Legend of Moros
A lot beneath the surface
So first and foremost, I do know the dev personally, and I played this game previously from Itch.io. If you wanna call me biased that’s fine, but just wanna be open with ya on it.
I see a lot of posts here about the graphics, and to be quite frank that is the worst part. Locations look NES era FF to me a lot of the time, characters fair better, and monsters can be hit or miss, but some of the designs are pretty original and remind me of things out of Earthbound. Everyone’s first impressions are going to be from the screenshots here, but personally I found a lot of enjoyment to thisgame and wouldn’t judge a book by its cover alone.
– Real player with 7.0 hrs in game
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This is a competently written yet fun old fashionedish JRPG style game. It has plenty of oddball humor and craziness as you attempt to find Justice and learn what has happened. The fighting mechanics and abilities are inventive and keep the game from becoming just a slog of a typical RPG grind. Unless you play in hard mode. Hard mode is… a grindfest extraordinaire. I would suggest sticking with Normal or Easy, as it has no bearing on the story.
Instead of typical enemies found in these style of games they are uniquely designed and use non stock art, which is a relief from so many RPGmaker games simply using base assets. Because the enemies aren’t your typical RPG fare, you have to experiment as the usual kill x by using x doesn’t apply, leading to less boring fights as you learn the game. The stamina system is a nice system as well, I’ve not seen it used this way in very many games.
– Real player with 3.0 hrs in game
Pixelot
My son is having a blast!
The story is simple and doesn’t get in the way of the light exploration and puzzles coupled with a static turn-based combat system emphasising combo skills and elemental attacks.
Add in cute 8bit visuals and an engaging soundtrack for a great casual RPG.
Gear management and crafting are both easy to understand and use.
Only negatives are (being picky here):
-“Save and exit” option, right now the game auto-saves and you have to alt+tab to shut the game down.
- Full keyboard control and/or full mouse control would be handy for azerty users and anyone suffering accessibility issues.
– Real player with 33.0 hrs in game
The Premise
This review contains no spoilers.
Pixelot is a top-down, turn-based RPG set in a fantasy world. Players impersonate a mysterious hero, awakened from a timeless slumber, and tasked with stopping the resurrection of evil which looms all over the land. Initially alone, but soon surrounded by valiant companions from all paths of life, players will have to overcome armies, dungeons and enigmas in order to find the six Crystals of legend.
Quick Sum-Up
– Real player with 25.2 hrs in game
Fate of WINDSHIFT
LOVE AND HATE.
that’s how i feel about this game
LOVE
for the simple fact that I love anime-style games that have that old Japanese vibe and that music that is so relaxing
designs so rich that they captivate a lot
HATE
I’m not that good at thinking about the attacks I need to be able to finish off the demons, it cost me a lot to know that
I can also say that at first it was difficult for me to understand why he died but then I saw that I was missing an object that is obtained at the beginning of the game
– Real player with 9.1 hrs in game
Fate of WINDSHIFT is a game full of great surprises. Surprises such as the artistic design of its characters that are very well achieved and with a very beautiful level of detail in their costumes and physical characteristics that can be better appreciated during the dialogues. It is a turn-based J-RPG that has a certain degree of initial difficulty if you compare it with other games of the genre and that is experienced by the player during the first fight that performs its function adequately as a tutorial, but with some peculiarities such as the skills of each character that transform the battle system into a good combination. As the game’s story unfolds, and the development of the characters progresses, you can appreciate the interactions between them and how this element enriches the experience and the story itself.
– Real player with 9.0 hrs in game
Horizon Odyssey
Wonderful game. Challenging and enjoyable throughout. Also excellent script.
– Real player with 94.3 hrs in game
this is a very long and entailed game- you need patience and timing for those puzzles but well worth the effort if playing on normal - graphics are great as are the characters themselves. Hardest part - getting through the prison without getting caught- this game is intriguing in its concept about good verses evil. would recommend it to serious players that like a long and intense game. BTW the guide is very helpful and you certainly can use it throughout the game
– Real player with 76.2 hrs in game
The Dragons' Twilight II
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed Dragons' Twilight II [DT2], but you know…here goes:
Be sure to play DT1 before starting DT2. The story is wonderful and very important to know so you’ll better understand the DT2 continuation. I was a bit disappointed with the DT2 storyline at first. It is not as dragon-involved and doesn’t have quite the heart that DT1 had. But after getting into the game further a bit, I became enthralled with how the weapons, armor, and magic tomes could be enhanced or rearranged.
– Real player with 109.2 hrs in game
I can highly recommend this game. The developer has used clever changes in plot to make the story continually interesting. Just when you think things are getting predictable you are thrown a curve. The variety of music is excellent and the background scenes in battle and in travel mode are carefully done. Gameplay is interesting and fun. If you get stuck the developer is right there to help with advice. A great addition to the library of any old school rpg fan.
– Real player with 104.8 hrs in game
Walthros: Renewal
Bob is a regular guy working a part-time job in excavation. He’s also a floating fish with an endless appetite for greasy food and helping people in need. Walthros: Renewal is a turn-based RPG about getting by, making friends, and maybe uncovering the history of the world.
Walthros: Renewal is a full remake/reimagining of the original Walthros and is intended for release in 2022, the 20th anniversary of the release of the original DOS game. This new title will take the characters and themes of the original game and give them a new twist, introducing a world that’s both familiar and new to players who enjoyed the original game.
Features:
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Turn-based combat with over a dozen unique playable characters
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No random battles; carefully approach or avoid monsters in the field
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Three difficulty levels to accommodate a range of player abilities
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Explore a world filled with friends and foes; hang out with buddies to strengthen your bonds
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15-20 hours of game play
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Arcade minigames and watchable TV shows bring the world of Walthros to life
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Detailed bios and bestiary to add flavor to the critters you meet
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Logs for main and side quests; never get lost or forget what you need to do next
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Soundtrack by Glock & Mr8bit
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Credits:
Game by PC Harrington - Music by Glock & Mr8bit - Trailer by Jeremy Bursey - Promotional art by Bemmpo
8-Bit Adventures 2
A Retro RPG That’s More Than a Throwback!
8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience.
That means an earnest, engaging storyline; relatable, easy-to-love characters; strategic turn-based battles; deep party customisation; bizarre monsters; an unforgettable soundtrack; and a large, fantastical world, traversed by Airship, and filled with people full of personality – all brought to life by vibrant 8-Bit inspired visuals.
Our modern approach to design ensures no random encounters or mandatory grinding, the freedom to save your game anywhere, and precise pacing which never bogs the player down with pointless filler, and ensures you’re always doing something fun and meaningful over the 20+ hour playtime. From beginning to end, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is focused on telling an engaging story, not wasting your time.
It may be a sequel, but anyone can jump into this brand new JRPG adventure!
EXPLORE
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12 Towns and 29 Dungeons, every environment featuring its own feel and flavour.
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An expansive World Map filled with secrets and optional locations to discover; both on-foot and by vehicle.
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Take to the skies in your Airship and fly wherever you want, or take a walk on the deck to do a bit of shopping and chat with your party members. It’s your high-in-the-sky home away from home!
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Constant variety – everything from ancient ruins to a robot murder mystery – realised through charming pixel art which walks the line between authenticity and aesthetic.
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Everyone has a story, and you’ll find 8-Bit Adventures 2 full of weird and wonderful people eager to tell you theirs. They might reminisce about the past, offer helpful hints, complain about their daily lives, or just make a joke – you never know what they’ll say!
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Curiosity is always rewarded; the more you explore, the more powerful your characters can become!
BATTLE
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A turn-based JRPG battle system with depth and strategy, inspired by games like Final Fantasy X and Chrono Trigger.
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Build your party from 7 playable characters, who can be freely swapped in and out of battle – without even wasting a turn!
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Unleash 99 unique abilities, including Team Attacks and Omega Burst finishing moves.
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Mix and match between an arsenal of weapons, armour, and accessories, or tap into a flexible Augment system which allows you to customise your characters stats and give them all kinds of special effects!
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Snappy, stylised menus and icons make commands easy to find and execute, even if you’re new to menu-based combat.
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Face down 98 of the toughest and weirdest foes you’ve ever seen – complete with the occasional name pun. They wander the world just like you do, so there are no random battles!
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A carefully balanced experience with a gentle difficulty curve that allows players of all skill levels to enjoy the game, while still encouraging strategy. In 8-Bit Adventures 2, victory requires more than spamming the Attack button!
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Numerous side-quests and super bosses – some of which provide a significant challenge!
STORY
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Become absorbed in an engaging, character-driven tale about living a full life and protecting the things that really matter.
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A feel-good adventure filled with love, laughs, and drama, which deals with the dark stuff but always wants to leave you feeling uplifted over its 20+ hours.
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Meet a loveable cast of characters who form relationships, make mistakes, and struggle with their past, but still work to save the world and overcome their demons.
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Save the world from a vengeful Glitch! A mistreated child with terrifying powers threatens to reshape the world in his own chaotic image. A unique and persistent foe from beginning to end, the Glitch changes and develops over the course of the story like any other character, grappling with what he is…and what he could be.
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8-Bit Adventures 2 has a script the size of a novel, and every line of text has been meticulously timed to make dialogue flow naturally and bring out each character’s personality - just like if they were speaking out loud.
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A focus on tight pacing and providing a consistently enjoyable adventure, rather than dragging things out or artificially extending the length.
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Some fun references and out there ideas, but this isn’t a Meta, fourth-wall breaking story; it’s a heartfelt, character-focused adventure through and through. While the conflict with the Glitch drives the overall narrative forward, the personal struggles and relationships of the party members give the game its heart.
This game features bright screen flashes for certain special attacks and effects. If you are susceptible to these kinds of flashes and bright lights, or have an epileptic condition of any kind, please consult your physician before playing.
Above the Skies
good game
– Real player with 11.1 hrs in game
This game is riddled with problems from start to finish.
First, the story. The game’s story is almost nonexistent. There is no proper introduction sequence to convey the issue in the world or even the main characters' motivations or who they are at all. Things progress from point A to point B, but nothing is elaborated so the player has no investment as to what’s going on. Right until the end of the game, you do not feel any stakes whatsoever because you are unable to understand anything.
Next, the biggest issue is the glaring grammatical issues. Personally, having an error or two is perfectly acceptable, especially in a low budget project like an RPGMaker game; however, there are NUMEROUS problems that you cannot ignore them because of how noticeable and frequent they are. From improper spelling, missing words, or awkward phrasing from the characters, it adds up as, like I said, they are frequent. It is obvious there was no effort to spellcheck or proofread for the final product.
– Real player with 7.3 hrs in game
Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
This game has an awesome Suikoden vibe going for it that you just don’t see often in other games. With it were longer though. Looking forward to part 2!
– Real player with 11.7 hrs in game
I played through the first chapter in EA and THIS WAS FUN! The sense of humor here is unique and makes the game charming… left me wanting to run right into the second chapter. I hope to see the next one soon! I am kinda sad that the first chapter did not have more of the recruiting and castle formation stuff, but it is forgivable as long as the content continues and we can keep playing along.
– Real player with 6.8 hrs in game
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
Ignore my gameplay time, I played through this twice on the Switch version at almost 200 hours on each.
Dragon Quest XI is one of the best video games I have ever played.
In 1986, a bunch of Japanese game designers came together, took the RPG elements that were floating around in PC games at the time, combined them, ironed them out, and (mostly) streamlined them, and created a Famicom game not quite like anything before it. To ensure its success, they got Akira Toriyama for the art and character design when his manga, Dragon Ball, was flying off shelves. Pioneering the RPG sub-genre that would be known as the JRPG, Dragon Quest was born. Admittedly, the original hasn’t aged fantastically but was perhaps revolutionary for its time. The series was continued and, by Dragon Quest III in 1988, it was perfected. Every entry has taken the formula and added new layers, sometimes removing previous layers, but it still has the same rock hard core.
– Real player with 414.8 hrs in game
Before I get to the “good/bad” stuffs of this game, I want to note something that might make this game not your cup of medicinal herb tea. It’s “old-school”, so to speak. Visually sure the graphics looks pretty and all but the story and gameplay elements and even the music feels classic. It doesn’t bother me too much but probably because I’ve played several past DQ games since III. “Modern” gamers or first-timers to DQ however might dislike this.
Other reasons why you might dislike this game would be:
– Real player with 361.0 hrs in game