
RPGamer Round-Up: February 15 – February 22
Welcome to the latest edition of RPGamer's round-up column, where we look back at some of the articles that we have posted over the intervening period. This article is designed to give reminders of some interesting content and stories that our readers might have missed.
Editorial Content
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review
Developer Compile Heart returns with another zany idea, delivery couriers as the focus of a turn-based RPG with Calamity Angels: Special Delivery . Ryan Costa finds that despite its quirky characters, some may prefer to return it to sender.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Verso’s Drafts Deep Look
Clair Obscur ’s Thank You update is the latest bit of additional content for the much-lauded title. Jordan McClain finds that it offers a sweet treat for fans of the game, serving up more story context and a new candy-themed zone to explore.
Adventure Corner ~ Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
Square Enix returns to the supernatural with a second Paranormasight adventure. Alex Fuller finds that while it takes a slightly less dark tone than the first game, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse remains a thoroughly engaging mystery.
Adventure Corner ~ Dungeons of Dreadrock
Michael Baker declares that it is a stretch to call Dungeons of Dreadrock an RPG. However, it provides a quintessential product of someone who grew up alongside the genre and wanted to play with the imagery while hewing to a somewhat different genre.
People of Note Demo Impression
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios’s RPG musical People of Note is set to launch this April. Alex Fuller was able to check out an early preview performance of the game’s demo.
Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Impression
Take a look in a book with Ariana and the Elder Codex ’s demo, which shows off two hours of the midgame. Flipping to a random page in this adventure, Jordan McClain spots a charming chapter of Ariana’s quest to restore the world’s magic.
Let Yourself Be Huge: A Reflection on Yakuza’s Spirit of Personal Liberation
No series features adults with big feelings quite like Yakuza . Joseph Tingle originally came to the games for the digital tourism, but stayed around for the nearly limitless heart-wrenching (and equally heartwarming) melodrama.
Major News
CyberConnect2 Announces .hack//Z.E.R.O.
CyberConnect2 marked its 30th anniversary by announcing a brand new .hack title is in development. .hack//Z.E.R.O. is being published and developed by the studio, with permission of IP holder Bandai Namco.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Releasing on Switch Next Week
In preparation for Pokémon ’s 30th anniversary next week, The Pokémon Company announced that the FireRed and LeafGreen remakes of the first-generation titles are heading to Switch. The company will also be airing a special Pokémon Presents.
People of Note Arriving in April, Demo Released
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios revealed that turn-based RPG musical People of Note will release on PC and consoles in April. RPGamer can get a quick preview performance now through a newly-released Steam demo.
WiZmans World Re;Try Out Now
City Connection and Gravity have released WiZmans World Re;Try in the west. The game is available digitally on PC and all current consoles, with a physical release courtesy of Clear River Games available on PS5 and Switch.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Switch 2 Version
Nintendo has released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition . Owners of the Switch version can purchase an upgrade pack to the Switch 2 version, which will also get a physical release in April.
Slay the Spire 2 Steam Early Access Release Set for March
Mega Crit announced that Slay the Spire 2 is coming to Steam Early Access in a couple of weeks. The game is expected to spend one to two years in Early Access before fully releasing.
Dark RPG Annihilated Announced, Limited-Time Demo Available
Developer Death Kumiai and publisher Flashlight Games revealed dark story-rich RPG Annihilated . A limited-time demo is available that lets players try out the prologue of its four character routes.
Bel’s Fanfare Kickstarter Campaign Underway
A Kickstarter campaign for action RPG Bel’s Fanfare , which is inspired by the first 3D Zelda games, is currently underway. The campaign has already met its funding goal, with stretch goals including new side content, cosmetic items, modes, and more.
Other News
A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara Announced
Collectible Turn-Based RPG Zanerdin: The Unbound Announced
Darkhaven Begins Kickstarter Campaign, Demo Available
Dating & Dragons – A Love Quest Kickstarter Campaign Live
Eldritch Horror Roguelite Dive or Die: Children of Rain Announced
Roguelike Action RPG Box Knight Revealed
Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu Gets Trailer, Abilities Detailed
Villion: Code Opening Movie, Gameplay Details Released
Kyoto Xanadu Reveals More Characters
Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Released
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Update Adds Quick Expeditions, Phantom Arena
More Release Dates
Dragon Is Dead Coming to Consoles in April
Whispers of the Eyeless Fully Releasing in March
Drova: Forsaken Kin Coming to Mobile in April
Heart of the Machine Fully Releasing in March
Valor of Man Releasing in March
Elemental: Reforged Fully Launching in March
Magical Princess Releasing in Spring, Demo Updated
Fallen Tear: The Ascenion Coming to Steam Early Access in March
Media and New Releases
Etrange Overlord Gets Gameplay Trailer
Digimon Story Time Stranger’s Third DLC Revealed
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Orion & Lumen Update Trailer Released
Kingdom’s Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Reveals the Alchemist
Emberville Gets New Trailer, Cast Member Reveal
Altered Alma Trailer Released
MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme Gets New Demo, Trailer
Dark Quest Remastered Available on PC and Consoles
New Release Round-Up (February 19, 2025)
Podcasts
RPG Backtrack 355 – Top Percentage of All Rattata
It’s a double birthday bash on this week’s Backtrack. We are belatedly celebrating Pokémon Gold/Silver ’s 25th birthday and the franchise’s 30th birthday at the same time. We think this puts our podcast in the top percentage of all Pokémon podcasts!
Episode 430: Rebirth 2 – Q&A Quest
This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct. We also answer a wide range of questions.
RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad”
Kelley learned the book was a BOOK-book. Ryan was lured in by the Bad Idea Factory. Somehow, Chris got milked and then got crabs.
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