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The Alliance Alive

I’d recommend any fan of the JRPG genre to take a gander at The Alliance Alive. It took me about an hour-and-a-half before I was very much sold. Between the fresh story and a cast of characters that felt well-fleshed out with their sometimes whimsical sometimes serious dialogue, I was able to get lost in The Alliance Alive in a way I haven’t in ages. A good mix of past and present is found here, redrawing pieces of stories we’ve seen before and twisting them enough to make something that felt brand new. There’s a lot of content here in a classic style that is sure to be a hit, especially for those who enjoy the battle style. For genre veterans this is a solid title and for new fans it has potential to be a favorite.
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The Alliance Alive is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Cattle Call and was released on June 22, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

From the creators of the Legend of Legacy comes another classic JRPG in the Alliance Alive. a millennium ago, Daemons created a Great Barrier that tore apart the Human world. They have ruled Humanity ever since. Discover the stories of nine unique heroes as opposing wills clash in this tale of oppressor and oppressed, of conflict and conciliation. What will happen when their journeys intersect? Ca…

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music3 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The Alliance Alive features a deep and engaging battle system that caters to players of all skill levels, providing a balanced and rewarding experience.
  • The game boasts a charming art style, a beautiful soundtrack, and a brisk pace that keeps players engaged throughout their adventure.
  • With a large world filled with exploration opportunities and well-designed characters, The Alliance Alive offers a rich and immersive RPG experience.
  • Some gameplay elements are not well explained, which can lead to confusion for players, especially regarding combat mechanics.
  • The game lacks voice acting, which may detract from the overall immersion for some players.
  • The combat can have uneven difficulty spikes, and the story may not be strong enough to support the entire experience.
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "The Alliance Alive" is consistently praised for its superb quality, enhancing the game's atmosphere and engaging players throughout their exploration and combat. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the charming visuals and brisk pacing of the story, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the music is regarded as a significant strength, elevating the game's appeal.

    • “Charming visuals and art style create an engaging world, brisk pace of story and combat keeps you always feeling like you’re moving forward, and the superb soundtrack sets a strong mood.”
    • “Very entertaining story, beautiful art style, and music, along with an engaging battle system.”
    • “The Alliance Alive's one-of-a-kind atmosphere and decadent soundtrack are high notes in an experience otherwise subject to the whims of random number generation.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its charm and engagement, supported by a beautiful art style and a superb soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the brisk pacing and well-designed characters, which contribute to an expansive and immersive world. However, some critiques mention that the story alone may not compensate for uneven combat difficulty and a lack of voice acting.

    • “Whether it be the engaging story, expansive overworld, deep combat, or unique progression options, this is a game that oozes quality in just about every aspect.”
    • “Just for the characters and story alone, I'd recommend this game.”
    • “Very entertaining story, beautiful art style and music, engaging battle system.”
    • “The story can't carry the rest of the game.”
    • “Uneven combat difficulty, no voice acting, and primarily combat encounters.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features diverse perspectives and unique elements, such as a giant mechanical duck, which contribute to its charm and combat flexibility. However, some players find that many gameplay mechanics are not well explained, and key aspects of the game take time to fully unlock. Overall, the combat mechanics are engaging, complemented by appealing character designs and innovative design choices.

    • “The gameplay features interesting combat mechanics, charming character designs, and out-of-the-box design decisions.”
    • “The game offers different perspectives and combat flexibility, especially with the giant mechanical duck.”
    • “While some gameplay elements aren’t well explained, the central point of the game’s appeal takes a good while to open up.”
    • “A lot of gameplay elements aren’t well explained, and a central point of the game’s appeal takes a good while to open up.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming art style that creates an engaging world, complemented by beautiful visuals and a superb soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, there are some inconsistencies in the use of 3D elements, and the item management system may feel restrictive due to limited slots. Overall, the combination of visuals and audio contributes to a brisk and entertaining gameplay experience.

    • “Charming visuals and art style create an engaging world.”
    • “Beautiful art style and music enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics contribute to a very entertaining story.”
    • “The graphics are inconsistent, with some items taking up unnecessary slots and the 3D effects not being utilized effectively.”
    • “The visuals feel more like a movie than a game, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There is a lack of cohesion in the graphics, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "The Alliance Alive" is highlighted as unique and immersive, complemented by a rich soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, despite the game's reliance on random number generation.

    • “The Alliance Alive's one-of-a-kind atmosphere and decadent soundtrack are high points in an experience otherwise subject to the whims of random number generation.”
    • “The atmosphere in The Alliance Alive is one-of-a-kind, and the decadent soundtrack is a high point in an experience otherwise subject to the whims of random number generation.”
    • “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted through interesting combat mechanics that enhance player engagement, complemented by charming character designs that add personality. Additionally, out-of-the-box design decisions contribute to a unique and memorable character experience.

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The Alliance Alive is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

The Alliance Alive is available on Nintendo 3ds.

The Alliance Alive was released on June 22, 2017.

The Alliance Alive was developed by Cattle Call.

The Alliance Alive has received mostly positive reviews from critics.

The Alliance Alive is a single player game.

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