Overviews

Perhaps this page is the heart of the entire Turn Based Lovers project. Here you’ll find what I’ve always enjoyed doing: showcasing video games, whether they’re Triple-A titles or small indie gems, with brief overviews where I include descriptions to give you an immediate idea of the game I’m presenting, complete with links, images and videos.

Fretless - The Warth of Riffson Preview

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson – The Musical JRPG with Riff-Building and Rhythm Mechanics – Preview

Marcello TBL

Music and video games have always had a special connection, but Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson by Ritual Studios and ...

Bloodgrounds Tactical RPG

Gladiator Tactical Strategy RPG Bloodgrounds Let You Become a Patron Leading Your Own Band of Fighters – Overview

Marcello TBL

There are two types of people: those who love the iconic film Gladiator with Russell Crowe and those who haven’t ...

Rise Eterna 2 Overview

Second Chapter to Fire Emblem-Inspired Rise Eterna Debuted On Steam

Marcello TBL

The first chapter of Rise Eterna debuted in 2021 but wasn’t met with entirely positive reception, perhaps due to an ...

Maliki Poison of the Past Overview

Maliki – Poison of the Past – New JRPG Blending Time Mechanics And Town Management – Preview

Marcello TBL

It’s becoming increasingly clear that 2025 is shaping up to be the year of JRPGs. An incredible lineup of titles ...

Stars Era: Abyss Frontier

Stars Era: Abyss Frontier – Anime, Roguelite, and Tactical Combat Blend

Marcello TBL

I’m not sure why video game titles are often presented in all caps. It doesn’t entirely sit well with me, ...

Lord of Ogre SRPG

Announcing New Strategy RPG With Action Flair Lord of Ogre

Marcello TBL

Today, I received an email from a developer working on something truly original, both in terms of visual style and ...

Shadowgate 2 Overview

Shadowgate 2: An Intriguing Mix Of First Person Point-n-Click Adventure And Turn-Based Combat Now Available – Overview

Marcello TBL

Honestly, I had never heard of it before, nor had I played the first game in the series. That said, ...

Mystal Haven Monster Taming

Mystal Haven Brings Cozy Creature Collecting and Multiplayer in March

Marcello TBL

Fans of creature-collecting adventures have something exciting to look forward to—Mystal Haven, an open-world, laid-back take on the genre, is ...

Knightica PC Game

Knightica – A New Turn-Based Roguelite Autobattler from Goblinz Publishing

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Developed by Mad Mango Games and published by Goblinz Publishing, Knightica blends tactical unit placement, powerful synergies, and a roguelite ...

Underground Security Inc Overview

Become A Dungeon Master In PC Strategy Underground Security Inc – Overview

Marcello TBL

The game I’m introducing today taps into something that always holds a strong appeal for players: the ability to build ...