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Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
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Potion Permit is a new roleplaying farming simulator from MassHive Media, a relatively new studio. You play as a chemist instead of a farmer and explore the areas around town to find ingredients to make medicine and treat villagers. The game offers stunning pixel-based graphics, unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes, mini-games, and more. It's the perfect game for any wholesome game or farm simulator enthusiast.
What we like:
Unique setting as a chemist
Stunning pixel-based graphics
Unique characters with their own quests and cutscenes
Mini-games
Teleport feature with no unlocking required
What could be improved:
Keyboard layout designed for gamepad can be awkward at times
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an open world brawler set in a stylized version of Japan, where you control Ichiban Kasuga, an honorable ex-yakuza who took the fall for a crime he didn't commit. As he attempts to get his life back on track, you'll have to navigate the underworld of Yokohama as you battle foes using RPG style combat and utilize environmental objects to aid you in battle. You can also take on jobs and explore side activities such as gambling or kart racing.
What we like:
Fast paced combat
Strategic use of environmental objects
Variety of side activities
Funny and touching human stories
RPG style battle system with summons feature
What could be improved:
Combat can end abruptly if protagonist is knocked out
The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero is a classic Japanese JRPG that has been localized for the West. Players take control of a team of young police recruits in a major city as they strive to improve the reputation of their force by completing odd tasks for citizens. With impressive visuals and engaging characters, Trails From Zero will provide an enjoyable experience for both newcomers and veterans alike.
What we like:
Tactical turn-based combat
Dynamic shadows
Keyboard & mouse support on PC
What could be improved:
Boring side quests
PC offers higher frame rate but needs powerful hardware
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Live A Live is a cult classic Super Nintendo game that has been brought to the west with this remastered version. With a unique story told across multiple time periods and characters, enjoy an ambitious scope of HD2D visuals, voiceovers in both English and Japanese, unique turn based combat, and fantastic music!
What we like:
Unique story told through multiple time periods
HD2D visuals and particle work
Voiceovers in both English and Japanese
Unique turn based combat system with risk/reward elements
Fantastic music
What could be improved:
Some may feel disappointed by the lack of 3D remake feature
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Features town-upgrading mechanics, fast-paced combat. A prequel to the world of the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
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Siralim Ultimate is an RPG with over 1200 monsters to collect and customize to your liking. With randomly generated dungeons and post-story content, this game offers a never-ending adventure. The game's specializations and teambuilding options give an insane amount of choice to the player. If you're an RPG fan who loves discovering something new each time you play, Siralim Ultimate delivers.
What we like:
Endless teambuilding and tactic optimisation potential
Engaging and streamlined grind
Castle customization and skins/avatars/transmogs are well done
Turbo mode and the ability to program macros to deal with any situation automatically
What could be improved:
Can be too grindy to progress into the cooler parts of the game
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Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a must-play for fans of strategy RPGs. This game features slow-paced gameplay that will make you think carefully about your moves. The story is full of political intrigue and compelling characters that are sure to keep you engaged from start to finish. With a permadeath system that makes each life matter, the stakes are high, and there's never a dull moment. This game may not be the easiest to get into, but once you do, you'll find yourself hooked.
