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Everything I loved about the previous Demeo games is here and feels as good as ever, but single-player limitations and underwhelming Dungeon & Dragons incorporation result in a more mixed Bag of Holding.

If you're a longtime fan, Atelier Resleriana has your favourite characters come together for another game. For people not familiar with the series, there's not a lot here to hook you.

Quartet is Something Classic's proof that they've grown up and become more confident with age, and that there's room for continued growth to match their ambition.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake got me to reflect on what parts of the original Dragon Quest I I found special, and it manages to elevate Dragon Quest II into one of my new favorite games in the series.

Demonschool is clearly inspired by the horror hits of the early aughts, yet it produces a thrilling strategy game that stands on its own two devilish hooves.

Our Yakuza Kiwami 2 Switch 2 review covers how it is is RGG Studio's first Dragon Engine game to hit the platform, and while it is a solid port, it is not perfect.

Zelda's adventure in the ancient past of Hyrule sticks the landing to be the best Hyrule Warriors yet.

Stray Children is basically everything I wanted from a successor to Moon, and the people at Onion Games are some of the brightest creative voices in the business.

Hades II is a triumph in every way, and the degree to which the studio has built on the original makes it feel like we have gotten two sequels in one.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an outstanding debut from a team whose heart and soul come through in every aspect, delivering an exceptional RPG.

Avowed is a well-written and cohesive fantasy escape that thoughtfully ramps from modest to grandiose, though small bits of uneven execution slightly detract from an otherwise impressive experience.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a dense numbers-driven RPG and a remarkable improvement from its predecessor, with an immersive 15th century setting, satisfying role-playing, and impressive cinematic chops.

Despite many shortcomings undermining its ambitions, Dragon Age: The Veilguard engages with its RPG systems, visual flair, and strong, heartfelt storytelling.

The most beautiful cutscenes and gorgeous environments, surrounded by a plague of frustrating design choices and performance issues.

Stellar Blade is a substantial and gorgeous-looking action RPG with exciting combat, but its narrative is undermined by flat characterization and frequently lifeless storytelling.

A massive game that synthesizes two distinct eras of blockbuster game design, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth feels fresh and familiar simultaneously, while forging a new path for Cloud and the crew.

Despite its unique weapon system and generally friendlier structuring, Lies of P hews a little too closely to its inspirations to rise above feeling like something of an also-ran. But even also-rans can be polished, attractive, and exciting experiences in their own right.

Starfield is wider, wilder, and more ambitious than I expected - but also shows surprising restraint in many areas. More than the sum of its parts, it's the best game of this type Bethesda has delivered.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a triumph, offering an incredible level of scope, depth, and reactivity that only comes around in role-playing games a couple of times a generation.

Final Fantasy XVI is a confident game with amazing combat, an earnest narrative, and unbridled spectacle. Faults in pacing, RPG depth, quest design, and all those other nagging criticisms be damned - this game is special.