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Arelite Core
The age of heroes is passed, yet an ancient evil rises again. Follow the adventures of Karden, a blacksmith on the path to mastering his craft, forced to take a stand against Talameq, an ageless entity bent on devouring the world. Journey across the world and find allies in your fight against darkness while fending off Talameq's disciples. Arelite ...
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A love letter to the 16-bit era, Arelite Core is a great indie addition to the JRPG library. With its excellent battle system and colorful cast of characters, this game is a great trip down memory lane.
Go back to a simpler time when the graphics were pixelated, the music was blooping, and you had to finish the battle by 8 because it's a school night and Mom will yell at you. A game that wears its nostalgia like an impractically long scabbard, it won't be an exception for people who hate JRPGs. However, for any fans of the genre this may be something to look into. Maybe.
Linearity and a lack of exploration are a major flaw for me in a JRPG but that doesn't mean that Arelite Core falls flat. It succeeds in capturing much of what made its predecessors work in its compelling story and clever battle system but fails to add the extra touches that truly made those games special.
What does it take to become an accomplished blacksmith? According to this game, talking to other blacksmiths without actually seeing them at work is enough to become proficient. Would the same method work for improving medicinal aptitude?