Eternights

For an indie game its pretty mixed and its a clear example that a persona like game is too much for one person to make and for it to be good. The actual plot is somehow rushed through its explanation despite being the reason why everything is happening, most of the characters except Chani and Min, are pretty boring or overwhelming you with so information in a short amount of time, often doing long exposition dumps out of the blue at random times dispute a spend time option you would think would be the time. The training mini games are fine, the voice acting s pretty good and the actual dating aspect of the game is done pretty well. This would have done far better as a visual novel because the writing is so fractured and stretched too thin trying to cover everything that nothing has time. All of this feels like a first draft of a story and they just went with it, despite some good moments, once act 3 happens its all descends into pacing chaos. Min is the only girl who feels like a actual character who recognizes how you are single handedly killing the monsters and keeping everyone alive. She respects you and wants to learn from you, and I highly respect the heck out of that as mos…

Unfortunately, the game relies on far too many cheap anime tropes, such as two characters bumping into each other on a corner (this even happens just a few minutes into the game!) or opening a door to find a girl changing clothes. For that alone, the game really deserves a negative review. But on top of that, there are unfortunately many mechanical issues. For example, dodging very often doesn’t work. This is particularly frustrating when facing multiple enemies, who then keep you in a stunlock until you die. Furthermore, you unfortunately have to repeat entire QTEs if you miss the timing even once. This is mandatory during boss fights, which isn’t exactly fun. Last but not least, I didn’t find the level design particularly appealing; but I suppose that’s a matter of taste. However, I can’t recommend this game.

YUNA!!!

like persona? dislike the slog? the lack of self awareness? this is it. the combat is a little funky, not sure why X is dodge and not O, but otherwise its fun, funny and interesting.

yuna best girl.

best ending ever