Looking Back at Sword of Mana
Some adventures are timeless, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be improved upon in some manner. The question is whether the changes bring anything new to the experience, for good or for ill.
Category: Impressions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Impression
Owlcat Games is taking on a new RPG subgenre with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. RPGamer got to try out the recently-released closed beta ahead of the full game’s planned launch in spring of next year.
AI LIMIT DLC: Eirene’s Furnace of War Impression
Arrisa is back to battle some new and old foes in AI LIMIT’s first expansion. Fortunately, Eirene’s Furnace of War is a fun, if somewhat cliche, expansion to an already solid game.
Neverway Demo Impression
Over the hills and far away, poor Fiona seems to stray. Lost in the turmoil of her thoughts, while all that stands around her rots. Rise from dolor, mend a fence. Perhaps one day all shall make sense.
PAX East 2026 Quick Impressions
RPGamer’s Michael Apps got the chance to try out a number of demos at the recent PAX East show. Find out within why he’s excited about a new Bubsy game.
Wyldheart Impression
Wayfinder Studios, a new developer founded by industry veterans, unveiled its debut game, Wyldheart. RPGamer was able to get an early look at the game, which looks to offer co-op adventurers across multiple, less exhaustive campaigns.
Robot Recycler Ryn Demo Impression
Robot Recycler Ryn is the latest from ambitous indie studio Rablo Games. RPGamer gets the chance to take a look at how its crafting and auto-battling combat systems are taking shape in a demo opportunity.
RPGamer Checks Out Steam Next Fest Winter 2026, Pt. 2
Winter has fully embraced all of RPGamer, luckily we have Steam Next Fest offerings to keep us warm. Come take a look at Part 2 of the batch of demos that range from exciting to needing some more development time.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Impression
Mega Man Star Force originally released in three iterations on the Nintendo DS, but had yet to see modern systems… until now. RPGamer was able to get an early look at the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, its light tweaks and updates, and other content included within it.
RPGamer Checks Out Steam Next Fest Winter 2026, Pt. 1
Winter is a perfect time to cozy up with something new, Steam Next Fest provides that opportunity with demos for hundreds of upcoming titles. RPGamer gathers to take a look at a few of them that vary between interesting ideas and some immediate wishlists.
People of Note Demo Impression
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios’s RPG musical is set to launch this April. RPGamer was able to check out an early preview performance of the game’s demo.
Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Impression
Take a look in a book with Ariana and the Elder Codex’s demo, which shows off two hours of the midgame. Flipping to a random page in this adventure reveals a nice and charming chapter of Ariana’s quest to restore the world’s magic.
Fairy Tail: Dungeons Switch and Content Update Impression
RPGamer got the chance to try out the Nintendo Switch port of roguelike-deckbuilder Fairy Tail: Dungeons. Find out how it fairs on the console, along with what’s included in a major update to the game included with this release.
Where Winds Meet Impression
Wuxia open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet arrives this week on PC and PS5. RPGamer was able to check out an early access build of the game and report back on its martial art prowess.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles PAX West Impression
During PAX West, RPGamer’s Sarah Ferries had the opportunity to check out Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. A slightly delayed impression looks at the combat, story, and canvas art style from the perspective of a newcomer.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Impression
Nihon Falcom finally returns to Liberl with next month’s launch of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. A prologue demo is available now, and RPGamer was given the opportunity to get an early look at the game’s beginning hours.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Impression
Bandai Namco and Brownies Inc. are releasing action roguelite Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree next month. RPGamer has given the opportuntiy to try the game out in a four-hour preview session.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Impression
RPGamer recently got the chance to preview the first month of gameplay in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. Find out within how this Nintendo DS remake is looking.
Godbreakers Demo Impression
Thunderful Publishing and To The Sky have unveiled Godbreakers. The game is a co-op hack-and-slash roguelike releasing later this year, with a demo available now.
Persona 5: The Phantom X Impression
Persona 5: The Phantom X originally released in selected East Asian countries last year. Now that the game is available internationally on PC and mobile, RPGamer took a look at its free-to-play take on the Phantom Thieves.
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