This is a wonderful game...
The introductory cinematic is bursting with character and is so wonderfully animated using a beautiful watercolour palette. The accompanying music fits perfectly and really sets the scene for a passionately produced, quality title.
Things start fairly slowly and gently eases the player into the game?s mechanics. This is a strategic RGP at heart and comes from the inspirational heritage and talented minds behind Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series. Although it instantly looks like Animal Crossing and plays similar to Pikmin, it feels surprisingly unique and refreshing. Since the very beginning I've been smiling like a little kid :-)
The premise is simple... You are the Little King in a fantasy realm called Alpoko - a kingdom that has fallen apart from bankruptcy and lazy citizens that express little motivation to work... but it is your job as King to reach out and rekindle their lost enthusiasm and by doing so recreating a grand new kingdom... You will have to find and uncover money, which leads to building farms and armouries and whatnot, which leads to employing farmers and warriors etc. Ultimately there?s obviously far more to it then that, but uncovering the surprising amount of depth is part of the joy!
The controls work well, though it?s surprising there?s pretty much no motion control, no pointer, no - thank goodness - waggle. A simple press of the A button sends your little guys forward and a gentle press of the B makes them retreat. There?s a few more commands in between, but it doesn?t take long for them to feel completely seamless and natural. The menu system works well too, allowing players to keep a watchful eye on population growth, villagers' satisfaction and income etc
There's loads more to add but the most important thing to stress here is that this is a superb game. It looks beautiful, sounds great and plays so,so well. I?ve barely delved into this wonderful game but it?s already very clear it?s an absolute gem.
Go buy!
The introductory cinematic is bursting with character and is so wonderfully animated using a beautiful watercolour palette. The accompanying music fits perfectly and really sets the scene for a passionately produced, quality title.
Things start fairly slowly and gently eases the player into the game?s mechanics. This is a strategic RGP at heart and comes from the inspirational heritage and talented minds behind Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series. Although it instantly looks like Animal Crossing and plays similar to Pikmin, it feels surprisingly unique and refreshing. Since the very beginning I've been smiling like a little kid :-)
The premise is simple... You are the Little King in a fantasy realm called Alpoko - a kingdom that has fallen apart from bankruptcy and lazy citizens that express little motivation to work... but it is your job as King to reach out and rekindle their lost enthusiasm and by doing so recreating a grand new kingdom... You will have to find and uncover money, which leads to building farms and armouries and whatnot, which leads to employing farmers and warriors etc. Ultimately there?s obviously far more to it then that, but uncovering the surprising amount of depth is part of the joy!
The controls work well, though it?s surprising there?s pretty much no motion control, no pointer, no - thank goodness - waggle. A simple press of the A button sends your little guys forward and a gentle press of the B makes them retreat. There?s a few more commands in between, but it doesn?t take long for them to feel completely seamless and natural. The menu system works well too, allowing players to keep a watchful eye on population growth, villagers' satisfaction and income etc
There's loads more to add but the most important thing to stress here is that this is a superb game. It looks beautiful, sounds great and plays so,so well. I?ve barely delved into this wonderful game but it?s already very clear it?s an absolute gem.
Go buy!
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