NIS America

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox provides a solid JRPG experience for genre and franchise fans. Unfortunately, some visual and technical issues prevent it from being as good as it could have been. Head inside to find out if you should accompany Adol Christin on his latest adventure.
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How far will you go to save the ones you love? Could you face the threats that surround you? Could you face yourself? The answer to these questions (and possible others) will be revealed early next year when NIS America releases Monark for Nintendo Switch.
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The opening of Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is so convoluted that it seems to be warning players to not start here. Thankfully, once it decides to get going, this conclusion to the series rarely lets up.
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For me, JRPGs are all about the adventures, the battle systems, and the melodrama. Everything else is decoration, and that decoration can interfere with the overall experience. That’s what happened to me throughout The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III. If you enjoy the accessories, however, this game is absolutely for you.
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I was excited by the opportunity to try The Alliance Alive again when NIS America announced they were re-releasing for the Switch. Having now played through the HD remaster, I kind of wish I’d just completed the original 3DS version.
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If ever there was a game that clearly indicates developers are moving from the Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo Switch, it’s Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk. Should Switch owners be celebrating this? Let’s find out.
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Culdcept Revolt is certainly a game you have to invest time in to get a meaningful experience. The game takes inspiration from board games such as Monopoly, and combines …
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