Your opinion about Alissia?
Loved her! Strong, intelligent, competent in a fight. Enjoyed seeing a POC as the main character without her being made to seem "exotic" in any way. Well done.
Your opinion about Pradeus?
TBH he annoyed me a bit at first because he was kind of wimpy, but he grew on me. And his comments about the monsters were hilarious!
Your opinion about Jallund?
He was just unpleasant all around, but I liked his character development at the end.
Your opinion about Osric?
Liked him very much. Loyal to a fault, and the scene where he wrestles with killing the "demons" is great.
Your opinion about Galenda?
My favourite character! Loved her personality (I've tended bar, I know exactly how she feels!), and she turned out to be the best fighter of the bunch.
Your opinion about the story and dialogs?
The story was really unique, and a very nice change from the usual "Demon God tries to take over the world" trope. I thought it could have been fleshed out more and made into a longer game with unexpected twists from unauthorized time tampering. You should really think about developing this idea further.
The dialogues were good, and for the first time ever I can say I truly enjoyed the cut scenes! The scenes with the minister and the general were the perfect length and showed the complexity of changing the past.
Your opinion about the monsters?
The monsters were OK, nothing too special. I liked that you could see if they were getting weaker.
Your opinion about the battles?
I played in Normal mode like I always do, and I have to say I found the battles a bit too easy. I don't think I was ever defeated once. I didn't do any special grinding to level up my characters, either. I like a little more challenge in the battles. I did like the feature where skills get upgraded through use, and I loved how Wulfric could learn enemies' skills.
Your opinion about the game's title screen and music?
No particular opinion. The music was nice, not annoying, I didn't have to mute it. I liked that the female characters were drawn more realistically, not overly sexualized.
What was your favorite moment and why?
Probably when Alissia finally realizes that she is never going to be able to get back "home" and that even if she did it wouldn't be the same home she left. Again, I think this idea could have been expanded on. Not a criticism, just wishing for a longer game, really.
What's the game's best/strongest sides?
The idea behind the game itself. Also switching between the two parties, although sometimes I got confused as to which party was which! Characters that mostly had their own agendas, not just following along because they had nothing better to do.
You didn't ask, but I would say the weakest part of the game is the length. I didn't get anywhere near 30 hours of play on Normal mode. Less than 15. I feel like you missed an opportunity to create a really epic game, especially after the two parties unite. The end-game came too soon afterwards to really explore the dynamics between different characters and the true ramifications of tampering with the past (maybe an alternate "future" timeline with its own set of problems?).
Have you played other Aldorlea "collaboration" games (Sylia, Opaline, Onyx, Undefeated, The Tale of a Common Man) and if so, how does this one compare?
I think I have played all of these. I would put this one right up there with Common Man as a favourite. It was well done and I will probably play through again on a harder mode. I still have a few secret rooms to find anyway.
Overall I liked the game very much. Great concept, well developed interesting characters, decent writing. Well done!