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...
It’s easy to take Super Mario Kart for granted considering just how far the franchise has come since its inception in 1992. Mario Kart is a...
“No matter what kind of world people have, if they think they’re happy, they’ll be happy.” The passage of time is as inherent as it is...
In the same way, Nintendo used the Nintendo 64 as a means of transitioning their 2D franchises into 3D, the Nintendo Wii served as an opportunity...
“Like good sleep comes after hard work, good rest comes after an honest life.” At first glance, Soul Blazer doesn’t leave much of an impression. After...
The shift from Bump Combat to the Napishtim Engine in the Ys franchise is a truly impressive one. The series had always maintained a steady fanbase,...
Mario Kart is a franchise often considered by fans to improve with each entry. In a sense, they aren’t necessarily wrong. The very nature of Mario...
Although Ys always had a strong, core identity in its formative year, the franchise was anything but cohesive in a serial sense. From as early as...
Dante Must Die has always been, and will always be, the ultimate way Devil May Cry challenges its player base. Regardless of the game, the franchise...
The Devil May Cry franchise has always had a bit of an issue with filler. Although the first and third titles managed to balance their non-action gameplay fairly...
Originally released for the PC-88 in 1987, Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished quickly became a JRPG staple. Combining fast-paced, buttonless gameplay with narrative presentation that far...
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening marked the first time that the series had strayed away from its established setting of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda introduced the kingdom; Zelda...
