I really tried to limit 1 game in each category, but I simply had to make an exception for the best of the best

This is a steal...

The best Trails opening for sure

My First Ever Visual Novel Nearly Broke Me The Millennium-Spanning Tale That Left Me With a Strong Sense of Vitality and Clarity.

My First Ever Visual Novel Nearly Broke Me
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Hmmmm

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - Sora no Kiseki

Composer: Hayato Sonoda and Wataru Ishibashi
Arrangement: Yukihiro Jindo

Today marks the release day of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, being the first WW game by Falcom, hoping both veterans and newcomers can enjoy it!

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Reviews:

Noisy Pixel - 9
Hey Poor Player - 9
Push Square - 9
Video Chums - 8.5

TRAILS IN THE SKY 1ST CHAPTER IS OUT NOWWWWW!!

🌙 magical girl watcher ✨

Thinking about Nier Replicant as usual

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"Dreaming not of an end to the apocalypse but the beginning of something new."

What Every Game Studio Could Learn From Nihon Falcom How one JRPG studio earned lifelong fans by building trust, worldbuilding with care, and playing the long game.

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Today is the anniversary of Trails in the Sky, I did not plan this at all but I have a very short writeup posted about Falcom and the unique player-developer dynamic that they have. Read on substack or medium in the replies. Thoughts appreciated

1000xRESIST.

the you that remains

The ALLMOTHER would be pleased

This is absurdly amazing

Resident Evil 4 Remake Might Just Be the Perfect Game Not my favorite, but undeniably masterful.

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People say no game is perfect, and I’m sure we all recognize this as true. But Resident Evil 4 Remake is the first game I’ve played that has come the closest to challenging that notion. It respects the player’s time, capabilities, and intelligence.

Read my full "review" below⬇️

snufflepaw with short character description

Say hello to Snufflepaw 🐾
Turnip hoarder. Professional snuggler. Secret keeper.
This newborn neshi may look like comic relief—
but beneath the fluff lies a truth that could change everything.
Some heroes waddle.
#indiegamedev #gamedev

Finally started Severance and now I finally get what the hell this means

Unchained: Tale of Enra on Steam A tactical RPG where trust is your greatest weapon. Build bonds with allies to unlock abilities, negotiate with enemies to recruit them, and shape your journey through choices that blend strategy, dip...

Unchained: Tale of Enra is available to wishlist on Steam NOW!

Step into a richly woven narrative where your greatest weapon isn't just your blade but your ability to build trust and forge powerful bonds.
#indiedev #indiegame #trpg #unity #gamedev

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8 Years Later, There’s Still No Game Like Nier: Automata In light of the NieR series’ 15th anniversary last month, I felt a moral obligation to write about what I, and many others, believe is one…

Here’s the same post on Medium if you prefer there

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Why Nier: Automata Will Always Haunt You (In the Best Way) A generational game that pushes the boundaries of interactivity

NieR: Automata will always haunt you — in the best way.
Years later, no game has made me feel the same.
Here’s why it stuck with you. Why it changed me.
And why it still matters.
#JRPG #Narrative #gamedev #Nier
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No, Expedition 33 Did Not "Bring Back" Turn-Based RPGs. They Never Left. The subgenre it encapsulates has always existed; you just need to look a little deeper.

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I created a substack so I could put my thoughts on this somewhere. I’ve never written in a blog like format but I imagine my next one is going to be Trails related lmao. If you want to give it a quick 4 min read check replies

Key art for Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Unchained characters Nem and Enra in a cutscene illustration of unchained

Box art for The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered

Key art for The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy

With games like Expedition 33, Oblivion Remastered, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- and our soon to release Unchained. RPGs are big and getting bigger. We're eager to show you what we've been cooking up! Follow our page to be first when we show our game!
#RPG #TRPG #SRPG #indiegame #indiedev

Logo of the USC Games Expo

Go hands on with Unchained at the USC Games Expo! On Tuesday, May 13th at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, a live demo of Unchained and several other incredible student projects will be featured.
Come play, connect, and enjoy the festivities! 🌿✨

#USCGames #indiegame #indiedev #unity #indiegamedev

If you're in the area pop out! It'll be a blast

Aura