Garage: Bad Dream Adventure
This entry was written for the Japanese Video Game Obscurities book, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. If you …
Kalin no Tsurugi
Xtalsoft (pronounced “Crystalsoft”) developed a number of RPGs for computer platforms, including Lizard and the Mugen no Shinzou series, the …
Star Cruiser
This entry was written for the Japanese Video Game Obscurities book, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. If you …
Fight ‘n Rage
The success of Castle Crashers in 2008 spurred a small resurrection of the arcade beat-em-up genre, but few pay such …
Double Dragon IV
Double Dragon IV takes the same route as Capcom’s Mega Man 9, released almost a decade prior. It’s a “new” …
Asuka 120% Final Burning Fest
This entry was written for the Japanese Video Game Obscurities book, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. If you …
The CRPG Book Project has finally been released
It’s been in the works for four years, but the CRPG Book Project, helmed by Felipe Pepe, has finally been …
Iconoclasts
An “iconoclast” is someone who fights against strongly held believes institutions, and it’s a powerful title for a game where …
Legionnaire
Blood City used to be such a nice place. However, the Crimson Gang has overrun the district with crime and …
Digan no Maseki
Digan no Maseki (1988) Developer: Artec Platform: PC-88, PC-98, MSX2 Digan no Maseki (“The Magic Stone of Digan”) is a …
Danganronpa V3
While the Danganronpa 3 anime wrapped up the main plots from the first two games, Danganronpa V3 (confusing name, yes) …
Germs: Nerawareta Machi
This entry was written for the Japanese Video Game Obscurities book, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. If you …
