Linked Worlds

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Linked Worlds is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by NicoDiti and was released on March 29, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Eleven years ago the Dark Beast was sealed by the four heroes. Now, with the heroes nowhere to be seen, it's up to Albus to defeat the Dark Beast before it regains its full powers.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

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The game features a unique time mechanic that adds urgency and depth to gameplay, requiring strategic planning and decision-making.
Combat is engaging and fluid, reminiscent of classic roguelike and tactical RPGs, with a variety of skills and abilities to customize.
The story is compelling and thought-provoking, exploring themes of selflessness and sacrifice, which resonate well with players.

The game can become too easy in the mid to late stages, with enemies and bosses not providing enough challenge.
Some players feel that the time mechanic loses its impact as the game progresses, making it less relevant.
The resolution and graphics may not appeal to everyone, as it has a retro 4:3 aspect ratio that could feel outdated.

story
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The game's story is praised for its depth and reflection on heroism through small acts of kindness, effectively intertwining with gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the bold narrative and the engaging quest structure, which allows for exploration and character interactions, hinting at potential for future expansions. Overall, the story serves as a compelling backdrop to the tactical RPG experience, encouraging players to invest time in its world.
- “In the end, the combination of story and mechanics manages to communicate a reflection on how real heroism comes from finding space for small acts of kindness, having the strength to be there for others, and fundamentally having the will to live, especially in the face of a greater threat.”
- “The story is rather bold and in-your-face most of the time, but there's a certain charm that kept me engaged all the way.”
- “The story is rather bold and in-your-face most of the time, but there's a certain charm that got me all the way.”
- “Story-wise, your goal is to defeat the dark beast who has resurrected on the other side of the world.”
- “You'll take detours, find other people, do quests for them, and a month later still probably not be there.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highlighted by its strategic combat that demands careful planning to avoid overwhelming challenges, alongside a unique time mechanic that alters the game's dynamics and pacing without changing the core elements. This combination encourages players to engage in thoughtful decision-making and "smart" grinding, as actions consume time and influence the game's progression. Overall, the mechanics effectively intertwine with the narrative, enhancing the experience of heroism through small acts of kindness amidst greater threats.
- “Fun indie title, combat is similar to classic roguelike/dungeon crawler combat in the frame of a tactical RPG, the story serves its purpose and the time mechanic is very interesting in action.”
- “Eng: Linked Worlds has a lot to offer; it features original mechanics that mix RPG with tactical combat. The whole game revolves around one mechanic: time. All actions such as walking, fighting, sleeping, or even improving techniques consume time, and as the days pass, the final boss supposedly becomes stronger, requiring a 'smart' grinding approach.”
- “By far the two gameplay aspects that stood out the most are the combat, which requires planning at all times (you can easily get overwhelmed by a gang of amoebas if you don't think ahead), and the time mechanic which completely changes the dynamic, pacing, and player's perception by changing essentially nothing in the game.”
- “I think the time mechanic could be more punishing.”
- “Eng: Linked Worlds has a lot to offer; it features original mechanics that mix RPG with tactical combat. The whole game revolves around one mechanic: time. All actions such as walking, fighting, sleeping, or even improving techniques consume time, and as the days pass, supposedly (I say supposedly because it has not yet arrived), the final boss becomes stronger. This means the game requires a 'smart' grinding approach.”
grinding
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Players note that "Linked Worlds" features a unique time-based mechanic where all actions consume time, necessitating strategic grinding to keep pace with an increasingly powerful final boss. This blend of RPG and tactical combat encourages thoughtful resource management rather than mindless repetition.
- “Linked Worlds has a lot to offer; it features original mechanics that mix RPG with tactical combat. However, the entire game revolves around one mechanic: time. All actions, such as walking, fighting, sleeping, or even improving techniques, consume time, and as the days pass, the final boss supposedly becomes stronger. This means the game requires a 'smart' grinding approach.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious. While I appreciate the mechanics, the constant need to grind for resources and experience can become frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be a major drawback. It often feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay, making it hard to stay motivated to progress.”
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The graphics are characterized by a nostalgic 4:3 resolution that evokes a strong 16-bit feel, which some players appreciate despite its limitations. While the visuals may not initially showcase the game's advanced systems, they complement the clever and engaging RPG mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics give a strong 16-bit feeling, which adds to the nostalgia of the game.”
- “The game features some awesome ideas and advanced systems that the graphics may not show at first glance.”
- “The negative point I think is the 4:3 resolution; however, I guess it helps with the nostalgia, since the graphics give a strong 16-bit feeling.”
- “The graphics may not show the advanced type of systems at first glance.”