Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated ---{ Graphics }--- {x} Beautiful {} Good {} Decent {} Bad ---{ Gameplay }--- {x} Very good {} Good [ Combat Stances & Weapon Attributes / Variants ] {} It's just gameplay ---{ Audio }--- {} Good {x} Not too bad {} Bad ---{ Game Size }--- {x} Old Fashioned {} Workable {} Big ---{ Difficulty }--- {x} Easy {} Easy to learn / Hard to master {} Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- {} Only if u care about achievements {x} Average grind level {} Too much grind ---{ Story }--- {} No Story {} Average {} Good {x}Lovely ---{ Game Time }--- {} Long enough for a cup of coffee {} Short {x} Average ---{ Price }--- {} It's free! {x} Worth the price {} If it's on sale {} If u have some spare money left Overall thoughts This remake of the JRPG Breath of Death VII: The Beginning is great 9/10 Review Score

Great update to the original! Played the entire game on Steam Deck, no issues or crashes whatsoever. A short 4-5 hour parody of turn based RPGs.

Un jeu court, bien rythmé avec un système de combat qui est assez complexe pour tenir les quelques heures qu'ils vous faudra pour finir le titre. Le monde est original mais pas non plus super exploité. Pas le meilleur titre du développeur, mais fonctionne très bien entre des jeux plus ambitieux.

I played the original on X360 way back when it first came out (yep, I'm a dinosaur in gamer years). I believe it might've even cost just a buck back then! I have only played this for about 45 minutes, but I'm really enjoying the memories it's bringing up! The "Fight" command to start a battle wasn't unlocking the achievement for me when used on the world map, but when I used it in a dungeon, it unlocked the achievement fine. So far, working great on my OLED Deck.

It’s hard to recommend [i]Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated[/i] to anyone but fans of the 2010 original and maybe to a few of those diehard aficionados of super old-school JRPGS. Bad? No. It’s actually a pretty good game, but it leans too much on comedy to be immersive, and its short length makes it feel more like a taste of something more epic in scale and scope. [b]Rating:[/b] [b]6/10[/b] [url=https://www.cubed3.com/review/10043/1/breath-of-death-vii-the-beginning-reanimated--pc.html][b]Read Full Review Here[/b][/url]

A fun shorter turn based RPG in which the humor surprised me. Hard mode is far too annoying to be worth the effort and normal is a bit too easy. All the achievements are naturally obtainable (sans buying an item. finding peoples secret weapons, & using the chat command). It would have been nice to be able to change difficulty mid game instead of starting over after an hour. The hidden Dragonduck boss is also the least hidden boss I've ever seen in one of the most straight forward dungeons possible. This game has charm though; fleeced in through doofery. That's alright sometimes.

Simple, straightforward tactical role-playing game faithfully remade from the original. Try Dragonduck mode (short, but sweet).

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated demonstrates a sharp, self-aware approach to turn-based traditions by blending nostalgic charm with modern convenience. Vibrant sixteen-bit visuals elevate the presentation far beyond the limitations of its predecessor, creating a cohesive aesthetic that feels both authentic and refined throughout the entire journey. Humour permeates the narrative, utilising frequent meta-commentary and affectionate mockery of iconic franchises such as Diablo or Resident Evil to maintain constant engagement. These witty exchanges ensure the story never takes itself too seriously, consistently balancing the weight of standard heroic tropes with clever, fourth-wall-breaking observations. Strategic combat remains the primary attraction, bolstered by a combo system that rewards players for chaining attacks before unleashing devastating finishers. Every level increase demands a thoughtful decision between two distinct bonuses, ensuring that character development feels both personalised and impactful as the party grows in strength. Fixed encounter counts per area provide a refreshing alternative to traditional grinding, effectively respecting the player’s time while maintaining a steady pace. Automatically replenishing party health after each skirmish encourages an aggressive, experimental style that removes the tedious necessity of constant inventory management between every single fight. Navigational hurdles occasionally arise within repetitive dungeon environments, as the sewer and laboratory layouts frequently utilise confusingly similar room designs. Searching for hidden collectibles like dragon duck dolls can similarly devolve into a chore, as these critical items often suffer from overly subtle visual indicators that frustrate careful exploration. Unpredictable difficulty spikes during the opening hours present a stark challenge, occasionally pitting the limited party against overwhelming foes that trigger sudden game-over screens. These imbalances are compounded by the lack of sufficient save slots and the risk of soft-locking progression if essential equipment is missed early on. Overall, this polished retro experience succeeds by modernising classic mechanics into a fast-paced, highly accessible format that avoids many genre-specific pitfalls. Despite the occasional navigational tedium and early-game combat friction, the clever writing and rewarding progression systems ensure that this quest remains an incredibly fun and worthwhile endeavour.

Turn based JRPG with a focus on comedy that doesn't tell too enough jokes imo. The game has a 'chat to party members' option but there's only like 5 conversations. Game has a Sewer Level joke where they go "Goddd I hate it when games have sewer levels" than proceeds to put you in a bog standard sewer level. There's a few good jokes but the majority don't land. Imo this game isn't great but I still enjoyed it, it feels very early JRPG & I like how the combat has a 'combo' mechanic where you can build up hits & multi hit attacks before cashing out with a one huge swipe attack. I like that healing breaks the combo meter too, adds a nice risk-reward system although I wish it was more rewarding. Very pretty pixel art & nice music too, sometimes the music is far too loud though. Overall I enjoyed this game & wouldn't mind checking out the original version.

i super liked it. it is not like other 2d pixel rpgs. most of them are rpgmaker clones. definetely deserves more attention from the community.