A Quick Run – Magic: Legends
When Wizards of the Coast announced that work was being done on a Magic the Gathering "MMO" during the 2019 Game Awards ceremonies, I was cautiously intrigued. While the concept was appealing, I honestly didn't trust that the game would be work. Later, they corrected...
#101: The Evolution of Bethesda Leveling Systems
Fallout 4 has been making waves in the gaming community since its release. People have been singing its praises on many fronts, including the town building, crafting, improved character animation, and voice acting. Another area of accolades is in the leveling system. More than just...
#99: When Will You Stop Playing Undertale?
(Spoiler Alert: This article discusses important plot points and twists in Undertale.) I've begun to notice a new trend in video games, especially in RPGs. The current generation of game designers grew up on the games that built the genre, like Final Fantasy and Ultima....
#96: Final Fantasy Type-0: Experience of the Sidelines
I've played a great many RPGs throughout the years. In that time, I have seen many design decisions constantly repeated and reiterated across various different games. Often it makes sense to reuse these tropes. For example, leveling up is such a core concept in RPGs...
#75: Are RPGs Even Allowed to Have “Good” Combat?
As I said in last week's post, my free time has been spent playing old PlayStation 2 ATLUS RPGs. Having beaten Devil Summoner, I have been making progress through Digital Devil Saga. However, this is not an Impressions piece on that game as it will...