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The RPG Files

In this "whenever we feel like it" column, we'll be talking about, reviewing, and previewing all the best and brightest RPGs coming to the market, even if they're not "MMO" in nature.

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The RPG Files: Solasta: Crown of the Magister Review

Robin has been diligently playing Solasta: Crown of the Magister since even before its full 1.0 launch. Now we're finally ready to assign a verdict to this epic D&D adventure. How does Solasta fare? Read on in our review!


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Mass Effect Legendary Edition PC Review

Mass Effect Legendary Edition has finally arrived. As a Mass Effect series veteran, Shank had been awaiting its release for some time. Here's our review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition.


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The RPG Files: Biomutant Review

Set in a post-human apocalyptic world, Biomutant puts you in the shoes of a humainoid rat-creature to build a new society from ashes. But how does the new open-world RPG from THQ Nordic stack up? Here is our review of Biomutant.


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Bravely Default 2 Review - The RPG Files

If you're a lapsed Final Fantasy fan who wishes the series would return to its 2D roots, boy do I have a surprise for you. Square Enix heard your wish and granted it, only with a "Calypso in Twisted Metal" style swerve: it's not called Final Fantasy, it's called Bravely Default II. Here's our review.


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The RPG Files: Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Review

The latest from Cyanide Game, the studio that brought you the popular Styx games, is a brand new game based on the tabletop RPG IP Werewolf: The Apocalypse. But how has this translated to its recent RPG? Here's our review.


The RPG Files: Persona 5 Strikers Preview

It's no secret Robin loved Persona 5 Royal. So when Persona 5 Strikers was announced and coming to the West this year, she jumped at the chance to check out this new take on the Phantom Thieves and their adventures. Here's our preview of Persona 5 Strikers


The RPG Files: Yakuza: Like a Dragon Review In Progress

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the seventh main title with an all-new fresh take for the series. Like a Dragon trades the beat-em-up action combat of the previous entries for a turn-based RPG approach akin to Dragon Quest.


Assassin's Creed Valhalla Review In Progress

There is something about Viking-themed stories that get Bradford excited. Assassin's Creed Valhalla brings the series to the Viking Age in England, but how does the experience stack up? We're still working on our full thoughts, but here is our review in progress of the new Saga in the Assassin's Creed franchise.


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Ys Origin Nintendo Switch Review - The RPG Files

Ys Origin might have launched on PC back in 2006 but after more than 15 years the classic RPG is back on the Nintendo Switch. Ed takes you through whether or not this classic is worth another look.


Sands of Salzaar Early Access Impressions - The RPG Files

Sands of Salzaar, created by Chinese developer Han-Squirrel Studio, recently hit Early Access in the West. At first glance, it may seem like a simple aRPG, but as Robert found out in his playthroughs, Sands of Salzaar as more than meets the eye.


The RPG Files - Genshin Impact Review In Progress

Join Jonathan as he breaks down his early thoughts on Genshin Impact in his review in progress. Is it worth jumping into the free-to-play Gacha RPG from miHoYo?


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The RPG Files: Fae Tactics Review

Fae Tactics achieves a rare feat in video games - being simplistic while simultaneously being overwhelming at the same time. Check out our review of this tactical strategy game.


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The RPG Files: Ghost of Tsushima Review

Ghost of Tsushima is the latest exclusive for the PlayStation 4. Heavily inspired by samurai epics such as those from Akira Kurosawa, how does the latest game from Sucker Punch stack up?


The RPG Files: Persona 4 Golden Steam Impressions

Robin has had a chance to check out the hit RPG from ATLUS, Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Just how does it fare?


The RPG Files: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Preview

There are few JRPGs that left as memorable an experience on Garrick as Xenoblade Chronicles. Join him as he breaks down his first moments and impressions from the upcoming Nintendo Switch JRPG.