Absented Age: Squarebound

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Absented Age: Squarebound is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by GotchaGotchaGames and was released on November 12, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Satsuki" is a ghost girl that lost her memory and substance, and she explores DRIFTWORLD to revive her life. This game is the consecutive mixture of ARPG and tactical RPG in roguelike dungeons with the seamless, rapid and stress-free gameplay.

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music4 positive mentions

The game features a unique blend of action RPG and turn-based tactics, creating an engaging and dynamic combat experience.
The soundtrack is exceptional, with music that enhances the gameplay and has led many players to purchase the soundtrack.
The game is visually polished and stylish, showcasing a lot of love and detail in its design, which is impressive for an RPG Maker title.

Some players have reported 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 RNG elements, such as the 'Monster House' mechanic, can sometimes create unfair situations that hinder player progress.

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 soothing and enjoyable, making it a significant highlight of the game.
- “The music is no joke phenomenal; seriously, 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
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 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 is compelling and well-integrated with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story appears to be a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Story also seems to be turning out well, and the music is just right.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported significant frame drops when playing in fullscreen mode, with better performance observed in windowed mode. Additionally, disabling G-Sync is recommended for those experiencing performance issues, particularly in RPG Maker MV games utilizing newer versions of Node.js.
- “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'll cause performance issues in RPG Maker MV games that use a later version of Node.js.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their excellent art style and attention to detail, contributing to a standout visual experience in 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 labor of love stand out in my roguelike playlist.”

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Absented Age: Squarebound is a tactical role playing game.

Absented Age: Squarebound is available on PC and Windows.

Absented Age: Squarebound was released on November 12, 2021.

Absented Age: Squarebound was developed by GotchaGotchaGames.

Absented Age: Squarebound has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Absented Age: Squarebound is a single player game.

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