ASH
SCORE: 73
I remember ASH fondly on the iOS platform. I am pleased to see ASH
port over to the Nintendo 3DS. I am thankful Family Friendly Gaming was
provided a download code for ASH on the 3DS. As of right now (the moment
this review is being written), there are no physical copies of ASH for
sale at retail. I would love to see all of ASH II ported over to the 3DS
as well. Then a compilation cartridge can be released for the millions
of families that only buy physical copies.
ASH is in the vein of the old school role playing video games. Think of
Final Fantasy IV, except ASH looks better. Meaning better graphics,
better drawings, and a better story. This also means families are
expected to grind to progress in ASH. I noticed multiple places in ASH
where I needed to grind to get to the next area, or to get through a
certain dungeon.
Magic is a big part of ASH. In fact it is humorous that after a
character is magically corrupted there is still skepticism about its
existence. Reminds me of people who have witnessed real world miracles,
later doubting God's power. How short term is the memory of some people
on this planet? ASH also has some humor that could be taken as
offensive. Like when the younger character pretends to be romantically
involved with another male character. Talk about controversial and
divisive.
The music in ASH is good. I enjoyed listening to the different tracks
while playing ASH. There is some bad language in ASH though. The bad
language was not needed, and really tarnishes the experience of ASH. The
party is what levels up in ASH. Not individual characters. I like this
set up personally, and really enjoyed it in ASH. I also like all health
and skill points resetting with each level up.
Armor and weapons are found in dungeons, and bought in towns. This is
another way to hasten the grinding needed in ASH. Die in ASH and you
respawn with one hit point near the last inn you visited. ASH teaches us
to avoid harboring hatred in our hearts. Too many people in this day and
age ignore concepts like turning the other cheek, and treating others as
you want to be treated.
-RPG Master
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 65%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 75%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: Circle Ent.
Developer: OVERTURN, SRRN Games
Rating: ‘T’ -
THIRTEEN and OLDER ONLY
{Violence, Language}
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