Zach Wilkerson

“Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant might not have the cohesion or vision of the base game, but even lesser Chained Echoes is still a blast to play.”

“Lunar Remastered Collection is a loving remaster that understands the assignment and doesn't fix what isn't broken.”

“Suikoden I & II shine even more brightly here than they have for over 25 years. Plus, building up your base is still a blast, and I got the same dopamine hit every time I added someone to my army.”

“Castlevania Dominus Collection brings together three classics of the genre that are still worthwhile in a loving, complete package.”

“Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide is an excellent continuation of everything that made the base game great: excellent battles, a plethora of options in battle, and most importantly, strong characters.”

“If you loved the combat in Final Fantasy XVI, you're going to love Echoes of the Fallen.”

“While it's still fun to play Tales of Arise, Beyond the Dawn does nothing to justify the high price and is generally a waste of time.”

“While Anonymous;Code is a step in the right direction with interesting ideas and a snappy pace, it still pales in comparison to the best entries in the Science Adventure series.”

“Future Redeemed is yet another excellent Xenoblade entry from the team at Monolith Soft, with refined gameplay and a beautiful world replete with characters we know and love.”

“Almost 30 years after its initial release, there still isn't a game that has captured the charm, satire, and emotion of EarthBound.”

“This version of Final Fantasy III is more than just a history lesson; it's a fun, experimental game with a cool early job system, an absolutely stunning soundtrack, a story that does more than people give it credit for, and a significant improvement from earlier games in the series that is worth playing today.”

“While the games in Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend certainly show their age, the ambition and complexity of these titles should still be celebrated even today.”

“Heroland has charming character art, hilarious dialogue, and a unique premise. Unfortunately, its style can't make up for its repetitive, monotonous gameplay and unwieldy length.”

“Ultimately, Crystar is a case of "be careful what you wish for." What at first appears to be an excellent deal — a game with fast-paced action combat, stunning graphics, and a story that takes women and people of varied sexualities seriously — turns out to be deeply disappointing, ”

“While it still maintains some of the annoying quirks of past Compile Heart titles, Dragon Star Varnir is worth playing for its fantastic battle system and likeable characters. ”

“A quick, breezy throwback to some classic 8-bit RPGs with a few fun twists thrown in. ”

“With the additional features, and the ability to take it on the go, this is the best way to experience Final Fantasy VII. ”

“NieR: Automata is a true masterpiece; the new content just strengthens an all-time classic.”

“The definitive way to experience one of the best visual novels. ”

“While a perfectly serviceable example of the genre, there are just better options out there in 2018. ”