A compilation of gaming-related articles featured on this blog.

This page compiles all the game-related articles published on this blog.
We've categorized them by genre and whether they're paid or free.

RPG

Free games (separate page)

Due to the increasing number of entries, we have created separate pages for each.
A collection of articles introducing recommended free RPG games.

Paid games / Indie works

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

This is a remake of that classic Super Famicom game, made to be more playable.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered

This is a remastered version of that classic PlayStation game, making it easier to play.

Aural and the Dragon of Light ~Gathering Light~

This is a full-length RPG featuring unique monster girls.

Mad Princess: The Magnificent Warriors

It's an RPG with a similar feel to "Jill All," where you can freely explore the world.

Dungeon Battle

This is an RPG where you rebuild your demon army while defending your dungeon and conquering human territories.
Once you understand the mechanism and get it running smoothly, you'll become engrossed in it.

UNDERTALE

This game is fantastic, with its unique characters, distinctive world, thrilling bullet-hell combat, and memorable background music that enhances the experience.
Despite its heartwarming appearance, I felt this work also contained a slow-acting poison.

Ark Noir

This is a roguelike, non-field RPG designed for multiple playthroughs, requiring strict resource management as you escape from a sunken ship while investigating the truth behind the accident.

Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

This is a simulation RPG where you assemble a unit and battle, similar to "Ogre Battle: The Legend of Ogre".
Although it's an overseas product, it supports Japanese.

Time Logic Third Edition

This is a classic RPG with interwoven storylines for three main characters, showing respect for the later masterpieces of the Super Famicom.

Lillian Khoo

This is a mid-length RPG characterized by its cute art style and challenging combat system.

NEXT DOOR: A World of Timelessness

This RPG features a combat system that prioritizes comfort and customization, and realistically depicts a fantasy world.

Hatenkihime Eiraden

This RPG/visual novel game boasts a compelling storyline and engaging combat, both of which are intensely detailed.

Princess of Yamato

This is a Japanese-style RPG featuring card-based combat.

Alliance Alive

An article recommending "Alliance Alive" to fans of the SaGa series.

"Alliance Alive" Quick Clear Strategy Notes

An article recommending Alliance Alive, an RPG packed with SaGa-esque elements,
This article is for those who want to clear the game quickly and efficiently, and includes recommendations for formations, guild development, and more.

Labyrinth of Refrain and the Witch's Brigade (Vita)

Labyrinth of Refrain and the Witch's Brigade (Vita) Impressions ① Playtime: about 10 hours

Labyrinth of Refrain and the Witch's Brigade (Vita) Impressions Part 2: Playtime around 30 hours

Labyrinth of Refrain and the Witch's Brigade (Vita) Impressions ③ Up to Entering the Hidden Dungeon

This hack-and-slash dungeon RPG is appealing for its large-group exploration and unique atmosphere, with a grotesque aesthetic.

Dragon Quest 11 (3DS version)

My impressions after 3 hours of playing Dragon Quest 11 (3DS version)

My impressions after 15 hours of playing Dragon Quest XI (3DS version)

My impressions of Dragon Quest XI (3DS version) after 30 hours of gameplay (minor spoilers included)

My impressions of Dragon Quest XI (3DS version) after 60 hours of gameplay (contains spoilers)

Review of Dragon Quest XI (3DS version) (no spoilers)

This is, as everyone knows, the first numbered title in the Dragon Quest series in a long time.

Simulation RPG

Free games (separate page)

Due to the increasing number of entries, we have created separate pages for each.

A collection of articles introducing recommended free games (simulation RPGs)

Paid games

Dragon's Chronicles ~The Dark Demon King and the Sword of the North Star~

This is an extremely high-calorie, game-strategy focused SRPG.
Its key features are the seamless, simultaneous turn-based system and the rewards that continuously stimulate the player's desires.

New Theory Magical Girl+ Difficulty: Parallel (Adrena Chronicles)

This is a challenging and demanding SRPG that depicts an alternate storyline from the free SRPG "New Theory Magical Girl".

Landia X -V3 Edition-

This is a paid version of the free SRPG "Landia X," which has been completely upgraded and remade.
For fans of SRPGs, the difficulty level will be a direct hit, allowing you to fully enjoy the fun of strategy and character development.

The Demon Race (R-18)

This game features a story that blends seriousness, excitement, and humor, along with highly customizable character development elements and challenging maps.

War Princess Ruruka (R-18)

I think it's meant to be read as "Ikusahime Ruruka".
While the game is designed to be user-friendly even for SRPG beginners, the later stages on normal difficulty offer a fair amount of challenge.

Little Hearts

This is a meticulously crafted SRPG.
It's refreshing because it incorporates unique features that set it apart from conventional SRPGs.
This work is suitable for a wide range of players, from beginners to advanced users.

Rera Kamuy Story: Hatred and Atonement (Remake)

This is a paid remake of a work that was previously released for free.
It features a story that differs from typical war chronicles, and a gameplay style that involves raising your characters and quickly defeating enemies.

Striker Princess

This is a fast-paced SRPG featuring an exciting storyline and yuri (girls' love) elements.

Put on! (R-18)

It's a sci-fi SRPG with the same concept as "Street Prince".
The game is characterized by battles between robots.

Time-Traveling Jewel Spirits

This is a new kind of SRPG that incorporates roguelike elements reminiscent of StS.
In addition to its gameplay, this game is memorable for its beautiful graphics and UI.

Banner of the Maid

This is an indie game made overseas and set in France.
This game features challenging gameplay where the compatibility between different unit types is crucial, and also includes real-life historical figures. The beautiful graphics are also a must-see.

simulation

Free games

Roro Roku Plus

This is a robust generational simulation game that pays homage to works such as 7 (Seven) and Venus & Braves.

Continent of Massacre (All Ages Version)

Despite its many brutal depictions, this is a strategic simulation game about conquering territories that offers a simple yet profound gameplay experience and story.

Destroy the hero

This is a high-quality, classic育成 (training/raising) simulation game where the protagonist, who has a self-deprecating personality, makes blood, sweat, and tears to defeat his childhood friend, the hero.

Captain Ace

This is a VIPRPG title that lets you play a highly engaging command-based soccer game.

OrderlyStrife

This real-time strategy game features simple controls, deep puzzle-like gameplay, and stylish graphics.

The Story of Pressed Flowers

This is a simulation game featuring retro-style artwork and a moving story set in a world where social status is everything.

Teitoukoku Stealing Romance

This is a region-conquering simulation game with a simple yet highly addictive system.

Kazakura Fuuma Den

This is a ninja village management simulation game with beautiful graphics that's easy for anyone to play.

Scottish Covenanter

This is a simple, short real-time strategy game set in 17th-century England.

Rhapsody of the Queen of the Night

This is a shocking simulation game depicting the bright and dark sides of the modeling profession.
A distinctive feature of this work is the unique presentation in which human faces are represented using flowers.

hundred year kingdom

The goal is to become a creator and build an advanced civilization. It's a simple civilization-building simulation game with each play session lasting about 30 minutes (with replayability).

Paid games

Ile-Doh

This is a maritime trading simulation game where you'll become engrossed in making money through trade.

The Rebellion of Himeyuri

It's a regional conquest type simulation game, similar to "Sengoku Rance" and "Daiakushi".

Into the Breach

This is a roguelike strategy game that requires chess-like thinking and offers the enjoyment of a puzzle.

Rebel Inc. -The Rebellious Corporation-

This is a highly addictive real-time strategy game where the goal is to stabilize your region.

baseball

Free games

High School Baseball Simulation 4

This is a high school baseball simulation game that has been meticulously crafted with attention to even the smallest details.

Glory Nine

This is a challenging high school baseball simulation game modeled after the "Eikan Nine" mode from the Power Pros series.

Pennant Simulation 3

Although it only involves managing data consisting of letters and numbers, it's a highly addictive baseball team management simulation game that's incredibly detailed and well-crafted.

Pennant Spirits

This highly addictive baseball team management simulation game features a user-friendly and refined interface for navigating the pennant race.

Paid games

August's Cinderella Nine

A general walkthrough for Cinderella Nine in August, up to Youth Rank 33.

August Cinderella Nine: Youth Rank 37 and the Path to All Players Becoming SSR

This is a smartphone game with the theme of girls playing high school baseball.

Baseball Club Story

This is a high school baseball simulation game app that also incorporates elements of school management simulation.

Novel Adventure

Free games (separate page)

Due to the increasing number of entries, we have created separate pages for each.
A collection of articles introducing recommended free games (novels and adventure games).

Paid games

Raging Loop

This is a folk horror suspense novel based on the Werewolf game.

Paranoia Site FILE23: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo

This is a mystery horror adventure game depicting a death game involving curses.

House in Fata Morgana

This is a feature-length Western romantic suspense horror game characterized by its painterly graphics and high-quality background music.

Magical Girl Witch Trial

This is a mystery adventure game where trapped magical girls debate a murder case in court.
It possesses an originality that transcends the boundaries of being merely a Danganronpa-like work.

The Great Ace Attorney (Smartphone Version)

The Great Ace Attorney 2 - The Resolve of Naruhodo Ryunosuke - (Smartphone Version)

Ace Attorney Investigations (Smartphone Version)

This is an introduction to the works in the Ace Attorney series.

Return to Shironagasu Island

This is an indie mystery adventure game set on a remote island in the middle of the ocean, with a captivating horror element.

Children of the Belgrade Metro

This is a visual novel set in Serbia, depicting the battles and lives of boys and girls with special abilities.
It features a sophisticated UI and music, and engaging writing that encourages careful reading.

Akito DATE Episode 2 ~The Imperfect God's Room~

This is a paid title in the "Akito DATE" series, a full-fledged mystery adventure game.
The mystery and the high quality of the graphics are fantastic.

Mirai Kagami

This is a suspenseful adventure game with a captivating sci-fi setting and a compelling, multi-layered plot.

Quiz game

Free games

IQuest

This quiz game has an RPG-like atmosphere, featuring cute animal-human characters and retro graphics and music.

Shooting game

Free games

The Independent Ideal Nation of Avalon

With its sharp, edgy storyline and highly addictive defense-shooting gameplay, this is a truly unique and entertaining title.

Paid games

Molten Iron Marfusha

The game strikes a perfect balance between its fast-paced gameplay and the roguelike elements that involve luck, making it highly addictive.

others

A compilation of fun games I bought on DLsite (external links)

This is a compilation of works I purchased from "DLsite" that I found interesting.

My personal opinion on the characteristics of free SRPGs that I found interesting.

As of December 2020, I've compiled and introduced some of the features and characteristics of free SRPGs that I've recently played and found enjoyable.

What are the requirements for an interesting simulation RPG?

I'm writing about my own theory on what makes an interesting SRPG.

Discussing the appeal of generational RPG and SRPG games.

This article discusses the appeal of games with generational shifts and recommends some titles.

Thinking about strategies for playing simulation RPGs

I'm writing about my own theories on strategies for playing turn-based SRPGs.

Let's consider the hurdles involved in completing a game, from the moment you become interested in it until you finish it.

This is mainly about free games, and I'm talking about the hurdles I personally face from becoming interested in a game to actually completing it.

How should spoilers be handled in a work review article?

I've written about my personal opinion on how spoilers should be handled in articles reviewing games and other related content.

Things I keep in mind when writing articles about free games

This is a reflection on the things I keep in mind when writing articles about free games.

My experience playing a game made with RPG Maker on a Windows tablet.

This is a review of the Windows tablet "Surface Go 2," and my impressions of playing games made with RPG Maker on it.

The benefits of writing reviews and impressions of free games, and how to write them.

This post introduces my thoughts on writing reviews and impressions of free games, as well as my own writing style.

Thinking about how to write reviews and impressions of visual novels.

This post is particularly about my thoughts on how to write reviews and impressions of visual novels.

Considering the reasons on the player's side when they can't enjoy a game.

I'm sharing my personal opinion on the reasons why players might not be able to enjoy a game.

A compilation of games that shaped me and recommendations for other titles.

This section introduces my gaming history and recommended titles that have influenced my tastes and preferences.

This article discusses the environment settings for playing games created with SRPG Studio.

As the title suggests, this post discusses various aspects of setting up the environment when playing games created with "SRPG Studio".

My involvement in WoodyCon (from a player's perspective)

I'm talking about my involvement in the "WOLF RPG Editor Contest."

Let's organize the reasons why some people "cheat bosses" in SRPGs and others don't.

I've tried to summarize my own opinions on whether or not to "cheat" bosses in SRPGs.