January 12, 2015
EXE-CREATE

Alphadia Genesis

A good RPG has an intriguing story, likeable characters, appealing music that can be listened to for many hours on end, and a satisfactory conclusion. Alphadia Genesis by KEMCO ticks all these boxes, and then some. Any predictability in the RPG tale is countered with other plot twists that can make many to cry at the end, something countered by the plentiful humour throughout the tale. It will get replayed in due course because leaving the characters at the end was hard: their personalities are memorable, and being with them is an enjoyable experience.

77%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, character development

83% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 5 reviews

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Alphadia Genesis is a single player arcade role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by EXE-CREATE and was released on January 12, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Alphadia Genesis," Fray and his team from the Archleign Kingdom investigate a murder in a neighboring city, but tensions rise when they're joined by delegates from the Ghalzabine Kingdom. As they dig deeper, they uncover secrets that suggest the case is more complex than it seems. The Steam version offers exclusive features like trading cards and redesigned controls, and players can form strong bonds with the game's well-developed characters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

story29 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features a lovely cast of characters with great art and voice acting.
It offers simple old-school RPG gameplay that is easy to pick up and enjoy.
Exploration is often rewarding, with hidden treasures and a decent length for a mobile port.

The campaign is overly story-heavy, which can detract from gameplay enjoyment.
The battle system lacks strategy and innovation, making it feel repetitive.
Character growth is flat and generic, leading to a lack of investment in the party.

story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and entertaining, while others describe it as mediocre and predictable, relying on familiar JRPG tropes. Although there are moments of originality and mature themes, many feel the narrative lacks depth and fails to stand out among better titles in the genre. Overall, while some appreciate the character development and pacing, the story is often seen as a basic quest structure that doesn't deeply engage players.
- “The storyline was not just generic; there was actually originality and a few mature scenes, which was welcoming and surprising at the same time as I had not expected that.”
- “I don't want to spoil too much since half of the fun of the genre is often the plot, but I will say this... the plot is stronger than you may think from the first few hours.”
- “Overall, I don't know why (because the writing is hammy and cliched), but I found myself being charmed by the characters and the story, and for this genre, that is the main thing.”
- “The game's story was mediocre, but it was entertaining enough for me to finish it.”
- “However, there is nothing new here; it's a very basic collect the MacGuffins so they don't destroy the world story that has been done a dozen times over in Final Fantasy and the like.”
- “The story is passable but surprisingly dull; it was so dull that boring, worn tropes that I expected to see didn't even get included.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, featuring traditional mechanics and a solid battle system that utilizes all characters, though it can feel simplistic and straightforward at times. While the game offers over 20 hours of content and charming character development, it retains some elements from its mobile origins, including a premium currency system. Overall, it provides a light and accessible experience, but players should not expect groundbreaking gameplay.
- “Nice JRPG, lots of hours of gameplay!”
- “The play mechanics are solid with the keyboard/mouse and the dialogue has charm to it.”
- “The gameplay was enjoyable if you don't want to think too hard, and I had fun leveling up the characters to unlock more of their 'break' skills.”
- “Otherwise this game is so straight-forward in terms of mechanics, it borders on bland.”
- “Hopefully you find as much fun and charm as I did with the characters, but don't go into this hoping that the gameplay will blow you away.”
- “In terms of gameplay, Alphaida Genesis is very traditional.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
54%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean art style and decent visuals reminiscent of classic RPGs, while others find them lacking, rating them around 5/10. The retro, PSX-style graphics are noted to be a step above typical RPG Maker games, particularly in battle scenes, but may not satisfy those seeking high-end graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered charming and suitable for the game's turn-based mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “The graphics are lovely and the game isn't too slow or boring.”
- “I'm happy to say that even though this game is a port of a mobile phone game, it's high quality and has some good resolution and graphics.”
- “The combat is nice and the visuals are quite decent; all in all, a good game. I hope to see more from the developer in the future.”
- “The graphics aren't great.”
- “This is a turn-based JRPG with retro graphics, so if you're an action-based gamer obsessed with amazing graphics, then this game isn't for you at all.”
- “[u]graphics[/u]: 5/10”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the pleasant and elegant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others find it boring and unremarkable, leading them to turn it off. Overall, it is described as good but not particularly standout, with a few users expressing strong negative feelings towards it.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Good music that gives all three games I mentioned before those 'feels'.”
- “It has very nice music and good characters for the most part.”
- “The music and sound effects are rated 5/10.”
- “There's nothing really wrong with the music, but nor does it stand out.”
- “I turned the music off because it was boring and I didn't care about the voice acting since it was only in Japanese and I don't speak it.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some describe it as tedious and average, others appreciate the smooth combat and features like an auto combat button that alleviate the grind. Achievements may require some effort, but they are generally considered manageable.
- “I recommend this game but I have to be honest, it was tedious.”
- “Pretty average, has some redeemable qualities but just too tedious.”
- “The achievements are sometimes a little on the grindy side but are doable without going too far out of your way.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mixed bag; while some players found certain scenes, particularly involving character animations, genuinely funny and well-animated, others criticized the writing as cringe-worthy and detrimental to the overall experience. Despite the uneven quality, the quirky character animations have a charm that can grow on players over time.
- “In fact, one scene (involving getting on a boat...) genuinely made me laugh out loud.”
- “It is also funny and very well animated and drawn (meaning the characters and other things).”
- “The in-game (not battle) character animation is funny in a jumpy-jittery way; it grew on me with time for some reason, and I find it hilarious now.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game features decent character development, with players noting a noticeable progression in the characters throughout the story.
- “There is decent character development.”
- “I would say that there was character development throughout.”
- “I would say though that there was character development throughout.”
- “Decent character development.”

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Alphadia Genesis is a arcade role playing game with fantasy theme.

Alphadia Genesis is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

Alphadia Genesis was released on January 12, 2015.

Alphadia Genesis was developed by EXE-CREATE.

Alphadia Genesis has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Alphadia Genesis is a single player game.

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