This peggle-like game is a pretty wonderful hidden gem.
You have a choice of 4 different weapons to use, and 3 of them were extremely satisfying. The bow types never fully clicked for me so I ended up not using them at all, but the sword hammer and knives were all very intriguing. I’d say the only downside to the game is how some of the levels don’t really work with certain builds but the game lets you down easy when a plan you’ve made doesn’t come together, and there are plenty of fun and viable strategies to the hundreds of weapon piece combos.
It radiates cuteness, and has some great art and character design. Even the reduced sprites used during the “board game” segments have a lot of personality to them.
A round is played this way: you pick your weapon and armor and unlockable companions, the amount of all grow as you progress that give bonuses during the 2 phases. The setup where you play a board game to collect resources and learn about the fight ahead, then build your extra powerups which range from health potions to status effect side arms. This also doesn’t fully work but largely is forgiving and can be satisfying. You also must collect items in this phase occasionally to progress. Again, can make it feel a little bit like wasting turns, but it mostly does not hinder the experience. Then, on to the peggle battles.
The dialogue can also be a little uneven and forced to further the story’s thesis but largely drips personality in the same way as the art. All of the characters are memorable if not wholly natural and realized.
Altogether It is a very satisfying package and can range from super casual to needing a lot of focus. Great stuff
You have a choice of 4 different weapons to use, and 3 of them were extremely satisfying. The bow types never fully clicked for me so I ended up not using them at all, but the sword hammer and knives were all very intriguing. I’d say the only downside to the game is how some of the levels don’t really work with certain builds but the game lets you down easy when a plan you’ve made doesn’t come together, and there are plenty of fun and viable strategies to the hundreds of weapon piece combos.
It radiates cuteness, and has some great art and character design. Even the reduced sprites used during the “board game” segments have a lot of personality to them.
A round is played this way: you pick your weapon and armor and unlockable companions, the amount of all grow as you progress that give bonuses during the 2 phases. The setup where you play a board game to collect resources and learn about the fight ahead, then build your extra powerups which range from health potions to status effect side arms. This also doesn’t fully work but largely is forgiving and can be satisfying. You also must collect items in this phase occasionally to progress. Again, can make it feel a little bit like wasting turns, but it mostly does not hinder the experience. Then, on to the peggle battles.
The dialogue can also be a little uneven and forced to further the story’s thesis but largely drips personality in the same way as the art. All of the characters are memorable if not wholly natural and realized.
Altogether It is a very satisfying package and can range from super casual to needing a lot of focus. Great stuff