The Secret of Varonis

A love letter to Makai Toushi: SaGa !

Very fun old school RPG. Based on the early Saga or FF legends game. Even though it seems basic there is quite a bit of room for expression in your builds which I very much appreciate. Story is definitely basic, but doesn't over stay it's welcome which is appreciated. Enemy visual variety is lower than I'd like, but at this price it hard to complain. My only real nit pick is I think balance between the races isn't perfect. Espers felt very strong needing low investment in funds (I used the 1100g wands almost the entire game to amazing results.) Less slots for gear getting abilities from fighting as well so they have low cost and where the first to hit max stat before human even had a chance to buy their way there. Humans are solid I loved having one but they feel more balanced due to the cost involved in buying stat ups and more expensive gear. Had some points they were strong or weak depending when/what I could buy. Robot felt a bit lack luster. Sure they can be built a variety of ways, but they just felt like they cost a lot but never hit the same level. Monsters are more for fun I think and the preset is hit and miss with them. Over all a wonderful time filled with nostalgia and a surprisingly fun little bit of JRPG turn based combat.