Nadia, an RPG enthusiast, joins Kat and Eric to discuss must-buy RPG recommendations for the closing Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop. They dive into games like Radiant Historia, Persona Q, SMT IV, and Strange Journey Redux. Other topics include Tears of the Kingdom's price, a Bloodborne revisit, and the closure of the eShop. Listen for more game recommendations and insights into the RPG legacy of Nintendo's consoles.
Radiant Historia is a must-play RPG with a time manipulation mechanic and a captivating narrative.
Devil Survivor games offer a unique blend of tactical gameplay and branching narratives, a must-play for strategy RPG fans.
Revelations DLC for Fire Emblem Fates provides a unique perspective and customization options, making it a worthwhile addition.
Bloodborne offers a truly unforgettable and terrifying journey with its dark world, tight gameplay mechanics, and challenging encounters.
Deep dives
Radiant Historia
Radiant Historia is a unique RPG with a time manipulation mechanic and a thought-provoking story. It offers an engaging battle system and a captivating narrative that unfolds through player choices. With its beautiful visuals and satisfying gameplay, Radiant Historia is a must-play for RPG fans.
Devil Survivor Overclocked and Record Breaker
The Devil Survivor games offer a unique blend of tactical gameplay and branching narratives. Overclocked and Record Breaker are enhanced versions of these games, providing players with compelling stories, challenging battles, and deep customization options. These games are a must-play for fans of strategy RPGs.
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelations
Revelations is the DLC for Fire Emblem Fates, offering a unique perspective and bringing together all the characters from the series. Despite mixed opinions on some of the maps, the customization and large pool of characters make it a worthwhile addition to the game.
Seventh Dragon III: Code VFD
Seventh Dragon III: Code VFD is a dungeon-crawling RPG with memorable characters, a fantastic soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, and engaging party synergy mechanics. It offers a unique and enjoyable experience for RPG enthusiasts.
Bloodborne: A Chilling and Thrilling Survival Horror Experience
Bloodborne is a thrilling survival horror game that offers a unique and chilling experience. With its dark and mysterious world, players are drawn into the captivating setting of Yharnam. The game's tight gameplay mechanics and challenging encounters create a sense of tension and excitement. The level of detail and craftsmanship in Bloodborne's world-building is unmatched, making it a truly immersive experience. From its cosmic horror elements to its fast-paced combat, Bloodborne offers a truly unforgettable and terrifying journey.
The Legacy of the 3DS: A Robust RPG Library and Unique Gaming Experience
The Nintendo 3DS holds a special place in the hearts of RPG fans, offering a robust library and a unique gaming experience. The 3DS continued the legacy of the Nintendo DS, introducing new entries in beloved series like Fire Emblem Awakening and Pokemon. It also featured a vibrant digital marketplace, showcasing a variety of games and providing countless hours of entertainment. The 3DS's dual screen functionality and immersive themes added a level of personalization and creativity to the handheld experience. While the 3DS may not have had one standout RPG, its library offered a multitude of excellent games, making it a cherished console among RPG enthusiasts.
The Wii U's Unique and Disappointing Legacy
The Wii U, unfortunately, holds the title of being the least favorite Nintendo console for many. Despite its shortcomings, the Wii U brought some remarkable games to the table, many of which found new life on the Nintendo Switch. Games like Xenoblade Chronicles X showcased the Wii U's ambition and willingness to experiment. However, the clunky gamepad and a lackluster library made the Wii U a disappointing console overall. Nevertheless, the Wii U did introduce some innovative features like the Miiverse and unique digital experiences. Though the Wii U's legacy may not be a positive one, it served as a stepping stone to the revolutionary Nintendo Switch, where the potential of its ideas were fully realized.
This week on Axe of the Blood God, Nadia, Kat, and Eric bid sayonara to the best RPGs on the Nintendo 3DS and the [snide snicker] Wii U. Nintendo is yanking the plug on the 3DS and Wii U digital storefronts very soon, but there's still time to thumb through some must-buy recommendations. Radiant Historia! Persona Q! SMT IV and Strange Journey Redux! Maybe they'll end up on the Switch somewhere down the road, but there's no way of knowing. Best to gorge yourself now while the kitchen door's still open.
Also in this episode:
Paranormasight is another amazing Square Enix game that will probably slide into obscurity because there's no way it's going to sell the seventy bojillion copies Square Enix probably expects it to sell
Want to know why Tears of the Kingdom is $70? Doug Bowser has an answer
Bloodborne is up for a Pantheon revisit. Does it deserve to—yeah. Yeah, of course it does. What a question.
