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3.8
(5) Graphics & Art Design: I really love the direction of the art design. The color palate and lighting are well made as well as the animations and the pixelated artwork. When seeing the visuals and playing this for the first time, I got a lot of vibes from other games like Octopath Traveler, a game I really invested time into and enjoyed.
(4) Sound & Music: The sound design is pretty good, I have no issues with it. The music in this game is pretty relaxing and really enjoyable to listen. However, in my opinion, I just don't find it 'memorable' to say "I really like this particular soundtrack or these soundtracks are really good, I want to listen to it over and over". There are a couple of bgms that I like, however, I feel it needs some kind of 'umph' to it.
(4) Gameplay & Controls: This game somewhat resembles to other games like Octopath Traveler but with added elements of a gameplay system from what you would expect out of similar mobile/gachi games. I really enjoy the exploration in the story, it makes you feel as if you are following the protagonist's adventure. The only issue I have is the controls for exploration as it does feel janky at times. At times, it somewhat feels annoying when you're trying to interact with objects. In most of my cases, I often find myself having to reposition the player several times in order to open chests and other similar interactables.
(4) Combat/Battles: Battles are pretty straight forward in this game. There's active battle gauges and as each 'doll' attack or utilize spells, it builds up allowing the player to utilize powerful attacks at a cost. There is auto-battle and auto-reruns.
(4) Story & Narration: The story is interesting for the most part. I've yet to form an opinion about it but with the lore pages scattered around explorations, I often found myself reading them. Usually for me, I skip the story but this time was different. Was it the gameplay or the art? Who knows...
(2) Progession & Leveling: Starting out and leveling in this game can and will feel slow especially your account level. On the otherhand, progessing through and leveling your 'dolls' is pretty simple, easy, and straight forward. There is a catch however, an issue and that issue is stamina. Stamina is limited especially for players starting out or f2p players in general. Also, getting stamina potions can be a challenge (as far as I'm aware) (also note that stamina potions has an expiration date). You can refresh your stamina using your 'Souls' currency, up to 10x a day (but note that the price will increase for each refresh).
(2) Gacha: This area of this game is where I question this game, Is it worth investment of time/money? There are two types of premium currencies. Premium Souls currency which allows gacha draws and stamina refreshs... and then theres Premium Diamonds currency which can be converted into Souls or used to purchase monthly or limited packs and costumes. In my opinion, this game should had just stuck with one premium currency... Also, just for context, $100 US = 648 Diamonds = 2280 + 4200 'Extra' (6480 total) Souls which is roughly around 30 summons (2000 Souls for 1 - 10x draw). You can also get a free 10x draw gem upon fully completing a story chapter and 1x draw gems upon completing daily quests and stuff (can be converted to 1 - 10x draws if have 10 - 1x draws). There's also somewhat of a battle pass, upon collecting a certain amount of shards will unlock different tiers of rewards. these shards are obtainable as you play. I kind of question myself if the battle pass was necessary or not.
In my opinion, all of it questionable but that is expected out of a f2p mobile game. Honestly it just boils down if you really enjoy the game and want to show the Devs support.
Overall, I think this game is fun and very enjoyable. Art and graphics are amazing... The sound and music is enjoyable and relaxing at times... The gameplay is pretty good and the story is quite interesting as it progress. However, the progression does sometimes feel slow and limited... and the gacha aspect is debatable, very debatable... and sometimes feel as if its pay to progress... but looking at the big picture, I feel the game offers a great relaxing experience
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