Superfun!
posted by dasilodavi (WATERTOWN, MA) Jun 17, 2008
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This game is a work of art. Everything comes together for a beautiful and entertaining adventure.
The gameplay is much like the original Dark Cloud. Dungeons are randomly generated, and you must collect material to rebuild locales. You weapons grow, evolve, wear and break if you don't pay attention. Weapon growth is easier this time, as there aren't as many characters to level.
In classic Level 5 style, the side quests are where the game shines. You take pictures of everything, and use the photos to attempt new invention ideas. You can catch and breed fish to battle and race. You can play a quirky golf game at the end of any dungeon. You collect townsfolk from across the world to aid you in your quest. It's all a blast, and works almost seamlessly with the game proper (fight the evil genie, or whatever he was).
The game looks great, and the music is a mix of serene and exciting. The voice-over work is spectacular, which is a rare treat.
There is a difficulty scaling issue. Bosses get very difficult, and there's not much to do to raise your character's defense. There are a set number of items (favorite food) to do that, and I personally think it's not enough. It's a minor gripe, but it makes the end game super hard.
Bottom line: this one's a keeper. If you find it, buy it, it's a treasure.
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