*There has been a patch since my review that will likely invalidate it. However I haven't had time to go through and try the game again. I will still leave this here for comparison to the current game and see what's changed and what still needs polish/refinement*
Only reason I currently recommend the game is because I'm a sucker for monster MC and can see some potential here.
However, that's all it has going for it, and it barely even does that, let's break down what the game has.
Pros:
Reincarnation system- unique from other rpgs I've played, offers the promise of different playstyles and advancement.
Progressive skill system- the more you use a thing, the more proficient you get at it (in this case you just get better "equips" that fill a slot related to skills in name only. Basically use things to acquire gear)
and that's about it for pros.
Cons: (Oh boy, where do I start?)
Choose your flavor of damage- elements and reincarnated form mean nothing in this game, physical and magical damage seems largely the same the entire game, nothing is weak or strong to anything. Only exception I found is Behemoth seemed to have perfect physical defense and required magic to beat, or ailments.
Stats mean nothing- Specifically focus and dexterity, these stats had no visible impact to the game whatsover, ailments would always land when used and turn order seemed to be affected by level more than stats.
TP- Nigh useless, you only get 2 abilities for this and come so late into the game and do so little that you'll forget it exists. The abilities are also about as strong if not actually weaker than your normal skills.
Reincarnation tiers are severely imbalanced- In tier 1, you're lucky to get or 1 or 2 stat points per level in all of your stats, including hp and mp, which made cp investment important for your progression. This was fun and exciting. However, once you hit tier 2 reincarnation, your stat gains and base hp and mp are so high that you curb stomp the entire the game upon hitting level 5. I never had to use CP at this point, as my stats were in the several hundreds by the time I got to the final bosses, of which they were level 80. I couldn't even fight enough normal enemies to accumulate to reincarnate into anything else to attempt reincarnation tier 3 before the game was over.
Farming- Useless in its current state, fish will keep your hunger up the entire game, they are plentiful and easily cooked at the fireplace to master your cooking skills as well (not that you need them). You do not get enough return on investment for trying to get the livestock roaming around or for planting seeds farms.
Story- Story is generic as one can get, but if you're purchasing a title with a name like this, then generic is probably what you're looking for. That said, the way it's delivered through only beating bosses and being horribly edited really leaves a lot to be desired. The story is also definitely in heavy need of a proficient english reader and speaker.
Fame System- never even comes up, you supposedly acquire fame for defeating adventurers out in the world, but the 3 groups you find never get harder, nor have dialogue, and do not incur any penalties for eliminating them like the game says it would in the tutorial for them.
All in all, a mostly negative review, but I can see the diamond in the rough here. With a lot more effort and polish, this game could be really special, and I encourage those interested to check it out, as it's relatively cheap, and short, and to offer advice to help improve this persons game. Just don't go expecting anything astounding when you play it as it is now.
