Reviews by James Galizio
These furry children can hold so much trauma. Again.
review by James Galizio on 29 May, 2023
It’s hard to tell who, exactly, Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is for.
review by James Galizio on 22 May, 2023
Expanded and improved in nearly every way from Fallen Order, Respawn's latest crack at Star Wars is one to remember
review by James Galizio on 26 April, 2023
While it's certainly not a perfect expansion, Lightfall offers enough additions and changes to be worth it for new and returning players alike
review by James Galizio on 21 March, 2023
While it succeeds in its own right, Wo Long doesn't quite reach the same heights as Team Ninja's Nioh 1 and 2.
review by James Galizio on 02 March, 2023
Beyond its unacceptable technical issues, lies one of the most unique takes on the Hunting Action genre in years.
review by James Galizio on 16 February, 2023
Offering a definitive package for both rhythm game players and Final Fantasy fanatics alike, Final Bar Line is a certified must play.
review by James Galizio on 14 February, 2023
Monochrome Mobius is a solid first attempt at a JRPG from Aquaplus, but falters due to a number of plot, pacing and user interface concerns.
review by James Galizio on 14 December, 2022
Beneath all the jank and technical disaster, there's a Pokemon game that deserved better.
review by James Galizio on 25 November, 2022
Cygames' roguelite action romp offers a compelling take on the genre, that's perfect for beginners to grit their teeth on.
review by James Galizio on 23 July, 2022
While not quite perfect, Sunbreak confidently brings all of Monster Hunter Rise's best ideas to the next level.
review by James Galizio on 29 June, 2022
Despite all its charm, The Cruel King and the Great Hero is hard to recommend.
review by James Galizio on 29 March, 2022
Endwalker concludes Final Fantasy XIV's decade-long story - and what a story it has been.
review by James Galizio on 06 January, 2022
Undernauts offers a nearly perfect entry point for folks looking to get into DRPGs.
review by James Galizio on 16 December, 2021
Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl bring Generation IV to Switch, warts and all - along with a new set of strengths and weaknesses.
review by James Galizio on 29 November, 2021
Fantasian is a wonderful JRPG, even though the difficulty feels out of pace with the rest of the experience.
review by James Galizio on 28 August, 2021
Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.
review by James Galizio on 06 August, 2021
CyberConnect2's first self-published work delivers, hopefully setting the tone for a bright new future for the company.
review by James Galizio on 28 July, 2021
The Great Ace Attorney is the series at its very best, elevating the series to new heights.
review by James Galizio on 26 July, 2021
Monster Hunter Stories 2 manages to improve upon nearly every aspect of the original game, though some lingering issues continue to hold the series back from true greatness.
review by James Galizio on 07 July, 2021
New Pokemon Snap is (almost) just more of the same, but it's those small changes that hold it back from true greatness.
review by James Galizio on 14 May, 2021
Over 3 decades after the Famicom Disk System original's release, the west has finally received Famicom Detective Club and its sequel. How do the remakes hold up in 2021?
review by James Galizio on 12 May, 2021
Kingdom Hearts has finally made its way to PC, courtesy of the Epic Games Store. Here's how the latest RPG in the series manages the transition to the platform.
review by James Galizio on 07 May, 2021
Team Ladybug's latest title is still worth your time, but pales in comparison to their earlier works.
review by James Galizio on 06 April, 2021
Monster Hunter Rise proves that Monster Hunter World's success wasn't merely a fluke, but the circumstances surrounding its development are clear.
review by James Galizio on 23 March, 2021