[International] Absented Age: Squarebound

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沈みゆく世界の片隅に一人取り残された、記憶のない少女として目覚めたあなた… Absented Age はジャンルの新鮮なミックスです。戦闘以外ではアクション RPG であり、戦闘中はローグライクスタイルの戦略 RPG になります。敵に触れたり、先制攻撃を受けたり、自分がジャンプしたりすると、ターン制の戦闘に直接移行し、周囲の敵が戦闘に参加します。【インターナショナル版の新機能】・アーケードモードゲーム本編とは別の、持ち込めないダンジョンを進んでハイスコアを目指すモード。本編のセーブデータを連携させて、主人公以外のキャラクターを操作することもできます。2人のゲストキャラクター、ソアリング・マキナリアのイリスとリアリティ・マインドのアストレイクのステージを含む4つのステージがあります。イリスは、隣接する敵が行動できない圧倒的な3段コンボを誇る。3段目は現在のコアに依存するため、状況に…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

[International] Absented Age: Squarebound screenshot

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of real-time action and turn-based combat, providing a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
The soundtrack is exceptional, with many players praising the music and even purchasing the soundtrack separately.
The story is intriguing and well-developed, keeping players interested and invested in the protagonist's journey.

Some players experienced performance issues, particularly in fullscreen mode, which can detract from the overall experience.
The trap mechanics can be frustrating, as they are difficult to spot and can lead to unexpected damage during gameplay.
The game has elements of RNG that can affect gameplay, such as enemy spawn locations, which may lead to unfair situations.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising the phenomenal original soundtrack (OST) that enhances the gaming experience. Reviewers noted the clever use of themes that are both similar and distinct, leading to a dynamic and engaging auditory experience that prompted some to purchase the soundtrack. Overall, the music is described as not only enjoyable and soothing but also integral to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “The music is no joke phenomenal; I'm very picky when it comes to my OSTs and music I add to my playlist, but I added this game's soundtrack almost instantly and bought the soundtrack.”
- “The OST for this game is criminally good; when I first opened the game, I didn't expect it to hit so hard.”
- “The music was so similar and different that I bought the soundtrack and merged both themes together, creating a new song that hit even harder.”
- “The music was so similar and different I bought the soundtrack and merged both themes together, and it made a new song that hit even harder.”
- “In some breakpoint areas, you'll be able to use these mechanics to solve optional puzzles and obtain sad band BGM, some of which aren't in the soundtrack DLC, so I'd say they're worth doing.”
- “The music is also soothing, so I recommend buying the soundtrack DLC both to support the developer and have something nice to listen to.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
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The gameplay of "Absented Age: Squarebound" effectively combines action RPG, mystery dungeon, and turn-based tactics, creating a unique and engaging experience. Players navigate through dungeons, facing grand bosses with shield mechanics and puzzle elements, while also encountering a mix of roguelike features and forgiving death mechanics that enhance progression. The integration of fast-paced combat and strategic elements, along with a charming art style, contributes to a fun and immersive gameplay experience.
- “Absent Age: Squarebound is an action RPG/mystery dungeon/turn-based tactics game. I know that sounds like a jumbled mess of genres, but I think this game makes it work very well.”
- “The action and turn-based mechanics blend together surprisingly well, and the story is half-complete yet very engaging.”
- “The two gameplay styles intertwine absolutely beautifully, resulting in a fast-paced game filled with lots of fun.”
- “The trap system is probably my least favorite mechanic, since it can be very difficult to spot them.”
- “Late-game, there's a mechanic where floors can randomly have a 'monster house,' where several monsters will spawn and aggro on you.”
- “However, there's also an autosave mechanic, where you're allowed to load a dungeon autosave file exactly once.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has garnered positive feedback for being engaging and interesting, with players expressing curiosity about its progression. While some reviewers have not completed the game, they note that the narrative effectively integrates with gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of action and turn-based elements contributes to a compelling storyline that keeps players invested.
- “The action and turn-based mechanics blend together surprisingly well, and the story is half-complete, yet very engaging.”
- “But I will say that the story has me interested.”
- “I can't really say much about the story, because I haven't finished it, nor do I think I'm that far into the game.”
- “As you advance in the story, you gain the ability to interact with map obstacles in various ways, such as launching logs, pushing iron balls, jumping off walls, and hitting water pumps.”
- “Story also seems to be turning out well, and the music is just right.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant frame drops in fullscreen mode, while windowed mode performs better. Additionally, disabling G-Sync is recommended for those playing RPG Maker MV games, as it can lead to performance issues.
- “I couldn't play this game in fullscreen mode without massive frame drops, but I got good performance in windowed mode.”
- “Turn off G-Sync if you have it, or it will cause performance issues in RPG Maker MV games that use a later version of Node.js.”
- “Turn off G-Sync if you have it, or it'll cause performance issues in RPG Maker MV games that use a later version of Node.js.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their excellent art style and attention to detail, creating a visually appealing experience that enhances the blend of ARPG and roguelike mechanics.
- “The excellent blend of ARPG and roguelike mechanics, combined with a beautiful art style and a plethora of intricate details, makes this work of love stand out in my roguelikes playlist.”