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Super Mario RPG Review – A SNES CLASSIC REVITALISED

17th November 202318th November 2023 Anthony Culinas Mario, Nintendo Switch, Square Enix, Super Mario RPG, Yoko Shimomura 2 Comments

For a game that was released all the way back on the SNES in 1996, Super Mario RPG has held up exceedingly well.

Final Fantasy XVI Review – A CLIVE-TACULAR ADVENTURE

26th June 202327th June 2023 Anthony Culinas Creative Business Unit III, Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy XVI, PlayStation 5, Square Enix 1 Comment

It’s been seven years since the last mainline entry in the series, but the wait for Final Fantasy XVI has undoubtedly been worth it.

Octopath Traveler II Review – SECOND TIMETH LUCKY

25th February 20237th March 2023 Anthony Culinas 9 - Excellent, Acquire, JRPG, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Octopath Traveler II, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Square Enix 1 Comment

It’s only made a handful of changes over the original, but Octopath Traveler II is a 60-100 hour journey that’s well worth experiencing.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review – HD CONFLICT RESOLVED

14th December 20227th March 2023 Anthony Culinas 7 - Good, Crisis Core Reunion, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Square Enix, Tose, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S 1 Comment

Taking heavy inspiration from Final Fantasy VII remake, Crisis Core Reunion’s combat and camera are now significantly more free-flowing.

Valkyrie Elysium Review – A NORSE-INSPIRED ACTION RPG!

30th September 20223rd March 2023 Anthony Culinas Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Soleil, Square Enix, Valkyrie Elysium, Valkyrie Profile 1 Comment

Valkyrie Elysium is a decent action RPG, but it’s combo-based combat grows stale several hours before the credits roll.

The DioField Chronicle Review – A SQUARE ENIX RTS?

22nd September 20223rd March 2023 Anthony Culinas Final Fantasy, Lancarse, RTS, Square Enix, Tactical Role-Playing, The DioField Chronicle, The DioField Chronicle Review 1 Comment

The DioField Chronicle features a distinct mix of real-time strategy and tactical turn-based combat that allows for some cool-looking combos and setups which are ultra-addictive to pull off.

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story Review – FMVS OF MYSTERY!

14th May 20223rd March 2023 Anthony Culinas h.a.n.d., Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Square Enix, The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story 1 Comment

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story is perfect for those in the mood for a corny, yet surprisingly deep narrative.

Babylon’s Fall Review – SOMETHING’S… OFF?

3rd March 20223rd March 2023 Anthony Culinas Babylon's Fall, Babylon's Fall Review, Microsoft Windows, Platinum Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Square Enix 3 Comments

Babylon’s Fall features the shell of a Platinum Games release, however, it doesn’t go anywhere beyond that.

NEO The World Ends With You Review – WHY SO CONGESTED, SHIBUYA?

3rd September 20213rd September 2021 Anthony Culinas Microsoft Windows, NEO The World Ends With You, NEO The World Ends With You Review, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Square Enix, The World Ends With You 1 Comment

NEO The World Ends With You has a lot to offer, though it can’t help but pad out its features to a ridiculous extent.

Outriders Review – WORTH THE HYPE?

2nd April 202119th June 2021 Anthony Culinas Outriders, Outriders PS4 Review, Outriders PS5 Review, Outriders Review, People Can Fly, Square Enix 0 Comments

Outriders contains some super exciting gunplay and skills that can wreak absolute havoc on the battlefield.

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