Role-playing games can be a bit wild at times, especially with most titles opting for real-time systems as opposed to more thought-provoking combat mechanics instead. This is why the sight of a ...

Tactical RPGs started with simple grid-based combat. It was an easy genre to understand for anyone who had played Chess, Checkers, or any other type of board game out there. Click on a unit, move them ...

Overview:Turn-based strategy games challenge players to analyze maps, manage resources, anticipate enemy moves, and adapt strategies across evolving scenarios.& ...

Originally from the UK Anthony is an avid reader and writer, now based in Finland. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in German with Dutch Studies and spent a semester each in ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. BioWare has developed stellar games with engaging real-time combat.

Echoes of Aincrad marks an ambitious reimagining of the SAO RPG series with its more tactical nature, but needs more tweaks to truly shine.