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People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula
People of Note brings a melodic twist to the classic Final Fantasy formula

People of Note makes a strong first impression as a tongue-in-cheek, whimsical RPG, and it might be drawing just the right amount of inspiration from the classics.

preview by Hayes Madsen on 18 February, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection wants you to conserve and protect the Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection wants you to conserve and protect the Monster Hunter World

The latest entry in the series' turn-based RPG spinoff re-evaluates exactly what it means for Monster and Rider to exist in harmony.

preview by James Galizio on 12 February, 2026

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Preview - A little bit of old and a little bit of new
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Preview - A little bit of old and a little bit of new

Already ten years since the original Yakuza Kiwami, we got to check out new and old content in this newcomer's preview.

preview by Myles Obenza on 16 January, 2026

Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed
Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed

Bandai Namco's upcoming sequel to the 2019 original feels like what I'd wanted from the original release, at least so far

preview by James Galizio on 05 January, 2026

Beastro wants you to remind you the power of a really good meal
Beastro wants you to remind you the power of a really good meal

Discovering the magic of food in this roguelite, farming sim RPG.

preview by James Galizio on 21 December, 2025

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined feels like the perfect excuse to revisit Estard
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined feels like the perfect excuse to revisit Estard

The upcoming remake of the PlayStation classic looks and plays incredibly after we had a brief hands-on with the game last month

preview by James Galizio on 19 November, 2025

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road was a fascinating demo that told me absolutely nothing about it as an RPG
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road was a fascinating demo that told me absolutely nothing about it as an RPG

Despite being strictly unable to judge the game's RPG mechanics on merit, I had a good time with Level 5's upcoming Football RPG

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2025

People of Note is already a delightful musical take on an RPG, and I can't wait to play more
People of Note is already a delightful musical take on an RPG, and I can't wait to play more

Iridium Studios' take on a musical RPG is off to a good start, and we're eager to see more

preview by James Galizio on 03 October, 2025

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues the series' transition to a more methodical RPG
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection continues the series' transition to a more methodical RPG

Capcom looks set to offer an RPG take on Monster Hunter unlike anything else

preview by James Galizio on 28 September, 2025

Digimon Story: Time Stranger PC settings, button config, changing protagonists, and new spoiler-free info
Digimon Story: Time Stranger PC settings, button config, changing protagonists, and new spoiler-free info

A brand-new 3-hour hands-on with the latest turn-based Digimon RPG allowed us to learn a ton of new things about it including if you can change your main character later, what its PC graphical settings are, and a status ailment that turns your DIgimon into cute 2D sprites!

preview by Josh Torres on 08 September, 2025

How the Digivolution system works in Digimon Story: Time Stranger
How the Digivolution system works in Digimon Story: Time Stranger

There are a lot of specific systems and mechanics surrounding how you make your Digimon stronger in the next Digimon Story entry, so we dedicated an entire separate article to lay it all out in detail.

preview by Josh Torres on 08 September, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D sprinkles in some new goodies but feels largely the same, but that's a good thing

We got some time with Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D while at PAX West, and it successfully carries on the legacy of last year's Dragon Quest III while introducing some new features and even a new playable character in this conclusion to the Erdrick Saga.

preview by Scott White on 04 September, 2025

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' new voice acting makes it feel like a whole new game
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles' new voice acting makes it feel like a whole new game

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles proves just how much of an impact a voice acting can bring to a game. Here is our preview from PAX West.

preview by Scott White on 03 September, 2025

Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld
Hands-on with Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition & Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 Handheld

There were several 3rd party RPGs running on the Switch 2 at PAX West 2025, and we got to check them all out including Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and Borderlands 4.

preview by Josh Torres on 01 September, 2025

The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds
The Lonesome Guild blends puzzles and bonding in an action RPG package that feels right at home on handhelds

Don't Nod and Tiny Bull Studios' top-down action RPG blends in puzzles and bonding in a colorful package that is a great fit for portable play.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 28 August, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 has quickly jumped from a passing interest to one of my most anticipated games left in 2025

RPG Site had a chance to check out a demo for Obsidian's upcoming Outer Worlds 2, which looks to improve over its predecessor in every way, and leaving us very impressed.

preview by Scott White on 27 August, 2025

Titan Quest II's  promising Early Access launch has me eager for more
Titan Quest II's promising Early Access launch has me eager for more

We smash crabs, birds, and fish people in the Early Access release of Titan Quest II, in this brand new Roman-inspired ARPG sequel. Here is what we think so far.

preview by Scott White on 26 August, 2025

The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it
The Blood of Dawnwalker might just be a sicko RPG, and I'm here for it

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Europe's Vampire RPG is sporting a gameplay loop that's left me intrigued.

preview by James Galizio on 20 August, 2025

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelike RPG that's unafraid to ask some tough questions

After several hours with Bandai Namco and Brownies upcoming release, it's clear they've got something special on their hands

preview by James Galizio on 18 August, 2025

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is shaping up to be great and is surprisingly good on Steam Deck so far

Even over a month before launch, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is already great on Steam Deck so far. Our thoughts on the PC version and more.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 05 August, 2025

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a delightful new take on HD-2D

Instead of a turn-based RPG, Creative Studio 5 and Claytechworks are tackling something more akin to a 2D Legend of Zelda

preview by James Galizio on 01 August, 2025

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Handheld Preview – Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1, & Steam Deck Impressions

Ahead of its launch in a few weeks, we've played the opening hours of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, & Steam Deck. Here's what we think so far.

preview by Mikhail Madnani on 30 July, 2025

Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel
Branching Path: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion has a card game and four other big changes for the mech sequel

Daemon X Machina looks to deliver a much grander and expansive experience over its predecessor. Here are five significant additions and changes that players can look forward to.

preview by Scott White on 18 June, 2025

Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately
Going hands-on with Digimon Story: Time Stranger left me feverishly wanting to play the full game immediately

One of the biggest surprises at this year's Summer Game Fest was playing the newest Digimon Story game because I was not prepared for how charming and fun it was.

preview by Josh Torres on 18 June, 2025

Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found
Code Vein II seems to embrace the identity that its predecessor cultivated through the loyal fanbase it found

The follow-up to the 2019 "anime Soulslike" is described to be "a complete reimagining" that involves time travel and exposed hearts.

preview by Josh Torres on 14 June, 2025

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