HIGH Wiping out a boss in seconds by unloading a chain of six super attacks on it.
LOW Picking the wrong partner for a dungeon because I had to choose before knowing what was inside.
WTF So we’re just going to watch a whole musical performance now?
HIGH The option to switch back to the original soundtrack.
LOW The fact that said option was necessary.
WTF So we get this game, but still no Seiken Densetsu 3 localization?
HIGH Muveil’s bathing suit cutscene.
LOW Occasionally bosses will unleash a move (without decent warning!) that does 80% damage.
WTF Aluche’s ‘upgrade wedding dress’ outfit.
HIGH Watching foes flop awkwardly after headshots never gets old.
LOW The pop-in range is noticeably short.
WTF It’s dangerously easy to accidentally dragon scream with Move controllers.
HIGH Damn, that’s a good sequel hook…
LOW Trying to hit anything further than twenty feet away with a bow.
WTF Is there seriously not a character sheet? I have no idea how much health I have.
High Killing the dragon for the first time.
Low Starting New Game Plus and forgetting to switch Cecilia’s spells.
WTF: The ending made me sad, and I don’t think it was a Bad Ending. It was just… the ending.
HIGH Making it past that blasted angel gauntlet
LOW A disappointing lack of closure
WTF The super mega final boss of all Souls is…..some guy
HIGH The cartoon art style gives its characters personality.
LOW Too much effort in some places, not enough in others.
WTF I guess I’m rescuing a princess again?
Welcome to This Is Not A Review. In these articles we discuss general impressions, ideas and thoughts on any given game, but as the title implies, it’s not a review. Instead, it’s an exercise in offering a quick recommendation (or dismissal) after spending enough time to grasp the ideas and gameplay of a thing without necessarily playing it from A to Z.
The subject of this installment: Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan, developed by Kiro’o Games and published by Plug In Digital. Tested on Steam.
HIGH The weapon acquired from the final boss is a blast to use.
LOW The new area feels disconnected from the main game.
WTF So this is Priscilla, Maria, and a Cleric Beast all at once. Got it.
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