Arelite Core

“Arelite Core” is yet another fantasy JRPG, but solidly built. The story is a typical example of high adventure with linear storyline, where a group of the good guys goes on a journey to defeat all-threatening evil and help people (entire kingdoms even) along the way; your party will consist of maximum 4 characters at a time, though these will change during the game. Combat system uses large variety of offensive and defensive abilities, put together into a system that still manages to be streamlined and easy to adopt, and most enemy encounters are easy to beat and don’t pose any serious problem. Game features also the possibility to craft your own weapons and armor, and extensive encyclopedia of enemy types. On the technical side the game feels a bit underwhelming, graphics have nice character drawings but the environment feels a bit bland and bare-bones (too much flat green grass everywhere); music is a bit rackety but has a certain retro-flair in it. If you enjoy JRPG games and want to try one that is more casual, then Arelite Core is the game for you.

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Haven't finished it yet, but so far it's a solid RPGMaker game. Adds some innovation to the usual generic JRPG combat system and adds a unique level of customization with the stance system. It's nice that I'm able to customize my characters to whatever situation they're faced with. The plot thus far is interesting enough that I want to finish the game, which is pretty good for someone like me who so often loses interest halfway through. Overall, a gem of an RPGMaker game

Great SNES-style RPG with a fun combat system and excellent sound track.

Game is good. Go buy it.

Arelite Core is a very decent, well-written casual RPG. This game has just enough unique features to separate it from other RPGs like the Blitz battle mechanic, no MP, stun meters and upgradeable abilities for both striking and parrying. The dialog is well written and grammatically sound. All in all this game is worth playing. 7/10

This game has a lot of good points to provide people who like rpgs an enjoyable adventure for a really cheap price. The pros 1. Art- really great art for the characters and monsters you will fight throughout the game. 2. Skill system- There is also a robust skill system you can customize and fine-tune for each character as they level up. Characters through status effects and combo mechanics and depending on how you build them can synergize with each other in interesting ways. 2. Price vs value- It's price is really cheap for all the custom art and great gameplay provided. I highly recommend it for a good time to lose yourself in a game. Cons- 1- I can't think of any really bad aspects of the game. 2- Anything bad I can think of would be more subjective like disliking 16 bit art.

If you like JRPGs, this one will suit you just fine, but I don't see it winning anyone over to the genre. Where it fixes some areas of frustration, some of them are much, much worse. The main story is a bit unoriginal, but the subplots are cool. The lack of need to grind is replaced by a system in which getting out of combat is difficult. The graphics are nice and the music is awesome, but both need a bit more diversity. Where in one place I have a problem, another popped up. I will say that it obviously shows that Dragon Slumber did this out of love for the games of their childhood rather than solely to cash in on the nostalgia of people who remember when this kind of the game was the best we can do. Will I finish this game? I don't know, probably. My approval of this game is very tentative, maybe wait for it to go on sale first as the price tag does seem a bit steep to me. I've seen some decree this a must have for fans of this genre, but I would classify it more as a "could have." I could have a conversation with someone about this game, but I won't find myself turning conversations to it. A worthy attempt, but to some it will seem just a bit dull. Pros: + Decent side stories + Adaptable characters + No standard JRPG grind Cons: - Standard main quest - Frustrating and repetitive combat - Item bugs galore View my full review here! https://www.keengamer.com/article/17409_arelite-core-review

The nostalgia feel I get when playing this is amazing. At first was slow but then remembered that this is like the retro games I used to play like secret of mana, zelda, and more when i was a child. I find when reading the scripts that it's actually interesting so far in my short time of the game so far and am getting really into it. I am enjoying the combat and leveling up skills aka stances thruout and meeting new companions on my adventures. The movement is fast and not uber slow like in the old games, music is nice and fits quite well. The dev did an amazing job with this. I do believe I will continue this game thru out. GREAT JOB!

The style is so retro-cute, the pixelart is pleasant, and the music is catchy — it's just nostalgia for the old JRPGs. But damn, the gameplay sometimes feels like a chore... Either the mechanics are a bit raw, or the balance is crooked, but there's not enough buzz. Although, if you get involved, there is its own atmosphere and charm. As a connoisseur of indie bagels, I was lucky, but I would have improved the action game and it would have been much more exciting!