Xanadu Next

very cool and unique game with great music - a bit like if A Link to the Past was 3D and more Diablo-like. *the keys mechanic is very laborious in the beginning of the game but becomes trivial once enemies start to drop significant gold in mid-end game.

One of the better dungeon crawlers I've played - ran perfectly on Steam Deck and on Bazzite. I'd recommend it.

Hidden gem from 2005

Xanadu Next was a complete surprise: a simple game with a great atmosphere and just the right amount of intricacy in its level design, one that keeps introducing new ideas throughout its 20-hour runtime. It ends just before it starts to feel stale, and its simplicity is one of its greatest strengths, along with its fun combat. The only flaw I’d point out is that you have to grind a bit too much if you want to unlock all the weapon skills, but it doesn’t take anything away from my overall positive opinion of the game.

Love this game and can't stop playing against all strange design issues, but can give one advice for all people who want to play - abandon all attainments about video games and just let your brain rest even if your first impressions may some strange, because this Falcom project is enormously different in comparison with other games, even if we remember Ys or early From Software products. Just play.

I bought this game randomly one recently, played it for 6 hours straight and needed to check the steam reviews. People keep who say its a hidden Gem are under selling this game for me. Its beyond a hidden gem for me, its more like like Digging in your pocket for a quarter and finding the master emerald from Sonic 3 and Knuckles (TLDR Phenomenal Game 100%)