Alphadia Neo is the newest 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 many of the proper packing containers, 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 received a meteor, know-how, a warfare, and so forth… The notes it hits are acquainted, particularly for the collection, however not annoying.
The identical may be stated for the characters. Amnesiac Alt is okay sufficient as a lead, likable if skinny on persona. 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 questioned if it’s the identical character or not (as a result of clone’s lengthy life), however I settle for her for what she is. The very best of your social gathering of 4 is the David Bowie-looking Carlo, pushed to save lots of youngsters that the empire kidnapped.
The place Alphadia Neo shines finest could be its battle methods. This stunned me, as many, if not most, KEMCO video games fall into comparable 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 really loved experimenting, and the battling turned entrance and middle consequently.
You’ll watch your ranks develop and be taught new strikes, all customary stuff. Nevertheless it’s the infusion of rings with Energi that open up your elemental listing. Ultimately, every member of your social gathering (geared up with triplet rings) may have dozens of strikes at their disposal. And it’s enjoyable seeing how each executes. Throw in numerous battle strategies, kinds, resonant (allied) abilities, and extra, and you’ve got fight that looks like use of time (although it’s possible you’ll need to bump the issue as much as laborious when you’ve got expertise). Even the enemy selection appears higher than many KEMCO video games, with extra creature sorts and fewer recycled undead selection.
If, for some purpose, the battling connects with you much less, you’ll be happy to know there are some ordinary 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 alter the enemy encounter price. Utilizing the roulette wheel (as much as thrice a day) earns prizes. You may achieve further expertise in a number of methods, by more durable enemies or foreign money (each in-game and actual life), to make battles extra of a background aspect.
Relating to presentation, Alphadia Neo impressed me by having areas that seem really lived in. The unique Alphaids on 3DS has sparse buildings with just a few repeating objects. Right here, they’re detailed, and I loved strolling in them. Discovering the often 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 kind of.
If 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, but it surely’s doubtless my must 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 facet quest consumption. Additional challenges and a handful of post-game extras are a bonus. With pleasant battling and enjoyable fishing, this one is best than the sum of its elements and comes advisable.