When Herdling was announced, the internet collectively scratched its head, muttering, “Herding mechanics? Really?” But leave it to Okomotive, the studio behind the stellar FAR series, to not only make herding intriguing but also deeply emotional. You might walk into this game thinking, “How hard can it be to lead a group of giant, yak-like…
Neverway isn’t just a game; it’s a fever dream with a splash of pixelated doom and a sprinkle of farming mechanics. At first glance, this indie RPG might sound like Stardew Valley’s goth cousin, but don’t be fooled. Beneath its slow-burning, life-sim exterior lies a horror-laden simulation that promises to remind you why you sometimes…
When you think about JRPGs, your mind probably jumps straight to Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or maybe even Persona. You know, games filled with melodramatic plotlines, spiky-haired protagonists, and turn-based combat. But what if I told you there’s a whole slew of games that technically fall into the JRPG category—even if their developers probably never…
Here’s a fun little nugget of gaming history to blow your mind over coffee (or Nuka-Cola, if that’s more your vibe): Fallout, the legendary post-apocalyptic RPG we all know and love, was never meant to be “Fallout.” Nope. Turns out, it was originally a sequel to Wasteland, the cult-classic created by Interplay Productions back in…
It’s 2025, and somehow even with Clair Obscur, we’re still talking about turn-based JRPGs being “uncool.” Seriously, did this genre accidentally insult someone’s favorite action games? Or is it still paying for wearing socks with sandals back in the Xbox 360 era? Either way, Clair Obscur’s creative director, Guillaume Broche, seems to think the stigma…
If you’re a JRPG fan or someone who’s been waiting for the perfect excuse to try Persona 5 Royal, well, here it is. Humble Choice’s August offering is nothing short of a gift from the gaming gods. For just $15, you can snag this gem along with seven other titles that promise everything from heartfelt…