Tag: RPG

After achieving remarkable success with Skyrim and Fallout 4, Bethesda could have taken the safe route by moving directly to The Elder Scrolls 6. However, the company opted for a more daring move, placing their bets on Starfield, an ambitious open-world sci-fi game and their first original intellectual property in over a quarter-century. This gamble […]

Baldur’s Gate 3 has made significant improvements over Divinity: Original Sin 2 that fans will find enjoyable. Those who like roleplaying games can appreciate Baldur’s Gate 3 as a very faithful representation of the Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules in a video game, taking the usual tabletop experience of “pen and paper with occasional battle […]

It’s been nearly three years since Larian Studios announced they were releasing the early access version of Baldur’s Gate 3 to eager fans. This launch sparked a strong desire for a new installment in a series that played a significant role in shaping the RPG genre‘s history in gaming. With the full release of Baldur’s […]

The timeless charm of 8-bit and 16-bit pixel art continues to captivate players even in modern times. While some contemporary pixel art games evoke nostalgia with their retro style, others explore fresh and innovative aesthetics. These pixel games consistently demonstrate that photorealistic graphics are not a prerequisite for effectively conveying messages, stories, atmospheres, and emotions. […]

Remnant: From the Ashes released in 2019 as an unexpected hit, but Gunfire Games saw the potential for growth and refinement in its best aspects to create something truly extraordinary. Labeled by its devoted fan base as “Dark Souls with guns,” the original Remnant skillfully blended Soulslike mechanics with third-person shooting and a procedurally generated […]

Selecting the perfect race/class combination for a full campaign in tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons can be one of the most challenging tasks, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is no exception. Drawing inspiration from DnD 5E’s handbook, the game provides an extensive array of options, with 11 races (including 39 subraces) and 12 classes […]

Spot.Monster received an Xbox Series X review code for the game “Aliens: Dark Descent” and has provided this review. The game is currently available on various platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The “Alien” franchise has a long-standing connection with the video game industry, dating back to its first video […]

In February, I had the opportunity to attend a hands-on preview event for Final Fantasy 16, and I considered myself lucky. After experiencing the game firsthand, I was eager to reassure those who were concerned about the changes to the traditional Final Fantasy formula that there was nothing to worry about. What I witnessed was […]

The screen bursts into a mesmerizing display of fiery explosions and dazzling lights. Colossal fists of monstrous creatures collide relentlessly, each strike carrying the weight of a thousand wrecking balls. Exhaustion starts to creep in as I frantically press buttons, resolute in my determination to obliterate my opponent. I’ve yearned for this epic confrontation for […]

These games rank among the finest in the realm of role-playing games, but determining the ultimate pinnacle among the mainline Final Fantasy series can be quite the challenge. With a history spanning over 35 years, the Final Fantasy series has become synonymous with the world of video game RPGs. Originally conceived as Square’s final attempt […]