Artifact Adventure Gaiden

Really fun gameplay that manages to feel unique even though its mostly just a mash up of a few classic genres. Interestingly, the game begins with a forecast of doom, and asks the player to engage with this doomed world, making many consequential pseudo-ethical decisions along the way, some of which are particular to any given playthrough. This gimmick, combined with the occasional reference to some sort of universal architecture give the player the feeling of uncovering a larger ongoing mystery... But unfortunately the game's ending is its weakest point, where most of the intrigue generated throughout the game falls through. There is no satisfying final reveal, only a mess of disjointed, arbitrary outcomes that suggest nothing cohesive. The result is on one hand what feels like a complete narrative failure, while on the other an eerie mirror of our own uncertainties and fears about the future.

中毒一样玩了十三个小时，太可怕了。

Played through the entire game, not a single achievement unlocked. Bugged. So upset.

https://youtu.be/KGK2kT84EJU Opening with a strong basic hook of preparing for an apocalyptic event the basic elements of player end up lack luster as combat and progress are exceptionally slowly paced.

I was very surprised with how this little game hooked me, the choice mechanics work very well.

なにやってもすぐやられるなんだこのゲーム？

Before we start, make sure you talk to everyone in the castle in order to assess the companion you want, your choice of companions will greatly affect your build. Unto the review: This is a very well crafted and build varied 2D Action RPG where choices matter. The game is divided unto two parts: Preparation and Cataclysm, who you save and what you say will impact the future, someone you save might grow up to be a total a..hole in three years time and that's the fun part. Just make whatever choices you want and role with the result. Combat is 2D in a small arena and it's where the game really shines. Be an unmovable rock or a speedy spellblade, mix and match your skills and equipment but remember that your companions will greatly influence your build so in a sense, make sure to have a good idea on what you want to try in the very first moments. If you want flexibility, go for the rich guy, the doctor and the dog.

You are the chosen one, and in three years time you will save the world or else. Choose your companions wisely and shape their future, as well as everyone else in the world. Shape the future! Save the world! Experience glorious GAMEBOY action!