Tags
Albert Odyssey, Eldean, Retro, Sega Saturn, SNES, Sunsoft, Working Designs
- What it is: An old-school, Sunsoft developed Working Designs Sega Saturn RPG that plays more like a Super NES RPG. That’s a mouth full. It was evidently originally developed for the SNES and ported to the Saturn.
- Pros: Great music. Graphics hold up in their own right. Humor is sprinkled throughout to break up the mood. All team members are on-screen while moving around. Simple, yet effective inventory system. Nice art style. The world map is 3D, and it uses an 3/4 overhead view which works pretty well.
Cons: Loading is a pain. It takes about 5-7 seconds to load each random encounter. Dialog is a little hokey these days compared to modern writing.
Overall: An enjoyable game for anyone who likes traditional RPG’s. The game doesn’t do much to advance the genre to any new heights but it does have some nice touches that were not Continue reading
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