Last Dream (PC, Steam)

A man from Earth is torn from his life and drawn into the strange world of Terra, where a terrible mistake a thousand years in the past both destroyed the elvish civilization and unleashed a terror on the world today. Can this man and his companions save both worlds from a genocidal madman with designs on godhood?

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Overall: I actually got this as part of the Fanatical RPG Bundle, so it cost me less than a dollar and was well, well worth it. It’s got very strong NES Final Fantasy nostalgia with significant quality-of-life improvements.

Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4)

The seven kingdoms have been at peace for a thousand years…but not for much longer! With a prophecy hanging overhead, two cousins and a host of interdimensional visitors must wage war to restore order.

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Overall: Very similar to the first game, with a bit more variety and a little more freedom to roam. The plot is comparable and the play control is functionally identical. Solid as sequels go.