Visuals can get recycled a bit too much in the game, depriving dungeons from having distinct visual cues, obliging navigation through via the mini-map.Īnd while Redux notable improves the fidelity of the original release, and adds Japanese audio, there are still some rare instances where the absence of visuals can make things difficult. This means there can be the occasional sense of frustration until players stumble upon an obscured trigger point. First, the game can be a bit vague at times, sending players into dungeons without a precise objective. Two minor details prohibit Strange Journey from reach the topmost echelons of RPG virtue. Like any respectable role-playing game, valiant decisions don’t always pigeonhole players into easily identifiable groupings- classifications are based of views of control, power, and lawfulness rather that simple diametrical views of good or evil. Yes, that means Strange Journey traces a gamer’s decisions in the game, placing them in chaotic, lawful, or neutral categories. Others may be resistant to join an exploration team based on the player’s alignment.
Some can be recruited into the player’s party with a bit of coaxing, while others require some currency before being conscripted. In keeping with Megami Tensei convention, not all demons are adversarial. As gamers endure, the suit gathers data on each otherworldly creature, culminating in a strategic advantage as gamers establish each opponent’s strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. Initially, demons wandering the dungeons are displayed as clouds of static. But there are some instances where annoyance may emerge.īeyond the automapping ability, players are also equipped with a robust Demonica suit, which becomes more powerful as the story develops. Mostly, these sections are just brief enough as to not instigate too much frustration but challenging enough to impart a sense of relief when they are completed. Occasionally, gamers will be forced to navigate through unlit territories that lack any visual or mapping orientation. Players who were intimidated by that game’s cartography will be relieved to know that Strange Journey normally presents an undemanding auto-mapping element, allowing gamers to concentrate on the more pressing components of the complex labyrinths, such as concealed doors, occasional traps, and waterways that push the players to other parts of the dungeon. Once players abandon the sheltered confines of the Red Sprite, they may find that the title’s dungeon exploration recalls the look and feel of Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey franchise. Each location of the vessel hosts multiple crew members, who impart helpful mission guidance and gently augment Strange Journey’s story. From an capable menu system, gamers can access the different sections of the ship, purchase and research items at the craft’s laboratory, heal parties in the sick bay, or move the story along in the craft’s command room. The game’s exploratory vessel, The Red Sprite, serves as the base of operations for the game. Since it’s a standalone title, there’s no requirement for lore or understanding how mechanics work, making it accessible to a wide swath of audiences. From absorbing dungeons that beg for exploration, a combat system that is detailed enough to satisfy tactically-minded platers, and a healthy roster of demons to fight, persuade, recruit, and even breed, Strange Journey covers nearly all the essentials. Probing the singularity unearths a trio of qualities MegaTen enthusiasts should be familiar with. Players assume the role of a courageous crewman as they set off to investigate the source of the enigmatic phenomenon known as the Schwatzwelt (German for “Black World”). Not unlike a breach in the ozone layer, an ever-expanding black hole is spreading at an alarming rate and threatening to overtake the Earth. The “strange journey” refers to an expedition initiated by a multi-national coalition to explore a mysterious situation near the southern ice cap. Instead of students in an urban setting, Strange Journey Redux envisages a group of soldiers and scientists stationed in a remote context. Most notable is the game’s shift away from a teenage cast, a tradition put into place since the debut of 1987’s Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, and carried on through the popular Persona spin-offs. Sure, Megami Tensei fans who missed the original 2009 DS release might perceive a few peculiar divergences.
While not a complete misnomer, Strange Journey Redux isn’t really all that strange.
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