Splintered

That game scratched an old school RPG Itch i didnt know i needed to scratch. It,s a litteral love letter to the first Dragon Quest, with somewhat of a twist. I would definitely like to see a sequel, maybe on the longer side with more talents / gear to unlock over multiple chapters and playthroughs

It has a real old-school *Dragon Quest* feel to it, with retro pixel art. The ability to upgrade equipment is a major highlight. It’s a good game, and we need Chinese subtitle.

Developed and published by dotMake Studios, Splintered presents itself as a nostalgic turn-based RPG inspired by the golden era of 8-bit adventures, but it quickly proves that it has far more ambitious ideas than simply recreating the past. The story begins with a familiar fantasy premise: a kingdom has been thrown into turmoil after the murder of its king and the theft of a sacred relic by a powerful evil force. As the heir to a legendary hero, your quest is to recover the artifact and defeat the enemy threatening the realm. While this setup feels comfortably traditional, the game gradually reveals that this opening chapter is only the foundation for a much larger and more inventive adventure. The game's most distinctive feature is its unique "Splintering" mechanic, which completely reshapes the experience after the first major victory. Instead of ending once the villain is defeated, the world fractures into a new reality where important elements are randomized. Town layouts, treasure locations, enemy abilities, equipment, and other gameplay systems shift into new configurations, forcing players to approach each new cycle with fresh strategies rather than relying on memory. This design transforms replayability into an essential part of the overall experience. Every new world encourages exploration, experimentation, and adaptation, making each playthrough feel like a meaningful variation instead of a simple repeat of previous events. Combat embraces classic turn-based mechanics while offering enough flexibility to remain engaging throughout the adventure. Characters can develop through different class styles such as Paladin, Mage, and Thief, but equipment plays an equally important role in defining combat capabilities by granting new skills and magical abilities. As players hunt stronger monsters and uncover better gear, they gain passive talents and additional customization options that allow for a wide variety of character builds. The randomized nature of enemy abilities also ensures that battles remain unpredictable across multiple runs, requiring players to constantly rethink tactics instead of relying on a single dominant strategy. Exploration benefits greatly from the game's procedural design. Familiar locations rarely remain exactly the same for long, encouraging players to carefully search every area rather than rushing through content they believe they already know. Hidden secrets, altered treasure placements, and changing encounters reward curiosity while making each journey feel unique. The retro-inspired pixel art successfully captures the charm of classic console RPGs, while the soundtrack complements the nostalgic presentation with music that reinforces the fantasy atmosphere. Although the visuals intentionally remain simple, they effectively support the gameplay without sacrificing personality or clarity. Splintered also offers a generous amount of long-term content beyond its main storyline. Multiple challenge modes introduce entirely new ways to experience the game, including options that increase difficulty, reduce available information, or encourage more demanding styles of play. Customizable randomization settings further expand replay value by allowing players to adjust how dramatically each new world changes. These systems provide a strong incentive to return even after completing the main campaign, especially for players who enjoy mastering game mechanics and discovering new combinations of equipment, abilities, and strategies. What ultimately makes Splintered stand out is how successfully it blends old-school RPG traditions with an innovative progression system that constantly reinvents the adventure. It respects the structure of classic fantasy role-playing games while introducing mechanics that keep exploration, combat, and character development feeling fresh over multiple playthroughs. Although players looking for a completely linear experience may find the constant world changes challenging, those who appreciate experimentation and replayability will likely find plenty to enjoy. DotMake Studios has created a thoughtful RPG that embraces nostalgia without becoming constrained by it, delivering an experience that feels both comfortably familiar and refreshingly original. Rating: 8/10

DQ1ライクの 1vs1 戦闘のRPG メインストーリーは全5章あるが、街やダンジョンの位置、売っている商品、出現する敵などがバラバラになった、ランダマイザー機能を使ったようなものを5回クリアすることになる。 1vs1 形式の戦闘はどうしても単調になってしまうため、現代風に遊びやすくなったレトロRPGをプレイしたいという人以外にはおすすめできない。 ランダマイザー機能がストーリーモードとは別で用意されているため、TAやローグライク的にRPGをプレイしたい人にとっては繰り返し遊べるようになっている。

進むにつれてあれもこれもと変わっていくので「今回はどう進める？」と巡って考えていくのが大変良かった

購入して2分で返金要求したゲームは今後現れないと思う。

NEStalgic classic RPG.

難度は高くありません。 メインストーリーの5章までクリアしました。 1章から5章まであるのに変わるのはマップと装備品の効果くらいで 変わり映えしません。主人公がマスターするスキルもずっと同じ。 「世界が変えられた」的なシナリオらしいのですが、 基本的にどの章もやることは同じでNPCのセリフや役割も殆ど変わりません。 プレイしていて特に気になったのは武器を変えても攻撃力がほとんど変わらなかったり DEXを盛っても渾身の一撃は全然でなかったりなど（ダガーだけ以上に出る） このあたりの数値が反映されてないように感じたところでした。 装備品の効果と習得するスキルもそんなに有用なものが無く ちょっと使えるのは自動回復系くらいかなと思いました。

ローグライククラシックRPGという超珍しいジャンルのゲーム。 マップ、敵の出現場所、宝箱から出るアイテムの内容等がランダムになる。 ファミコン版のドラクエを記憶消して何度もプレイしているような感覚でおもしろい。 値段も手頃なのでオススメ

とりあえずストーリーモードを全てクリア。 コツコツ強化が楽しいドラクエ1風なタイマンRPG。 周回プレイ前提で、1周目は基本ルートで知識を蓄えて、2周目以降のランダム配置を乗り切る感じか。 周回といっても1周目は2～3時間くらいで、以降は1時間くらいでクリアできるので、そこまで辛くはない。 クリア後のやりこみ要素として、さらにきつくなったランダムモードが用意されているようで、やりこむ人はまだまだ遊べそう。