Ever since the wizards at Square Enix gifted the world the HD-2D aesthetic, fans have been clamoring for a classic 2D Final Fantasy in the art style. That wait is over, as Final Fantasy Resonance is here, and I will…
Is the Kingdom Hearts Collection on Switch 2 right for you
One of the biggest whiplashes I had during the Switch 1’s era was when it was announced that the Kingdom Hearts series was coming to the platform…but it was going to be cloud-based versions. Now, with the improved power of…
Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition now on Switch 2
Square Enix continues to add to its growing library of Switch 2 ports, this time with Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition, which is one of the best RPGs of the last console generation. While fans have been able to…
Octopath Traveler 0 Review – A 100-hour mixed bag
It’s funny how something can feel so familiar and yet so different all at the same time, an experience I felt on a fairly regular basis during my nearly 100 hours with Octopath Traveler 0. I have been an avid…
Octopath Traveler 0 Preview – Familiar and different at the same time
I have been on Team Octopath since the first title was revealed back in 2017 and am an avid HD-2D supporter. When it was announced that the mobile Octopath, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, was getting a console version…
Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake Review
I have a special connection with the original Dragon Warrior — my earliest memory is of the classic NES RPG. It was my older brother’s game, having gotten the copy thanks to the Nintendo Power promotion where you got it…
PAX West 2024 – Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s visuals leave me feeling a little disappointed
Ever since the first Octopath Traveler, I have truly believed in the wonders of Square Enix’s HD-2D aesthetic. The brilliant melding of Square’s expertise with pixel art and 3D models has enamored me and continues to do so. That’s why,…
PAX West 2024 – Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven looks to be the best jumping in point to the series
Back at the very start of the year, one of my goals was to dip my toe into Square’s long-running SaGa franchise finally, and to thank my vigor in completing this goal, Square has graced me with not only one…
SaGa Emerald Beyond Review
Having grown up in the 90s, the Golden Age of Square RPGs, I became incredibly familiar with many of the developer’s heavy hitters – the Mana, Chrono, and Final Fantasy franchises. The one that always eluded me was the SaGa…
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review
Even though it was nearly four years ago now, watching the heroes take their first steps out into the bright new world Final Fantasy VII Remake created, I vividly recall the feelings of bewilderment, excitement, and wonder of what was…
Professor RPG’s 10 Favorite RPGs of 2020
The new year is underway and while our feeds are full of exquisite Bernie in mittens memes, I find myself reflecting back a bit on the adventures I undertook last year. 2020 was quite the powerhouse in terms of RPG…
IPP450: Emotions in Life is Strange 2 and a Series X Conversation About The Game Awards
The crew gets reflective with Alex discussing Life is Strange 2, revisiting Path of Exile, and how The Game Awards landed.