertain you for many, many hours.  Of course, Ubisoft has incorporated versions
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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen is the first game of the Zenithian Trilogy. Originally the last Dragon Quest game to arrive on the NES, it didn’t get very much attention due to being released at the tail-end of the NES lifecycle stateside. After receiving a PS1ground-up remake, it eventually made its way to
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