Psychic Guardian Super Splendor
- May 28, 2021
- No Future
Get on Steam"Psychic Guardian Super Splendor" is a classic RPG that follows university student Nagisa Kujo, who must escape from a mysterious organization after being attacked. Equipped with combat gear and psychokinetic powers, Nagisa fights to stop the evil assassination organization, Shalldark. The game features turn-based combat, leveling system, gear upgrade system, and dungeon traps to avoid.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art and visuals are top-tier, showcasing great quality and creativity.
- The story is engaging and provides a good sense of tension, especially with the mechanics involving traps.
- The game offers a unique experience for fans of the genre, with interesting mechanics and a variety of lewd scenes.
- The gameplay can be repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- The mechanics around traps can become frustrating, often leading to soft-lock situations and tedious battles.
- There is a significant lack of enemy variety and new content as the game progresses, making it feel stale.
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with a strong start that captivates players through its engaging premise and character development. However, opinions diverge as the narrative becomes repetitive and less compelling midway, leading to a desire for brevity. While some appreciate the integration of gameplay mechanics that enhance tension, others criticize the lack of depth in character personalities and story buildup, particularly in comparison to other titles.
“I know others didn't like how traps weaken you, but it gives a good sense of tension to the story, so I thought the mechanic worked well.”
“Nagisa Kujo, the protagonist of our story, is a normal schoolgirl coming home in the middle of the night like any other day, but nothing prepared her for this particular night, where the young girl was ambushed by two strange men in black who kidnap her.”
“Psychic Guardian Super Splendor was a total surprise for me, as I didn't know anything about the game or the studio that produced it, so I didn't know what to expect, but as soon as I started the story, it was an interesting and fun experience, making me want to advance to discover the secrets on every floor while learning more about the story and the tactics of each of the enemies.”
“The story became a derivative of itself, and I found myself wishing they'd stop talking so I could just beat it already.”
“Neither Mitsuki nor Nagisa are keen to fulfilling their missions — so their personalities were removed, replaced by what Shalldark calls 'artificial personalities'.”
“Though they are (lazily) explained by the story ('different floor designers' my [rear]), a lot of sprites simply don’t belong.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a grindy experience with mechanics that introduce tension, such as traps that weaken players, which some find engaging while others see as frustrating. While the overall mechanics may feel mediocre, the events within the game maintain interest, and players have the option to adjust gameplay settings to enhance their experience.
“I know others didn't like how traps weaken you, but it gives a good sense of tension to the story, so I thought the mechanic worked well.”
“From 'options', you may adjust audio and gameplay preferences.”
“Gameplay: grindy”
“That is because the elements of this game play against you, where repeatedly falling into traps without escaping them untouched (with some bosses using these same mechanics) begins to accrue penalties.”
“The gameplay can be a bit mediocre, but the events are interesting.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a distinct anime art style that effectively conveys the game's themes, though some users noted a reliance on recycled content. While the artwork and dialogue received praise for their quality, the visuals can become repetitive due to the limited variety in enemy designs and scenarios.
“JP high-quality anime artworks.”
“[h1] Visuals [/h1]”
“I wish there was less recycled content, but the artwork and dialogue were spot-on.”
“For each turn you fail to destroy the trap, Nagisa will be attacked by her foes (or in some cases, the trap itself!). There are eleven traps to see (though most of them share the same foes and visuals).”
“Jp hq anime artworks.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring extensive playthroughs to reach the necessary levels and skills. Boss fights are particularly criticized for their repetitive and drawn-out nature, leading to battles that can last over forty turns despite efforts to level up and explore. Overall, while the game may be enjoyable at a discount, the grinding can detract from the experience.
“Gameplay: grindy”
“Boss fights typically boiled down to 'attack, heal, attack, heal, and heal again' — despite going out of my way to level up and explore optional areas, bosses still provided stupidly tedious battles that dragged out over forty or fifty turns.”
“[psychic guardian super splendor] is a tedious role-playing game, but it’s worth grabbing on a good sale.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its strong alignment with the story, enhancing emotional moments, particularly those involving the character Nagisa. However, some users express discomfort with the thematic implications of the music, suggesting it contributes to a troubling atmosphere in certain scenes.
“In addition to the art, the music is excellent and perfectly matches the story. Nagisa's Japanese voice adds a special touch to all the 'pure' moments involving the girl, enhancing the emotional impact of the scenes.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its high-quality art and character designs, though some players express a desire for more content and depth. Despite its limitations, the visual presentation enhances the overall experience, making it a recommended aspect of the game.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and personalities becoming more complex as you progress.”
“The game does an excellent job of making each character feel unique and relatable, which enhances the overall experience.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by how little the characters evolved throughout the game; their arcs felt predictable and uninspired.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the character growth was minimal, leaving me wanting more complexity and engagement.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game's mechanics, noting that the challenges posed by enemies and traps led them to adopt a cautious approach, such as saving frequently, to avoid negative experiences.
