- March 17, 2017
- NIVLACART
Antagonist
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About
"Antagonist" is a game that blends Visual Novel and RPG elements, where you play as D'Vil, a Dark Lord and rising star at Evil Productions. You can team up with Hero of Light Ralph or Cat Burglar Teeth, and unleash devastating combos on foes in intense encounters. The game features a compelling story where you uncover a conspiracy behind the video game cutscene industry, while deciding whether to work with the hero or clash like true adversaries.









- The game features a charming and humorous story with plenty of clever parodies and references to other games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The characters are likable and well-designed, contributing to an engaging experience that keeps players invested throughout the short playtime.
- The unique combination attack system adds an interesting twist to the combat, allowing for strategic gameplay despite some AI limitations.
- The combat system can be frustrating due to the reliance on AI partners, which often leads to interrupted combos and unpredictable outcomes in battles.
- The game lacks depth in terms of plot and mechanics, feeling more like a visual novel with RPG elements rather than a fully fleshed-out RPG experience.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and poor UI responsiveness, detract from the overall enjoyment and can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is characterized by its humor and charm, offering a unique twist on the classic hero vs. villain trope, which many players found engaging and amusing. While some reviews noted that the plot can be simplistic or linear, the overall experience is enjoyable, with likable characters and a creative narrative that keeps players invested. However, a few critiques pointed out that the story's execution can feel forced or underdeveloped, leading to mixed feelings about its depth and resolution.
“I love their take on the generic hero vs. villain story too!”
“I found plenty of the jokes funny, the plot was simple yet engaging in a shounen manga sort of way, and I found myself surprised that I was actually emotionally invested during the final battle, as silly as the path was towards it.”
“You can tell nothing but pure effort was put into not only the characters but the story itself!”
“The plot is too forced, and just doesn't make any sense, and it's never resolved even by the end game.”
“The mechanics are grossly primitive, the battles are overly tedious and long, the AI is stupid, the characters are unmemorable, the parodies are weak, the inventory system is restricted to potions and revives, the story is almost entirely linear, the game lasts only a few hours (although given how bad it is, this might be a good thing) and the list goes on and on.”
“Overall, I would honestly call this less of a game, more of a neat short story.”