The PS1 library is full of RPGs that I’ve never heard of. Every time I think I know about them, I manage to find a few more. I know this won’t last forever, but at the moment, it feels like I keep stumbling across a new one every other month. Vanguard Bandits is one ofContinue reading “Vanguard Bandits is a Good, but not Great PS1 Game”
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A Look Back at Final Fantasy VII on the PS1
Final Fantasy VII is the game that made the series mainstream. It might be hard to believe, but there was a time in North America when not everyone knew about or liked Final Fantasy. Contrary to what some people think, not everyone was on the internet in the 1990s, and not everyone was subscribed toContinue reading “A Look Back at Final Fantasy VII on the PS1”
Brigandine is a Wonderful Strategy Game on the PS1
Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena is a strategy RPG for the PS1. There is a sequel to this game which changes the subtitle. Initially I thought it was a remaster or remake, but it is a direct sequel. I remember owning this game when I was younger but didn’t spend much time with it. IContinue reading “Brigandine is a Wonderful Strategy Game on the PS1”
Sea of Stars is one of the Best RPGs
Sea of Stars is a wonderful RPG that reminds me of Chrono Trigger, Illusion of Gaia, and Super Mario RPG. It has an interesting story, fun characters, and gorgeous artwork. I like almost everything about this game. Most RPGs are built on a series of tropes. When done well, they make for a spectacular game.Continue reading “Sea of Stars is one of the Best RPGs”
Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is an Objective look at the History of JRPGs
Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is a wonderful history of Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPG). The book mainly follows two series, Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, as they shaped the genre as we know it. Other series are talked about, but these two are the main focus. Aidan divides the book into periods. While someContinue reading “Fight, Magic, Items by Aidan Moher is an Objective look at the History of JRPGs”