Harvestella Review – Farming of Mana
Harvestella isn’t trying to innovate anything. It’s a cozy throwback JRPG that stands apart by having a heavier emphasis on life sim elements. But it’s a story driven action JRG at its core, not a farming sim.
Stephan Adamus
Stephan seriously got into playing videogames after Santa brought him a PS1 and a copy of Final Fantasy VII in 1998. He’s an RPG, Adventure, Action, and Platformer kinda game player, who now collects retro Nintendo and PlayStation games with a mighty passion! He also loves the metal, and hopes to bring a retro review perspective to the COGconnected community.
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Tactics Ogre: Reborn Review – Thankfully with no Birth Defects
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is an insanely high-quality remaster. There are so many improvements, including gameplay additions, menu expansion, display clarity, improved graphics, orchestrated music, and fully-voiced dialogue. This remaster isn’t a cheap cash-in. It’s the quality level of remaster that all others should aspire to.
Aeterna Noctis (Switch) Review – Choppy Port of a Great Metroidvania
If the only console you own is a Switch, then Aeterna Noctis is a very good Metroidvania, but the Switch version is the worst available.
The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from October 2022
October was a very good month for quality video game releases, but it didn’t match the incredible output from September. All of the top releases heavily exceeded expectations, and performed above the most hyped games from October 2022.
Top 5 Video Games Arriving in November 2022
Fall is hot, and November is the heart of it. The top game arriving in November 2022 is arguably the biggest release of the year. Maybe only behind Elden Ring. Some very old franchises have massive releases, but there’s a new IP to kick things off.
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher Review – Aka Ultraman-Themed Monster Rancher
If you’ve played Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX, this is basically that game with an Ultraman theme. For Monster Rancher fans, this is more of what you love, with little innovation.
Tunic (PS5) Review – Cryptic NES Throwback
It has elements of many games, but the audience that really needs to play Tunic is the retro community that has a love for cryptic NES games. Tunic, in a far less punishing way, captures the NES feeling of being dropped into a world with no sense of direction, and no explanation of how to play.
The Three Best (and Worst) Video Games from September 2022
September ended up being an insanely good month for video games. COGconnected published more 90+ review scores this month than any other in recent memory. Most of the major releases were excellent, but there were some unexpected gems that shone incredibly brightly.
Top 5 Video Games Arriving in October 2022
October is always a massive month for video game releases, and October 2022 is no exception. It was pretty obvious what the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in October 2022 would be, but we were still shocked at some of the games we had to omit.
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden Review – Not a Burden at All
If you liked The Isle Dragon Roars, and The Forsaken Maiden, you’re guaranteed to enjoy The Beasts of Burden. If you’re new to the series, Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is arguably the best of the bunch, and would make a great entry point for anyone curious.
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