Features (Page 11 of 23)
- Event Reports
How Did “Persona” Evolve with “3”? Three Key Figures on “What We Can Say Now” and “The Path to ‘5’” [“The Tenth Mosaic” Report]
The director, character designer, and sound designer—who took on the challenge with their “backs to the wall”—looked back on the production of *Persona 3*.
- Features
“Bomber Girl”: From a laid-back mom to a sassy daughter, they all become “Succubus Bunnies”... but what even is a Succubus Bunny!?
Shiroe: "I'm going to give you a thorough workout…♪" …Huh!?
- Interviews
Why Depict the “Sino-Japanese War” in an FPS? “The Defiant” Devs on Their Rare Take on the East Asian Front [Interview]
We conducted an email interview with Kong YuHeng, the game producer of *The Defiant*?a narrative shooter set in China during the 1930s and 1940s?in conjunction with gamescom 2026. We asked him about his reasons for choosing the Sino-Japanese War as the …
- Play Reports
Bury, revive, and put them to work… Is the lone graveyard keeper at his limit!? Play report on busier “Graveyard Keeper 2”
Zombies are a huge help with gathering, crafting, and combat! They’re essential allies who help you navigate this overwhelmingly busy world.
- Features
Too good for ‘kusoge’: Takara’s PS1 title “…Iru!” blended school horror with Cthulhu mythos [Feature]
We take a look back at the appeal of this first-person survival horror game, set in a boarding school on a remote island.
- Features
A Beautiful Fishing Village Became a “Town of Mist”—“St. Monans,” the Model for “SILENT HILL: Townfall” [Special Feature]
What is the appeal of “St. Monanz,” a fishing village in eastern Scotland that served as one of the inspirations for “St. Amelia,” the setting of the game?
- Play Reports
Get Stronger by Repeating Runs with Your Custom Character! Exploring the Early Access of “Monochrome Echoes Black,” an RPG Gone “Roguelite”
An RPG set in a world of black and white. This time, we’re bringing you a playthrough report on *Black*.
- Features
I played all of “Front Mission” in Japanese and loved it—why it became a “finished series” abroad [Ollie's Robot Game Column]
The main series didn't have much success, and the first titles to finally see a full-scale international release were *Evolve* and *LEFT ALIVE*...
- Interviews
"'Oden Shop' kept despite no oden, after long publisher talks" — "Kiny and the Indescribable Oden Shop" [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of *Kinny and the Indescribable Oden Shop*, a chaotic deck-building cooking game developed by Kinny…
- Interviews
“Features Tailored for Beginners to Advanced Players” — Roguelite Factory Builder “Lazy Witch's Factory” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developer of *Lazy Witch's Factory*, a roguelike factory-builder game developed by Melt Clock, which launched …
- Features
We Want Even Pure Reiwa Gentlemen to Try It! Revisiting “Dream Club ZERO”'s Charm as “Dream Club ZERO R+” Is Announced [Feature]
Could the way you drink alcohol actually end a relationship!? Even if you're just having fun now, you're one of a kind.
- Features
Use cards to position yourself, dodge enemy attacks, and land your own hits! The semi-real-time deck-building roguelike “Golden Swirl” [Game*Spark Roguelike/Roguelite Club, Episode 56]
A special feature introducing the best roguelikes and roguelites. In this 56th installment, we’ll be featuring “Golden Swirl,” a semi-real-time deck-building roguelike.
- Game*Spark Reviews
Game*Spark Review: “The Blood of Dawnwalker” is marred by censorship, but still an impressive debut RPG from a new studio
A new-generation dark fantasy that packs intense combat, exploration, and a rich lore into a compact world
- Features
From Dhalsim to Arjun—Why Are There So Few “Indian” Characters in Fighting Games? Tracing 35 Years of Change [Special Feature]
India's gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, and there is an increasing number of domestic titles featuring Indian protagonists. But how has the image of "Indians" evolved from a foreign perspective?
- Features
“Witchbrook”: Find Your Own Place in a Co-op Magic School Sim Set in a Port Town Full of Life [Top 3 Indie Picks]
I attend classes, take exams, and after school, I enjoy my own life—going on dates, fishing, or heading to the arcade.
- Features
“Local AI maid” chats & dances on desktop, plus cocktail rhythm game & Korean dark fantasy RPG – Asian Indie Games [Late Sep 2026]
We’ll introduce you to a variety of charming Asian games (mainly from China and South Korea) that aren’t yet widely known, as well as indie games that are generating buzz in certain countries?regardless of whether they’re new or old. If a game catche…
- Features
Weapon Combat × 1990s Tokyo × Delinquent Culture! Timeless Appeal of Sega's Street Fighter “Last Bronx: Tokyo Outskirts” [Feature]
This 3D weapon-based fighting game created by Sega is still a blast to play even 30 years later!
- Play Reports
It's Not Just "Surespa." Try These Unique Titles, Too! 5 Recommended Deck-Building Games [Steam Autumn Sale]
From live-action horror to card battles for kids