25 years later.
With bold framing and an epic story, Dragon Quest V asserts itself as one of the most impressive RPGs of all time.
Although 'Dragon Quest IV' is widely considered by many to be the franchise’s peak, it’s important to keep the context in mind.
Even as time moves further away from May 27, 1986, Dragon Quest doesn’t feel dated. It certainly shows its age, but it has an elegance that...
By 1989, Nintendo had very carefully crafted an image for themselves within the retail stratosphere. The Nintendo Entertainment System wasn’t a toy — it was a...
“Cherish what you encounter in life.” – Legend of Mana (1999) Legend of Mana is a convoluted game. One that throws its audience into the deep...
Considered one of the greatest video games of all time, Secret of Mana is the second entry in the Seiken Densetsu franchise but the first to...
While a critical darling at release, Secret of Mana did not end up having the same long-term impact its contemporaries did.
Originally titled Seiken Densetsu: Final Fantasy Gaiden in Japan, Final Fantasy Adventure (Mystic Quest in Europe) marked the formal beginning of the Mana franchise. Conceived as a...
The Super Nintendo is no pushover when it comes to the RPG genre; taking the Super Famicom into consideration, the console’s roster of RPGs rises even...