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The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 2: The Old Toys
This guide explores older handheld consoles like the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS as viable options for JRPG players, especially those interested in retro gaming. It highlights their extensive libraries, including classic PS1 and PSP titles for the Vita, and a broad range of Nintendo games and Shin Megami Tensei titles for the 3DS, emphasizing the value of original hardware for specific game series.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – SNES greatest hits
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new HD-2D action RPG from Square Enix that borrows heavily from classics like Secret Of Mana and The Legend Of Zelda. While its visuals and combat are enjoyable, the game suffers from long-winded storytelling, underutilized time-travel mechanics, and a lack of enemy variety, ultimately feeling like a derivative homage rather than an original experience.
The 10 Best PlayStation 1 Games on Nintendo Switch – SwitchArcade Special – TouchArcade
This article lists ten of the best PlayStation 1 games available on the Nintendo Switch, covering a range of genres including RPGs and platformers. Titles like Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Grandia are highlighted for their enduring quality and availability on modern platforms.
After trying Subtractive Runemixer, I can't unsee the links between RPG element systems and colour theory
The free RPGMaker game Subtractive Runemixer by Starbage explores the connection between RPG elemental systems and color theory. The game's combat involves mixing colored runes, drawing parallels to mixing paints and the principles of color theory. This approach is compared to Chrono Cross's mechanics, suggesting a potentially deeper way to consider RPG elements beyond traditional strengths and weaknesses.
