I actually finished Shining Ark several days ago at 38 hours and 45 minutes, but then I spent another 6-8 hours doing the Extra chapter and fighting the bonus boss twice, and that’s why I’m only just getting round to reviewing it it. TL;DR version: the game is good, the story makes sense, I liked […]
Shining Ark = Shining Hearts’ atmosphere + Shining Blade’s battles
It’s all going to fall apart sooner or later, I know, but right now I’m seriously enjoying Shining Ark. I knew Sega could make a better game than Shining Blade if they tried. They’ve made an honest attempt to combine the best of Shining Hearts (crafting, laid-back village life) with the best of Shining Blade […]
Otome games with Stat-raising gameplay
Another spin-off from the list of otome games with actual gameplay. This should make the main list a little easier to manage. 1. Always Remember Me [English] Developer/Publisher: Winter Wolves Story: Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn’t remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or […]
The Conveni DS – Sexist? Or realistic? Either way it’s boring
The Conveni DS is a convenience store simulator developed by Hamster and published by Nippon Ichi Software. Like most Nippon Ichi Software games it is a disappointment through and through, though I did derive some fleeting enjoyment right at the beginning before I realized just how bad it was. The problem is that, as the […]
Rune Factory Tides of Destiny (Progress Report 3) – Done and dusted
I finished it. …Okay I guess I’m not really done because I haven’t gotten Sonja back in her body yet, but I’ve killed the last boss and that’s enough for me. Anyway, 66 hours. Level 42. I used the Rune Blade and some three random monsters to distract the boss while I snuck in my […]