Dynasty of an Emperor and Final Fantasy are very different approaches to RPGs. One is a standard approach to the genre, and the other is more imaginative. I have fond memories of these two games, but I really like one more than the other. I played both of these games when I was a kid,Continue reading “Unique vs Traditional: Final Fantasy and Destiny of an Emperor”
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The First Game in Sega’s Spectacular Phantasy Star Series
The first Phantasy Star game can be rather hard to get into. At the beginning of the game, you’ll need to grind for levels quite a bit before you can do much of anything. This was something I didn’t know when I first played it. I knew about the Phantasy Star series on the SegaContinue reading “The First Game in Sega’s Spectacular Phantasy Star Series”
A Look Back at Final Fantasy on the NES
Final Fantasy on the NES is one of the first RPGs I ever played. When I first started playing it, I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing. I just wandered around getting into random fights and eventually died. I had no idea that I was supposed to buy and equip weaponsContinue reading “A Look Back at Final Fantasy on the NES”
The First Dragon Quest, A Great RPG
Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior) was one of the first RPGs released for the NES. It is a fun but short game that is still fun to play today. When I went back to play this game for another project, I was surprised by how short it actually is. I’ve only played this a few times,Continue reading “The First Dragon Quest, A Great RPG”
Breath of Fire III is one of My Favorite RPGs
Breath of Fire III was the first PS1 game I bought. I’m not sure why I went with this game, especially since I hadn’t played the other two games in the series. There was just something about it that made me want to play it. I’m pretty sure I bought this game and a PS1Continue reading “Breath of Fire III is one of My Favorite RPGs”
The 7th Saga has Beautiful Graphics and Frustrating Gameplay
The 7th Saga is one of the many video games I tried to get into when looking for ROMs in the 1990s. Much like Paladin’s Quest, I would try to play the game, not understand it, and play something else. This time, I’m going to give it a serious try. There are some great thingsContinue reading “The 7th Saga has Beautiful Graphics and Frustrating Gameplay”
The Best Games I Played in 2023
I played a ton of great games this year. Some were better than others, and I wanted to revisit a few games. I also missed out on some fantastic games that I’ll have to look at next year. Much of the year consisted of wrestling games, shooters, and beat’em ups. I was working on aContinue reading “The Best Games I Played in 2023”
Tactics Ogre is One of the Best RPGs
The Ogre Battle Saga is divided into two sets of video games. The Ogre Battle games focus on grander stories about the big countries in the game’s world. Tactics Ogre focuses on the local conflicts and takes place on islands. The Tactics Ogre games tell more personal stories about the people who participate in war.Continue reading “Tactics Ogre is One of the Best RPGs”
Vandal Hearts: A Fantastic Tactical RPG From The 90s
I’ve been trying to get into another retro role-playing game (RPG) for a few months. It seems like I pick one up, play for a few hours, and then forget about it as I move on to another project. Vandal Hearts is the game I finally settled on. I remember playing this game in theContinue reading “Vandal Hearts: A Fantastic Tactical RPG From The 90s”
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”