Mar 2022
Step into the world of Relayer, an exciting new title from Kadokawa Games that deftly combines robot battles, strategic planning, and a sprinkle of sci-fi narrative pizzazz. If your dream is to pilot a giant mech while pondering life’s big questions—like 'Why can’t I get along with my giant robot?—then you’ve come to the right place.
Relayer is a classic strategy RPG that throws you into the driver’s seat of a super cool mech called a ‘Relayer.’ You’ll engage in turn-based battles across beautifully designed maps. The game is rich with character customization, giving you the power to tweak your skills faster than you can say 'I love anime tropes.' The story takes you through a captivating campaign filled with cutscenes that are more dramatic than a soap opera on a cliffhanger. You’ll also recruit characters with unique abilities, form alliances, and unleash special attacks that would make even the most hardened Gundam pilot nod in approval.
Visually, Relayer is a treat! The mech designs are impressive, with a level of detail that rivals the classic robots of your favorite childhood anime. Backgrounds are vibrant and fantastical, capturing the feel of outer space alongside whirring machinery. The animations during combat pop right off the screen—it’s as if your TV decided it wanted to join the party. Overall, the graphics deliver a polished aesthetic that complements the robot-filled chaos on screen.
Relayer successfully scratches that mech itch while providing deep tactical gameplay for RPG enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With a decent storyline (incoming robot drama guaranteed), customizable characters, and robust mechanics, it’s sure to become a favorite in your collection. Despite some extreme anime cheese factor, you'll hardly notice as you pilot giant robots while lost in strategic bliss. Therefore, we rate it a solid 8 out of 10—because in the world of giant robots, who really needs more than a bit of humor and a lot of action?
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