Sydney's World

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
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  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Sydney's World is a family-friendly RPG that features a heartwarming story and engaging characters, making it suitable for younger audiences.
  • The game includes helpful tutorials and voice acting, particularly from the main character, which enhances immersion and makes it accessible for players unfamiliar with RPGs.
  • The combat system is strategic and avoids the grind typical of many RPGMaker games, allowing players to focus more on the story and exploration.
  • The story suffers from pacing issues, particularly at the beginning, with many characters introduced too quickly and lacking depth, which may leave older players unsatisfied.
  • Some gameplay elements, such as maze puzzles, can be frustrating due to trial-and-error mechanics, which may deter younger or less patient players.
  • The game lacks an auto-save feature, which can lead to frustrating experiences if players encounter sudden game overs or teleportation to entry points.
  • story20 mentions

    The story is generally well-received, particularly for its heartwarming themes and engaging character dynamics, making it appealing to a younger audience. However, older players may find the narrative shallow, with a fast-paced beginning that lacks sufficient character development and backstory. While the voice acting enhances immersion, the plot's frequent shifts and minimal exposition can leave players feeling disoriented.

    • “Overall, the story is great, while considering it primarily targets a younger audience.”
    • “The voice acting for Sydney (the main character) is great and greatly enhances story immersion.”
    • “It is a wonderful story and trip of father and daughter.”
    • “But for older audiences, you might find the story and characters shallow and not deep enough.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story has a few serious flaws.”
    • “The beginning part of the story is the weakest, where the pacing is very fast, many characters are shown with little introduction, and there's no room for the player to breathe and figure out what's going on.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay offers a blend of strategy and engagement, though some characters join at low levels, making them vulnerable in combat. While the combat mechanics are straightforward and can lead to frustrating moments, the game successfully creates an immersive world through its varied art styles. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and effectiveness, catering to a family-friendly audience without the complexity found in many modern RPGs.

    • “Take several styles of art from cutscenes to gameplay areas woven together, creating a believable world that comes to life.”
    • “While it adds variety to gameplay and strategy planning to keep you engaged, unfortunately some characters have very low levels when they join the party, which makes those characters die quickly in combat.”
    • “It is neither a hardcore RPG in the roleplaying sense nor in the JRPG mechanic sense.”
    • “Neutral: simple combat mechanics can lead to some painful encounters and the classic RPG save resetting, but it's not as bad as older games of the genre.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The game's graphics have been described as creatively distinct, with some players noting a perceived mismatch in art styles. However, others, including a member of the target demographic, argue that the art effectively conveys character information and enhances the overall experience.

    • “According to my daughter - who, I might point out, is actually in the target demographic - the art is perfect and explains everything you need to know about the characters before they even speak.”
    • “Although I have no problem with mismatched art styles.”
    • “Some people say that this game has mismatching art styles; these people have missed the point.”
    • “The developer doesn't always use the graphics in the way that we are accustomed to seeing them used, but he is clearly a very creative person.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack and sound effects mediocre, especially for an RPG Maker title. However, others appreciate the heartwarming story and enjoyable music, noting that it enhances the overall experience despite initial expectations.

    • “A simple game with a heartwarming story, snazzy music, and fun gameplay.”
    • “I love Sydney, and the game is chock-full of great music and lovely art.”
    • “It's probably because I have the expectation that RPG Maker games should have a great soundtrack and sound effects.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound effects are mediocre.”
    • “The music lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
    • “I found the audio quality to be subpar, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Sydney's World offers a refreshing take on grinding, making it optional and eliminating random encounters, which sets it apart from many RPG Maker games that require significant grinding. While some players may find the final combat challenging, the overall experience is less grind-heavy, making it a suitable introduction to RPGs for younger audiences.

    • “While many RPG Maker games (even a few RPG Maker games that cost higher than $5) suffer from mediocre combat where a decent amount of grinding is required, and players only spam attack/skill with the biggest MP cost, fortunately, Sydney's World does better than that.”
    • “Grinding is optional and there's no random encounter; however, I find the combat in the last part of the story/area rather difficult since I always try to avoid combat.”
    • “It is less grindy than usual and is a good introduction to RPGs for younger players.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, with many users highlighting its funny moments and overall comedic tone.

    • “The game is packed with funny moments that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “There's a lot of humor woven into the storyline, making it a delightful experience.”
    • “I love how the characters deliver their lines with such wit and charm; it really adds to the fun!”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its heartwarming story, complemented by engaging music and enjoyable gameplay, creating an emotionally uplifting experience for players.

    • “A simple game with a heartwarming story, accompanied by snazzy music and a fun atmosphere.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making the experience unforgettable.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captures the essence of love and loss.”
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