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Children of Zodiarcs - Review @ Gamespace

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    [​IMG]Gamespace has reviewed the tactical RPG Children of Zodiarcs:

    Our Review of Children of Zodiarcs
    We don't see them around as much anymore, but tactical RPGs are still alive and well; just far fewer in number. Every couple years, I still go back and play Final Fantasy Tactics or the original Disgaea for a trip down memory lane, and every now and then a pleasant surprise pops up here in the present to scratch that itch. This year, that appears to be Children of Zodiarcs from Cardboard Utopia and Square Enix, and it's a very welcome addition to the tactical RPG genre. Our Children of Zodiarcs review...

    Life In Lumus
    The fictional world of Lumus is one that's seen better days. Much of the populous has fallen victim to the corruption and greed of corruption of nobles who play their political and economic games in praise of the almighty wealth that lines their pockets. But, with a drought upon the lower classes all it takes it a spark to ignite a flame. That flame comes in the form of Nahmi and her allies as they wage a hit-and-run war on the Toran Empire who enforces the boot-to-neck mentality against the people.

    [...]

    To Build A Fire
    While far from perfect, I do hope that Children of Zodiarcs is going to be its own spark-to-kindling to reignite public interest in the genre. We have no shortage of RPGs, but tactical RPGs have always been the least recognized, overlooked, and as time went by their releases slowed from a slow drip to barely a trickle. The card and dice system goes against the traditional norms, but ultimately it gives the game more character that allows it to stand out not just for itself but shows the genre is still capable of doing new things and still very much worth paying attention to. Now, if they could just get that mess of a story under control...

    SCORE: 8.0

    PROS:
    • Blends the old school tactical RPG formula with a new card and dice system
    • difficult enough to challenge but not overwhelm
    CONS:
    • The story is a mess littered with translation errors and odd dialogue choices
    • no feeling of comradery among party members
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