Letalis

Played one of the very first Early Access versions for about 8 hours, and before release I decided to give it another shot. I ended up finishing the game and honestly couldn't put it down. I'm still going back to complete side quests and hunt down all the secrets I missed. The game is packed with little secrets, optional content, and puzzles that really reward exploration. The retro Game Boy-inspired style is awesome, the pixel art is great, and the gameplay does a really good job of capturing that classic feeling while still feeling fresh. The permadeath mechanic can feel a bit unfair at times, especially if you lose a Letalis you've invested a lot into. But that's also part of the game. You need to prepare your team before tackling certain areas and be careful with Letalis that are close to dying. As you progress, the game also gives you more tools to level up your Letalis more efficiently, so it doesn't become an endless grind. Overall, I had a great time with Letalis. If you're into retro RPGs with rewarding exploration, hidden secrets, fun side quests, and a good challenge, I'd definitely recommend it.

I so far am really enjoying this game, there’s lot of pros, and obviously some cons that I hope as time goes on, they either add features, or improve upon them. PROS - Combat is simple but engaging, I enjoy the weapon system and how each Letalis has a weapon preference and it can help you build them each differently - Exploration is fun, and I keep finding areas to go back to cause of new abilities I’ve acquired - The music is very retro and enjoyable CONS - I feel like some things could have better explanations, such as how Letalis evolve - Hopefully they add a tracker that explains what each psyche does as they are finished - Random encounters happen very frequently, which sometimes is a little tedious Things I hope are added: - I think increasing the level cap could be fun in a New Game+ scenario, if they add that - Maybe some more Letalis Classes, just cause I like variety - Reconfiguration of Keybinds Overall as you can tell, I’ve quickly put almost 6 hours of gameplay in. I really enjoying the experience and am extremely hopeful for the additional content they will add, and making this one of the best retro gladiator experiences to exist :)

RPG inspired by classic Gameboy RPGs like Pokemon and SaGa (Final Fantasy Legend). After a little tutorial segment, it just drops you into a world lets you go anywhere. Lots of quests everywhere and tons of options to develop your team so you can win the matches for badges and unlock more progression. It's the kind of game where you can just mess around and experiment. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Gameboy RPGs and would like to experience a modern take on it. Graphics are honestly nice because it really feels like Gameboy graphics, and there's lots of variety in the sprites. Music is kind of strange, different tracks are made in different styles. I would prefer it to sound a bit more like Gameboy.

[h1]TL;DR: A promising early access gem on its way to becoming a classic[/h1] An addictive hardcore [i]Pokémon-Nuzlocke-Souls-like[/i] that has the potential to become an instant classic once it hits version 1.0. It’s a unique blend of [i]Pokémon[/i]’s creature collecting with [i]Nuzlocke[/i]'s permadeath and [i]Souls[/i] games’ punishing yet rewarding combat and exploration. The difficulty feels challenging but fair, keeping you on your toes without feeling outright frustrating (most of the time). [h2]World[/h2] From the start, the world is kinda "fully open", allowing players to explore even some advanced areas right away. Gradually, as players earn medals in coliseums (similar to [i]Pokémon[/i] gyms), they unlock abilities to overcome obstacles like bushes and rocks, expanding the world even further. [h2]Combat[/h2] The combat system encourages experimentation, both with class types and weapon loadouts. The damage penalty for repeating the same ability twice in a row during combat adds a strategic layer, making players carefully consider the setup of their Letalis to maximize their utility and damage output in combat. On top of that, the game offers an abundance of special weapons as rewards for quests, battles, and hidden locations. These unique weapons add even more depth to the combat, giving players plenty of reasons to keep exploring and experimenting. [h2]Difficulty[/h2] [b]Beware, though, that the difficulty curve at the start of the game is really steep.[/b] Until you get the grasp of what you can do, you’re going to hit your head against a wall, and it will claim the lives of many of your Letalis. If the developers keep refining it, fixing the bugs, and polishing up the rough edges, this game could easily stand among the greats. If you’re a fan of tough-but-fair gameplay and a world full of surprises, don’t miss this one!

Letalis scratches the itch Gamefreak fans have felt for twenty years and never had satisfied. This game presents RPG pokesque combat with an equipment-based move system, and a truly innovative approach to story advancement. Secrets and additional combat abound - the main quest is only the beginning. The mechanics of this game are satisfying and take some experimentation to understand. Truly a dark horse among thousands of clones.

Good stuff. Plays well on Steamdeck. This is a very neat little game, despite not being much of a Pokemon fan it turns out gladiators make everything cooler (empirically true). You explore, do quests, make money, and - of course - fight to the death. The game has a little bit of a twist on the classic formula in that your fighters have a limited number of times they can be knocked out of battles before they are gone for good. I believe this is similar to Nuzlocke in Pokemon but again I am not all too familiar. The game can be a little bit tricky, but certainly not unfair or overly punishing, and I have yet to lose anyone for good. It provides a reasonably wide variety of strategies and combat can be as cerebral as you want it to be. Different classes perform differently against others but personally I have been ignoring that and playing blindly, and so far it has been quite enjoyable. There seems to be a lot more to this game than I have messed around with so far but initial impressions are positive.

only a little time in but so far its pretty cool. i'd say you gotta work on the english localization, but other than that, its fun! having different Letalis that you meet along the way that want to join you is a fun addition. battles are pretty simple but have a advantage/disadvantage system of which Letalis works for which enemies.

This game is really fun! It's a diamond in the rough waiting to be polished. Even though it’s still in early access, it’s highly enjoyable. Fans of Pokemon-style games and hardcore games shouldn’t miss it. I can’t wait for the full release.

A labor of love, fun creature taming RPG reminiscent of the old DQM games, with a lot of variety and more mechanics than you would expect