Des Miller

“Death end re;Quest Code Z feels like an alternate universe fanfic that adds little to the series while scaling back its most interesting parts.”

“With a successful transition to a fully realized open world, Atelier Yumia is a strong start to a new series while serving as a fantastic follow-up to the Atelier Ryza games. The world is large and rewarding with something around every corner, and the cast is unique and lovable while having a whole lot of heart.”

“ENDER MAGNOLIA is a fantastic follow-up to a darling Metroidvania that pushes the series forward while remaining true to its predecessor.”

“Reynatis is a greatly flawed experience that is simultaneously scathing and vapid, gorgeous and murky, and fun and frustrating in practically every element.”

“Despite being a mobile gacha, Atelier Resleriana is a solid entry in the Atelier series with flashy visuals, a darling cast, gorgeous soundtrack, and simplistic yet fun combat.”

“Rhapsody III is a serviceable entry that manages to maintain its humor, whimsy, and charm while experimenting with a few new ideas with varying degrees of success.”

“Crymachina serves as a visually striking and thematically intriguing action RPG that is dripping with style yet feels a bit too small for the story it wants to tell.”

“An adorable, hilarious, and charming little gem of a game that punches above its weight in nearly every regard.”

“With a great story, rewarding combat, and endearing characters, Fate/Samurai Remnant proves there is still room for single-player story-focused RPGs in a world where mobile gacha games dominate the market.”

“Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess is a vastly improved sequel that is full of fun, charm, and whimsy while offering a much-needed challenge with its fresh take on a familiar battle system.”

“A charming art style, modern UI, and many quality of life improvements make this the best way to experience the origin of the Atelier series.”

“Ib is an indie horror adventure darling that still holds up over a decade later thanks to its beautiful and unsettling aesthetic, unique world design, and breezy yet engaging puzzles.”

“A fun and charming monster collecting game with an eye-catching aesthetic and wonderful soundtrack that is dripping with style and personality.”

“La Pucelle: Ragnarok offers plenty of tactical depth and whimsical charm while serving as a great look back at Nippon Ichi Software's history before Disgaea.”

“An overall impressive port of one of the best games in the medium.”

“While Lost Epic doesn't fully execute on its ambitious ideas, it's still an enjoyable ride.”

“Atelier Ayesha DX is by far the best version of the game to date and a perfect place for newcomers to start.”

“Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is a charming and fun little game that looks and sounds great but lacks any challenge or mechanical depth whatsoever.”

“A wonderfully dark visual novel that handles madness and psychosis in grim yet humanizing way.”

“Great writing and endearing characters are the highlight of this charming, dark horror RPG, though the poor performance of the Switch port makes this the worst version of the game by far.”