The invasive alien GNOSIA are among us! 👾🐬 And it requires deductive reasoning to sort truth and lies between a big cast of cool cats and space oddities. It took time, but Gnosia has found a passionate fanbase, and for good reason. Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/gnosi...

We're graduating magic school and becoming sky pirates! 🪄☠️ But we're the good kind of pirates! We're LIVE with the Mana Khemia [FINALE] and Skies of Arcadia! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

How did one uniquely bad game become *THE* Square Enix cult classic? – By being unique, I guess! 🔥 Drakengard shows the limits of how "traditional review metrics" can struggle to paint a full picture (especially against some "mood games"). Full Feature: www.rpgfan.com/feature/is-d...

At #PAXEast 2026, we got the chance to stop by the NIS America booth and play #DisgaeaMayhem! Some fun weapon variety, over-the-top animations, and smooth gameplay make this an upcoming action RPG to keep an eye on. Check out our thoughts below! Preview: www.rpgfan.com/2026/04/02/p...

Back To School, Back To School, So my dad doesn't think I'm an April Fool~🎵⚗️ Magic school is in session with more Mana Khemia! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

SaGa Frontier 2 was originally launched in Japan 27 years ago! With a tapestry-like story, hand-drawn graphics, grand OST, and that complex SaGa-style gameplay you either love or hate, it made for a fantastic follow-up. Read our review below! Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/saga-...

The medieval ages was a tough time, so it's easy to appreciate the whimsy (and gallows humor) in Felvidek's semi-historical take on 15th century Slovakia. Although brief, its funky style makes it a very memorable experience.⚔️ Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/felvi...

6 years ago today, #Persona5 Royal stole our hearts yet again when it launched on the PS3 and PS4! This definitive edition introduced new characters, a third semester, and more to an already fantastic RPG. Check out our review below! Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/perso...

Watch as we go from fairly standard (but great) medieval fantasy to nightmarish-hellscape dark fantasy (and still great!). 👍 🔥 Join in for more Berserk!! See our Discord's Anime Night channel now (or see ► www.rpgfan.com for the ►Discord Invite at the top).

Happy new week, I guess! ⚓🌊 So anchor in, we at least got some catchy jazz fusion style of Breath of Fire III to listen to. Also, please! – Share other Town tracks you love.

The original 'Arcadia Baes' are back for a proper final chapter. 🦋 Though rather straightforward in the gameplay department; Life is Strange: Reunion is the long-awaited hang out for characters we've become so endeared to. Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/life-...

This week's episode of #RandomEncounter dives into the long-awaited comeback of Chloe and Max in #LifeIsStrange: Reunion and the noir decopunk strategy RPG Aether & Iron! Do these titles deliver? Listen to this podcast below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/30/r...

A couple of cute Final Fantasy nendoroids and a pair of Persona 5 ladies from Pop Up Parade; all well-made and not terribly expensive if you're a collecting fan. ⭐ Now up for pre-order at your hobby shop of choice!

This week is a feast for the eyes. 🌆 No two games here can be said to look alike; and neither are their stories; ranging from smaller personal stakes – to "big-cities-with-overarching-conspiracies-and-mysteries-to-solve" stakes! Coming This Week 👉 www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/29/r...

Survival horror RPG #ParasiteEve was first launched 28 years ago on PlayStation! Set in Manhattan on Christmas Eve, officer Aya Brea uses newfound abilities to take on evil forces. Unique gameplay, amazing music, and Square's first M-rated title. Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/paras...

It's the midnight shift at RPGFan and I want boss music! 🔥❄️ Some Agidyne, some Mabufu, and something that 'rocks'. 🤘 (Wait. Speaking of Rocks. What's Earth-element magic in SMT games?)

Happy 20th anniversary to #KingdomHearts II launching on the PS2 in North America! Still one of the most satisfying games in the series, with a great story, fun Disney worlds, top-tier action combat, and more incredible music and visuals. Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/kingd...

Even if you're not on the mobile game train, I do love when it means more great music from great composers; and more #NieR music is something I'll always be on board with. 🖤 NieR Re[in]carnation offers more lovely listening. Full OST Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...

One day I want a Pokémon game that leans INTO many of its discreet horrors. 🍄👻 We got #Pokemon sim games, puzzles games, and PHOTO games – Time for horror!

It's the final of fantasies...for the SIXTEENTH TIME!! 🔥👍 Can't argue that. We're LIVE with the Grand Finale of FF16! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

A recent study showed Post-Game Depression is real! –And RPG fans tend to feel it the most! 🌎 Shocking that the many hours in big interactive worlds (then chatting about 'em online) meant something psychologically. But see the study for details. DL: www.news-medical.net/news/2026031...

Yeah, we've been getting back into posting videos again! And what's better than videos of, uh... music. 😎🎵 But good RPG music! And we're starting off with some Falcom, because it feels good to 'make Trails' with one of the longest running series + developer in the RPG scene.

Some technical hiccups and half-baked combat ideas aside, Aether & Iron offers an imaginative take on the noir genre with creative gameplay systems and a tale worth telling. Check out our full review below! Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/aethe...

A recent study showed Post-Game Depression is real! –And RPG fans tend to feel it the most! 🌎 Shocking that the many hours in big interactive worlds (then chatting about 'em online) meant something psychologically. But see the study for details. DL: www.news-medical.net/news/2026031...

The "secret" Atelier game. ⚗️🔮 Literally it's alchemy magic school! We're LIVE with Mana Khemia. (Bring it BACK Gust! Persona 5 was almost 10 years ago, there's been time for more school-centered games!) Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

"Thus is my life".💀👍 Watch as the SMT hero's journey come to a quick and unceremonious end...

Lies of P stepped onto the scene wearing its inspirations on its puffy Victorian sleeves; and 4 million players have since gone down the rabbit hole to this twisted fairy tale. 🖤 Art + Review: www.rpgfan.com/game/lies-of...

So many games get shown at conventions, sometimes we only get a small demo or quick Q&A even if we want to thoroughly cover more unique works made at the indie level. But here's a quick 5 previews from the Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026! 💙 Full Previews: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/25/t...

Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love- brings a fun martial arts angle to the otome world. It might be a bit TOO happy-go-lucky for some players, but sometimes you just want a nice time (...even against the fight tournament). 🧡 Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/otome...

On this week's episode of #RetroEncounter, our panelists dive into murder, religion, and more in the 2022 Obsidian masterpiece #Pentiment! How will this historical mystery play out? Listen to this podcast below 🎧 Listen: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/26/r...

Are you like me and feel instantly charmed by "real-life set" RPGs? Summer Road looks like a game set out to intrigue numermous types of players with its homey setting and unique battle mechanics. 🏠 Full Preview: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/25/s...

Lies of P stepped onto the scene wearing its inspirations on its puffy Victorian sleeves; and 4 million players have since gone down the rabbit hole to this twisted fairy tale. 🖤 Art + Review: www.rpgfan.com/game/lies-of...

The Pokémon inspiration is clear on the surface, but deeper down with the 3v3 combat and elements from Dragon Quest Monsters and Mega Man. So we have a cool fusion in Disc Creatures WORLD! And I enjoy a good monster mashing time. Full Preview: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/24/d...

We don't want LLMs in our RPGs, and our latest feature dives into why! In an era when the truth is becoming more and more obscured, it's more important than ever to maintain humanity in the creative realm (and beyond). Check out this piece below! Feature: www.rpgfan.com/feature/why-...

An Explosive Expert, a Nerd, a Super Hero, a Ghost Girl, an Alien, and a Catgirl ahng out together – and they got chemistry. ⚗️🔮 Literally, it's an alchemy magic school – we're LIVE with Mana Khemia! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

The world loves a thief. 💎 Stealing from the rich and giving to the locals perfectly tows moral lines and dances around greatness. So yes, I am interested in Bandit Knight where you run around and take stuff to help locals! Full Preview: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/24/b...

Worlds and fantasies collide in Dissidia Duellum #FinalFantasy, and thanks to Square Enix we got to play the game ourselves! How does the mobile title hold up to its console predecessors? How does it carve its own identity? Read on below! Preview: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/23/d...

Do the normal "no women/ no kids" rules apply when they're about to explode? 🤯 Wild Arms 4 features some great cutscenes between the cutaways.

As the gap between major IP's gets bigger, it's indie devs doing a great job filling in the blanks with fresh takes on old favourites.📚 Escape From Ever After is a charming Paper Mario-like; a bit conventional (by design) but a fun time! Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/escap...

From Drinkbox Studios, the creators behind Guacamelee and Nobody Saves the World, psychedelic metroidvania #Blighted is coming to Switch 2 and Steam this fall! A new gameplay trailer showcases the game's fast-paced combat. Watch below! Trailer + Info: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/22/b...

I've seen many amazing Zelda tattoos over the years, but this might be my favourite way to work with a thinning hair whorl. 🍃 Love it!

Why merely feast your eyes on this plentiful pile of pink & purple pixels when you can go try the demo? Out now! 🌸 Petal Runner looks like a perfectly chill and charming indie RPG to look forward to this year. Details: www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/22/n...

A week to fight for! 💜 Save the net, save the relationship, save our souls from a grey and cold month with some exciting and colourful games. But read about them, and see what's... ...Coming This Week! 👉 www.rpgfan.com/2026/03/22/r...

4 years ago, #RuneFactory 5 was launched in North America on Switch! This fantastic entry in the esteemed farming sim/action RPG hybrid series is brimming with charm, fun, and plenty of content. Check out our review below! Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/rune-...

It's Final Fantasy XVI, the very purple edition! 💜 We must save the world and save the colours! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

Happy 20th anniversary to #Suikoden V, which was released on #PS2 in North America on this day! This tale of 108 Stars of Destiny harkens back to earlier games in the series while being a classic in its own right ⭐ Check out our review below! Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/suiko...

Yorhel, the founder of Visual Novel Database (VNDB) and open source contributor, has sadly passed away. It's thanks to their work that the VN community was able to find so many overseas fans. (And TIL it was Ever17 that inspired it all – a fine choice if there was one). RIP. News: vndb.org/t24787

Monster Hunter Stories has established a fantastic alternative to the hunting part, and successfully includes a "working together" part. And now, third times a charm! MHS3: Twisted Reflection is another great for this egg-cellent series. 🥚 Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/monst...

Square Enix said they used Ifrit as "the main summon" because (1) It's one of the original summons in the series, and (2) because fire animates nicely~. 🔥👍 Can't argue that. We're LIVE with FF16: Clive May Cry edition on Twitch! Watch ►► twitch.tv/rpgfancom

We continue our #NieRReincarnation music review series with the OST for the mobile title's second story arc: The Sun and the Moon! How does this volume compare to the first? Check out our thoughts below 🎶 Music Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...