It takes a long time to figure out the intricacies of battle, but Resonance is a blast even before you piece every tantalizing element together. This game simply exudes style. The cinematography used during hero actions is so over-the-top and exciting to watch that it makes battles a joy to take part in, even when you're getting beaten down by a goblin in a drum barrel for the fifth straight time. Read more
Resonance of Fate offers more than just a run-of-the-mill JRPG, with extra features that would otherwise appear quirky or out-of-place in other RPGs; overall, an A-grade experience which will keep you busy for weeks. Read more
The Japanese role-playing game, or ‘JRPG’ as it is affectionately known, is a peculiarly anachronistic beast, largely represented by a few well-known proponents including Square Enix’s Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises. In a global gaming age where most Japanese developers kowtow to the tastes and whims of a western audience, the JRPG is something of a relic; the last bastion of the traditional Japanese offering. Read more