Yuna67876
Trails Of Cold Steel 2 is what I would consider an upgrade from Cold Steel 1. With Cold Steel 1 it is an introduction to the whole state that we are in the first game (and the cast of Cold Steel in general) with that done Cold Steel 2 gets into the meat of this arc in trails, and it holds no punches. The story of this game is gripping, even though the pacing can be meh at points when trails do side quests well they do them well. The battle system saw an improvement with some unique stuff that only in this game (like overdrive), that makes me sad that they were not brought back for future installments but it makes the system unique with being able to just have one of the series have the mechanic. Overall though the end to the first part of the Cold Steel series, and shows the strength of this arc.
What can I say about a series that is is so great that this first game has its up or downs in it that make it worth the ride.
Story: Starting with the story, the first Cold Steel game has this thing with it more of a world-building game, than a more focused story game. With this being the first in a new arc Falcom (the developers) are into wanting this world to feel alive. Within a series of trails, the world is everything because of how complex it is. That is why I label this as more of a world-building game for the arc ahead.
Side Content: For side content, it is like how I said with my CS4 review the side content in this game is well done. Trails side quest can have some bad padding at times but in the end it worth doing it because it builds the world up in a way where the game makes it worth doing.
Platinum Experience: For going for the plat I had to play this game two times due to some stuff that can only be gotten on a second playthrough (also had to beat on the highest difficulty). The highest difficulty is not that hard until I say the last 75% but in the end doing it was worth it because I love this series, even having to deal with some bullshit fights I say that is an achievement in itself. Also, this game has a lot of missable collectibles so I would totally recommend a guide if you want to complete it
Enjoyment: Trails Of Cold Steel is the first in a series that shows great promise going into it.
Story: Starting with the story, the first Cold Steel game has this thing with it more of a world-building game, than a more focused story game. With this being the first in a new arc Falcom (the developers) are into wanting this world to feel alive. Within a series of trails, the world is everything because of how complex it is. That is why I label this as more of a world-building game for the arc ahead.
Side Content: For side content, it is like how I said with my CS4 review the side content in this game is well done. Trails side quest can have some bad padding at times but in the end it worth doing it because it builds the world up in a way where the game makes it worth doing.
Platinum Experience: For going for the plat I had to play this game two times due to some stuff that can only be gotten on a second playthrough (also had to beat on the highest difficulty). The highest difficulty is not that hard until I say the last 75% but in the end doing it was worth it because I love this series, even having to deal with some bullshit fights I say that is an achievement in itself. Also, this game has a lot of missable collectibles so I would totally recommend a guide if you want to complete it
Enjoyment: Trails Of Cold Steel is the first in a series that shows great promise going into it.
2020
When you think of a Persona spinoff you would think of something like a dancing game or a fighting game, not a muso. This was a gamble that was taken, and it was done well.
Story: Following the story of Persona 5 vanilla (sadly not Royal), the gang gets together for summer vacation, which unholds is an adventure that is packed with fun. The story of this game is simple though it works so perfectly, due to it being summer vacation. It feels like the story went y in a breeze, and that was the point of summer for all of us tend to go by in a breeze. The story delivered perfectly.
Gameplay: Now this being a muso I will state this, I never tend to play these types of games but did that tender my enjoyment of the gameplay, no it did not. I feel like the gameplay is the weakest but it not due to the combat (even though I did rage at times) it the fact that there this sameness in the game. When I mean by the sameness it follows a formula explore the real world, then go to the dungeon, rinse and repeat, and at first it is fun but it did turn into a slog for me at a certain point.
Music: I know I do not mention music a ton in my reviews but Persona gets an exception because it just "chef kiss" perfect in all ways. I was able to get the bonus content for this game, and it comes with the soundtrack, and man all the songs snap during it.
Sidequests: So for sidequests in this game the requests come back from P5, and I did not do all of them but about the 30 and I did I will admit they can be fun. The thing was when I got to a certain point in the game I was at the point I was done doing requests because these can overwhelm the player in the latter half. I plan on going back later to hopefully finish them off.
Enjoyment: Strikers is the summer vacation that with the right set of friends it can be an experience and or summer vacation that is unforgettable
Story: Following the story of Persona 5 vanilla (sadly not Royal), the gang gets together for summer vacation, which unholds is an adventure that is packed with fun. The story of this game is simple though it works so perfectly, due to it being summer vacation. It feels like the story went y in a breeze, and that was the point of summer for all of us tend to go by in a breeze. The story delivered perfectly.
Gameplay: Now this being a muso I will state this, I never tend to play these types of games but did that tender my enjoyment of the gameplay, no it did not. I feel like the gameplay is the weakest but it not due to the combat (even though I did rage at times) it the fact that there this sameness in the game. When I mean by the sameness it follows a formula explore the real world, then go to the dungeon, rinse and repeat, and at first it is fun but it did turn into a slog for me at a certain point.
Music: I know I do not mention music a ton in my reviews but Persona gets an exception because it just "chef kiss" perfect in all ways. I was able to get the bonus content for this game, and it comes with the soundtrack, and man all the songs snap during it.
Sidequests: So for sidequests in this game the requests come back from P5, and I did not do all of them but about the 30 and I did I will admit they can be fun. The thing was when I got to a certain point in the game I was at the point I was done doing requests because these can overwhelm the player in the latter half. I plan on going back later to hopefully finish them off.
Enjoyment: Strikers is the summer vacation that with the right set of friends it can be an experience and or summer vacation that is unforgettable
What a ride this game was to experience this game was to play. I have never played a game that kept me on my toes like this.
Story: I am not going to spend too long on this one because this is a game that I feel any way I say it I will not do the game justice, and it one of those games that part of the fun is figuring out what going on in the story.
Gameplay: The gameplay of this game is divided into tower defense strategy battles and a visual novel for the adventure mode. Both are well done, and the game balances it out well so one does not take over the time.
Platinum Experience: I honestly was not expecting to plat this but it was an easy experience. The only thing is that I played on casual because of some of the trophies requirements but most of the trophies are not hard, recommend going for kit for trophies/achievements hunters.
Conclusion: 13 Sentinals is an experience that will leave you wanting more, and questioning many aspects.
Story: I am not going to spend too long on this one because this is a game that I feel any way I say it I will not do the game justice, and it one of those games that part of the fun is figuring out what going on in the story.
Gameplay: The gameplay of this game is divided into tower defense strategy battles and a visual novel for the adventure mode. Both are well done, and the game balances it out well so one does not take over the time.
Platinum Experience: I honestly was not expecting to plat this but it was an easy experience. The only thing is that I played on casual because of some of the trophies requirements but most of the trophies are not hard, recommend going for kit for trophies/achievements hunters.
Conclusion: 13 Sentinals is an experience that will leave you wanting more, and questioning many aspects.