Damiano Gerli
Monark Review
Japanese publisher Furyu has long been working together with NIS America, releasing a number of JRPGs that deal with complex psychological subjects of reality and identity. Not all have reached the Western shores. Those that did, however, presented some interesting design choices. Among those are 2019's The Caligula Effect and 2017's Lost Dimension. For 2022, we have Monark, developed by Shinjuku studio Lancarse. It features real time dungeon exploration, turn-based combat - and a smorgasbord of characters that've gone off their rockets.
The Sons of Archon – fantasy Chess for everyone
The Archon series was a short-lived duology – or trilogy, including the Ultra remake – of fantasy chess from 1983. ...
Hero’s Hour Review
Remember those days, back in the 90s, playing the classic turn-based fantasy strategy RPGs? There were quite a few of those! There was the famous Heroes of Might and Magic series, of course; and I also remember spending some very quality time with Age of Wonders and its sequel. But why all these vintage fantasy references? Because it seems like Hero's Hour has set out to take the best of those experiences, trim the fat and serve the player only the juicy meaty parts.
10 Turns Interview with the Developer of Out There: Oceans of Time
Mi-clos studio - the developer behind Out There, was first created in 2010. From the beginning, it was clear that they had a clear fascination for space. Their first game was Space Disorder. Next, they worked on a turn-based space exploration game Out There, released in 2013. So, my first question follows suit. Answering me will be the founder himself - Michael Peiffert.
Home Behind 2 Review
Published in 2016, the original Home Behind was an RPG with survival mechanics and turn-based combat. The player's task was to save a refugee and his family, trying to reach the safety of Europe. Six years later, Asian studio TPP goes back to that very same formula, for a sequel. This time, however, it's not about finding a safe refuge anymore. Instead, it's about bringing freedom to a fractured country.
7 More Great Turn-Based Games On The Commodore 64
Commodore 64 had such a vast library - it seemed like there was something for any sort of player in it: From solid ports of arcade titles, like Wizard of Wor, to incredibly weird licensed projects - How To Be a Complete Bastard. There was even a complete simulation of being homeless, called From Rags To Riches. Naturally, there were a ton of turn-based games. We've already seen a few great ones in the original list, but why stop there? So, let's take a look at some of the other memorable titles for that legendary machine.
Out There: Oceans of Time Preview
Originally released in 2013, Out There was quite an interesting take on the seemingly dormant genre of space exploration and ...
Doom RPG – Welcome to Nokia hell
Movies inspired by video games often feel like a quick cash-grab, carried out by producers and directors who never seem to understand the source material. Many a passionate gamer has suffered through cinematic wrecks such as the countless Resident Evil sequels, Street Fighter: The Revenge of Chun-li, Double Dragon or - sigh - Alone in the Dark.
Lead your Caravan in Vagrus: The Riven Realms – Review
As one fires up Vagrus: The Riven Realms for the first time, they are greeted by a fair warning from ...
7 Great Turn-Based Games on Commodore 64
Ah, Commodore 64. That name may not sound too familiar to those from the US. Yet, in Europe, that breadbin-shaped home computer smashed all sales' records! In some countries, like my own Italy, every kid with even a faint interest in programming or video games, had a 64 at home. Of course, the fact that there was a huge piracy market (especially for cassette tape games) could've helped the sales. However, the Breadbin was still an amazing computer! Great price, solid specs, robust and always "READY". But, what about its games' library? Well, let us take a look at some of the most interesting turn-based titles available on the platform.
