Welcome to the world of '3x3 Eyes: Tenrinou Genmu'! If you're looking for a game that combines the charm of 90's JRPGs with the sheer confusion of a fever dream, you've come to the right place! Imagine being stuck between the plot of a shonen manga and a dollop of immortality. Yeah, we're going deep here... as in 'this game has more layers than an onion!'
Now, diving into the gameplay, you can expect a traditional turn-based RPG experience. Innumerable encounters with monsters from a parallel universe are on the menu (because obviously, if you’re looking for a magical artifact, you’ve got to tussle with some shadowy creatures). You'll be controlling Pai, the three-eyed girl in search of a magical artifact, and Yakumo, her lucky undead boyfriend - and don't worry, he won't complain about your gamer choices. The combat is about as standard as a plain bagel, with lots of menu scrolling and choosing options. It’s like being stuck in a never-ending dinner party where everyone is asking you to pick a dish but half of them are weirdly immortal and the other half want to take over the world!
Visually, '3x3 Eyes: Tenrinou Genmu' leans heavily on the charm of 90s anime aesthetics. The background art can sometimes resemble an art gallery that got hit by a meteor shower and left with a few half-finished pieces. Character models sometimes feel like they've been pulled straight from the manga – which is a nice touch until you realize that everyone looks like they haven’t slept since the '90s. On the bright side, those vibrant colors do pop nicely, giving everything an almost magical glow, like fairy lights at an emo party.
In conclusion, '3x3 Eyes: Tenrinou Genmu' is a hidden gem that might not be for everyone, but if you’re into bizarre plots, immortal companions, and the fun of smashing monsters in a turn-based way, then this is your ticket to quirky RPG heaven. Just remember to buckle your seatbelt—it’s going to be a weird ride. 7 out of 10: it’s good, but reading the manga first is highly recommended to understand why everyone has three eyes and existential crises.