Marcos Vinícius's Reviews
The Lost Hero is a honorable sequel that doesn't limit itself to the past and wants to offer to the player something refreshing while keeping it faithful to the original. It's a title that innovates in its systems and abuses them in the right way; it's especially challenging enough for SRPG fans, but also accessible in the same manner for those who aren't as keen in the genre. Its story is equally accessible, offering a simple narrative, but well structured and tight with a colorful and fun cast.
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The Oath in Felghana is a top-notch retro gem, and the remaster is here to intensify that. It's a breathtaking experience that will test your skills as a player, but without punishing you unfairly. I highly recommend it if you're a fan of action games in general, and if you're a Ys fan who came from Lacrimosa of Dana and later, this is certainly a must-play title.
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Debut Project: Cooking Café is ultimately an honest and enjoyable game, doing what is necessary to be successful for its target audience. Although some game design issues may make you question its overall quality, it is not offensive. So even with my criticisms, it's still a pretty solid game.
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Ys X: Nordics is an easy recommendation for those who love action and adventure games, and, even with some blunders, this entry is one of the best action RPG experiences you'll find in the market.
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Despite initially seeming complex, Princess Maker 2 proves to be a masterpiece of social simulation games once you understand what needs to be done. I've never played anything like it before and there might not even be anything like Princess Maker on the market these days. As a newcomer, it was a fun experience overall, and the gameplay loop kept me hooked until I could watch my daughter get on with her life and bring tears of pride to my eyes. This remaster, however, despite being welcome to catch potential dads of the current generation, ends up being too basic, to say the least. It turns out that, for those who are veterans, shelling out money to replay this, it is perhaps only justified by the glimpse of Takami Aka's new arts, as I don't believe that the scope itself has expanded.
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Fruit Mountain tries to subvert this “new” game genre through visual presentation, but that's it. The same experience you have with Suika Game or some other more contained derivative, you will have in this one too. Maybe I was expecting some “sub-elements”, but I promise that my expectations are perfectly aligned and that it is still a very competent game for what it proposes.
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In summary, Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~, is an honorable conclusion to a passionate trilogy that arose from the idea of renewal. It presents some successes, but also persists in past mistakes; however, in the end, I just felt completely enveloped by all its charm and now I feel like I need an everyday atmosphere more than an odyssey.
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Ultimately, Atelier Totori is a captivating adventure full of characters with pure charisma. It may not be perfect as a JRPG, but it's far from a subpar experience. I guarantee that if you liked Atelier Rorona, it will be very difficult to hate this. Furthermore, for what it sets out to be, it still fulfills its role of being a game designed to be a relaxed experience that keeps the Atelier formula intact so that it can continue to improve itselft further.
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The final balance is: Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX is a genuinely passionate and relaxed adventure, heavily supported by its cozy game bias, more than that, the game has a cheerful and truly captivating cast, as well as a very pleasant character design with delicate features provided by Mell Kishida. If you have become a big fan of Atelier through the Ryza series and want to expand your knowledge of the franchise, as long as you don't have a weak stomach for old games and their limitations, I highly recommend jumping into Atelier Rorona. You will certainly find something special here, trust me!
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As a spin-off of GV, PuzzMix is one of the weakest and most uninspired, trying to be similar to the game on which it is based by bringing as few ideas as possible for whatever reason. Even Suika Game, a less ambitious experience, still took the opportunity to launch a paid expansion that brought multiplayer and other typical modes, such as Time Attack and Time Limit — something that could be in PuzzMix as a way of generating an advantage over its rival.
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In conclusion, Disgaea 7 is a very strong recommendation for veteran fans. They'll find everything they expect and more, but they'll have to overcome the fact that sprite models have been left in the past. The game, however, softens the clumsy 3D models of its predecessor, so I believe it's just a matter of improvement. For newcomers, however, you will be encouraged to explore everything that brings the Disgaea series to life, but it is important to note that its narrative elements may not be to everyone's taste. Disgaea 7, like the rest of the franchise, is a unique and irreplicable SRPG experience.
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Atelier Ryza 3 may not be perfect but it certainly had a lot of love involved. It brings to light an optimistic vision for the future of the series, where I can't imagine Gust discarding the idea of open maps that encourage the player to carry out trivial activities such as quests and collecting materials. Normally I would recommend any modern Atelier as a starting point in the series, as I argue that each title is special in its own way despite the technical leap feeling like an impediment. However, I will contradict myself this time, as Atelier Ryza 3 is so delicious and so well-crafted that, frankly, it becomes a much safer recommendation for new fans.
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I genuinely can't look at Labyrinth of Galleria as an average experience within its scope. It really does everything it sets out to do very well. Therefore, if you are one of those who value a well-designed, challenging and mechanic-rich RPG, especially if you are an avid fan of RPG Dungeon Crawler, this is a title that deserves your attention.
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Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk is a solid and engaging experience. It offers distinct mechanics and a nice level of difficulty, making it a surefire recommendation for fans of the series. It takes advantage of several features already featured in NIS's Tactical RPG games, but adapts them to the format of a DRPG, while still introducing its own unique features.
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