BadFeungShui
Brad Lee   United States
 
 
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Nothing I can possibly say would begin to describe to how much I enjoyed this game; but I'm going to try anyway.

Let's get comparisons out of the way; Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is, in summary, similar to playing Team Ladybug's previous side-scrolling maze adventure "Luna Nights," but while simultaneously playing Ikaruga and Momodora: RUTM. The end result is a game that demands skill and strategy from the player while eliminating nearly all reliance on random elements or exploitative tricks.

While some visual similarities with Castlevania: SOTN are apparent, arguably the biggest visual influence is the animated series which provides the source material, Record of Lodoss War. Aside from her basic run cycle, Deedlit's animations and poses are pulled virtually frame-for-frame from the source animation. The same trend can be seen with the game's backgrounds, enemies, and non-player characters.

Now, graded on just the gameplay and visual design, "Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth" would still be a shining example of what small development teams are capable of producing; but it is the story and treatment of expanding the source material that elevates the game to the realm of a masterpiece. I really can't emphasize enough how clever and moving the story ends up by the end, particularly since it could easily have degraded into the trash-tier nonsense typical of most fan projects.

Story spoilers incoming.

Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth explores surprisingly deep themes of resisting change, leaving a legacy of work during your life, and honoring loved ones who have passed away while staying absolutely true to the story and setting of the original work, incorporating elements from the source material. It delves into the pain and sadness Deedlit must have felt outliving all her human friends and loved ones during the centuries which passed since the events of the animated series while still maintaining a hopeful and inspiring overtone, punctuated with an almost chilling final cutscene.

If you watched Record of Lodoss War growing up as a child of the 90's, this is a must-play work of art and a challenging but rewarding gameplay experience that is almost certain to make you fall in love with Lodoss War all over again. Stripped of the story elements and for those who aren't familiar with the source anime, the gameplay is *still* powerful enough to carry the title, and it's a great excuse to expose yourself to one of the foundational masterworks of golden-era Japanese Animation.
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Comments
Krushnor Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:54pm 
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WingedLioness Jan 2, 2012 @ 11:33am 
(The ring is beautiful honey.......Thank you..)
WingedLioness Oct 3, 2011 @ 7:32am 
You know, you'd look good dressed like that, dear. *smile*