2012-06-24, 12:34 AM
Final word on Pokemon Conquest:
The beginning of the game is bleak. It seems like they did everything wrong and it's lacking in many aspects that I've come to expect from typical SRPGs. Several limiting systems are put into place and given the fact that it counts how much time has passed (in years) it makes [you] feel like any time wasted might cost you, though this doesn't appear to be true at all. The narrative is weak and uninteresting, even in the end.
But wait, there's more! So much fucking more. The game doesn't really show its true colours until the post game. Suddenly you are bombarded by a dozen new systems. You get 34 (yes, thirty-four) additional narratives to play through, each varying in length and difficulty. You get the ability to upgrade towns, adding a lot more depth and strategy to delegating your army's time. There is weather, swarms, random events (HELP SOMEONE STOLE MY METAL COAT.) There's finally some strategy involved in conquering areas, because the other kingdoms stop sitting around and start taking action, forcing you to build your army quickly.
I recommend this now.
[MENTION=4235]KhainiWest[/MENTION]
The beginning of the game is bleak. It seems like they did everything wrong and it's lacking in many aspects that I've come to expect from typical SRPGs. Several limiting systems are put into place and given the fact that it counts how much time has passed (in years) it makes [you] feel like any time wasted might cost you, though this doesn't appear to be true at all. The narrative is weak and uninteresting, even in the end.
But wait, there's more! So much fucking more. The game doesn't really show its true colours until the post game. Suddenly you are bombarded by a dozen new systems. You get 34 (yes, thirty-four) additional narratives to play through, each varying in length and difficulty. You get the ability to upgrade towns, adding a lot more depth and strategy to delegating your army's time. There is weather, swarms, random events (HELP SOMEONE STOLE MY METAL COAT.) There's finally some strategy involved in conquering areas, because the other kingdoms stop sitting around and start taking action, forcing you to build your army quickly.
I recommend this now.
[MENTION=4235]KhainiWest[/MENTION]