- May 12, 2021
- jonc
Jin Conception
Platforms
About
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…











- The pixel art graphics and animation are beautiful and reminiscent of classic JRPGs, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The combat system shows promise with interesting mechanics focused on traps and skill synergy, providing a unique gameplay experience.
- The music and overall aesthetic of the game are well-crafted, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The game suffers from a confusing UI and lack of settings, making it difficult to navigate and adjust controls, especially for new players.
- The difficulty is excessively high, with early battles feeling unfair and requiring grinding, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- The story is incomplete and poorly developed, leaving players confused about character motivations and plot progression.
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is widely criticized for being confusing and incomplete, with many players feeling that essential elements are missing or poorly explained. Despite the developers' claims that the narrative is not a priority, players argue that a strong story is crucial for RPGs, and the lack of world-building and character development detracts significantly from the experience. Overall, reviewers recommend avoiding the game unless substantial improvements are made to its storytelling and gameplay.
“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.”
“I read a review that said the developer mentioned the story was incomplete, which really makes sense because I don't understand what is going on at all in the game.”
“I had the benefit of speaking with the developer during my playthrough, and unfortunately, the conversation only confirmed my fears: the story is in fact incomplete, with much of it simply not 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.”