Rising Spire

I haven't really gamed in many years, but have been looking to get back into it. Rising Spire was recommended to me by a friend as a nice low stakes way to find my way back. I didn't expect to be hooked so quickly, It gave me big nostalgic feels of playing my gameboy as kid (I'm thinking pokemon and this random yu-gi-oh game I got). The turn based format makes things nice and digestible, and the game does a good job of keeping me on track so I don't get too lost roaming around. The dialogue is engaging and even funny at times, and you can tell how much thought and attention went into the art and lore. I'm excited to see how the game continues to flesh out. I recommend to anyone who is looking for a refreshing reset back to the basics in a world of overwhelming games.

A beautiful game from the team over at LFB Studios! I have been a longtime fan of the 2D scroller/turn-based genre, and this project has delivered something special. The world feels full in the best ways possible; each zone has its own points of immersion (from the unique music to the overall visual aesthetic), and transitioning between them is rewarding, fluid, and exciting! The combat feels smooth and intuitive, as does navigating the game's UI in general, which I really appreciate from a game that doesn't drop you into a classic tutorial format off the rip. The amount of care that went into the design of the game is immediately apparent in the attention to the smaller details, and I cannot wait to get to full release to see everything that's been cooked up!

I really enjoyed this game. Reminded me a lot of old final fantasy games. It had a good idea an stuck with it in a fulfilling and satisfying way that lead to fun gameplay.

Lot of bang for your buck when it comes to this classic RPG. Anyone familiar with Final Fantasy, Lunar, and (deep cut) Golden Sun will immediately feel comfortable with the format but with a fun added twist of customization using skill trees. This also doesn't get into the thoughtful writing and artwork that went into it. Highly recommend to anyone look to jump into this!

The world is charming and the cutscenes look great. The main character caught my attention right away, and I really liked some of the UX choices - they feel intuitive and polished. There's clearly a lot of love for classic JRPGs here, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the game becomes.

Really promising JRPG with clear inspirations and a great sense of style. Gorgeous cutscenes, lively environments, and what looks like the beginning of an interesting combat system. Definitely keeping an eye on this one - excited to see how it develops and what it grows into!