Game Review - originally written by Spinner 8
Yup, this is an RPG. You're some kind of Chosen One, and you have to protect a bunch of reptiles from this, uhh, thing. That's as much as I can tell ya.
(editor's note: very helpful)
Yup, this is an RPG. You're some kind of Chosen One, and you have to protect a bunch of reptiles from this, uhh, thing. That's as much as I can tell ya.
(editor's note: very helpful)
Copy of dragon quest
Super Shell Monsters Story - the second game in Birthday's Kaijuu Monogatari series, offered a straightforward, classic-style JRPG replete with an unusual range of fantasy creatures, almost like an extension of Shining Force's fairy tale roster. As usual with console RPGs of the early/mid '90s - though, it's the combination of mechanics that make up their identity. Flexible party options and exclusive skills meet Phantasy Star-derived battling (combining IV's customizable, pre-set battle tactics with III's icon menu), but their imagination is better displayed in its item mixing and base-building features (perhaps one of the genre's earliest adopters) as well as the helper system (i.e. Zelda tools in the form of menu-based summons, unlocked by recruiting special NPCs from around the world). Credit could also be given for its dungeons, which employ light puzzle elements and more complex designs without turning into full-blown mazes; and for the sheer visual and structural personality of its towns (worthy of Secret of Mana). Their Lufia-like sci-fi-tinged second half - instead, overstays its welcome. The result is pleasant and classy, if a bit dated when compared to the giants of that year (namely FFVI and Lunar 2).
This is a pretty solid competitor to Dragon Quest during this time period. However, there really isn't much in that space that interests me to begin with. Cool monsters, cute npcs, but its all just in this very structured shellderado.