Features (Page 2 of 23)
- Play Reports
[Terukazu Yoshida's Picture Diary] No killer gets between yuri! Solve a yuri-trip murder in “Blood Lily: Killers Stay Out of Yuri”
The Uncle Who Goes Horribly With the Pitch-Black Silhouette of a Criminal Takes on “Blood Lilies: Don’t Get Caught Between Lilies, Murderer”!
- Play Reports
Japanese Language Finally Added! “REKA” Is a Unique Survival Crafting Game Where You Become an Apprentice Witch and Build a Walking HousePR
Join Baba Yaga on a journey into the world of Slavic mythology.
- Game*Spark Reviews
Game*Spark Review: “Phantom Blade Zero”—The Kung Fu Game I Wanted! “Kanji Barrier” Story, Endless Combat Charm, Action Classic
Kung Fu movies are full of "moves that look familiar."
- Features
Unplayed, Yet a “Flop” in the West: Proof Video Was Mine—PS3 Masterpiece “Mobile Suit Gundam Senki” [Ollie’s Robot Game Column]
Although the game itself was good, my memories of it are bittersweet.
- Features
“Simulation RPGs” Were Born in a Trading Hub Where Strategy and Story Intersect—Tracing the Prehistory of SRPGs Through Little-Known Masterpieces [The Origins of Games, The History of Games]
"Simulation RPGs," which evolved from "simulation games." What happened before their dawn? Games have always been—and still are—a "land of trials."
- Features
“Mystery Dungeon”-Like Roguelike “Monster Girls & Mysterious Adventure: Orb of Power & Tower of Return” Remaster [Game*Spark #57]
A special feature introducing some of the finest roguelikes and roguelites. In this 57th installment, we’ll be featuring the classic Japanese roguelike *Monster Girls and the Mysterious Adventure: The Orb of Power and the Tower of Return—Remastered Ed…
- Interviews
“We’d Also Like to Collaborate with Other Game Studios and Artists”: Rhythm Action RPG “Nocturne” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we present a mini-interview with the developers of *Nocturne*, a rhythm-action RPG developed by Pracy Studios and released for PC on September 23.
- Features
Subzero Survival “Permafrost”: Enduring the Cold—Balanced Story and Exploration, but Early Access Bugs [Crafting Survival Guide]
In the “Craft Survival Guide,” the author—a fan of games in this genre—highlights the appeal of some classic titles.
- Interviews
“ONI Zero: Resurrection” Planned Before “ONI Zero X”! Takaya Iijima on “ONI” Future and Unrealized “Ninja War” [Mini Interview]
We spoke with Takaya Iijima about everything from the response to the reissue of *Scary Stories from School* to his plans for a new horror work utilizing generative AI.
- Features
“RUST MOON” Looks Ominous, Cyberpunk Action/“FFT: War of the Lions” Mobile Update/“Torneko Remaster” Fixes [Weekly Spa-Ran 10/16-]
All you need to know about the gaming industry this week is right here!
- Features
[Up to 6] Raccoon Trash-Raiding Co-op “Trash Day” Is “Overwhelmingly Positive”: Goof, Detour, Blow Up [This Week’s 3 Indie Picks]
Push a physics-based wagon to transport your cargo and head for Raccoon Paradise.
- Interviews
“In the future, we want to implement official localizations in multiple languages, including Japanese” – Spaceship-Building Shooter “eXoSpace Combat Engineer” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers behind intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we present a mini-interview with the developer of *eXoSpace Combat Engineer*, a spaceship-building shooter developed by Fantastimaker and release…
- Features
Can Survival Horror Still Evolve? New Possibilities Revealed by Comparing “The Sinking City 2” with “Resident Evil,” “Dead Space,” and “SILENT HILL” [Feature]
In a complete departure from its predecessor, *The Sinking City 2* has overhauled its game system from the ground up. We set out to examine just how well it holds up as a “survival horror” game.
- Overseas Reviews
“Proves that first-person perspective and Souls-like gameplay are the ideal combination”: “Valor Mortis” earns high scores in overseas reviews
Here are some international reviews of *Valor Mortis*, which will be released on October 14, 2026.
- Features
“Blue Bite” 3D Action ADV: Reborn as Only Man in All-Female World, Heal Girls by Massage [Hot Bishoujo Games, Late Sep. 2026]
The story features a diverse cast of characters, including maids, shrine maidens, bunny girls, otaku-friendly gals, laid-back girls, and home-loving older sisters.
- Interviews
“Fallout 76” Developers Discuss 8 Years of the “Unexpected”: “Japan Has Some of the World’s Leading Architects” as C.A.M.P. Crafters Influence Development [Interview]
Players who chose to help one another rather than kill each other. We take a closer look at the influence Japanese C.A.M.P. artisans have had on the game’s development and how the game has evolved over the past eight years.
- Features
3 Middle-Aged Guys Rise Up in a Time Loop! Roguelite Strategy Vs. Aliens Out Now—Fresh Picks: 16 Steam Games [Oct 23, 2026]
It's packed with all kinds of elements, including tactical RPGs and shooters.
- Interviews
“What If a Cyborg John Wick Jumped Into the World of “Hotline Miami”?” Hardcore Shooter “Kusan: City of Wolves” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers behind intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of the hardcore shooter *Kusan: City of Wolves*, developed by CIRCLEfromDOT and released on Jul…