On paper, you might think turn-based games & JRPGs lend themselves well to accessibility. Unfortunately, that hasn’t always been the case - but does the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake beat those odds? And if so, HOW?!

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an awesome game. The kind of retro revival fans hope for. But it’s a polarizing niche of action platformer that may not have a wide appeal to modern audiences. It’s the kind of game that merits a personal recommendation.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a game with largely accessible design. Its simple core mechanics, visual design language, and almost unprecedented levels of player freedom stem from a time-tested Nintendo approach of inviting play for all ages. But while this lends itself to natively accessible design, the game still lacks many key accessibility options – options that can make a crucial difference between enabling play for all ages and enabling play for all players, regardless of their visual, audio, mechanical, or cognitive needs.

The Switch 2 launch is here and with it, a long awaited remaster of the original Bravely Default game (for me, at least). After starting with BDII on Switch, I’ve wanted the chance to go back to the series’ beginning - and after 65 hours of charm, job class goodness, narrative left hooks, and a few last-hour frustrations, I have some THOUGHTS.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games I have ever played. Period. And because I truly believe it is a must-play title, I want Expedition 33 to be accessible to as many players as possible. It’s the kind of experience no one should have to miss - so let’s talk about the game’s accessibility and how this or future titles could possibly improve.

The First Berserker: Khazan is more Niohlike than true Soulslike - almost to the point of being derivative. At its very best, that stands as a flattering comparison - evoking that tight, snappy gameplay feel that many games fail to recreate. But at its lowest points, it leaves me wanting more - and here’s why.