Dyztopia: Post-Human RPG

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Dyztopia is a game made in RPG Maker MV. It is a cute, but difficult RPG. Play in a post-human world where the bad guy is your boss. Meet exciting people like Robun, and explore the maps to your heart's content! Use many of the various elements to quickly defeat your foes! The game rewards you for smart plays using the Hype system. Exploit the enemy's weakness, but be careful as they can do the …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Dyztopia features a deep and engaging combat system that requires strategic thinking and careful resource management, making battles both challenging and rewarding.
The game is rich in content, with a compelling story, diverse characters, and multiple arcs that enhance replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes based on their choices.
The visuals and music are charming and well-crafted, contributing to the overall immersive experience, while the developer's passion for the project is evident in the attention to detail and ongoing support.

The game can be overwhelming for new players due to the sheer number of mechanics, skills, and statuses, which may lead to confusion during combat.
Some players may find the linear structure limiting, as it restricts exploration and backtracking, reducing opportunities for side quests and hidden content.
The difficulty in acquiring in-game currency can hinder progress, making it challenging to fully enjoy the game's extensive customization options without grinding.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and emotional depth, featuring multiple arcs influenced by player choices and a solid replay factor through new game+. While some players noted plot conveniences and loose ends, the overall world-building and character development are compelling, making it a standout aspect of the RPG experience. The blend of dark themes with lighthearted moments adds to its charm, appealing to those who appreciate rich storytelling in games.
- “Bass (the developer) did such an amazing job with storytelling in this game, with multiple arcs depending on your choices including the difficulty you choose right at the beginning.”
- “I immediately felt invested in the world building and story, without it being overly complicated or challenging to follow.”
- “Solid game with a story that's kept me interested, an endearing art style, and a good foundation of mechanics that makes combat not seem boring or too repetitive.”
- “The story's darkest section is when [spoiler] Morgalia blows up the mines and frames Akira's party, or it would have been if we could actually see the citizens' reaction and actually have people visibly turn on the party.”
- “I feel like the inciting incident to motivate the protagonist uses some plot convenience.”
- “There are some unclear or loose ends in the story, such as [spoiler] what happened to the Kolfos during Zeta's occupation of Vulcanite.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Dyztopia is praised for its mechanical depth, offering engaging team-building, strategic combat, and resource management that keeps players invested in encounters. While some find the gameplay a bit easy, the unique level designs and rewarding mechanics contribute to a fun and creative turn-based combat experience. However, the game's length may hinder players from fully exploring its nuances, as some features can be overlooked due to UI issues.
- “Dyztopia is a fun game with a lot of mechanical depth when it comes to team building, equipment, in-battle strategy, and resource usage.”
- “As far as the gameplay goes, just looking through the skills and upgrades available to me made a great first impression; it only got better from there, as I found myself putting all of my attention into the most minute of encounters.”
- “A total gem, brimming with a boatload of mechanics resulting in one of the most creative and fun turn-based combat systems I've experienced, alongside great characters and story.”
- “The gameplay was a bit on the easy side.”
- “I actually think the length of this game is its biggest problem, and that may seem like a strange criticism, but from a gameplay perspective, there are a lot of nuances in this game that are not fully realized until you really get into it. It almost feels like my knowledge of this game has picked and then went down again; there are a lot of small things you can miss, in part because some of the UI images are not showing relevant features.”
- “It reminds me more of games like 'Kaiju Big Battel', grindy gameplay but with a 'cute cartoony girl' look, not so much Mother-likes, not getting Undertale vibes or anything like that (well maybe except the sho character). Although to be fair, this game is very playful, just in a different way.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging quality, perfectly complementing the post-apocalyptic and neo-urban atmosphere. Players find themselves enjoying the soundtrack so much that they often nod along or even dance while playing, with many noting its unique and fun appeal that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some players who typically mute game music opting to keep it on.
- “The music is also really fun and had me bopping along as I demolished my foes!”
- “The music is catchy in certain parts and provides an ambiance that fits the game's post-apocalypse and neo-urban feel.”
- “Music goes hard and I found myself nodding my head to it without even realizing it.”
- “I normally turn off the music in every game I play, but this soundtrack actually slaps.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming pixel art style, featuring well-designed character sprites, portraits, and a variety of imaginative enemy designs. The visuals, combined with an engaging soundtrack, create an endearing atmosphere that enhances the overall RPG experience, reminiscent of classic titles with a humorous twist. Players appreciate the unique art style and its contribution to the game's enjoyable mechanics and storytelling.
- “The visuals are great; the character sprites and portraits are perfect, and there are lots of impressive enemy designs.”
- “The cute and adoring art style is unique and allows for interesting and memorable character designs, along with some crazy-looking enemies.”
- “Endearing visuals and sound design make this a very enjoyable RPG, while dialogue and character interactions steal the show.”
- “The cute and adoring art style is unique and allows for some interesting and memorable character designs, along with some crazy-looking enemies.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of Dyztopia is highly praised, with players noting its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, from heartwarming moments to heartbreaking experiences. The story and characters are particularly enjoyable, emphasizing themes of friendship while also delivering impactful emotional highs and lows.
- “As for the story, well, that's always my favorite thing about RPGs (this coming from someone who can spend countless hours level grinding), and Dyztopia takes you all over the place emotionally.”
- “I cried.”
- “I think the story and the characters are very enjoyable; it has a wide emotional range but is mostly centered around lighthearted friendship.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be balanced, with engaging battles that require strategy without becoming overly tedious. While some elements evoke a grindy feel reminiscent of other games, the overall experience is described as playful and emotionally engaging, appealing to those who enjoy RPGs.
- “It reminds me more of games like 'Kaiju Big Battel', grindy gameplay but with a 'cute cartoony girl' look. Not so much mother-likes, not getting Undertale vibes or anything like that (well maybe except the sho character). Although to be fair, this game is very playful, just in a different way.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is primarily driven by bonding events, reminiscent of the Trails of Cold Steel series, where players must strategically manage limited activity points to experience all interactions. The character designs are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall classic aesthetic, while the combat mechanics offer a rewarding challenge that encourages players to optimize their strategies.
- “The look and feel of the game is just classic, and the character designs are glorious. Make sure to check out the playable characters' portraits on the menu screen; they look so good.”
- “Like in the Trails of Cold Steel series, the majority of character development takes place in bonding events. Since you have a limited number of activity points during each town/camp segment, you'll need to save and reload to see them all, but that shouldn't be too hard, and it's worth it in my opinion.”
- “Neat character designs, extremely fun and challenging combat mechanics, and rewarding to min-max to see big damage numbers go brr.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters on a deeper level.”
- “While there are bonding events, the limited number of activity points restricts the ability to fully explore character relationships, leading to a fragmented experience.”
- “The character arcs are predictable and fail to evolve in a way that feels rewarding, leaving players wanting more depth and complexity.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its hilarious and goofy humor, reminiscent of early Final Fantasy RPGs, complemented by quirky dialogue options. Players appreciate the fun pixel art style, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “I would compare this game to the early FF-style RPGs with some goofy humor. It's definitely a game worth trying, especially with its fun pixel art style!”
- “There is also a ton of injected humor and quirky dialogue options.”
- “Hilarious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as inconsistent, shifting abruptly in tone, which can lead to confusion. While it lacks a fully unsettling creepiness, it also doesn't provide a relaxing vibe, resulting in a somewhat uncomfortable experience.
- “The tone can shift dramatically, creating an atmosphere that is both intriguing and complex.”
- “While it's not entirely creepy or dark enough to be unsettling, it has enough tension to keep me on edge, preventing a completely laid-back vibe.”
- “However, the tone can turn on a dime, creating an atmosphere that I found confusing.”
- “It's not creepy and dark enough to be completely unsettling and freak me out, but it has enough downsides that I can't just chill and vibe with a laid-back atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse roster of playable characters, allowing players to experiment with different party combinations and experience unique heart-to-heart moments with each character. This encourages multiple playthroughs to fully explore the game's social dynamics.
- “One of the best aspects of this game is that there are a ton of playable characters that you can add to the party, and you can even experience special heart-to-heart moments with each individual. This adds significant replay value if you want to try different members.”
- “One of the best aspects of this game is that there are a ton of playable characters that you can add to the party, and you can even get some special heart-to-heart moments with each individual, so there is a bit of replay value if you want to try different members.”

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