Chronus Arc
SCORE: 62
Most role playing games are complex. In fact the majority of role
playing video games are not open to the casual gamer. This is where
Chronus Arc on the Nintendo 3DS comes in. This game is actually way more
accessible to casual gamers than the majority of role playing games on
the market. Chronus Arc is also an app port. Nintendo has been releasing
plenty of app ports on their machines in recent years.
Chronus Arc is a downloadable only hand held video game. There are no
physical copies of this role playing game with a rather strange premise.
In this fantasy world there is a false god of time. The people have a
festival where they can bring broken things and have them reset and
restored to their former glory. I noticed a lot of selfishness among
characters in Chronus Arc. They were all about what could be done for
them.
The graphics in Chronus Arc show their app roots. I would describe them
as small and bland. They certainly do not push the Nintendo 3DS to its
limits. I doubt they push the iPhone to its limits either. The music in
Chronus Arc is pleasant to listen to. There is unfortunately some bad
language that brings down the audio department of Chronus Arc. That bad
language was not needed. Chronus Arc would have been so much better
without it.
The battles are turn based in Chronus Arc. Players pick their actions,
and watch them unfold. Speed determines who goes first. Sometimes it is
the enemies, and sometimes it is the player's characters. Expect color
swapping on the monsters in Chronus Arc. There are quests to perform in
Chronus Arc that grant the player a wide array of items and money.
Materials are used to upgrade the weapons.
If you are familiar with older role playing games (like on the Sega
Genesis, Super Nintendo, and Turbografx-16), then you will know all
about grinding. This is the technique used to increase the power of your
characters. It involves fighting enemies, fast traveling home, and then
going out and fighting more of them. Characters will level up and grow
more powerful. This is how to beat bosses that are tough, or to get
through areas where the enemies are stronger than you.
I would love for some compilation cartridge of app role playing video
games to be released on the Nintendo 3DS. I think a physical cartridge
could hold multiple games, and consumers would be very interested. If
you are new to role playing video games then let me give you some tips.
Talk to every character. Pay attention to what they say. They will guide
you to your next destination. Check every pot, and dresser for hidden
items. Finally take your time, RPGs are meant to take longer than most
other video games.
- RPG Master
Graphics: 50%
Sound: 70%
Replay/Extras: 60%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 55%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: KEMCO (Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.)
Developer: Hit-Point Co.,Ltd.
Rating:
‘E10+’ - Everyone TEN and OLDER ONLY
{Fantasy Violence, Mild Language}
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