Video Games - The Low Key Geek

Octopath Traveler II's characters sit around a campfire enjoying each other's company.

Video Games

Octopath Traveler Is An Old-School Love Letter To Square Enix's Story-Driven Pixel Days

Square Enix is wowing people lately with Final Fantasy VII's modern presentation, but Octopath Traveler's series shows there's still room for old-school simplicity in JRPGs.

Trailer screenshot for A Highland Song, featuring main character Moira in traveling clothes running to music.

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Simple Adventure Games Provide Complex Joy

Big, sweeping setpieces comprise many of today's most beloved adventure games, but simple stuff is still charming in its own way.

Anime-style shot of some of Fire Emblem's protagonists, smiling for the audience.

Video Games

The Joy Of Tending The Tactical RPG Garden

Or how Fire Emblem Engage reminded me that I still like moving little characters around maps.

Video Games

Persona 3 Reloads A Sobering Reminder Of Reality Into Games

The Reloaded release of Persona 3 brings with it a story and setting that isn't happy-go-lucky - and it works because of it.

FFXIV screenshot. Gunbreaker dressed in black in the middle with weapon out, surrounded by a shiba and pupu companions.

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FFXIV's Endless Patience

These days, with time as precious as it is, it's nice to have an MMO that respects what free moments you have.