Letalis

I adore this game! Might be my GOTY!! The style perfectly emulates the Gameboy; I love that it comes with a game manual. Combat is simple but engaging with a TON of room for experimentation to fine tune your team! Exploration is very rewarding and fun. You can beat the game pretty quickly, but there is a crazy amount of post game content to explore! This game is definitely worth the money, and I really hope to see a sequel someday :) 5/5

探索と謎解きが大容量。戦闘は弱点を突かれないのが大事（弱点2倍）ってだけで、途中から強い部分を押し付けるだけなので、ビルドを考えるのが好きじゃないと厳しいかも。日本語表示は改善されたが、フリーズが多発する。開発が調べてる最中でオートセーブもあるので、そこまで深刻ではないが。他は、特定のピースが集まらないのが不満ぐらい。

This is a fantastic game with great potential. Even in an early access stage, the game is definitely worth the price, and it will provide many enthralling moments. If you enjoy Pokemon, then I have zero doubts you will enjoy this game. The world is jam-packed with intriguing secrets that makes multiple trips around the map a pleasure to embark on. Game events also evolve around the player creating delicious and unexpected challenges to face. Their choices on levels, pseudo-nuzlocke mechanics, and battle dynamics further distinguishes this entry in the RPG genre. While there are some bugs, unfinished features, and unusual game design choices, I am truly excited to see what Letalis evolves into.

Might expand on this review later, but this game took me by surprise. Pros • Non-linear main campaign is like 9-11 hours • 3v3 combat with permadeath instead of 1v1 or 2v2. • Each Letalis’s moveset is flexible and decided by their fighting style’s (basically a pokemon type) preferred equipment. There are pros and cons to choosing to evolve your characters as well (mostly in terms of map navigation versus power and another hidden mechanic I won’t mention) • Low level to reach for main game (24) • Pretty dense game with side quests, ways to get legendary equipment, fusions • A large post-game • Good QoL considerations like exp share and can turn off random battles. • Developer is patching in requests from the community (the game used to be autosave only, now it’s a toggle between that or a traditional save option) • Charming text that mimics the game boy era dialogue • The intro cinematic is a great homage to Gen 1 Pokemon. Neutral: • The game boy/ game boy color graphics either work for you or don’t. I like it, but others may not care • The music is so-so. Fine for what it is trying to evoke but it doesn’t equal or surpass the Gen1/2 Pokemon songs. I do like the circus theme the developer used. Cons: • None Rating: 4/5. A pretty good game that hooks you in with what seems to be a Pokemon knockoff (but with gladiators), but ends up being. Give this a shot

A well-crafted indie RPG with remarkable depth, a gem that truly deserves far more attention. Letalis stands out immediately with its unique mechanics: you train your Letalis — gladiators forged for battle in turn-based combat. Beyond fighting, you can tame wild beasts and fuse them together, creating distinct variants that make every single Letalis unique, adding with the wide variety of equipment available. I’m thoroughly enjoying the retro pixel-art aesthetic, which captures the nostalgic charm of classic Pokémon while establishing its own distinct gladiator theme. It makes the experience all the more impressive knowing this entire game was crafted by just two passionate developers. The world is decently big enough, non-linear, and packed with secrets — uncovering everything can be challenging and frustrating to other players. However, the community is always there to help whenever you feel stuck and don't know what to do. The developers themselves are readily available to offer helpful hints through Steam Discussions or their official Discord channel. With an abundance of content, thoughtful design, and great compatibility with Steam Deck, the game is exceptionally priced and absolutely worth every penny. I highly recommend experiencing the demo first to see for yourself if it resonates with you.

Das Spiel ist ein einziges Retro-Fest. Die Aufmachung, die Sprites, Grafiken und vor allem der Soundtrack sind klasse umgesetzt und werfen den Spieler gut 25 Jahre in die Vergangenheit zurück. Veraltet fühlt sich hier trotzdem nichts an, weil die Entwickler genug eigene Ideen eingebracht haben, der es von anderen bekannten Monstersammlern abhebt. Mitunter recht knackige Schwierigkeit, dazu ein recht simples Kampf- und Levelsystem mit tiefergreifenden Kombos und Ausrüstungsmöglichkeiten, außerdem gibt noch zu den eigentlichen Kämpfern ein ganzes Bestiarium an Tieren und anderen Viechern, die man teilweise auch noch sammeln kann. Die sehr offene, erkundbare Welt voller Details und Geheimnisse und der Drang, immer neue Varianten von Letalis zu finden, lassen einen schnell die Zeit vergessen und werden auch nach einigen Stunden nicht langweilig. Definitiv cooles Spiel!

Great game