Aldriak, the advent of a new world

As i tested this game before its launch and looked over almost all dialogues, i can assure you there is a lot going on underneath. The solo dev poured everything he could into this for many years and is open to any commentary. If you like stories, like most games, the start can be a bit overloaded at first. Once past the intro, the story is well-paced with multiple ending with some more classic and other massively disturbing. In the description it says more than 100h if you want to 100% the game, i think it's a lot more. Unlocking more and more characters and exploring more islands can leads to understand the world more, with no useless side quest (alleluia). if you're more combat-oriented, there's an incredible amount of customization. Each character has his own skill tree and gameplay preferences. Choices in the story will influence how certain characters are played, both in gameplay and appearance. There's no obligation to play the main character if you don't like how he feels. You may be tempted to grind to get through fights more easily, but in truth it's potentially quicker, if not necessary, to customize your team to suit the fight in question. A lot of boss/unique fight are in fact puzzles.

Overall I really like this game, it can be a bit slow to walk around everywhere, but once You get off the first island things get much grander in scale. Level 20 for Your first specialisations and choosing complementary builds certainly help. You have a crew of 8 but a party size of 4 with the ability to switch when You want provided the character isn't knocked out. I am only 11 hours in at this point but I am really liking where the story is going. Choices Matter. I would probably give it an 8/10 and for a rpg maker game Its a really good one!

It is a captivating indie RPG that successfully delivers a fresh and immersive fantasy experience. From the very first moments, the game draws players into a meticulously crafted world filled with rich lore, diverse characters, and a storyline that balances mystery, emotion, and high-stakes adventure. One of the game's standout strengths is its world-building. The environments are beautifully designed, offering a variety of locations that each feel unique and purposeful. The soundtrack complements the atmosphere perfectly, enhancing the emotional beats of the narrative and the intensity of battles. Gameplay-wise, Aldriak blends classic JRPG elements with modern mechanics, offering strategic combat, meaningful character progression, and thoughtful side quests. The pacing is well-balanced, and there’s a real sense of discovery as you explore the world and uncover its secrets. What sets Aldriak apart is the developer’s clear passion and attention to detail. Whether it’s the hand-crafted visuals, the well-written dialogue, or the engaging progression system, every element feels intentional and polished. For fans of story-driven RPGs and indie games that dare to create their own mythos, Aldriak The Advent of a New World is an absolute gem. It’s a reminder that great storytelling and immersive gameplay don’t require AAA budgets—just vision, heart, and craftsmanship. Strongly recommend to all who loves RPGMaker games

Je recommande ce jeu au plus grand nombre. Derrière les graphismes un peu dépassés se cache un jeu stratégique qui demande de s'adapter en permanence selon les ennemis. Chaque personnage peut être joué de multiples façons, ce qui laisse au joueur une liberté totale. La durée de vie du jeu est monstrueuse si vous faites toutes les quêtes annexes et en difficulté maximale. Une très bonne expérience pour ma part que je recommande les yeux fermés

Ce jeu est à mes yeux une véritable pépite terriblement sous-côtée. Si vous aimez les RPG qui lient gameplay stratégique profond/riche et histoire intéressante, c'est VRAIMENT un jeu à faire. C'est simple, j’errais dans une phase dans laquelle je commençais plein de jeux sans jamais les finir, mais là j'ai vraiment accroché sans me lasser. Niveau gameplay, c'est, je pense, du jamais vu dans un un JRPG, avec énormément de profondeur et de theorycraft. C'est à mon sens la plus grande force de ce jeu, et ça le distingue de la concurrence. En difficulté maximale, le défi est corsé, et nous force à vraiment plonger dans l'aspect stratégique/tactique. Chaque gros combat est un challenge à relever et nous mène à analyser le combat et réfléchir à notre stratégie. Le theorycraft est très poussé. Stats modulables à souhait, on a un impact sur le type de dégâts, système de faiblesses/résistances, choix entre des sorts qui sont tous utiles (il n'y a pas de version supérieure d'un sort rendant obsolète l'ancienne version : tous les sorts ont leur force et leur faiblesse), choix de classes qui sont toutes uniques : un personnage à pleins de manières différentes de se jouer, ce qui enrichit grandement le nombre de synergies possibles dans un groupe. Certaines spécialisations de classes sont très intrigantes et semblent très originales voire excentriques. Et d'autres choses encore. Le joueur est impliqué dans l'exploration, le theorycraft et l'histoire de par de nombreux choix avec des vrais impacts. Le jeu se bonifie au cours du temps de différentes manières. En particulier, on ne cesse de débloquer des sorts de plus en plus incroyables en maintenant un défi corsé. Aussi, il y a pleins de bonnes idées, comme par exemple un aspect de chasse de monstres spéciaux dont il faut apprendre à connaître la localisation (via des indices dans le décors), et qui constituent un vrai challenge récompensé. Il y a aussi des énigmes dans le jeu. L'exploration débouche sur du lore, des items, boss et quêtes. Certains combats sont de très gros challenges avec des équipements puissants à la clef. Mais chose intéressante, aucun équipement n'est trop fort. Il m'arrive d'utiliser certains équipement de début de jeu, du fait de ce qu'ils accordent (sorts, ...). Là où j'en suis, l'histoire est très intrigante, et semble mature/profonde, avec un vrai sentiment d'aventure. En résumé, ne vous hâtez pas de juger ce jeu sur ses graphismes qui sont assez simples, bien que sympathiques (surtout en combat). Ce jeu est un bijou de gameplay stratégique et de théorycraft, avec une vibe des JRPG de mon enfance et une histoire qui semble riche, et pleins de bonnes idées/mécaniques de jeu. Un vrai régal.

It's a pretty deep RPGmaker game. I wish it did better so it could get some updates like Wooden Ocean, and Empire Chronicles. The game is still very very fun and if you are the fence you should give it a try.

I normally skip over RPG maker games, I'm glad i made an exception this time. so far I'm enjoying it, I can see that the game was made care. one criticism i have with is game is that the game is translated form another language and it shows it sometimes, but its only minor and its not a deal breaker. to me this is a hidden gem. kudos to the dev.

Super jeu, j'adore ce style de jeu il y a tellement de possibilité en termes d'évolution et de stratégie. Je le recommande sans hésiter

If you love challenging and fun rpgs, then I highly recommend this game. Not only are the graphics lovely, but the gameplay and strategy are good with humor thrown in too! Can not wait to play more and really get more in depth into Aldriak's journey into his new world.

Normally, I don't leave reviews, but I'm doing so in hopes that it will help this unappreciated game out and bring some love and attention to it. Don't let the looks of this game mislead you: It might look like standard RPGMaker game, but it has insane depth. Character / team building and customization goes really deep. The battle system takes up 3 columns, Front row at risk of taking hits, middle row for damage dealers and back row for supporters. Giving the players a grand total of 8 characters with multiple class branching at the end of each chapter, players can build each character they want in consideration of the battle. Each level up affords stat points that can be reallocated freely and there are a bunch of build-enabling equipment. For players who enjoy the min-maxing, this will surely be up your valley. The game is also a love letter to old school RPGs. Talking to random NPCs actually gives substantial information in each zones. Maps are generally huge and encourage exploration due to the number of secrets and side quests in them. Most notably, each level comes with their own unique mechanism which players might love or hate, but it does work its magic on nostalgia. As of this moment of the review, I am currently in the final chapter of the game, playing on the hardest difficulty. Balance of the bosses are very well done; while they are really challenging, none of them are considered insurmountable as long as the players are willing to put in a bit of effort to redistribute and re-equip the team members for the fight, somewhat like solving a puzzle. The translation is a bit odd at times, but is still ultimately serviceable. All in all, give the game a go if gameplay is what you value the most!