HIGH The art style and comic dialogue in an oppressive setting.
LOW The difference between the two difficulty levels is big.
WTF Every time we save the game, we need to pay?
Tag: JRPG
SVG REVIEW Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on the So Videogames podcast, Episode 438. For the original coverage of the game, please listen to Episode 436 and Episode 437.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Review
HIGH Peak JRPG quality-of-life features.
LOW Story is too broad in scope. Endgame “optional” dungeon grind.
WTF Why do characters recite their archetype like Pokémon when they attack?
Cat Quest 3 Review
HIGH Captivating visuals and great build variety.
LOW Pretty short overall.
WTF That golden boss…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak Review
HIGH The cast’s a largely enjoyable bunch of rogues with solid writing.
LOW The battle systems are somewhat unexciting.
WTF Feri’s (13f) father’s ominously worded letter to Van (24m).
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Review
HIGH Sublime creature designs.
LOW The age of the target audience.
WTF Stealing monster babies.
Monster Hunter Stories (2024) Review
LOW Muddy graphics in prerendered cutscenes.
WTF The best Jade Cocoon game I’ve played since Jade Cocoon
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review
HIGH New story content and quality-of-life improvements.
LOW Still requires some grinding.
WTF Butt slap attack!
Persona 3 Reload Review
HIGH Snappy combat, improvements in visuals and quality of life elements.
LOW Tartarus grinding.
WTF Miss FemMC, where art thou?
Unicorn Overlord Review
HIGH LOTS of beautifully drawn characters. Complex combat systems.
LOW Possibly too many characters! Managing an army can be overwhelming.
WTF Does that owl lady have boobs?!