Melancholy Republic
The fact that as I write this, this game only has 16 reviews and is currently ‘mixed’ is heartbreaking to see. On one hand, I get it: you see RPGmaker art, you immediately assume grand JRPG-esque adventure with full combat system, customization, exp, etc.
And yet, if you read the game’s description, you’d know that that isn’t what this is. This is ostensibly a kinetic visual novel, and an outstanding one at that. Excellent story and characters, emotional, well-written, and absolutely beautiful soundtrack. This game is the epitome of a hidden gem, and it pains me to see how poorly it reviewed and sold.
– Real player with 9.0 hrs in game
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Ok first let me start off that this games will have some big Pros and Cons depending on what youre looking for. Myself, i was looking for a rpg type game that didnt rely on combat, exactly this game. hoewever if your looking for something more than the story (like myself) this is NOT the game for you. the music was absolutely gorgeous i can not get enough of that up tempo string opening it’s beautiful. the story its self was a compelling story and somewhat unexpected. Romea and Julliette type romance and ending, with a political and social story plot. Being that the story was great the game itself left me wanting more, It was more of visual novel than a game, which to me are not appeasing. theres is nothing you can do to dictate or change the story, and thats what i relish in a video game carving my own path making decisions and seeing how the choice affected the people around me. that being said this game has a great story, great music, but very little actual gaming.
– Real player with 7.2 hrs in game
Blood of the Alchemists
Fantastic indie rpg. The story is entertaining and the attention to detail is impressive.
– Real player with 16.4 hrs in game
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Arelite Core
Arelite Core. My review!
Story: Traditional RPG with terrifyingly powerful supervillain who wants to bring about utter destruction of the world. You play a blacksmith who has made up his mind to journey across the world seeking out all other Master Blacksmiths to learn from - you want to become the greatest Blacksmith who ever lived. Oh, and it just so happens the most powerful sword in history is needed to kill the supervillain and guess what Blacksmiths do? CREATE SWORDS! Along the way cities are razed, friends die, levels are gained, and fun is had.
– Real player with 62.0 hrs in game
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Arelite Core is the story of a humble blacksmith named Karden, who over the course of a journey to learn more becomes a hero. Very much like Die Hard, Karden does not set out to be a hero but takes up the mantle when no one else will. The story is very robust with many twists and turns.
The gameplay harkens back to jrpg’s of yore while fixing some of the old mistakes. There are generous skills to invest points in and weapons to forge. The relics you find can set off an eureka moments and totally change how you configure your party and their approach to battle.
– Real player with 29.3 hrs in game