Chained Echoes Review (PC, also on PS4, Switch, XB1) | Backlog Battle

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@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
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@Shatterglass23
@Shatterglass23 Жыл бұрын
Hi. WHERE'S the physical?😄
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
@@Shatterglass23 I think it’s done through a third party. I don’t have the details
@davidvg9434
@davidvg9434 Жыл бұрын
@Shatteredglass 23 here you go There are physical copys for Ps4 and switch.
@theclaudfather6436
@theclaudfather6436 Жыл бұрын
Why is it rated M?
@JamesBantz
@JamesBantz Жыл бұрын
@@Shatterglass23 Right now this is the only source for physical copies firstpressgames.com/collections/chained-echoes they aren't releasing until Q3 or Q4 2023 though.
@Terranigma23
@Terranigma23 Жыл бұрын
Something important about the combat system it's that at the end of each battle your hp and tp are restored. So you can really launch all your different attack without fearing missing some TP point. 😁
@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898
@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898 Жыл бұрын
I know modern JRPGs are being designed like that, but I don't like that approach. It's similar to those first person shooters of the 2010s, in which, if the enemies were winning, you simply go a little away and your health would restore automatically. Not exactly the same because combat is totally different between both styles, but the feeling is the same, and it's a feeling of the game being easy, or the adventure not really dangerous. Nothing's at stake.
@Terranigma23
@Terranigma23 Жыл бұрын
@@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898 The game is clearly not easy lol. Anyway, we always have too much potion in jrpg .
@Qubicle.
@Qubicle. Жыл бұрын
@@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898 have you played saga games? hp restored at the end of battle, but all turn based FF games are easier than any of the saga games. hp/mp restored at every battle doesn't necessarily mean it's easy, depending on how the devs balance enemy's stats. it just will require different kind of resource management.
@riyuphoenix4533
@riyuphoenix4533 Жыл бұрын
I prefer games that operate this way, makes the combat way more fun imo, this usually puts the focus on combat making it more challenging, and less on resource management. I don't mind resource management in say resident evil games, but rpgs not so much.
@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898
@vagabundorkchaosmagick-use2898 Жыл бұрын
@@Terranigma23 Yeah, I'm sure it's not an easy game, and that both auto-healing and initiative reel are designed to give the player a chance, since the game was designed in a way you will need both.
@nguyentrung4619
@nguyentrung4619 Жыл бұрын
35 hours in, and I am still amazed by the story and gameplay The characters' development in this game is amazing, with each character having a distinctive background and their own tragic past
@xleaselife
@xleaselife Жыл бұрын
YEEEEEES. I KNEW you'd review this game! I've been so freaking excited for this one. I checked literally every day after they had that "Release Date ____EMBER" trailer. This is coming out at the start of my weekend, too. Can't wait to play it on my Steam Deck.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I played it exclusively on PC and I've no doubt it'll run great on Steam Deck! Big thanks for the amount of confidence you've placed in me! I'm really happy I'm able to share my experiences with the game!
@smoltulip
@smoltulip Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful review from you (as always!). To be honest, it wasn't on my radar at all before watching this- but I'm absolutely going to pick it up later today, if only to support the developer. It looks fantastic and wonderfully nostalgic!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I figured people would appreciate the parallels that I showed in the video! It really is truly nostalgic!
@themangastand8475
@themangastand8475 Жыл бұрын
I hate jrpgs. And I like this game.
@Makuro_XIII
@Makuro_XIII Жыл бұрын
Great review :). I backed this promising game on Kickstarter so I was really looking forward to its release. I'm glad to see it in its final form and I will play it ASAP. :D
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That's so cool! I didn't even know it was Kickstarted until I did some research on it! Glad to see that you all are in good hands with this one!
@WattSCar7597
@WattSCar7597 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Alex! Got the game a few days ago. What got me hooked was the storytelling. Also, the movement speed of the character while exploring is just so right. Exploring doesnt feel like a chore even if you need to backtrack to some places. Battle mechanics wise, its so creative. I love the "oil, dry, wet, heavy" debuff to create enemy weakness. Anyhow, cant wait to sink my teeth into the game more. Thanks again!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
No problem! It’s as you said: it nails the game feel just right! Hope you’re enjoying it!
@Amocoru
@Amocoru Жыл бұрын
This game is truly incredible. Something special that the JRPG genre has been missing for a very long time. 9/10.
@00139arwin
@00139arwin Жыл бұрын
you rate it as 9/10, what needs to be improved though? just curious.,
@danielw8620
@danielw8620 Жыл бұрын
@@00139arwin overdrive combat system sucks and no game can really be a 10 imo, 9 seems fair
@Sheamu5
@Sheamu5 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found your channel, this is a game that would've flown under my radar
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Always happy to help you discover new and interesting games to play!
@FullMetalB
@FullMetalB Жыл бұрын
I am so unbelievably excited for this game. I do have to be honest though, I didn't know about the no XP or leveling thing....thats a huge thing for me especially in JRPGs. If they have a good weapon/armor system then I know that can be a great alternative, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that's the first thing I've heard that worried me.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
There's a lot of ways to tweak things to make it a much more lax experience if you don't want to engage with the strategy developing and what not. I'm planning to make a guide for the game tomorrow, so I'm hoping people can use the tips based on my experience!
@FullMetalB
@FullMetalB Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle Oh no, I'm all about strategy and all so it's not about that. I just generally need a good leveling system to feel a good reason to battle. If I'm just battling and not getting rewarded with some sweet, sweet XP and level increases unlocking new abilities then I find I lose interest in wanting to battle a ton because I don't feel I'm getting anything from it. But if it gets money to buy a lot of interesting gear with stats and special skills then I'm still interested.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
@@FullMetalB That's a good point! There is a psychological effect that triggers whenever we level up in games, so this is a reasonable concern!
@NoName-md6fd
@NoName-md6fd Жыл бұрын
Oh, no reason to be worried, you get grimoire shards after boss battles which work like level ups. unlocking an active or passive skill with them generally also gives bonus stats, and then you can use these grimoires to level up some stats anyway. The weapon/armor system is akind to FF7 materia system. Not only you can use gold and resources to upgrade weapons and armor,it also upgrades the amount of slots on items. Then whatever gems you picked can be combined for more powerful versions and put into either weapons or armor. There is no number telling you how strong your party is, but it's the beauty of it, you'll get a feel for it instead.
@farisanwari777
@farisanwari777 Жыл бұрын
@@NoName-md6fd thanks for the elaboration
@saviorgaming2951
@saviorgaming2951 Жыл бұрын
Love your review,I was able to check it out on PS5 myself and I agree with you completely.
@michaelnieves7421
@michaelnieves7421 Жыл бұрын
I'm a few hours in and this game is AMAZING so far. It really gives you nostalgia and there's so much side stuff to do and interesting twists and turns
@madalice5134
@madalice5134 Жыл бұрын
I'm dying to play this. I'm hoping to buy it next time I get paid. It wasn't even on my radar till my favorite JRPG and Switch channels started talking about it a couple of weeks ago. Everything I've heard about it makes me want it more. It's such an amazing time to be a JRPG fan! Thank you for the detailed review. I'm so intrigued to try the battle system and experiment with it.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! If you want to know more, I released a guide that details some of its systems!
@aeriagloris4211
@aeriagloris4211 Жыл бұрын
The other day I was trying to pick between this and sea of stars, I picked this, ZERO regrets so far, incredible game. It's really a shame that more people won't open their minds to try a game like this, I feel. Golden era of gaming, really.
@themoeboy
@themoeboy Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely getting this one , I love that you tackled the strategy aspect. thanks !
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@sanjithechef
@sanjithechef Жыл бұрын
Love the captions at the bottom telling us what the gameplay being featured is from. Nice touch.
@Qubicle.
@Qubicle. Жыл бұрын
I hope it sells really well, so the devs can go on and make more good games.
@mathexxx2213
@mathexxx2213 Жыл бұрын
It's only one Dev :D
@tigrex7403
@tigrex7403 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the funny thing is, its only one dev xD
@aeriagloris4211
@aeriagloris4211 Жыл бұрын
Just one dev :D
@vectordream121
@vectordream121 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! Love your channel and thoughts on games. I love JRGP games and one of the biggest things that keeps me playing is a challenging combat system that pushes me to think and strategize. So often I find myself getting bored if battles are too easy. I have had my eye on this game for a bit and can't wait to jump in :D
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it! Every battle is such a blast, and it was fun exploring the world too!
@Ock_mantis
@Ock_mantis Жыл бұрын
This game is good...like.really good. And surprisingly dark. The writing is amazing. Combat has been not to easy not to hard. I like that I had to put thought into things..just such a good game.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're enjoying it! Certainly a big surprise this year!
@GinoGabriel-t5c
@GinoGabriel-t5c Жыл бұрын
This game should have been at least nominated for best RPG of 2022 and personally it's good enough to be a nominee for GOTY as well.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
It's really sad because everyone's cut off point (this channel included) is November for a variety of good reasons. I hope people remember this game when the Awards season comes around next year!
@zenkai121
@zenkai121 Жыл бұрын
This game, is a modern jewel. its a 10/10 story and the combat is amazing.
@WattSCar7597
@WattSCar7597 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the review alex! 30+ hours is a huge win! another one to add in the backlog!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Such a great experience! I’m playing through it again on Switch!
@JohnDL212
@JohnDL212 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I will absolutely be picking this up to play over the holiday.
@jatats7743
@jatats7743 Жыл бұрын
It's almost perfect! There you go, review done! Go and buy if you haven't already-
@NeonPixels81
@NeonPixels81 Жыл бұрын
I saw this for free on Game Pass so I gave it a shot, and man, I'm so glad I did...it's a heck of a fun RPG. It's crazy that it was made by one guy. It's so good I might double dip and get the Switch version as well.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That’s what I did!
@riyuphoenix4533
@riyuphoenix4533 Жыл бұрын
Alot of poeple seem to think this game is easy due your party being fully restored after battle, this isn't true at all. The battles themselves are overall more challenging, hence you have all skills available to use in every fight. Lots of successfully rpgs do this (xenoblade chronicles) Restoring health between fights manually is tedious and just an artificial difficulty people buy in to. Auto-heal is great for the games paceing and saves you from having to pop to a town constantly.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Not to mention a lot of modern RPGs have it too. It’s tedious to just have to do it every single time and makes sense to just have it done automatically.
@teddycheddar1114
@teddycheddar1114 Жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad this is actually good! Having only just started SMTV last month (hello, backlog) I probably won’t be playing this for a bit, but it looks like another great JRPG in a year that has been rife with them. Good times, good times.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Good times indeed!
@davidcarey1822
@davidcarey1822 Жыл бұрын
Best JRPG I've played in a long time. MUST play if you're a fan of the genre.
@War624
@War624 Жыл бұрын
Was going to play this on Game Pass, but I'm super impressed one guy made. May buy it on my Switch, so I have an excuse to actually take it out.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Runs great on Switch too!
@War624
@War624 Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle Sweet. This and Sea of Stars have been my most enticapted indie jrpgs. I also need to try the recent game from the devs that did Ara Fell (which I really enjoyed), Rise of the Third Power.
@TheNerd
@TheNerd Жыл бұрын
My Game of the 90s is Secret of Mana (1) . Chrono Trigger and "Zelda - A Link to the Past" are just right behind it.
@trashcangoblin420
@trashcangoblin420 Жыл бұрын
I reviewed this one too! The score in the flower field of perpetua omg omg
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That place was hauntingly creepy!
@chrono_s9699
@chrono_s9699 Жыл бұрын
That gameplay review really sold me on this. I love turn based combat and this is very interesting.
@tyrannyrains5341
@tyrannyrains5341 Жыл бұрын
Best indie rpg I've played in a long time. It's really amazing.
@chrismancilla4179
@chrismancilla4179 Жыл бұрын
crystal project is much better
@johnforkner
@johnforkner Жыл бұрын
Great review! Looking forward to this one. Also, penultimate means “next to last,” not “super ultimate.” ;)
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Oh crap! Thanks for letting me know!
@Frankzoar
@Frankzoar Жыл бұрын
Best turn-based RPG I’ve played since FFIX. Incredible story, great combat, side content; it’s got it all.
@DrDoom-bl1sk
@DrDoom-bl1sk Жыл бұрын
Even though this game is on Game Pass, I am still considering buying it for my Switch in order to support the small group of people who made this. It looks fantastic!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, especially for the asking price!
@MelvaCross
@MelvaCross Жыл бұрын
Rarely has a game ever captured me like this one. I could not stop playing and I already hope for a sequel. The rich world of this game definitely has more to offer. The only problems I have is the volatility of the combat system and the lack of information. Overheat punishes you fourfold and you cannot read up on what stats and status conditions mean. You have to rely on your already existing RPG knowledge. You also get tutorial texts only once with no options to reread those in the menu. And those are literally the only problems I have with this game. It's damn close to perfect.
@GracelessTarnished
@GracelessTarnished Жыл бұрын
After seeing what indie develops accomplished with the metroidvania genre, I said that the JRPG genre would be next. And it looks like it's finally happening with Chained Echoes, Sea of Stars and Eiyuden Chronicles.
@CharlesBANProductions
@CharlesBANProductions Жыл бұрын
This is definitely something I have been looking for. I am so glad that it has recaptured the magic of JRPG
@steveleadbeater8662
@steveleadbeater8662 Жыл бұрын
It's rare a JRPG misses my radar but this one certainly has. Remarkable work from a single developer, off to steam i go....
@RwnEsper
@RwnEsper Жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Word is there should be a physical next year, although it may be limited.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Yea, it's done through a third party. I don't have any more details than that, unfortunately.
@ashcroft022001
@ashcroft022001 Жыл бұрын
Physical edition is being done by First Press games. Preorders are already up on their website.
@francoiscouture1167
@francoiscouture1167 Жыл бұрын
great review ! glad i backed it on kickstarter
@Canucks4us
@Canucks4us Жыл бұрын
Game is great! Was a little disappointed with the ending, but the over all experience was a good one!
@winterfoxcloud
@winterfoxcloud Жыл бұрын
wow this game came out of nowhere - didn't even know it existed until i saw this video. thanks for sharing!
@Raycross94
@Raycross94 Жыл бұрын
Game of the Year 2022. Best JRPG in a long time.
@Krayvune
@Krayvune Жыл бұрын
This review is 100% accurate nice job
@Mega_Mikey
@Mega_Mikey Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I watched this. I’m gonna have to check this one out. Although it does bug me a bit, naming a main character “Glenn” is a little too on the nose. Like yeah we get it, the dev loved Chrono Trigger.
@luca.giardinazzo
@luca.giardinazzo Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, I can't wait to play this game!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@hadoo1973
@hadoo1973 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I'd love an explanation video on some of the things that don't seem to be explained unless I missed it. Like I don't know what "canned" refers to on enemies. Or what the MND stat affects.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I think you already got the answer from the Discord, but I am making a guide to release today!
@DuoBeard
@DuoBeard Жыл бұрын
I’m really looking forward to checking this game out. The trailer had me sold but this review certainly solidifies that itch
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching it!
@alex2792
@alex2792 Жыл бұрын
Just finished it last night, amazing game, right up there with classics like Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Wild Arms and Suikoden.
@CrumpetsNBiscuits
@CrumpetsNBiscuits Жыл бұрын
Ow man, as a long time lover of old 16bit rpgs that is currently playing old ps1 games on an emulator at work, can't wait.
@exoz6771
@exoz6771 Жыл бұрын
the deal shop system is amazing...sometimes I dont know what to sell & what to keep...Mathias Linda be like "here's a loot tab you dont need to keep this stuff oh btw if you sell new loot you will unlock a great deal you can buy"
@Jatendo
@Jatendo Жыл бұрын
such a fabulous game! can’t put it down!
@IamYasha10
@IamYasha10 Жыл бұрын
This game is definitely going to be on my wishlist. Great review. You have convinced me to buy the game. Although not now since i'm still playing another jrpg. But rest assured chained echoes is a game i'm willing to support the developer.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I was playing other games alongside this one and it's just really easy to pick up and play alongside any other game imo. Still can't believe this is all made by one guy.
@pralenkaman8105
@pralenkaman8105 Жыл бұрын
I was actually surprised as soon as I got to farnsport in act 2, I won't spoil what happens, but to those who know, you know exactly what I'm talking about
@itsregal
@itsregal Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this game is getting traction. It deserves all the praise. Here's hoping it gets popular enough to merit a sequel. We definitely have places to go in that world and I SO hope we get to.
@wolf0491
@wolf0491 Жыл бұрын
Downloading this on the Xbox. Hope I can get to it before my vacation
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Should be small enough to download! Enjoy!
@AzureSymbiote
@AzureSymbiote Жыл бұрын
I will check this out. Thanks for the recommendation.
@notyoursavior78
@notyoursavior78 Жыл бұрын
Seems solid and it's been getting a lot of praise. Nice review, so I think I'll give this a shot tomorrow . It's 15 percent off for a week on GOG or Steam. So 21 bucks for a jrpg seems more than a reasonable price.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@kythlyn
@kythlyn Жыл бұрын
Just taking a moment to appreciate that Chrono Trigger wipe transition. 0:47
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Took me an hour to get right! LOL
@fartooeasy7315
@fartooeasy7315 Жыл бұрын
It's incredible. I don't say that often.
@lilcid25
@lilcid25 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I was already planning to get/play after FF7 CC Reunion.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That’s next for me! Currently playing it on PS5!
@Fast_Travel_Gamer
@Fast_Travel_Gamer Жыл бұрын
This game looks amazing and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the review!
@alwaysdrunk5461
@alwaysdrunk5461 Жыл бұрын
I really liked this game. But the dialogue was amateurish often than not. If that‘d be resolved in a potential sequel then this game would be a top game imo
@makoent2231
@makoent2231 Жыл бұрын
Damn, thank you KZbin autoplay. This game looks great and fits the type of games I enjoy on the Switch and PC. More likely Switch though. Cheers for the review.
@HybridAngelZero
@HybridAngelZero Жыл бұрын
Definitely looking forward to grabbing this one soon! I also find it hilarious that it has an M rating xD
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
As I said in the review, it's got some dark overtones that it touches upon, so it's a fitting rating!
@HybridAngelZero
@HybridAngelZero Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle I have no doubt, but it's always a jarring thing to see on a colorful, throwback pixel game
@DC-sh6xk
@DC-sh6xk Жыл бұрын
I've got 30 hours almost and I'm still enjoying trying to 100% the game on my first playthrough, it's an amazing adventure for sure!
@flamehiro
@flamehiro Жыл бұрын
Basically no leveling is very similar to trails or suikoden. Sure they got levels but it's very on rails as eventually you get super low experience battle if you try to overgrind and super high if you don't grind enough. Always thought it was a bit silly and should just remove them
@AZ23MJ
@AZ23MJ Жыл бұрын
Well, I was curious but not set on getting this. This review has convinced me to give it a shot
@TheBigBruvv
@TheBigBruvv Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this game to drop looks amazing
@The_Devilus
@The_Devilus Жыл бұрын
Had to order the physical. It wont come til next year the wait is brutal.
@megsullivan
@megsullivan Жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I'll have to check it out. Thank you for the review. ^___^
@TheNrat
@TheNrat Жыл бұрын
Thumbnail has already sold me on game
@nesoukkefka1741
@nesoukkefka1741 Жыл бұрын
I've been playing the recently, I'm enjoying it a lot, played on the hardest difficulty setting cause I just enjoyed a bit of challenge, so far it's decently challenging altough I found some mobs battle a little overtune (especially mob fights with 3-4 opponent that all have AoE attacks), the story is also interesting and I'm curious as to how it's gonna go, very solid game so far.
@muhamadameruddinchenizan8156
@muhamadameruddinchenizan8156 Жыл бұрын
10/10...this game make me played it 5days staright
@HARBRINGERZERO
@HARBRINGERZERO Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this was on my radar and the release date slipped my mind completely. I really want to support the developers (or developer) so we can hopefully get bigger and better sequels. Now should I get it for PS4, Xbox or Switch? 🤔
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
If you pick it up, be sure to check out the guide as well! :)
@claytonweaver7335
@claytonweaver7335 Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. I didnt even know this existed and Ill be buying this shortly. Not to nitpick, but Im guessing you meant to say that Chrono Trigger was the ultimate RPG and not the penultimate. Unless thats some sort of Chrono Cross commentary.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Yep! Fixing that soon! Thank you!
@sealone777
@sealone777 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This game is on my radar now
@GroovyKid94
@GroovyKid94 Жыл бұрын
i never played these types of games before but it has always appealed to me.. is it literally worth my time and is it that good even for newcomers to this genre?
@mew215
@mew215 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine is playing through this game and says this game is in his top 5 RPGs of all time, and compared the story to Game of Thrones. I thought he was delusional lol. Now after your review, I have to check this out.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That's high praise! It's definitely one of the biggest surprises of 2022, that's for sure!
@ShadyPlatinum777
@ShadyPlatinum777 Жыл бұрын
I love the art direction.
@CalebByRamen
@CalebByRamen Жыл бұрын
this games looks incredible!
@zammich3649
@zammich3649 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea Chained Echoes abandoned leveling and I am so happy about that! As a kid, I used leveling as a crutch and didn't realize that grinding my team was keeping me from *actually* understanding the game and its systems. Now as an adult, there are many times I feel disappointed in RPGs often because it's so easy to *overlevel*, and many games don't have de-leveling systems. De-leveling systems and even level caps (like the soft level cap in Triangle Strategy) tend to help a lot, but I'm really excited to try out an RPG system that doesn't function on leveling at all. The way they make each encounter (even with standard enemies) feel special is giving me Riviera: The Promised Land vibes, which is exciting!
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
That’s a name I haven’t heard in years!
@zammich3649
@zammich3649 Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle I wasn't expecting it to bubble up either.
@bragod
@bragod Жыл бұрын
I was going to buy the game, then read about no leveling... turned away and never came back :P Getting more powerful by items make me remember WoW system and i really hated it.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
As someone who played WoW back in the day, I can assure you that this game isn’t that one bit.
@ponspectorstillwedie4579
@ponspectorstillwedie4579 Жыл бұрын
I watched this video yesterday and it convinced me to give this game a shot, especially since I've been hearing the name popping up a lot lately. Problem is I couldn't find it on the Switch. I guess it just isn't available on the Austrailia/New Zealand e-shop? Which is a little poopy. I could still get it on Playstation or steam I guess, but it seems like the sort of game I'd like to play handheld sometimes. Oh well.
@Anni_ka
@Anni_ka Жыл бұрын
I am legally obligated to support any German dev, so I knew I'm gonna have to get this at some point - I'm glad that it turned out well!xD All jokes aside, thanks for the review! I'm very intrigued now, and will definitely get this at some point. I'm also curious how the writing works in German, if I understood you correctly, it's lacking a bit of personality in English?
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
You're correct. I'm not sure if there's going to be any attempt to improve the writing, but I'm guessing that due to its sheer size that it probably won't happen.
@GG256_
@GG256_ Жыл бұрын
I gotta say, I love jrpgs, and with persona 5 royal and this being released on gamepass within a month of each other, I absolutely do not regret my series s purchase
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I love my Series S! It's such a fantastic console!
@saiyanwei4840
@saiyanwei4840 Жыл бұрын
agreed 💯 dont like odin sphere, setsuna or octopath traveler, just not close to chrono trigger but chained echos comes close and one of few games this gen i cant stop playing
@THEeltfreak
@THEeltfreak 9 ай бұрын
When I played the game, I took note of 180 different names of people and places. I eventually tossed those and stopped paying attention to what was supposed to be happening. Sheesh!
@strwrbttlfrnt
@strwrbttlfrnt Жыл бұрын
I knew that this game was getting high praises so i pick this up alongside omari another game that i wanted to get so im looking forward for this one
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy it a ton!
@Mattaiko82
@Mattaiko82 Жыл бұрын
Just preordered for my switch, game looks fantastic. Question about the skills system though. You mention you can't grind but is it possible to grind sp at all? And can you use sp to power up skills?
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
You can! I actually cover it in much more detail in the video I linked in the description! I found that grinding for SP is a little bit less impactful though when compared to grinding for weapon/armor upgrades. That said, all skills gain SP IN ADDITION to the SP each character gets after battle! I may make a guide for the game and release it tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled!
@00031849
@00031849 Жыл бұрын
I am really interested in this game, but after the disapointment that was Live a Live, I am really afraid of buying another classic RPG that so many says that is good just to end up disapointed with the game. At least Tactics Ogre was a big hit and that was one of the best classics I got last year.
@supercyc10
@supercyc10 Жыл бұрын
I do kind of wish the overworld character sprites weren't as subdued as they are. I'm sure there's a character design reason for this from Matias...but they kind of just look like interractive npc's than standout playable characters. It's not a deal breaker- I'll still buy the game.
@mementomori502
@mementomori502 Жыл бұрын
Bought this game mere hours before its estimated release date. Its got a few flaws for me such as certain parts of the map obviously left unchecked, backtracking sometimes seems empty but it doesn't matter much. What really bothered me was the frequency of having to change armors and the skill stone system. I can barely use it since there aren't much drops from ores and it prevents me from maximing its potential. I really love some of the characters such as Sienna and Rob. I wish Sienna had some skills from her past occupation. Rob, while being a jerk from time to time has his shining moments, the complexity of his character makes me go between disliking and appreciating him. For an Indie game, this was definitely worth my money, with a few more tweaks imagine what could have happened. I wish there was post contentfor this game if it ever has a sequel!
@rogermelian
@rogermelian Жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always. 👏👏👏 I just bought the physical edition from First Press Games here in Europe, but don't know when it will be shipped.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I think the estimate is Summer 2023, so it's a long ways to go! That said, if you have Game Pass, it's on there too!
@rogermelian
@rogermelian Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle well, hope I don't forget about it (or move to another place) hahahahah Don't have Game Pass, but my jrpg backlog is so big I don't mind it coming out next summer 😂
@FelixS.
@FelixS. Жыл бұрын
Unpopular opinion: I consider Chrono Trigger VASTLY overrated even for its time. There were several rpgs outclassing CT back in the early 90s. I also don´t get those frequent references to this game as soon as a modern (indie) jrpg with pixel art and isometric view is released. Well to each his or her own, don´t want to spread bad vibes here, just had to express my feelings regarding CT because the more people treat it as the holy grail the more my aversion gets. I really just don´t get it. :)
@raylone13
@raylone13 Жыл бұрын
You say several games better but don't say one.... CT deserves it praise.
@FelixS.
@FelixS. Жыл бұрын
@@raylone13 FFVI by a mile. Terranigma by a mile. Dragon Quest V low difficulty.
@riyuphoenix4533
@riyuphoenix4533 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty on this statement. I found the combat fun enough, but yeah it's seem lacking in some areas especially compared to the hype. Although I was probably late to the party. My fave 90's games were grandia, legend of dragoon, Xenogears and some final fantasy's.
@FelixS.
@FelixS. Жыл бұрын
@@riyuphoenix4533 Thank you for your respectful and constructive comment, I appreciate this very much! Hope you and your family have great holidays, take care.
@riyuphoenix4533
@riyuphoenix4533 Жыл бұрын
@@FelixS. thank you, I really wish people were more like yourself, being honest and fair. Alot of people on KZbin tend to demonise anyone who's opinions differ their own (toxic wasters). People are aloud to like or dislike whatever they want, how bloody boring would it be if we all liked and dislikes the same stuff. I wish you and your family well over the holidays too.
@15Jin15
@15Jin15 Жыл бұрын
i cant believe this game was made only with one dev, i mean wow.
@timofaust1315
@timofaust1315 Жыл бұрын
If only my gaming backlog was not as huge as it is right now. Especially when Kynseed has just released. Well, I guess I have to add to my pile of shame soon.
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
I just got that one, but I'm sadly not in a Stardew Valley-ish kind of mood to play it :(
@fertyndrembaby
@fertyndrembaby Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are so great that i bought the game! so far it is beautifull
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy!
@fertyndrembaby
@fertyndrembaby Жыл бұрын
@@BacklogBattle i'll for sure do. Will you do a guide for this one?
@BacklogBattle
@BacklogBattle Жыл бұрын
@@fertyndrembaby yes! Planning on getting it done tomorrow!
@7ssav
@7ssav Жыл бұрын
Amazing Game, engaging & refreshing combat system & tv series like story telling.. very engaging I gotta admit 10/10
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