Role Playing Game Reviews. – Bluntly Honest Reviews

Check out all 21 of our Role Playing Game Reviews, ranked from best to worst!

Is Everspace 2 Worth Playing?

Everspace 2 has expanded upon what made the original a success to create a modern yet accessible space simulator that appeals to genre veterans and newcomers alike.

4 min read PC / Xbox Series X|S

Fantasy battle scene with armored knight, archer, spellcaster, and creatures in dark cavern

Review 9/10

Is Solasta: Crown of the Magister Worth Playing?

A victim of terrible timing and an overpowering rival, Solasta: Crown of the Magister managed to carve a niche out for itself in the role-playing genre thanks to its fans, who were…

11 min read PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S

Six characters from Trails Beyond the Horizon wield weapons emitting glowing magical effects against a bright sky background.

Review 8/10

Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Worth Playing?

As a fan of the The Legend of Heroes franchise, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon feels like a breath of fresh air, but with 20 years worth of interconnected…

9 min read Nintendo Switch / PC

Seven diverse characters from the JRPG Reynatis posed against a cityscape with magical motifs and vibrant colours.

Review 8/10

Is Reynatis Worth Playing?

While Reynatis is not the best JRPG you could play this year, it is still worth a playthrough for fans of the genre, even with highly anticipated JRPGs on the horizon.

5 min read Nintendo Switch / PC

Artwork showing two human faces and one robot back-to-back with a rocket launching from a planet below

Review 8/10

Is Starfield Worth Playing?

A game decades in the making, Stanfield had many people very excited. Yet, it was that same excitement which has resulted in a less-than-stellar critical reception and a general lack of sustained…

17 min read PC / Xbox Series X|S

Two medieval characters in winter clothing stand in front of snowy village with thatched cottages and windmill, one aiming a bow.

Review 8/10

Is Medieval Dynasty Worth Playing?

While its focus on non-violence will be offputting for some, players looking for an in-depth medieval life sandbox need look no further than Medieval Dynasty.

6 min read PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S

Three rugged characters from Sengoku Dynasty, one with a headband and two holding tools, set in a forested background

Early-Access-Review 8/10

Is Sengoku Dynasty Worth Playing?

Sengoku Dynasty is a much-needed return to form for the Dynasty franchise, which is still reeling from the disaster that is Wild West Dynasty.

6 min read PC / Xbox Series X|S

Group of nine young animal-like characters in detailed clothing looking determined with a vibrant sunset sky behind rocky terrain

Review 8/10

Is Fuga: Melodies of Steel Worth Playing?

I didn't expect even to like Fuga: Melodies of Steel, let alone love it, and honestly, it opened my eyes to just how much the anthropomorphic JRPG sub-genre has to offer.

4 min read Nintendo Switch / PC / Xbox One

Review 7/10

Is Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered Worth Playing?

While Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered is a great remaster of a classic game, compared to what is on the market today, it feels outdated.

5 min read Nintendo Switch / PC

Two anime-style characters holding magical staffs with a large building and blue sky background, and game title text overlay

Review 7/10

Is Class of Heroes 2G: Remaster Edition Worth Playing?

While Class of Heroes 2G: Remaster Edition is slightly less dated than Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition, nostalgia is the only reason anyone would choose to play it today.

4 min read Nintendo Switch / PC

Illustration of seven diverse characters from the game Dark Envoy in dynamic poses against a dark background

Review 7/10

Is Dark Envoy Worth Playing?

While not without issues, Dark Envoy is one of the most promising indie CRPGs in over a decade; unfortunately, due to its poor sales and crushing competition from Baldur's Gate 3, much…

5 min read PC

Two anime-style fantasy characters stand back to back in front of a large castle with floating islands and mountains in the background

Review 7/10

Is Edge of Eternity Worth Playing?

Edge of Eternity is a decent but ultimately unnecessary attempt at recreating the magic of the Final Fantasy series on a small budget by a passionate but relatively inexperienced developer.

5 min read Nintendo Switch / PC / Xbox One

Armored warrior with sword and futuristic gun stands in centre, with robotic machine, forest ogre, and icy landscape around

Review 7/10

Is Elex Worth Playing?

Elex is the very definition of Eurojank, and fans of the genre-spanning phenomenon (Eurojank) will definitely want to give it a try.

4 min read PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S

Two figures in hooded dark outfits and gas masks with glowing green background, text 'Chernobylite' below

Review 7/10

Is Chernobylite Worth Playing?

Chernobylite is an excellent RPG held back by edgy writing, excessive profanity and overconfident developers who react unfavourably to negative feedback and criticism

4 min read Nintendo Switch / PC / Xbox One

Pixel art lumberjack with axe chopping magical and normal logs in forest setting

Review 6/10

Is Timber Rush Worth Playing?

While Timber Rush starts off strong, by the time players reach the endgame, most players will have grown tired of its fickle and at times bizarrely punishing RNG.

3 min read PC

Review 6/10

Is Edens Zero Worth Playing?

While Edens Zero is not the worst JRPG on the market, it has little to offer gamers beyond fan service and generic JRPG mechanics.

5 min read PC / Xbox Series X|S

Three medieval characters in fur clothing with weapons standing against a blue background with symbolic markings

Early-Access-Review 6/10

Is Ertugrul Worth Playing?

Ertugrul of Ulukayin has the potential to be a great game, but it has a very serious problem: very few people outside Turkiye know who Ertugrul is and what Ulukayin means, which…

7 min read PC

Group of anime-style characters in school uniforms standing in front of a grand building under a blue sky

Review 6/10

Is Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition Worth Playing?

While Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition is not a bad game, nostalgia is the main reason why anyone would choose to play it today.

3 min read Nintendo Switch / PC

Five animated characters posing on ancient ruins with musical equipment under night sky

Review 6/10

Is Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical Worth Playing?

While Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is certainly unique, it's hardly a "role-playing game" in the widely accepted definition of the word, and because of this, many fans of the genre will…

9 min read Nintendo Switch / PC / Xbox One

Two female characters in fantasy attire seated back-to-back under a full moon with scattered love letters around them

Review 5/10

Is Absinthia Worth Playing?

Absinthia Is a surprisingly good traditional RPG, albeit one that seems uncertain about its demographic, and as a result, fails to appeal to a large audience.

4 min read PC

Five characters from Heads Will Roll: Reforged standing in medieval attire with a knight holding a sword at the centre

Review 4/10

Is Heads Will Roll: Reforged Worth Playing?

While Heads Will Roll: Reforged had the potential to be something truly unique, its focus on fetish content robs it of any chance of being successful based on its own merits.

6 min read Nintendo Switch / PC