Posted on: August 22, 2024
tedeee
Games: 2383 Reviews: 27
OH C'MON !!!....
this had been sitting on my Xbox wishlist for something like a couple of years on a whim, hoping for a GOG release. i was on the fence buying it (Kemco's titles are very hit and miss for me, as are crafting games) but it got a sale only 2 months and ago and after waiting so long i grabbed it on Xbox. NOW it decides to drop here. anyway, it's a solid title. the RPG elements have a middling complexity with the typical Japanese RPG menu UIs. it's all easy to read and becomes quick enough to use. the graphics are simple but perfectly functional (it's a Kemco game after all) and dialogue is pleasant with a nice variety of characters. the combat is cookie cutter turn based, but it can be automated and sped up considerably if you want, so each foray into an area can be a quick affair with a nice return of loot, making it less grindy than most. combat can be halted to change strategy to suit the battle. the making of tavern menus, finding recipes, and using the loot to make the tavern a success is all simple enough, so in the end there is a nice balance that makes progression feel worthwhile. there was a little redoing of areas to get more loot but it never felt like the usual grind these games have thanks to the automated combat option, giving more time to spend running the tavern. i just found it relaxing and fun all round. if this type of game is your go to, you'll probably think this is a 5 star.
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