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Natural Doctrine

Kadokawa Shoten, NIS America
Sep 30, 2014 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Weak

OpenCritic Rating

57

Top Critic Average

3%

Critics Recommend

IGN
2.8 / 10
Game Informer
6.5 / 10
GameSpot
4 / 10
Destructoid
5 / 10
Game Revolution
3.5 / 5
TheSixthAxis
6 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3 / 5
Attack of the Fanboy
2.5 / 5
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Critic Reviews for Natural Doctrine

IGN

2.8 / 10.0
IGN

With its unfair gameplay and messy combat, Natural Doctrine is nothing more than a tedious, rage-inducing nightmare.

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Strategy fans who tolerate this game's abuse will find a rewarding combat system that isn't easy to master

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Natural Doctrine takes strategy role-playing games one step forward, and several clumsy steps back.

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Natural Doctrine isn't atrocious, but it does have a lot of issues. It's as frequently enjoyable as it is repugnant, an experience that will often blindside you with cheap deaths that reek of artificial difficulty. Some will enjoy it, sure. But it's a hard sell to all but the most staunch and patient SRPG fans. And even then it will undoubtedly test those players' resolve.

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It's still one of my favorite games this year, but the flaws keep me from recommending it to everyone; this is a game for those who love the genre, and want an old-school tactical RPG challenge.

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Natural Doctrine was never going to bring hardcore strategy to the masses. The developer knew exactly who they were targeting with their debut title and, for those players, the game will prove a worthwhile experience. For those who aren't too hot on their strategy role playing games, however, Natural Doctrine is a risk, yet one still worth taking if you're looking for something testing and out-of-the-norm.

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Natural Doctrine is an exhausting game. It's punishing, unfair at times and hell-bent on funneling players through a narrow corridor that leaves little-to-no room for tactical experimentation. That being said, it has its moments.

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A difficult game that is hard to enjoy

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