I absolutely love this game.
Spiderweb Software (one guy) writes amazing stories.
I really can't believe I didn't review this before now.

Okay, you see the graphics look "nostalgic" but if you either don't mind or even like the style, then you'll see the gameplay is solid and the story keeps you moving forward so you see what happens next. I can't recommend this enough, especially since it goes on sale all the time.
If you're at all interested in this game, get it.

The battles work as you expect for a turn based strategy game.
As for leveling up: You aren't locked into "classes" you can mix and match and dabble into any abilities you want, but you'll be weaker than if you specialize. That being said, I put just enough to get my mage a healing spell "just in case". And "just in case" happens often enough for it to have been worth it.

I absolutely love this game. Spiderweb Software (one guy) writes amazing stories. I really can't believe I didn't review this before now. Okay, you see the graphics look "nostalgic" but if you either don't mind or even like the style, then you'll see the gameplay is solid and the story keeps you moving forward so you see what happens next. I can't recommend this enough, especially since it goes on sale all the time. If you're at all interested in this game, get it. The battles work as you expect for a turn based strategy game. As for leveling up: You aren't locked into "classes" you can mix and match and dabble into any abilities you want, but you'll be weaker than if you specialize. That being said, I put just enough to get my mage a healing spell "just in case". And "just in case" happens often enough for it to have been worth it.