It’s been a very long time since this explicit reviewer was a pupil, but when reminiscence serves it could undoubtedly be a little bit of a annoying time. Holding updated along with your research, holding down a part-time job, while additionally hanging out with mates might be surprisingly difficult. Now simply think about how far more tough it should be should you additionally needed to match beating up big inter-dimensional beasties into your schedule.
These are the playing cards that destiny has dealt to our energetic younger protagonist, Yang Yumo, in Nightfall Diver 2. Going down a 12 months after the unique recreation, the sequel sees you again in Ximending, a classy buying district in Taipei, the place you’ll be draining Dragon Vein vitality, preventing Chaos Beasts, and chatting with guests from different dimensions. There’s an in-game abstract which tries to get newcomers up to the mark, nevertheless it’ll undoubtedly assist to have performed the unique; the sport assumes you’re already acquainted with most of the returning characters and terminology.
Plainly, regardless of beforehand restoring steadiness to the scale, unusual fissures have began to open up throughout town and violent Chaos Beasts are showing in close by realms. What follows is a not notably memorable story involving shady firms and aggressive navy organisations. Regardless of the considerably lacklustre story, it’s value sticking with issues with the intention to get to know the charming solid of characters in addition to expertise the entertaining fight system.
Most chapters have the same recreation move. Yumo shall be chatting along with her fellow co-workers at her part-time job on the native retailer and can then exit and discover Ximending or hop on the Metro to discover a close-by space. You’ll then come throughout a rift which can take you to an odd alternate dimension, the place you’ll must battle till you attain the exit.
There are some actually attention-grabbing and distinctive dungeon designs right here. For instance, one of many first dungeons you expertise may have you exploring a ginormous arcade. Dodging big air hockey pucks whereas additionally attempting to hack away at your enemies undoubtedly makes for some entertaining fights. Each time you get entry to a brand new space it’s at all times enjoyable to see if there are any new quirky obstacles that shall be thrown your approach.
Quite a lot of your time shall be spent beating up Chaos Beasts, so it’s an excellent job the fight is fairly strong. Yumo should tackle dozens of enemies however this time round you’ll additionally have the ability to change between different get together members. Every combatant has a unique weapon and fight fashion. Whether or not you want the concept of enjoying as Leo and getting up shut and private along with his fists, or taking a extra distant method with Viada and her handguns, there’s certain to be a fight fashion that works for you.
It’s a blast to play as Yumo and her mates, flinging your self gracefully throughout the battle area, and throwing out flashy particular strikes seems nice. It additionally feels actually satisfying to efficiently dodge enemy assaults, particularly as doing it with excellent timing will briefly decelerate time. It may be slightly difficult to get the texture for the right timings, nevertheless it shouldn’t take too lengthy earlier than you’re beating up your enemies with ease.
Whereas it’s nice that there are a number of characters so that you can change between, there isn’t actually a lot incentive to take action. It’s not like sure characters are noticeably stronger in opposition to particular enemy sorts or have any further skills that allow you to discover completely different areas. As a substitute, it feels far more environment friendly to simply concentrate on levelling up one or two of your favourites and ignore the remaining.
Speaking of enemy sorts, there’s not a lot selection right here. There are lots of instances the place you’ll be launched to a brand new foe nevertheless it seems to simply be a barely completely different colored model of one thing you’ve already been preventing, with a bigger well being bar in fact. The frequent battles can begin to put on skinny, particularly in among the longer dungeons, however there may be an try to spice issues up with among the boss fights. One notably memorable battle will see you attempting to destroy a boss’ armour by flinging its personal bombs again at it, all whereas dodging out of the best way of its laser assaults.
Whenever you’re not operating round attempting to save lots of the world there are many facet quests to maintain you busy. Sadly, many of those duties will see you finishing some fairly mundane chores. Certain, handing out flyers to advertise Ximending may make you are feeling like an excellent citizen nevertheless it’s hardly probably the most glamorous or thrilling technique to spend your time.
Visually, Nightfall Diver 2 seems nice. Character designs are filled with loads of appeal, and it’s also possible to choose up new outfits to personalise your get together. The colourful color palette makes Ximending really feel heat and welcoming whereas the dungeon dimensions have an eerie, otherworldly really feel to them. In fact a particular shout-out must be given to all of the completely delicious-looking meals and drinks you can purchase to buff your get together.
Conclusion
In the event you’re a fan of the unique Nightfall Diver, there’s lots right here so that you can get pleasure from. Higher fight and extra time to hang around with the pleasant workers of the Tumaz Mart is certain to please, nevertheless it’s a disgrace that each the story and most of the facet quests are pretty forgettable. General, it is a pretty strong hack-and-slash journey with some actually inventive dungeons to discover, nevertheless it does have slightly bit an excessive amount of busywork and never sufficient selection.
