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3 people found this review helpful
16.3 hrs on record
Note: I was a Kickstarter backer, hence the product for free

A very charming game in the line up of wacky earthbound inspired RPGs even if I personally think that is a very loosely defined genre. I loved it, it's a pretty solid game with a really fun story. Artwork / Graphics are solid, especially as the style changes for certain segments. The music is fantastic as well!

What I liked: The story is my favorite part, it is a very character driven silly adventure that isn't too complicated and is simply "fun". The ending bit was great and reminds me of something you'd see from Space Dandy. The variety in game play is a nice touch, I've seen comments saying that the mini games can get too stale after a while which I can understand, maybe if they weren't as frequent, but the combat is still far more entertaining than most back and forth RPGs. The setting is also really nice, and it's cool to see an Australian game where the local culture seeps into the characters.

What I disliked: This is not really a criticism, because I don't personally see it as a bad thing, but the only thing I can say here is that this game feels like a first time project. That's super unfair though, because its clear a lot of work was put into it and for a first big game by a solo dev the amount of content here is crazy. But as nicely as I can put it, there are some spots that feel rough around the edges.

I genuinely believe Andy has a ton of potential here, and that should he decide to continue game dev, he could seriously go on to do some really fun things. I implore anyone interested to give this game a try! <3

Posted January 18.
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1 person found this review helpful
115.8 hrs on record (97.9 hrs at review time)
Was not expecting to dig into this so raw, never played a Warioland type game before but I got hooked on this immediately. Did not stop until I conquered every challenge available. <3
Posted April 22, 2023.
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54.8 hrs on record
[Was a Christmas Gift ( ´・ω・` )]

I liked it! It plays like a less grindy (but more RNG) Kingdom Hearts with a more coherent (though wacky) story line. Puppy dog Zack is the most precious hero, this game is worth it for him alone. A lot more intricate of an RPG than you'd expect for "PSP game port".

Visuals are nice, not like FF7R but very good for what it is. Soundtrack is also very good. Not to insult the VA, but English Zack is a bit of a miss, Japanese VA with subs was perfectly fine. <3
Posted February 5, 2023.
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5 people found this review helpful
47.2 hrs on record (45.0 hrs at review time)
I wanted to wait until I completed the final 3 achievements until I posted this, but my schedule is picking up again so I will do so now!

I loved this game. I was obsessed with this game, I feel so foolish that I didn't enjoy it at first, haha. I went into it only having played a demo at Furry Weekend Atlanta, blind otherwise. I initially had trouble enjoying it because I felt unsure what I was supposed to be doing or where to go. Once I eventually installed it on my steam deck...that all changed.

I was captivated by the broad mystery of it all, and became obsessed once I realized I was surrounded by puzzles without any sort of hand-holding. I realized that this was a true exploration adventure, I became obsessed.

I finished it without looking up any sort of hints or guides, though towards the end, I decided to bring my boyfriend along as he enjoys puzzles. We beat the game together, in a way...Then we looked up hints for the bonus stuff. X3

Overall, I will say this is the best game I've played all year. Best game I've played in a while ultimately. The music, the visuals, the challenge and the sense of exploration. I loved it, and will be a game I cherish and recommend forever.

TL;DR This is a true adventure game, no hand-holding, use your brain and pay attention. Great music, visuals, and overall fantastic experience.

Thank you, Shinskii, for getting this for me. I'm sorry I took so long to actually play it. X3
Posted November 11, 2022.
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4 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
13.5 hrs on record (7.7 hrs at review time)
An excellent little puzzle / exploration game set in a very detailed and atmospheric environment. I could state the obvious, you play as a cat. End of review, all you need to know, etc; but really, you play as a *cat*. The details of said cat, the way it moves, how it feels, how it is animated, all stellar. The soundtrack is also amazing, similar to groups like Plaid or similar cyber-ambient groups.
Posted July 20, 2022.
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5 people found this review helpful
2.6 hrs on record
Co-op does not work if you have over 300 friends, a bug that has not been addressed still almost 2 weeks after release. Additionally, co-op itself is very unstable, plagued with frequent drop-outs. Unable to refund as the introduction sequence pushes you over the 2 hour limit if you're actually trying to enjoy and not rush through it.

There is a post that says co-op hot-fixes have been released, but at the time this is not correct. Overall, the experience is very buggy, and is comparatively worse in feedback and quality than the original.
Posted February 14, 2022.
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6 people found this review helpful
26.9 hrs on record (25.1 hrs at review time)
Easily one of the best RPGs of its kind out there. I knew nothing going in and the story absorbed me almost instantly.

A lot of care went into this, the battles, the music, the art and of course the story. It is so wonderfully written, an excellent example of where a video game shines as an excellent vehicle for delivering a powerful story. One that can be spaced out along the path and allow you to mull over the details.

Overall, I enjoyed it immensely, after finishing it I can't really get it out of my head. Not for the faint of heart however, nothing has ever really *hit* me as much as this has in recent years. <3
Posted February 26, 2021.
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1 person found this review helpful
74.9 hrs on record (16.0 hrs at review time)
An excellent rouge-like; the story is scattered very softly but enough that it remains interesting and still allows you to get right back into the gameplay.
Posted January 25, 2021.
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52 people found this review helpful
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0.4 hrs on record
A friend bought me this game and made me play it. Not great, but it runs better than Cyberpunk 2077.
Posted December 15, 2020.
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1 person found this review helpful
9.8 hrs on record (9.5 hrs at review time)
I loved it! The art style and the music are what drew me in, but I've always been a big fan of the weird RPGs in general. Overall, really fun game, gets the noggin joggin' at some spots and the secrets are laid out well enough that you're always curious to explore.

Only thing I can criticize really is the platforming like so many others have already; it's not a big problem in the game world itself, but the side scrolling sections are pretty wacky.
Posted December 2, 2020.
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