Leyline Chronicles

Directional combos makes for a pretty cool combat system and the story doesn't start with some hero waking up in bed needed to go to some guild to start his/her adventure while bandits ransack cause we need and excuse for tension to get the plot going. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3147140/Leyline_Chronicles/

Overall fine game. If you enjoy those old 90s rpg's you should definitely try this one.

I'm enjoying this game so much. It throws a lot at you in the beginning, but you'll get accustomed to the play-style, especially if you are familiar with JRPGs.

Sehr solides und vor allem optisch schönes Makergame mit (für mich) wirklich forderndem Kampfsystem. Story ist nicht der MIttelpunkt des Spiels aber trotzdem unterhaltsam.

Ich habe Leyline Chronicles zu meinem Geburtstag geschenkt bekommen und zum Zeitpunkt der Rezension habe ich ca 11 Stunden gespielt. Am Anfang war ich noch etwas zwiegespalten. Die Story wirkte etwas Hoppla Hopp für meinen Geschmack. Später wird das aber besser. Das Kampfsystem ist klasse! Durch kombinieren von verschiedenen Kombo-Techniken kann man starke finisher Attacken durchführen und wirklich guten Schaden am Gegner machen! Die Kombinationen kann man jederzeit im Kampf einsehen und durch einen Skill-Tree erlernt man immer neue Fähigkeiten. Die Sidequests bringen gute Belohnungen und weiteren Einblick zu den Charakteren! Was ich nur etwas schade finde: man kann kaum mit der Umwelt interagieren (außer Schatzkisten hier und da). Was allerdings wieder gut ist: die Charaktere unterhalten sich während man durch die Gegend läuft und es kommt so das Feeling von Zusammenhalt auf ohne, dass man ständig durch Cutscenes unterbrochen wird! Die Stimmen der Charaktere fand ich auch immer sehr passend und ich hab mich sehr über ein vertontes RPG-Maker Spiel gefreut!

Leyline Chronicles is one of the most underrated but awesome games in the RPG maker community. It has a gripping tragic story along with great gameplay and combat mechanics. 100% recommended and I am very excited for LLC2. The developer did a very good job polishing everything and making it look professional. So kudos.

Definitly recommended for those who fondly remember the golden age of SNES-era RPGs. Waiting for part II

Interesting combat system The menu and overview options here are things I missed in similar games As already mentioned in other reviews I also agree with a well done voice acting Good job and keep going

Leyline Chronicles is one of those indie RPGs that immediately wears its heart on its sleeve—and honestly, that’s its biggest strength. The first thing that stood out to me was the voice acting, which is surprisingly stellar for a project of this size. It adds a ton of personality to the cast, and combined with the beautiful character portraits, it really helps sell the world and its characters in a way a lot of indie JRPGs struggle with. Combat is where the game really shines. It’s a turn-based system with real depth, built around chaining combos, managing your resources carefully, and timing your devastating ultimate attacks for maximum impact. It rewards planning and experimentation without feeling overwhelming, which makes every fight feel engaging instead of routine. There’s also a super fun side distraction: a card mini-game clearly inspired by Triple Triad, which is a great little bonus and surprisingly addictive. You can tell this was a passion project—the indie charm shines through in every corner, from the writing to the systems to the overall presentation. It’s not trying to be flashy AAA, it’s trying to be a love letter to classic JRPGs, and it absolutely succeeds. And with a Leyline Chronicles sequel on the horizon, I’m genuinely excited to see how the series evolves next.