A little honesty.
First off, This is a very well made and constructed game. I spent plenty of time playing it. I also searched almost every square inch of the world for items and things. Sadly though, since I have beat it, I can't find myself replaying it.
Second, The deal with the story. I read a review that says its a total rip off of earthbound. Well in all honesty i never got to fair on earthbound to compare, but this day and age. There is no such thing as a "new" idea. Change the names, art, mechanics, or everything and yet you still will wind up being able to compare it to something.
Third, about the music and colors. I get it, I understand it, but a couple parts are just a little too much. Like the final boss part and the scene that triggers midway. (trying to avoid spoilers) That could have been reduced a little in length. Just to top it off. A mute button wouldn't of hurt the game, or at least a volume setting.
Finally, about the game mechanics. I don't mind the Grid system. In fact I Like it. I don't even mind the power bar system cause it keeps you busy so you don't get bored with the game. HOWever... there part where that one monster can use a attack and make you press a button rapidly... more than annoying. That part i didn't like.
As for in the sequel, I would hope to see/hear more up beat music. The song maroon remorse made sense how it was. Its part of the story so i can understand. And just for fun, Add an old lady that turns into some big ugly thing. whats a RPG series without a crazy or monster granny.
Little note about a few things:
The ability: Brain Drain (you'll see it eventually) is a little rigged or broken i suppose. If you simple just hold down the buttons it says your keyboard will do all the work. This however does NOT work for the monster that attacks and makes you MAYBE have to rapidly press a button real fast.
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Sailor moon's: anouther adventure?
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