Archive for: ’JRPG’

Today’s Vita: Persona 4 Golden

My PS Vita is decked out in a Persona 4: Golden designer skin. You are excited about this.

Nayuta no Kiseki (PSP)

If you live in the United States, you probably don’t realize that Falcom has consistently been releasing miracles on the PSP over the last few years. Well, they have been, and Nayuta no Kiseki is one of them. Read, buy, play!

FAQ: Fhey Area walkthrough (Mega CD)

I’m back, back, back! And to give something back to the English-speaking world, here’s a walkthrough for Wolf Team’s RPG: Fhey Area.

Riviera: The Promised Land (GBA)

“I’ll take what was promised . . . and I’ll take this, too.”

Final Fantasy Type-0 (PSP)

…as what appeared to be an afterthought, Square also announced a little title for mobile phones called Final Fantasy Agito XIII. Compared to the console big boys, Agito had a lot to live up to, and most gamers didn’t expect it would.

X68000: Arcus II – Silent Symphony

Take the 12-year-old orphan from the first game, make him the hero, and fast-forward ten years into the future — that’s a cool concept for a sequel. Now combine that premise with engaging characters, a diabolical villain, loads of cutscenes, and a brilliant soundtrack composed by a ridiculously talented trio. On paper, this sequel was a damned good idea.

FAQ: Arcus 2 – Silent Symphony (X68000)

Here are the secrets to winning at one of Wolf Team’s worst.

The Rejects: Final Fantasy IV Advance (GBA)

The Rejects are ancient articles from my past that were dismissed as unworthy of publication. Most people would say I did something wrong . . . but perhaps I did something right.

PS2: Ys VI – The Ark of Napishtim

“Effective marketing personnel strive to appeal to the lucrative lowest common denominator — unexpected successes occur because those unaware marketing personnel are themselves the lowest rungs of the ladder.”

Mega CD: Lunar the Silver Star

Lunar is not an epic. There are no warring factions, political agendas, or corrupt religions. Lunar is a short story for children and children-at-heart, full of knights, dragons, damsels in distress, and brave damsels in dress. This game speaks to a younger audience than its sequel . . . but it speaks with a rare sincerity that’s likely to bring a smile to child and curmudgeon alike.