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Clarent Saga: Chronicles

86%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, atmosphere
86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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"Clarent Saga: Chronicles" is a strategy RPG with turn-based battles and a focus on story, featuring 20 characters, 21 chapters, and deep combat mechanics. The game boasts a detailed tutorial, adjustable difficulty, and nostalgic 16-bit pixel graphics and soundtrack. The story follows a group of knights facing off against a powerful empire, using unique abilities and exploiting enemy weaknesses in battle. With a wealth of classes, skills, and equipment, players can strategize and build their characters to their liking.

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Clarent Saga: Chronicles screenshot
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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-tuned battle system that incorporates tactical elements, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
  • The sprite art and music are charming, capturing the nostalgic feel of 16-bit era games.
  • The game is easy to get into, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore gamers who enjoy reading and simple stories.
  • The game currently lacks a complete story and exploration elements, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
  • Some players found the music repetitive and the tutorial could be improved for better clarity on controls.
  • The game is considered overpriced for its current content, especially since it is still in early access without a fully developed narrative.
  • story
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is currently incomplete and described as a "first draft," leading to mixed reviews from players. While some appreciate the potential for a compelling narrative reminiscent of classic JRPGs, many express frustration over the lack of a developed story and exploration elements at this stage, suggesting that the game may not be worth the price until these features are added. Overall, a strong narrative is seen as essential for enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.

    • “I recommend this game for fans of early Final Fantasies, Octopath Traveler's battle system, simple JRPG stories like in Dragon Quest, and... reading!”
    • “The storyline is great and the controls are easy.”
    • “I imagine some type of story or a bigger sense of progression is in the works, and I'm definitely excited to see it later on in the development stage.”
    • “As of full release, it is a complete story; however, it is also clearly a first draft.”
    • “Currently, the game is a bit overpriced for an early access game, especially since it doesn't have a story added yet.”
    • “At the current state of the game, unless you're a big fan of the JRPG genre, it's not worth the price right now without the story.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a tactical break mechanic that emphasizes weakness exploitation, making combat engaging and strategic. Players find the mechanics easy to learn, supported by a helpful tutorial, and appreciate the whimsical character designs and variety of items and spells. While some feel the narrative could be stronger, the overall gameplay experience is well-crafted and holds promise for becoming a standout in the JRPG genre.

    • “It focuses around a break mechanic which is a novel way of incorporating weakness exploitation into an RPG.”
    • “This makes combat feel quite tactical, choosing which monster to focus on stunning as a core mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are nice and easy to learn, and there is also a great tutorial that really helps out a lot, especially for players that are new to playing these types of games.”
    • “It's just a novel with gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay here is somehow catchy and got me hooked for a couple of hours!”
    • “But the core gameplay and the future plans for the story make it worthwhile.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their varied monster designs and impressive pixel art, which evoke a nostalgic, old-school vibe reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy. While the visuals and special effects are generally well-received, some users noted that the color palette could be more vibrant, suggesting untapped potential in the art style. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “Amazing pixel graphics with realistic special effects; this is a reason why I liked this game.”
    • “This game is pretty nostalgic with its music and graphics.”
    • “The visuals and sounds are reminiscent of older games.”
    • “The graphics give the game an old school retro vibe.”
    • “It really reminds me of the earlier Final Fantasy games graphics-wise.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its nostalgic and fitting retro style, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time and lacks uniqueness, suggesting that it could benefit from improvements. Overall, while the music is enjoyable, it may not hold up for extended play sessions.

    • “The soundtrack was also chosen with great care, punctuating the battles and their unfolding well.”
    • “The game gives such a nice retro style feel and the music is really nice and fitting; it does get a bit repetitive, but it is not so bad.”
    • “This game is pretty nostalgic with its music and graphics.”
    • “The music became very repetitive after some time, and I also feel it should start at 20% instead of 40%; it really hurt my ears.”
    • “The soundtracks aren't very unique and are sometimes repetitive.”
    • “The music can be improved.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the required effort.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's audio effectively establishes a fantasy/adventure atmosphere with a diverse range of tracks; however, some players find it becomes repetitive and monotonous over time.

    • “The audio creates a fantasy/adventure atmosphere with a wide selection of tracks.”
    • “The audio creates a fantasy/adventure atmosphere with a wide selection of tracks, but it does get a bit repetitive and monotonous.”

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