this game is one of the best its a all time great game in the same conversation as ocarina of time elden ring ff7 chrono trigger red dead redemption2 etc this is a must play i have completed 3 runs on gamepass but i decided to actually buy it if u are iffy on it or dont really like tun based or parry or dodge just play on easy and experince the story even tho the comat is peak the story is also peak
In a sea of garbage, monetised to within an inch of death, this game shines like a true gem. The story, the graphics, the music, the dialogue, the acting, the gameplay... all incredible and unparalleled.
I, like so many others, was getting bored of gaming. Everything has been the same for years and my favorite franchises since I was a child have been torn asunder and ruined. This game? This game is art. The visuals are amazing. The story is truly unique and I have never had this kind of twist and turn. It is a TRULY fun and amazing experience and I wish I could get this novelty back again when I play it next. The characters are all beautifully done and they truly make you love and hate them at every turn. The music is where this game shines. They knew what they were doing with the placement and timing of every single score used for this entire game. It's one of the most beautiful games to just sit back and listen to. I've enjoyed the music so much that I now play it at my restaurant just to experience it with others. The combat is nothing that I expected. It's the best rendition of turn-based combat I have ever played and I hope this becomes the norm. They did a truly remarkable job at keeping you engaged. The combat shines so well that it really made fighting enemies not feel like a chore and then the further you play, the easier they become.
I don't want to spoil anything of this game so I will leave it at that. I didn't know what to expect going into it, but I found myself unable to put the game down once I started. It's just a beautiful game and I hope this shows more people that they can take these risks because it is a marvel to experience these fantastic games.
The gameplay is terrible. It is. The combat mechanics are boring and just wrong. It immediately becomes obvious that you can pump up one of your characters to max, and have the others do minor support and just use them as cannon fodder. Parrying is too hard, dodging usually gets the job done. Your stats influence your health and damage, but not the efficiency of parrying and dodging. Combats have close to zero variety.
That is the only problem with the game. The story is simply superb. It is a story about loss, sadness and love for the family. A story about overcoming grief, struggling with depression, about finding strength to carry on with your life. The story unravels slowly, in complicated ways. with unexpected turns, until you don't even know who is who, and what is what. Characters are rich, with their background stories, feelings, strengths and weaknesses.
Art is amazing. The team managed to focus on what will make the game stand out, and it surely does. The French atmosphere adds an elegant, classy touch.
Music is one of the best you can find in the game industry. Modern classics, with a sprinkle of some progressive and metal. No wonder the composer is now touring Europe with the soundtrack.
Voice acting is professional and contributes greatly to the atmosphere of the game.
I envy those who will play this game for the first time. And I feel only pity for those who haven't played it already.