Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX
- July 31, 2019
- bluffman
Get on Steam"Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX" is a retro-style RPG with a Game Boy-like design, offering a vast open world to explore. Customize your team of allies, including a seasoned adventurer, old knight, and aristocrat, and make choices that will shape your future. The game includes up to 2-player local co-op mode and the option to switch between monochrome and vivid color display. Your decisions will determine your fate three years later in this unique pixelated adventure.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible world to explore with a lot of depth and engaging story elements.
- Fun and addictive old-school gameplay with a nostalgic feel, enhanced by co-op play.
- Improved quality of life features, including colorization, better music, and tutorials for new players.
- Combat can feel like a time sink rather than a rewarding system, making it less satisfying.
- The DX version offers minimal changes from the original, aside from co-op and colorization.
- Secret items are poorly hidden without hints, making it frustrating for players trying to unlock achievements.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising the excellent soundtrack and the addition of improved music elements. Additionally, there are hidden soundtracks that enhance the overall auditory experience, making it appealing for both new and returning players.
“Excellent soundtrack”
“I did forget to mention the addition of color, improved music and tutorials for new players just getting started with Bluffman's work.”
“There are some hidden soundtracks not featured in the game as well.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging dialogue and the overall feel it conveys, providing a balance of simple enjoyment and meaningful choices. Players appreciate that side quests have significant consequences that affect the game's world, adding depth to the narrative experience.
“I really like the story... I don't know how to explain it; it just seems to get the feel just right, maybe it's in the dialogue.”
“It's simple mindless fun with the combat, though there's quite a lot going on in terms of decisions in the side quests that actually impact the future of the world.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as repetitive yet addictive, reminiscent of old-school gaming mechanics that keep players engaged despite the lack of variety.
“Repetitive, but addictive, old-school gameplay”
“The gameplay is repetitive, but addictive, reminiscent of old-school mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the gameplay has its addictive moments, it ultimately suffers from a lack of variety.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the co-op mode enjoyable and highlight its significant replayability, particularly for those who appreciate the combat style.
“Co-op is fun, with plenty of replayability as long as you enjoy the style of combat.”
