Jin Conception

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Jin Conception is a single player role playing game with fantasy and thriller themes. It was developed by jonc and was released on May 12, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Eight playable characters stories intertwine when three characters enter Final Layer and two vanish without a trace. One returns back from Final Layer but claims to not remember what happened. Who do you trust? Who is telling the truth and who is lying? Who is friend and who is foe? Key Features: Strategic turn based combat involving balance. Battles happen on the same field as movement, no swi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Real-time combat is engaging and requires strategic use of buffs, debuffs, and ailments.
The pixel art graphics and animations are visually appealing, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The open-world exploration and dungeon puzzles provide a refreshing gameplay experience.

The story is poorly developed with many unresolved plot points and erratic character behavior.
The user interface is clunky, lacking essential settings and tutorials, leading to confusion.
The game is unbalanced, with high difficulty spikes that can frustrate players, especially at the start.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
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The story of the game is widely criticized for being incomplete and poorly developed, with many players noting confusing plot points and erratic character motivations. Despite some potential in its premise, the lack of coherent world-building and reliance on a summary function for understanding key elements detracts significantly from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that the developers should prioritize improving the narrative if they wish to align with the expectations of RPG enthusiasts.
- “The entire concept of the game and the desire to provide unexpected plot beats has merit regardless of its success.”
- “Some elements of the story could only be understood by reading the 'story' summary function in the menu.”
- “There is barely any world building or exposition and the story just consists of characters talking to each other for a couple of seconds.”
- “The story is okay, but not quite thought through - and even if it were, there are a lot of open ends.”
- “I read a review that mentioned the developer said the story was incomplete, which really makes sense because I don't understand what is going on at all in the game.”
- “There is barely any world building or exposition, and the story just consists of characters talking to each other for a couple of seconds.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are praised for their excellent anime pixel art style, appealing particularly to fans of classic console games. The sprite work, character designs, and overall animation are highlighted as beautiful and reminiscent of classic titles, though some reviewers suggest that despite the strong visuals, the game may not be worth purchasing compared to other RPGs with similar aesthetics.
- “The anime pixel art artworks are excellent, especially for old-console fans.”
- “When done correctly, pixel graphic games are very visually pleasing to me and so cute to play.”
- “Graphics-”
- “The only positive feedback I'll have is for the art style and animation; everything looked beautiful.”
- “They certainly found some strong staff for visuals and soundtrack, and the concept is certainly worth exploring.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its ineffective mechanics, particularly the social deception element, which many users find frustrating and poorly implemented. Overall, players express disappointment and suggest that significant improvements are needed for the game to be recommended.
- “The social deception mechanic is a complete disaster, and the developers' inability to take criticism has destroyed my hope for future projects.”
- “Still wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless the developers take a deep look into the criticism of the game and make some real gameplay, story, and quality of life changes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
While the game advertises a lack of grinding, many players report experiencing grind-heavy moments, particularly when needing to level up for challenging battles. Some users have dedicated significant time to grinding for experience, contradicting the game's claims.
- “Literally spent 3 hours only on grinding for experience so my party would be able to win against unavoidable battles with unfavorable odds at the beginning.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The music in the game is praised for its fantastic quality, featuring several strong tracks that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with tracks overlapping at times. Overall, the soundtrack reflects the game's strong visual and conceptual design.
- “The music is fantastic.”
- “There are a handful of strong tracks in the OST (when they're not playing on top of each other).”
- “They certainly found some talented staff for visuals and soundtrack, and the concept is definitely worth exploring.”
- “There are a handful of strong tracks in the OST, but they often get played on top of each other.”
- “They certainly found some strong staff for visuals and soundtrack, and the concept is certainly worth exploring.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is generally perceived as weak, with motivations lacking depth and often feeling superficial.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the battle system has been criticized for being buggy, with users noting that the turn-based mechanics appear to function inconsistently, particularly regarding the interaction between the player's attack turn bar and enemy actions.
- “In truth, the battle system seems like a weird, buggy turn-based system that uses an 'attack turn' bar that works independently of enemy turns/AI (speculation).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often unintentional, with players finding the script amusing at various moments, suggesting a quirky charm that adds to the overall experience.
- “While I'm sure it's not intentional, the script is actually hilarious at points.”