- November 9, 2018
- Platomenti
- 10h median play time
Insurgence - Chains of Renegade
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About
"Insurgence - Chains of Renegade" is a 2D RPG with Visual Novel elements, set in the empire of Aereon on the verge of a civil war. As knights Rissa and Diana, players must choose between loyalty to the Empire or fighting for the truth. The game features a classical turn-based combat system, HD 2D graphics, and over 10 hours of gameplay.







- Compelling story with themes of rebellion and self-discovery, featuring well-developed characters, especially the strong female protagonist, Rissa.
- Charming HD-2D visuals and a captivating soundtrack that evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs, enhancing the overall experience.
- Budget-friendly price offering excellent value, making it accessible for fans of the genre looking for a nostalgic RPG experience.
- Uneven pacing with lengthy visual novel segments that disrupt gameplay flow, leading to a feeling of disconnection.
- Short playtime that may leave players wanting more, as the main story can be completed relatively quickly.
- Limited exploration opportunities and a somewhat linear world, with few side quests or diverse enemy encounters.
- story88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Insurgence - Chains of Renegade" is engaging and filled with themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and political intrigue, featuring a strong protagonist, Rissa, who experiences significant character growth. While the narrative is complemented by a captivating soundtrack and visual novel elements, it suffers from uneven pacing due to lengthy segments that disrupt gameplay flow, and some players find the world too linear with limited exploration opportunities. Overall, the story is well-received for its charm and depth, despite some issues with translation and character romances.
“Compelling story: a tale of rebellion and self-discovery filled with political intrigue and surprising twists.”
“After playing Insurgence - Chains of Renegade, I can say that it was worth it. The game kept me engaged with its story and intriguing characters, the scenarios were well built, and along with the fantastic soundtrack, I felt comfortable following the adventure of Rissa.”
“The story touches upon elements of friendship, war, and rebellion, resulting in a holistic experience overall.”
“Uneven pacing: the story sometimes gets bogged down in lengthy visual novel segments, disrupting the flow of the gameplay.”
“The English translation is terrible; there's no other way to put it. The English is very basic and immersion-breaking, but at least the story is understandable. However, even then, it's riddled with typos.”
“While the story was charming enough, the romances leave a lot to be desired; not a single one of them feels natural at all.”