Your opinion about Cybel?
Played through three times: Once in normal mode, once in maniac mode, and a new game+ in maniac mode. Ended the last playthrough with an A-/B+.
Your opinion about Cybel?
Liked her. Feisty, funny, sometimes overconfident. Definitely a girl of action. Kept her in the party pretty much all the time.
Your opinion about Xena?
A good friend. Liked her interactions with Xendra. Very physically strong, but wish she had some better skills. (Although the extra money sure came in handy!)
Your opinion about Xendra?
Just my type. Strong, independent, built like a tank.
I had a hard time leaving her out of the party because she was just so darn good.
Your opinion about Diddy?
Not really comfortable with her being Marvel's slave, tbh. But surprisingly strong and resilient. I used her a lot.
Your opinion about Marvel?
Seemed like the elder voice of reason, many times. Not the strongest when she starts out, but once powered up she has some extremely useful spells. Appreciated that she could equip different things than Cybel.
Your opinion about Viktor?
Well I guess we were supposed to dislike him, and I did. I hated when I had to put him in the party, but I had to keep him leveled up, and his spell for resurrecting people during battle came in very handy. I was expecting his personality to soften as the game went on, but he didn't really change at all. Interesting choice on your part.
Who is the strongest character, and why? And the weakest?
Physically strongest and strongest personality, Xendra. She just stood out to me as someone who lives her life the way she wants to.
Weakest personality, Viktor, for reasons already mentioned.
Weakest physically, Sandy. I was really excited to get her, and then very disappointed. She's useless in a physical fight and has no good skills except giving more strength to another warrior. I kept waiting for her to develop at least one really good skill, but she never did.
Oh, and the rooster, also useless. I wish there had been some bird-specific items you could find and equip, like metal claws or a plume of power.
Your opinion about the story and dialogs?
A simple, linear story, but this was never meant to be a very complex game. I thought it was well executed and interesting enough to play through more than once. The dialogs were OK mostly. I liked the funny quips and some of Diddy's more unexpected contributions. Hated everything Viktor said.
Your opinion about the atmosphere, sounds and visuals of the game?
Excellent! I loved the music, and how it changed to match the setting, and sometimes the monsters. The whole game had a great spooky atmosphere, especially the graveyard and the ramparts of the castle. And the visuals were both creepy and attractive. And sometimes funny, like the SPLOTCH of blood when you ran into a zombie!
Your opinion about the monsters?
Nothing too spectacular, but some were very difficult. I liked how you had to think about what monsters were weak to what things.My favourites were probably the witch's toys.
Your opinion about the gameplay?
I honestly didn't find that much difference between the regular and maniac modes, but maybe that was I because already knew where the bosses were and what equipment worked best the second time through. Also it's a bit too difficult to get enough gold at the beginning of the game to properly equip everybody in newgame+ mode. Otherwise, very enjoyable. Lots of little quests and special features to keep you interested while plowing through the dungeons.
Your opinion about the game's title screen?
Really beautiful! Loved the little animations of Cybel progressing up the hill. Cybel herself is gorgeous (and appropriately dressed!). Well done.
What was your favorite moment and why?
When I found the secret passages with all the gold in the castle so I could properly equip everyone!
Also when we found out that they had the wrong rooster! That was hilarious, and I didn't expect it.
What's the game's best/strongest sides?
Firstly, the visuals and the atmosphere, it's a very attractive game to play. And it's just fun. A fairly simple storyline without endless cutscenes to fill in backstory. Some developers fall so in love with the worlds they make that they lose the rhythm of actually playing the game.
How did you like the ending?
I wasn't completely surprised that Cybel's mom turned out to be the witch, but the reveal was pretty good. I loved the twist with the rooster. Others have mentioned the overuse of obscenities, and I have to agree. I wasn't offended, but it was jarring and seemed out of place with the light-hearted nature of the rest of the game. Tone it down a bit.
What end rating did you get?
I can't remember the points, but it was A-/B+ the last runthrough. I missed a couple of things.
How does this game compare to Aldorlea's best games?
I found this a very enjoyable game that rewards replay. It obviously cannot be compared to epic series like Laxius Force or Millennium, but it's good solid fun and definitely worth the money. One of the best of your recent offerings. (For comparison, my favourites are Dreamscape, Asguaard, and A Timely Intervention).
. About the whip to catch deers I learnt it from the forum. For the ice caves I found straight the exit, did the area then I lost my way to find the exit again. I’ve found Nightmist to be a sprawling graveyard but changed my mind at the towers. I ‘d wasted some cold tear cos at the bunch of Flash Burn I found to use on characters, they stayed burn as I started the cemetery. I’ve learnt to not waste peculiar curing items.
