VGW's Anne Lee: So far March has been a big month for AAA titles, what with Mass Effect 3 quelling the appetites of many of Mass Effect fan. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a wide range of niche titles to satisfy the most dedicated of niche fans. With everything from a sequel to a familiar Mario series to the first title published by XSEED for the PS Vita, not to mention the superstar that is thatgamecompany’s most recent indie hit, there is truly something for every kind of gamer this month. The real question is, will you pick up any of these titles now or wait to grab them during the summer lull?
Gary Green said: Namco Bandai heard the call of many fans asking for the PlayStation release of Tales of Graces which was originally released seemingly exclusively for the Wii back in 2009. If you’re acquainted with the Tales series then Graces f won’t be something entirely new to you, yet if you’re a newcomer then you’ll find a plethora of gameplay mechanics and nuances that distinguish this series from other JRPGs. While the game finds itself following the traditional archetype of JRPGs, such as a somewhat clichéd story, Graces has something to offer to both veterans and newcomers alike.
The composer behind Journey, Austin Wintory, recently had a chance to revisit the classic game, just in time for its tenth anniversary.
My fav indie game ever, played this on ps4 and ps5. Too bad it does not have a plat trophy.
Jenova Chen told us about the development of the game.
