Ever since the first Octopath Traveler, I have truly believed in the wonders of Square Enix’s HD-2D aesthetic. The brilliant melding of Square’s expertise with pixel art and 3D models has enamored me and continues to do so. That’s why, after getting a chance to try the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake at PAX West, a game I love in a series I love even more, I’m so bummed that this remake is also the first game in this style that feels like a bit of a step back for the HD-2D trea...| Irrational Passions
Back at the very start of the year, one of my goals was to dip my toe into Square’s long-running SaGa franchise finally, and to thank my vigor in completing this goal, Square has graced me with not only one new SaGa game with Emerald Beyond (check out my review HERE) but also a full-blown remake. While at PAX West, I had a chance to check out a 30-minute demo for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a modern recreation of the second game of the SaGa franchise, and I came away feeling far...| Irrational Passions