Alphadia Neo is the most recent RPG revealed by KEMCO. Even firm followers will admit that these video games may be hit and miss. Fortunately, Neo is extra of the previous, checking a lot of the proper bins, so to talk.
One of many issues I’ve criticized these video games for is the plots. Tropes are the norm with KEMCO video games, and a few of that holds true with Neo. Surprisingly, the standard “younger man with no reminiscence” angle (Monster Viator, Liege Dragon) didn’t bug me a lot, even when it lacks some intrigue by now. You’ve acquired a meteor, know-how, a battle, and many others… The notes it hits are acquainted, particularly for the collection, however not annoying.
The identical may be stated for the characters. Amnesiac Alt is ok sufficient as a lead, likable if skinny on character. Princess Souffle’s early alias shortly offers approach, however she’s okay as a help, if a bit unmemorable. Enah is how she is in most video games, identified extra for clinging to the lead than anything. I’ve all the time puzzled if it’s the identical character or not (because of the clone’s lengthy life), however I settle for her for what she is. The very best of your occasion of 4 is the David Bowie-looking Carlo, pushed to avoid wasting youngsters that the empire kidnapped.
The place Alphadia Neo shines finest is likely to be its battle programs. This stunned me, as many, if not most, KEMCO video games fall into related patterns. Although providing loads of selection, I normally find yourself falling right into a sequence of the identical go-to strikes. In spite of everything, Energi clones have the energy of 10 military males. Right here, I truly loved experimenting, and the battling grew to become entrance and middle because of this.
You’ll watch your ranks develop and be taught new strikes, all commonplace stuff. Nevertheless it’s the infusion of rings with Energi that open up your elemental listing. Finally, every member of your occasion (outfitted with triplet rings) may have dozens of strikes at their disposal. And it’s enjoyable seeing how every one executes. Throw in several battle strategies, kinds, resonant (allied) expertise, and extra, and you’ve got fight that looks as if an excellent use of time (although you could need to bump the problem as much as arduous when you’ve got expertise). Even the enemy selection appears higher than many KEMCO video games, with extra creature varieties and fewer recycled undead selection.
If, for some motive, the battling connects with you much less, you’ll be happy to know there are some standard however no much less appreciated methods to cope with it. A number of difficulties (changeable on the fly) are included. Monster pillars will allow you to regulate the enemy encounter price. Utilizing the roulette wheel (as much as thrice a day) earns prizes. You may acquire further expertise in a number of methods, via tougher enemies or foreign money (each in-game and actual life), to make battles extra of a background aspect.
Concerning presentation, Alphadia Neo impressed me by having places that seem truly lived in. The unique Alphaids on 3DS has sparse buildings with just a few repeating gadgets. Right here, they’re detailed, and I loved strolling in them. Discovering the sometimes hidden passages and accompanying treasures is a bonus. The music is becoming, however whereas most KEMCO video games have that standout tack or two, Neo doesn’t. It’s simply first rate, nothing roughly.
Once you aren’t busy saving the world, you possibly can get pleasure from a little bit of nice fishing. Every village has a fishing spot, and it’s a enjoyable break to see what you’ll hook. It appears barely inconsistent to me, what determines a cath versus an escape, however it’s seemingly my have to be taught extra and observe. I really feel a completionist leaning with all of the query blocks in my fish catalog.
Alphadia Neo is a steadily entertaining RPG for 15 hours, give or take your aspect quest consumption. Additional challenges and a handful of post-game extras are a bonus. With satisfying battling and enjoyable fishing, this one is healthier than the sum of its components and comes really helpful.
