tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946081259395743161.post2466101561024185961..comments2024-02-19T03:20:10.621-05:00Comments on Capsulejay's Tales from the Backlog: Beyond Oasis ReviewCapsulejayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620813455967226793noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946081259395743161.post-62468587453886644352021-07-12T22:22:52.056-04:002021-07-12T22:22:52.056-04:00Glad to find a review that isn't overwhelmingl...Glad to find a review that isn't overwhelmingly lauding Beyond Oasis as some unknown gem that's secretly one of the Mega Drive's best games. Personally I found it was a lot of missed potential. It nailed the character's moveset and artstyle, but the story, music, bosses, level design, and that general sense of adventure all fell short.<br />It comes off as a studio exploring outside their comfort zone. Which makes sense because Ancient (the developers) worked on beat 'em ups prior, the Streets of Rage games. I can't say I enjoyed the end product, but I can respect a studio trying something new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946081259395743161.post-56279105393979143682018-10-17T19:10:59.946-04:002018-10-17T19:10:59.946-04:00What stuck with you in Fire Emblem Awakening's...What stuck with you in Fire Emblem Awakening's plot?<br /><br />For the next Genesis Game, how about Shining Force, given our discussion on Fire Emblem?GarbenTheBerserkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999726180044150300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946081259395743161.post-3305786120190194012018-10-03T09:26:55.272-04:002018-10-03T09:26:55.272-04:00Even though I didn't end up giving this game a...Even though I didn't end up giving this game a positive review, I still wanted to say thanks for recommending it! It was still interesting to play from a historical perspective. While I listed this game's story as a con, I don't necessarily think an action-oriented game like this needs a deep or complex plot. It's just in this case, since I had issues with several other aspects of the game, a strong story to motivate me through would have helped.<br /><br />As for what I like in an RPG story in general, that's kind of hard to pin down. Some general themes I like are: going on a journey, mystery, time travel, challenging fate/destiny, conflicts between technology and nature or religion and science, conspiracies, and ensemble casts with interesting characters.<br />Some games with plots that stuck with me: Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 10, Xenoblade, Life is Strange, Fire Emblem Awakening, Breath of Fire 3, The Witcher 2<br /><br />As for what I plan to review next, I recently reviewed The Adventure Pals. Coming up next I'll be reviewing either Battle Chef Brigade or Octopath Traveler. I'm also considering writing impressions of Dragalia Lost. I haven't decided what Genesis game I'll play next or when I'll play it yet.Capsulejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620813455967226793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946081259395743161.post-29314275017879220812018-09-19T20:40:22.781-04:002018-09-19T20:40:22.781-04:00Interesting review, what do you plan to review nex...Interesting review, what do you plan to review next?<br /><br />The thoughts on plot made me think, what do you like to see in a plot for RPG?GarbenTheBerserkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999726180044150300noreply@blogger.com