Toward Dawn

Came for the "Did you want to bone-down with Blaidd from Elden Ring?" (and I love and appreciate the devs for the little nods and winks that show up in game to that!), stayed for the lovely (optional!) romance story with excellent writing and chemistry between the characters, challenging tactical combat with a surprising depth to it (that you can also tweak to your liking with good granular options!), and traversal that really rewards exploration through an altogether neat setting. Seriously hits the GBA game vibe and feel so well, up to and including a few unpolished bits in places that still overall didn't detract from my experience. If you're at all intrigued by it, you should play it!

Great RPG game heavily inspired by Welsh Mythology. The combat is fun, the upgrades available offer unique playstyles and also don't lock you in so you can change your setup at will if you find any cool gear, which there is lots that can change your playstyle up. The story is interesting and doesn't overstay or over exposit leading to an enjoyable runtime. The VA and Artwork are very beautiful and well composed, they all fit the theme very well and lead to a cohesive experience. It is very impressive for a solo dev, and is a good experience that I recommend.

I only played for a hour so far but im in love with the storyline and the art style. Worth buying. More people should give it a try. 10 out of 10 you can pet the werewolf.

Good Dog saves Wales + Combat is tactical and satisfying, refreshingly different from typical turn based RPGs + characters are interesting, likeable and engaging + story feels personal, not overly grandious but also has stakes + sprite work is lovely + Welsh mythology is a refreshing basis for a fantasy world + game respects your time, save anywhere and can restart fights if you lose - time limitations are apparent with cut/brief content in some areas - voice acting is variable, although Bleddyn himself sounds great so that's the main thing I'll definitely play the next devi serene game, they clearly have an instinct for satisfying combat systems and I'd love to experience a larger world!

A tidy RPG with a likeable cast, strategic combat system, and a lot of heart. It's good! "just" good, mind you, but in such a way that gives me hope that the developer will make something truly great one day. I hope this review can help more people find it! I will say; as someone who isn't particularly invested in romance, I found Carys and Bleddyn's arc very believable and satisfying. The game does offer a platonic route (I think, I only did the 1 playthrough), but I like their romance and prefer that dynamic for them.

A pretty fun wander through a fantasy version of Wales. Not exactly the most difficult or complex game, but it's clear a lot of love was put into filling the narrative with as much creatures and ideas from Welsh mythology and history as possible. A fun game if you're interested in Welsh culture or wanted a quick JRPG to play.