

Aladdin of the Forsaken Lands
TheCrimsonBulb · 2023 · RPG, Party-Based RPG, JRPG, 2D, Top-Down
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About Aladdin of the Forsaken Lands
NARRATIVE
Aladdin is a thief and adventurer who was found near the border of the Forsaken Lands. Forced to become a prisoner, he is joined by Inaya, a cloaked woman with a hidden past, and Altair, a guardsman who watches over yet cares for the prisoners in his stewardship. However, when the group discovers a strange woman named Sena, Aladdin's goal of escaping servitude begins to evolve into something grander...
ROMANCE & PARTNERSHIPS
When resting, the various party members can be conversed with, nurturing bonds which may grow into either romances or a partnerships. Different endings can be played out depending on the romantic interest or chosen partner.
ATB COMBAT
The ATB (Active Time Battle) system made famous in various retro rpgs makes a return, seeing characters' turns arrive as time passes with aggressive enemies who will attack even as a move is being selected. A "Wait ON" option can be toggled to prevent the enemy from attacking while a move is being selected, allowing the player to decide how frantic they'd like their combat encounters to be.
This game is a collaboration between:
TheCrimsonBulb - Project Lead, Pixel Artist, Writer, Designer
Wojtek Kielar - Composer
Mari - Portrait Illustrator, General Illustrations
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Players praise this retro JRPG for its charming pixel art reminiscent of classic Final Fantasy games, engaging story with meaningful choices that encourage replays, and well-designed mechanics like elemental combat and flexible skill progression that add depth to traditional turn-based gameplay. The main criticism is that the game is quite short (around 6-12 hours) and heavily linear with minimal exploration, side quests, or dungeons, though most appreciate the affordable price and consider it a solid, cozy experience despite its brevity and simplicity.
Absolutely loved it. Game was much longer than i expected, and replay value is great, as choices influence outcomes. Not yet replayed but i will with different friendship / possible romance decisions amongst other things. If you love RPG'S like i do please support this dev and buy this game. Euphonics and Stevierpg i think you will like it too.2 found this helpful
I really enjoyed the artwork, and the throwback to classic RPGs like Final Fantasy 5 and 6 I found this game from it's game jam months ago, and was very excited when the developer continued to work on it. It was my 6 year old's favorite game from the jam.2 found this helpful
Nice retro rgg. Maybe 12 hours to finish. Somewhat sub par graphics although it is a retro game so not too serious a drawback. Decent soundtrack. Turn based combat that has some slight "timed" elements that aren't obtrusive at all. Nice storyline. "Dungeons" are fairly small but there are a few of them with good puzzles that aren't too easy but also not too hard. Well above average game flow - the game is fun to play. Game has the standard rpg mix of weapons, armor, accessories and consumables - all available from chests, enemy drops, NPCs or shops. There is a surprisingly large variety to choose from. Combat system also features "elemental" based attack and defense that adds a nice extra layer to standard turn based combat. Game retails for under a dollar and is currently on sale for just under 4 bits. You simply cannot find a better value. Some replay ability if you really want to.1 found this helpful
This is an okay JRPG made on RPGMaker.. The game is relatively short and extremely linear, meaning short and simple dungeons, no side-quests, and no exploration. I did like some of the enemy design and the music is pretty solid. Not a bad JRPG but also nothing special and offers no replayabbility.1 found this helpful
I went into this expecting nothing but got a real comfy 6 hour retro RPG and my new wife. Do not steal. So some bits I think are real good and more RPG's should do. + Choosing your dungeon/adventure order is real nice. I liked the light puzzling dungeons most (water walking / statues) + The "bonfire" rest moments are cute, you can talk to someone for more story, it can even raise stats. + I love me those hit-all weapons. Chakrams for life. + Everyone's basic attack has a element. A cool touch. + Scrolls that teach skills to 1 of 2 characters. Let's you balance your team or give your fav's everything. + Thank god for MP sash, normally games hold out out on items that reduce MP costs. I think your get it in the 2nd dungeon! I very much liked it. 7/10 retro comfyness. I think if there was a bit more unique dungeon overworld sprites, a addition of happy/sad portraits, if Inaya battle sprite didn't look like Aladin's (take of the hood in battle), if the miss chance early game was a bit less , give Altair a good haircut and less punchable face and a nicer title screen I think it would easily earn an extra point. The music is real good too.
Very cool game! Standard RPG fare with a good story and intrigueing dialogue =) Here's my first look at the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GMMzxGG7Gs
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