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For 1,239 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 26% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 67% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 7.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Demon's Souls
Lowest review score: 20 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 413 out of 1239
  2. Mixed: 695 out of 1239
  3. Negative: 131 out of 1239
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time
    Those prepared to battle through the tough times will find much to like from Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time, but a good number of players are likely to be chased off by some of the more frustrating parts. For me the enjoyable story and cast were more than enough to outweigh those sections where it felt like the PSP might go flying soon and it is a game worthy of serious consideration for those who enjoy the more story and text-heavy RPGs, even if those frustrating gameplay sections prevent a universal recommendation. On a whole it was an experience I would be happy to volunteer for again.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Darksiders II
    Though this might seem like a gripe, Darksiders II is not a bad game. Its mechanics are tightly crafted and there are plenty of exciting battles and twisted puzzles to work through. But don't be surprised if everything feels very familiar, and don't feel ashamed if you're inclined to simply turn it off. After all, you've probably played this game a hundred times before.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dust: An Elysian Tail
    The game is a cohesive and stunning effort that keeps you coming back for more.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Rainbow Moon
    Despite its flaws Rainbow Moon is a decent option for fans of the SRPG genre at a very approachable initial price.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Heroes of Ruin
    At the end of the day, Heroes of Ruin is a fun game with a slew of issues that prevent it from being great. A wealth of multiplayer options make it the closest to a console third-person looter you'll find on any portable system. While it can still be a fun single-player experience, the game is best played with a group of friends. Even so, with repetitive environments, monsters, music, and sound, it is not likely to be a memorable experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon Conquest
    At the end of the day, despite some presentation and interface issues, Pokémon Conquest does a splendid job of combining two seemingly uncombinable franchises.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Game of Thrones
    For all its flaws, it did genuinely surprise me in areas and had twists and turns that were unexpected. It's a pleasantly mediocre game that could have used tons more polish to create a better experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Three
    Rain-Slick 3 is a terrific little indie RPG, and hopefully the launching point for something much bigger from Zeboyd in the future.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ys Origin
    Ys Origin is a very tightly crafted experience. Considering that a single playthrough with one character will only take about six to seven hours, it's amazing how much story is packed into that amount of time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma
    There are areas for improvement, most notably on the storytelling front, but Capcom has produced a thoroughly entertaining adventure with widespread charm.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gungnir
    Gungnir isn't the most original game out there, but neither is it as bog standard as it first appears. The story is engrossing and the battles skillfully tease the line between challenging and punishing. There's enough going on under the hood to keep arithmeticians happy, without making the game inaccessible to everyone else.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Yakuza: Dead Souls
    The problem with Yakuza: Dead Souls is that it's a game full of wasted potential. The story is fun and the atmosphere is excellent, but the broken controls and awkward camera make this game more frustrating than fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Diablo III
    It takes the core experience that made Diablo II great and makes it less frustrating and, more importantly, much more accessible. Where Diablo II encouraged careful planning and forethought, Diablo III encourages experimentation and fun. And hey, if you're not down with that, Torchlight II is right around the corner.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland
    Fans of the Arland trilogy will surely adore their experience with Meruru, but for newcomers, this may not be the best place to start if you want to get a feel for the entire world. Still, Meruru is the silver lining at the end of this wonderful trilogy, and it will no doubt bring joy and closure to the long-time fans who stayed along for the journey.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Risen 2: Dark Waters
    As an actual game, Risen 2 is mediocre. The gameplay is primitive and the technical problems alone are more than enough to recommend shying away from it. However, as an experience, Risen 2 is highly entertaining. Players willing to overlook the issues with the gameplay will find themselves sucked into a sweeping, high-seas adventure that's rare for the RPG genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dungeons of Dredmor
    If you can accept some mechanical quirks in exchange for a torrent of indie exuberance, check it out.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
    While I clearly had issues with the actual gameplay parts of The Witcher 2, the story and characters were memorable enough to make it worthwhile, mostly because of how real they felt. While it starts off rough, has a steep learning curve, and offers a lot of places where it can get frustrating, in the end the experience was worth the effort. With a little more polish on the controls and interface, this series can continue to mature into something truly outstanding.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pandora's Tower
    It's cast from a different mould than that of Xenoblade and The Last Story, and while it may not reach the same level as its contemporaries, those looking for a decent adventure should find plenty to like.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Old Republic
    LucasArts generally exercised greater quality control of Star Wars games than most licensed properties receive, though that didn't necessarily translate into titles that were actually good. I've played a few other Star Wars games in the past, and while the SNES platformers were pretty good, this one is even better. Knights of the Old Republic may just be the best game in the franchise, and succeeds at being a top-tier RPG even if one has no interest in Star Wars. BioWare did the license proud.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Fantasy
    Dragon Fantasy should not be dismissed as a Dragon Quest clone, but instead should be embraced as a game that takes all the greatness of the older games in that series and wraps them up in a nice, new format for a whole new generation to enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
    In the end, Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention is a fine port of the PlayStation 3 original. It tweaks the gameplay in interesting ways, and improves the look and feel of story sequences. It's not all great, as the gameplay graphics have not been improved from the original, and the added Vita touch controls and GPS functionality to get minor bonuses are largely pointless. With a lengthy story, additional post game challenges, and the many optional endeavors present in a Disgaea game, it still makes for an exceptional package of content.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard
    Inazuma Eleven 2 definitely stays true to the simple charm created by the first game, providing what is very much more of the same. An engaging premise sets the early theme of simple but enjoyable fun, which the gameplay is more than happy to uphold. Those looking for a challenging experience won't find that here, but there's plenty of enjoyment to be had by those prepared to sit back and enjoy the wacky adventures of the Raimon team.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm
    Inazuma Eleven 2 definitely stays true to the simple charm created by the first game, providing what is very much more of the same. An engaging premise sets the early theme of simple but enjoyable fun, which the gameplay is more than happy to uphold. Those looking for a challenging experience won't find that here, but there's plenty of enjoyment to be had by those prepared to sit back and enjoy the wacky adventures of the Raimon team.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tales of Graces f
    Not since Tales of Symphonia have I played a Tales game that's felt as whole as Tales of Graces f. It is an engaging, enjoyable, and lengthy game, easily lasting as long as sixty hours. The "Legacies and Lineage" post-game story can add even more time. Tales of Graces f unquestionably stands apart as one of the best games in the series, and as one of the best JRPGs to grace modern consoles yet.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Last Story
    The Last Story's preferred focus on combat and characters puts it far enough apart from Xenoblade, with its focus on exploration and the wider world that there's more than enough space for both games to carve out their own identities and stand proudly together.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Mass Effect 3
    BioWare has crafted a fantastic game with Mass Effect 3. The shooting is improved once again, the RPG customization is deeper, and the story missions are mostly amazing, with the exception of the overall plot ending with a big letdown.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone
    After wasting thirty hours of my time, this is one game that has no right to pass kindergarten.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2
    Devil Survivor 2 remains an addictive experience for a large chunk of its length.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2
    Ultimately, Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 is a much, much better game than its predecessor. While the script isn't as funny as the first and tends to cross the line of good taste a few times too often, the improvements to the gameplay, the more diverse cast, and the better developed world all solidify it as an actually enjoyable game. It's much shorter than the original Hyperdimension Neptunia, clocking in at a little over twenty hours, but in many ways that's a good thing, not a bad thing. I couldn't be more pleasantly surprised.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
    As it stands right now, the loot-gathering is outstanding and the combat, with the full character progression system supporting it, is faster and more responsive than any other RPG out there.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII-2
    Overall, XIII-2's more diverse play experience should make it a more palatable game to a larger segment of gamers. Whether or not it's better than Final Fantasy XIII is something I leave for you to judge for yourself.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeon Defenders
    Dungeon Defenders is unlike any game you'll find on the market, and that is what makes it such a triumph. It's not without its few pitfalls, but it creates an enjoyable atmosphere that has yet to be replicated by other co-operative RPG experiences.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Fate/Extra
    It's a serviceable package, but could have been so much more if its mechanics matched the sweep of its story and the story didn't wear itself out on tangents. The participants in the Holy Grail War are nuanced, cleverly designed characters, but they gutter and die before becoming truly awesome.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Dark Souls
    At the end of the day Dark Souls succeeds in producing a game that is both incredibly challenging and fair.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of the Abyss
    Tales of the Abyss is a very worthwhile addition to gamers' collections, and more than welcome on the 3DS' library. The removal of the technical issues is much appreciated and gives players the opportunity to experience the game at much closer to its full potential, where it easily earns the right to be spoken out in the same breaths as the more beloved entries in the series. Tales of the Abyss 3D is a very solid game all round, and the handling of characters' growth throughout the story should stick in one's memory for a good while.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
    Like any reimagining of a series, Skyward Sword doesn't get everything right in the first try. Despite everything it does well, there are still several kinks that need to be worked out. That said, it's still the most creative, bold, and arguably important Zelda title to be released in over ten years.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fossil Fighters: Champions
    Fossil Fighters: Champions is very similar to its predecessor, but doesn't offer a significant improvement.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
    Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny took me over eighty hours to complete and only twenty of those hours actually felt fun and exciting. The game has way too many unpolished elements that keep it from being a fantastic successor to Rune Factory 3, and in the end falters from its problems described above.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    Skyrim is one of the finest embodiments of an open world RPG, as there is never a dearth of places to go or quests to complete. What Skyrim lacks in tough role-playing choices, it more than compensates for with interesting things to do.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    X-Men: Destiny
    Although X-Men Destiny is extremely short, wrapping up at six hours or less, the game's many customization options, including three power sets with multiple individual power options, three playable characters with different backgrounds, and two factions to join, give it a lot of replay value. Unfortunately, other elements of the game are not up to snuff, and it's difficult to recommend as a full-priced product.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Frayed Knights: The Skull of S'makh-Daon
    The Skull of Smakh-Daon undoubtedly delivers exactly what it promises. Amusing dialogue and situations aplenty will be found wrapped inside a laborious dungeon crawler that tosses invisible dice around to determine everything inside of battle.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Fara
    From its trailers and screens, Fara promised an epic role-playing adventure in a beautifully crafted world. In actuality, Fara produces an extremely short adventure game with average music and visuals, insufficient difficulty and story, and hardly any RPG elements. While some RPGamers may find Fara to be a worthwhile use of two hours, most would be better off leaving this unwilling hero stranded on that island to fend for himself.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
    It hits all the right buttons that Grand Bazaar and Island of Happiness couldn't, and gives the player tons to do without ever feeling stale. Two Towns is polished, and shows that the Harvest Moon series can stay fresh when given a nice shell to work with. It provides endless hours of entertainment, and with there being so much content to explore, the time flies by.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Guardian Heroes
    In the end, Guardian Heroes, despite showing signs of age in the graphics department, plays just as well as it did back in 1996. More of a brawler with RPG elements than an RPG, it provides quick and fun entertainment, with plenty of features to encourage many rounds of replay. With the addition of online play for the story and versus modes, the multi-player elements of the game can finally show their worth. The remix mode provides updates to the original gameplay, meaning that those both new and old to Guardian Heroes will find plenty to love.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
    Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 is great, not just for fans of catch-em-all games, but also for anyone enamored with the Dragon Quest series.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Dead Island
    In short bursts or with a group of friends, there's certainly a lot of fun to be had, but it's the sort of mindless, arcade-style fun you'd find in Zombies Ate My Neighbours. Players looking for a complete package had best look elsewhere.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
    The story may take awhile to get truly interesting, but the early portion is not unappealing, and the rest of the game is quite worthwhile.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked
    Devil Survivor was one of the DS's best games and Overclocked is a great title on the 3DS.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland
    Furthermore, Totori outdoes its predecessor in nearly every aspect, showing that Gust is always trying to one-up itself with each new release. Atelier Totori shines for its honesty, and has a lighthearted feel that the majority of RPGs don't match.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles
    Despite its length, Monolith Soft has managed the feat of keeping Xenoblade an incredibly enjoyable experience throughout. The top-notch story only furthers the fascination in the unique world that has been lovingly created, and it is a world that fans of the genre deserve to see.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2 - Innocent Sin
    Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 2: Innocent Sin doesn't bring any mechanical wonders to the table, but uses what tricks it has to keep the excellent story rolling along.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
    In the end, Disgaea 4 is simply the finest expression of everything that the Disgaea series is.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Crimson Alliance
    Crimson Alliance is a fairly competent, if completely forgettable game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Baconing
    It's a fun game that fans of the original two are sure to enjoy, but there's absolutely no reason for anyone not fond of the first ones to play The Baconing, nor is there any reason for new players to jump in at The Baconing rather than the original game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution
    Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a game that's definitely worth playing, but there's a lot of room for improvement.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Cladun: This is an RPG
    In the end, ClaDun just doesn't have much going for it beyond the retro trappings.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
    While it might not be the most pleasant-looking game or have a ton of depth, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is still enjoyable and at its best when played in small doses.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Chantelise: A Tale of Two Sisters
    Overall, Chantelise will tickle those who are gluttons for punishment, but with its unfriendly game design, it'll leave many newcomers starving for something more approachable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cthulhu Saves the World
    Those looking for an easy-to-pick-up and entertaining RPG experience would have to work very hard to find a better option.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Bastion
    Ambitious, beautiful, and a blast to play, it's everything an RPG should be. Even better, it's only 1200 MS points, and with a solid ten to fifteen hours of gameplay, it's a bargain.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fated Haven: Chapter One
    Fated Haven shows tons of promise for the episodic RPG. Not only does it showcase a great story, it ends on enough of a cliffhanger that players will be dying to find out more.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    White Knight Chronicles II
    Perhaps White Knight Chronicles II can be best considered a very large expansion of the first game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dungeon Siege III
    Dungeon Siege III ends up being a fantastic hack and slack adventure that nearly achieves brilliance if not for lack of post-game content and expansive multiplayer.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax
    So while Half-Minute Hero Super Mega Neo Climax offers some new features, they don't make for a brand new experience. That said, the Hero 30 mode, which is the heart of the game, is still in place and as great as ever.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
    What's remarkable about the game is that it's aged far better than most of its contemporaries. It's still fun, it's still relevant, and it's still Zelda.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hunted: The Demon's Forge
    While Hunted isn't an amazing game, it's still a good game, and a unique experience all around.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Alpha Kimori: Great Doubt - Episode One
    In the grand scheme of things, Alpha Kimori is neither a good or a bad game. It falls into the realm of the decidedly average titles, where it fails to impress, but is not overly flawed in any major way. All in all, if the player thinks that they are going to enjoy the story then pick it up, but don't approach it with overly high expectations.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale
    Ultimately, the one thing that Daggerdale manages to accomplish is providing a proof of concept: Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition can work well in a video game. Unfortunately, Daggerdale is not that video game. Buggy, flawed, and bland, Daggerdale is the dice without the creativity of the players throwing them. While I'm sure we haven't seen the last of 4th Edition in the video game world, it's safe to give Daggerdale a critical miss.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gods Eater Burst
    In the end, Gods Eater Burst certainly does enough to differentiate itself as not just a Monster Hunter-clone, and easily provides good amount of portable enjoyment. Whether or not it works as a story will be completely dependent on how much players can stomach overused anime tropes, especially the execution, but does at least arrive with interesting setting and premise. RPGamers who enjoy experimenting should find the battle system an excellent laboratory, especially with the superb bullet creator.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
    While the online makes for a fun social outing, Dungeon Hunter: Alliance doesn't do enough to stand out in a crowd. With its uninspired gameplay, joke of a story, and its constant recycling of just about everything, it's barely worth the $13 price tag. There are better Diablo clones worth your buck, and this is simply not one of them.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection
    While there are issues, the nostalgic feel that exudes from this collection is nothing to find fault with, as it perfectly serves its intended purpose of being a retro collection. If paying for Final Fantasy IV again isn't enough and the fan service-filled After Years holds no appeal, then pass on this. If you loved Final Fantasy IV back in the 90s and are looking to relive that experience along with some new content, then Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection might just be a good fit for you.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
    In the end, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes HD is fantastic port of the original DS game. Featuring astounding 2D visuals, improved multiplayer, and a battle system that will provide an impressive amount of challenge to players, it is a tremendous downloadable value that will provide at the very least twenty hours of gameplay, if not many more. There are some hang-ups with the presentation, music, and story that prevent it from being a true classic. However this should not deter people from trying what is the best puzzle-RPG mash-up to date.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga
    Ultimately, The Dragon Knight Saga is a game at odds with itself. Its solid writing and quest design has to contend with balance issues and a myriad of other minor problems such as a sporadic autosave function that feels more like an afterthought.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
    While it'll never be the most technically impressive or original game, its creators clearly understand what works and what doesn't. The excellent music and fun combat combine with the charming characters to create a game that has a certain intangible feel, a spirit that pervades it and makes it more than simply the collection of things seen before it may appear at first glance. As the PSP enters its twilight years, most RPGamers would find few better sendoffs than this.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yakuza 4
    Yakuza 4 is a triumph; for those who desire to take the plunge with this series, this may be the best place to start.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll
    While Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll has a lot of potential in its varied battle system, decent story, and wonderful soundtrack, it falls flat in other unforgivable areas. The repetitive and pointless missions combine with the pointless text-only overflow of dialogue to pad the game two or three times longer than it needs to be. If only the fat had been cut and more variety was offered, the game might have been decent. As is, Trinity is drowning in missteps.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Okamiden
    With a more balanced difficulty and stronger puzzle designs, Okamiden probably would have been able to beat The Legend of Zelda at its own game, but for now, Chibiterasu will have to settle for simply being on even ground with Link.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The 3rd Birthday
    The 3rd Birthday is a difficult game to recommend. There are aspects of it that really shine and make it an enjoyable experience, but others features, particularly the game's tortuous story, will surely disappoint those who were expecting the game to be in the vein of the previous Parasite Eve titles.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle
    While Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle isn't a poor game, it fails to distinguish itself from the multitude of tactical RPGs already around.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jikandia: The Timeless Land
    What we get is a game that doesn't take itself too seriously and demands patience be destroyed in button mashing fury. Sometimes, a nice button mashing experience is exactly what you need after a tough day, and Jikandia delivers this in spades.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon Black Version
    In the end, the real question is whether Pokémon Black offers enough spark to justify buying another Pokémon game. True believers have purchased it already, and the vocal haters will continue their hating despite this review's best efforts. For everyone who's left, the answer is a solid maybe.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy
    Dissidia 012 is a frustrating game. The fundamental parts are quite solid, the graphics and music showcase Square Enix's usual excellent craftsmanship, and the fighting system remains fairly unique even if the game isn't exactly innovative compared to its predecessor. It bungles a lot of the ancillary features though, and some of the flaws seep back into the core of the gameplay.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dragon Age II
    As is, it is a fun timesink for WRPG fans, but don't try it if you aren't enthralled by the genre or if you don't have the time or money to play every WRPG that comes out. This one isn't worth the full price.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Torchlight
    Torchlight is an awkward game to assess. On one hand, the gameplay is a major disappointment in that it's worse than Diablo II in every way, but on the other hand it has no major flaws and, even for a hater of easy games like me, gets addicting once the Shadow Vault, an unending postgame dungeon whose enemies are tied to your level, becomes available.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
    Square Enix has improved the battle system where its imitators have failed, while expanding on an already powerful story.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Lord of Arcana
    Ultimately, Lord of Arcana does not succeed as a viable Monster Hunter clone, both because of the broken battle system or the lack of variation in the missions available, there's enough to turn people off from the title.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Hyperdimension Neptunia
    In the end, it's difficult to recommend staying away from Hyperdimension Neptunia, because despite its flaws, it may just be the most humorous title NISA's ever released. If you do decide to brave the world of Gamindustri, at least now you'll know what you're getting into.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
    Its addictive nature will ensnare anyone with even a hint of fondness for the Dragon Quest series, and will work quite well as an introduction to the games for any who are curious.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ar tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel
    Ar tonelico Qoga is a worthy finale to the series... providing you can find the true ending, of course. Its strengths are many, and NIS America has done its best to keep a polished localization.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ys I & II Chronicles
    For those who want to see how it all started, Ys I & II Chronicles is the way to experience it. Ys I lasts just over five hours and Ys II boasts a little longer playtime at around eight, but with the game's fast pace, it doesn't outstay its welcome.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Two Worlds II
    So while Two Worlds II might be lacking in polish, it is pure and simple fun without the headache of over complication.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radiant Historia
    When even hunting for the solution to an idiot NPC's propensity to stay in an area that will soon be a battlefield is tantalizing enough to warrant going back in time, the game has clearly done a lot right.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
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