Submerged Mystery: Takodachi
- September 12, 2024
- Velveteen
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Get on itch.io StoreSynopsis Unravel the mysteries of the Ancient Ones in this top-down Dungeon Crawler RPG that features the Takodachis by Ninomae Ina'nis from hololive English, unlock new abilities from within and call upon the skills of past Takodachis to reach the Ancient Ones. Collect potent items as you traverse the Labyrinth and utilize a plethora of Elemental Affinities to defeat the many Takodachis who gua…
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with simple controls and a variety of characters, each with unique skills and strengths.
- It has good replay value, allowing players to experiment with different characters and unlock skills, making each playthrough feel fresh.
- The art style and music are charming, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that appeals to both fans of the genre and newcomers.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Controls feel clunky and may detract from the overall experience, reminiscent of RPGMaker limitations.
- While it has heart, the game lacks depth and complexity, making it feel more like a cute distraction than a fully fleshed-out title.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a mix of refreshing mechanics, such as unique status effects and persistent attribute changes, which set it apart from typical dungeon crawlers. However, players note that the experience can become repetitive after a short time, diminishing its initial appeal.
“There are several quirks in this dungeon crawler that I don't see in these kinds of games often, such as encore/stun when attacked with a weakness, attribute changes persisting between floors, and importantly, no food mechanic. This makes it a pretty refreshing game to play.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive quickly, losing its luster after just a few floors.”
“There are several quirks in this dungeon crawler that I don't see in these kinds of games often (such as encore/stun when attacked with a weakness, attribute changes persisting between floors, and importantly no food mechanic) that make this a pretty refreshing game to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the ability to play as different characters and unlock their skills, which can be inherited by subsequent characters. While the main storyline can be completed in about ten hours, experimenting with various character combinations adds depth to the experience.
“The game is not very long; it can be 'finished' in around ten hours. However, the replay value focuses on playing with each character and unlocking their skills, which can then be inherited by your next character, allowing for unique combinations like a fire takodachi using water gun!”
“Each playthrough offers a different experience, thanks to the diverse character abilities and the choices you make, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“The variety of characters and their unique skills encourages multiple playthroughs, ensuring that no two games feel the same.”
“The game is not very long; it can be finished in around ten hours. However, the replay value focuses on playing with each character and unlocking their skills, which can then be inherited by your next character, allowing for unique combinations like a fire takodachi using water gun.”
“Once you complete the game, there isn't much incentive to go back. The story doesn't change significantly with different characters, making replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“While the game offers multiple characters, the lack of meaningful differences in gameplay makes replaying feel redundant and uninspired.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming and adorable art style, which adds a unique appeal; however, the visuals alone may not be enough to maintain player engagement.
“This class-based game has an undeniable charm thanks to its adorable art style, but beyond the visuals, it doesn’t offer much to keep you hooked.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its blend of modern and classic soundfonts, enhancing the overall experience with a lovely and fitting soundtrack.
“The art and music are lovely; I especially enjoyed the music, which has both modern and classic soundfonts that suit the game very well.”
