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Suggest us a game with a compelling narrative. It might be a story that leaves you in awe, gives you an unsettling experience, or even makes you cry a little. No spoiler!
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Another shockingly great gacha RPG adapted from anime - Black Clover M Quick Review

SHOULD I PLAY BLACK CLOVER M? Yes! As long as you enjoy anime stories and don’t mind the gacha gameplay loop, Black Clover M is a great choice. Even as someone who was only barely familiar with the long-running manga and anime it’s based on, this adaptation quickly pulled me in with rock-solid turn-based RPG gameplay and exploration, alongside a well-told story that includes scenes pulled directly from the show. Existing
Another shockingly great gacha RPG adapted from anime - Black Clover M Quick Review

A First Look @ Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is an interesting addition to the narrative storytelling genre - as it takes the choose-your-own-adventure format that a number of players may associate with Telltale-esque formats, and turns it into a Broadway-style musical. And the brilliant thing in all of this, is that it meshes seamlessly with the narrative. See, the protagonist, Grace, finds herself stuck in the midst of a murder mystery - one where she's the prime suspect, due to the victim dying rather literally on her doorstep. While already a problem, it's further compounded due to it being Calliope, The Last Muse, a member of the now dwindling Greek Pantheon. With only a week to prove her innocence, she must rely on her wits - and the vestiges of the muse. Namely, the ability to force those she encounters to sing from the heart. That said, that's hardly the extent of Stray gods' cleverness. As I mentioned earlier, this title belongs to the interactive fiction genre - with the typical trappings of making choices in order to progress forward through the narrative. That said, very early on in the game, you'll be given the option between a trio of Character Traits, being Charismatic, Clever, or Kickass - which provide access to dialogue options that would otherwise be barred to you. Here's the thing, though- these dialogue options -also- apply to the musical numbers, changing up the overall tone, and even imagery of those segments to a considerable degree. Admittedly, the song segments might be slightly stressful for some folks- since they are wholly comprised of timed dialogue elements- but, that decision ultimately feels like the correct one, given that it allows for a sense of musical flow. On the other side of things, you can actually disable the timed segments which crop up in the midst of normal dialogue. That said, while I mentioned that there's a certain brilliance to how it addresses the matter of player agency, this is also where the experience starts to fray. You won't necessarily notice it during your initial playthrough of the game, but once you loop around to the second, it becomes rather apparent that regardless of your choices, the outcomes turn out largely the same. While there are certainly elements that can go awry as you progress, these ultimately don't do anything to direct the course of the story one way or the other - having more of an influence on the final act and the ensuing epilogue, then anything else. That said, I do want to be clear here- this isn't an attempt to dissuade someone from trying it. On the whole- Stray Gods remains a fascinating and altogether solid first entry for Summerfall studios. That said, it would have highly benefited from a more efficient means of navigating the story and it's permutations, rather than locking players into playthroughs where it will take a notable amount of time to start making choices that feel impactful.  Especially given that you're unable to skip the song segments, which adds a significant amount of waiting time if youre truly intent on seeing everything.
A First Look @ Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Is Ashfall worth playing? - Ashfall First Impressions Video

Interested in Ashfall? Read more about it in this quick first impressions! 💬 Are you going to play Ashfall or do you plan on skipping it? Let me know down in the comments! [Music credits: "Hard Metal Intro" by WinnieTheMoog]
Is Ashfall worth playing? - Ashfall First Impressions Video
Ashfall
Ashfall

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis isn’t terrible, but did anyone really want a gacha version of FF7?

SHOULD I PLAY FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS? If you’re a truly obsessive fan of the Final Fantasy franchise in general or Final Fantasy VII in particular, then you already know you’re going to be playing this. For more casual fans or total newcomers, though, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be a pretty poor introduction. This new mobile version advertises itself as offering the totality of the Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis isn’t terrible, but did anyone really want a gacha version of FF7?
FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS

#GamesWithAGreatStory Planescape: Torment

You have never experienced a story like this.    It is a solid old-school RPG in which you wake up in a morgue and with no memory and must uncover your past, the mystery of your immortality and who's trying to kill you, all set in the fantasy planes of AD&D.
#GamesWithAGreatStory Planescape: Torment

Paper Mario meets Cartoon Network in this quirky, bread-based RPG

SHOULD I PLAY BORN OF BREAD? Born of Bread feels like an unofficial successor to the Paper Mario series, so if you’re a fan of those games, you’ll definitely want to check it out. There were times when I thought Born of Bread could’ve used a little more time in the oven, but I was still won over by its playful dialogue and loveable cast of characters. If you dig games with a wacky, silly sense of humor, this is going to charm you too.
Paper Mario meets Cartoon Network in this quirky, bread-based RPG
Born of Bread
Born of Bread

A Second Cup Of Cozy Coffee Talk - Reviewing Episode 2 - Hibiscus & Butterfly

Hey folks,  Thanks for tapping on my latest review- with today's subject being Toge Productions Coffee Talk: Episode 2 - Hibiscus & Butterfly. I'm going to be talking shop about what this particular addition to the series brings to the table, and whether they managed to hammer out some of the quibbles I had with it's predecessor. (Speaking of which, you can check out -that- review over @ ) P.S.  If you want to see my other reviews, you can check out & Follow me
A Second Cup Of Cozy Coffee Talk - Reviewing Episode 2 - Hibiscus & Butterfly

Is this the next Nier: Automata?

When Nier: Automata released in 2017, it proved that stories about cold, "emotionless" robots could actually be really powerful. Now publisher NIS America and developer Furyu Corporation will be attempting to mine a similar vein with the upcoming Crymachina. Like Nier: Automata, Crymachina is an action-RPG set in a postapocalyptic world and following a bunch of robot girls. In this dark future, these robot girls have to fight and destroy enemies in an attempt to become "Real Humans." But as you can see in the story trailer above, not all of the robots are convinced that becoming a "Real Human" is worth it.
Is this the next Nier: Automata?

Ubisoft resurrects Prince of Persia in a fantastic new Metroidvania form

SHOULD I PLAY PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE LOST CROWN? Yes! As a long-time fan of the Prince of Persia franchise, I was excited to see it coming back, but even gamers who are totally unfamiliar with previous games should be able to find plenty to love in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This reboot puts players into the role of Sargon, a warrior of Persia who must venture into the dangerous region of Mount Qaf after the prince is kidnapped. In gameplay terms, that means exploring a fascinating region in the form of a tightly designed 2D Metroidvania-style adventure.
Ubisoft resurrects Prince of Persia in a fantastic new Metroidvania form
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Note: These are my thoughts on this game, do not treat it as fact if you play the game. Likes: The story is truly amazing, and impactful! 2. The voice acting is amazing! 3. The music is riveting in battle! 4. The combat is simple but very engaging nonetheless! 5. The various functions in the outpost make this game so much easier to enjoy! 6. The characters look amazing! 7. The game itself is very beautiful! 8. Most of the characters have their own back story, which really makes you remember a character when they are not in your midst, or at least "bond" with them. 9. There are animated cutscenes from time to time. 10. The occasional texts from Nikkes is pretty refreshing sometimes. 11. The chibi models are cute. 12 The synchro device is amazing! The five highest level Nikkes are automatically allocated to the device, to which you can then add any Nikke in an empty slot, and they will be "synced" to that level. That only applies so long as they are in a slot, removing them will return them to their original level. This means you don't have to always upgrade/level up a Nikke to increase their level. Dislikes: A lot of reliance on stats to progress. 2. The SSR molds don't guarantee an SSR Nikke. Now a few important notes/tips: This is an idle game at heart, despite the gameplay being shooter action rpg, so if idle games are not your thing, this may not be for you. 2. Resources are valuable/scare, so spend sparingly. 3. As an idle game, you are not meant to plow through the campaign. 4. The story itself can be very heartbreaking, so if you are faint of heart, either look away, or tread carefully. Finally, this game isn't challenging for the most part, but requires patience above all else. Also, I am in chapter 5, as of the time I posted this review, so I haven't made it very far and thus, I may update this as time goes on.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE

El Paso, Elsewhere is like Max Payne mixed with Blade, and it’s must-play for shooter fans

SHOULD I PLAY EL PASO, ELSEWHERE Uh, yeah, this game absolutely rules. El Paso, Elsewhere blends the intense shooting and slow-mo powers of Max Payne with the supernatural vampire drama of something like Blade or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That mixture pays off with an action-packed adventure through the underworld and a noir-tinged story that had me rolling with laughter but still managed to have some emotional depth as well. It’s one of my surprise favorites of 2023.
El Paso, Elsewhere is like Max Payne mixed with Blade, and it’s must-play for shooter fans
El Paso, Elsewhere
El Paso, Elsewhere

Would you kill a princess to save the world? Slay the Princess is game about impossible choices

SHOULD I PLAY SLAY THE PRINCESS? If you have even a passing interest in choice-based games, Slay the Princess is a must-play. When the game begins, you’re on a path towards a cabin hidden deep in the woods. When you reach that cabin, you’ll find a princess, and when you meet her, a mysterious voice tells you that she’s destined to end the world. Will you slay her, or will you save her? It’s a simple enough question, but somehow, the game stretches it to endless possibilities. What happens if you start to save her, but change your mind? What if you don’t go to the cabin at all?
Would you kill a princess to save the world? Slay the Princess is game about impossible choices
Slay the Princess
Slay the Princess

Unforgettable Love A Life in Music

You know guys in This world Of games There's many games not even countable, but some of them touch our hearts with gameplay, music and story, Even we know this not the best game out there but still we love that game. Same way I love A Life in Music game, game story and music touch my heart, this game is beautiful. So I want to share my review with you guys with this post. This the story of two high school students, Antonio and Silvia Who living in Parma and during the unforgettable summer of 2008, destiny orchestrated a symphony that would forever change there lives. United by their shared passion for music, their journey unfolds in the enchanting world of "A Life in Music," a captivating 2D side-scrolling game with rhythm game elements.
Unforgettable Love A Life in Music
A Life in Music
A Life in Music

This horror game set on Mars is giving me Alien vibes in the best way

I hadn't heard much about upcoming horror game Fort Solis until I saw the above trailer, but watch this thing and try not to get hyped. The game takes place on a mysteriously deserted mining base on Mars, and players take on the role of an astronaut named Jake sent to investigate what happened. The trailer leaves it unclear what the actual threat lurking within Fort Solis is, which is great in my opinion. Let me be surprised when I play the actual game! But whatever it is, I'm getting

An intriguing but slight cyberpunk story where robots have taken over - Soul Delivery Quick Review

PLAY IT OR SKIP IT? Play it. Soul Delivery is a charming sci-fi platformer that explores a futuristic world of robots and artificial intelligence. The game features a compelling narrative, beautiful visuals, and a vast world to explore. That said, Soul Delivery does suffer a few issues holding it back such as a lack of guidance and content which might be dissuading at first. But if you can move past these issues though,
An intriguing but slight cyberpunk story where robots have taken over - Soul Delivery Quick Review
Soul Delivery Chapter
Soul Delivery Chapter

WHY CAN'T OTHER BIG DEVELOPERS UNDERSTAND THIS?

I'd heard of the series, as well as other well-known JRPG games, but I never bothered to look into it because I wasn't very interested in playing non-PC games at the time. It's direct and to the point, doesn't hold back monetarily, and comes from a well-known developer for a Gacha which for some people may come as a red flag, but hold on. It hits every note, even nostalgia for past games I haven't played in over a decade that being
WHY CAN'T OTHER BIG DEVELOPERS UNDERSTAND THIS?

Half-Life: Alyx - A Virtual Masterpiece

Half-Life: Alyx stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of virtual reality gaming. As a prequel to the iconic Half-Life series, this installment does not just meet expectations; it shatters them, offering an immersive experience that redefines what it means to be a VR game. Set in the decaying dystopia of City 17, players step into the shoes of Alyx Vance, a resilient and resourceful protagonist. From the moment you don the VR headset, you're transported into a world teeming with detail and atmosphere. Every corner tells a story, every object feels tangible, and every encounter is dripping with tension.
Half-Life: Alyx - A Virtual Masterpiece
Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx

Best time to start playing Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe is NOW!!

I've said this before, but Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe is one hell of a generous game! Right now, the game is celebrating its 3rd anniversary starting today, June 1st, and they're giving out rewards like there's no tomorrow! Just from the log in bonus, whey're giving us an INSANE amount of gacha currency and gacha tickets this month! Unfortunately, I pressed on the "ok" button a bit too fast and I couldn't take a screenshot of the tickets, but I promise I'll do so tomorrow and add it here.
Best time to start playing Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe is NOW!!
Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe
Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe

Attention Atelier fans! This cozy crafting RPG is a must-play

SHOULD I PLAY WITCHSPRING R? WitchSpring R instantly reminded me of the Atelier series, so if you’re a fan of those games, you won’t want to miss this one. It’s an incredibly cute and charming RPG, but it’s not shallow either. There’s real depth to its gameplay and characters, and its story is much more interesting than it initially seems to be. It’s a great mix of a fantasy adventure and a slice-of-life story, and that combination is hard to resist.
Attention Atelier fans! This cozy crafting RPG is a must-play
WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R

A better-than-average gacha that could use more content

Grand Quest just entered open beta, and as someone who's always searching for my next go-to gacha game, I had to give it a shot. So far, I'm definitely pretty impressed, though it has some work to go. Perhaps the biggest surprise in Grand Quest, especially when compared to other gacha games, is that the story is pretty entertaining and well-translated. Much of it is told through stylish comic book-panel cutscenes, and I was shocked to find myself actually enjoying getting to know these characters.
A better-than-average gacha that could use more content
Grand Quest
Grand Quest
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