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Review of Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2023
Cover image of Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 15 Sep 2023
Genre: Role-playing game
Developer: Monolith Soft & Tri-Crescendo
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome back, gentle souls of the gaming realm! The clouds are calling, the wings are flapping, and no, this isn’t just my imagination running wild after binge-watching too many anime episodes. We're diving into the quirky world of 'Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster.' Here, you won’t just be swinging swords; you’ll be slinging cards, and oh boy, what a nostalgia trip it is!

Gameplay

You'll find yourself assembling a deck of these magical 'Magnus' cards like you’re preparing for an epic poker tournament. Combat has turned into a mix of visceral card-flinging and some strategic thought, asking you, 'Why did I think stacking three cucumber cards was a good idea?' Not to mention, some of these cards could turn rancid over time - could you imagine being reduced to a rotten banana in battle? What a dramatic decline for our hero! And let's not forget the satisfying way in which Magnus cards can combine into something even more powerful, like a friendship forged in the fires of battle.

Graphics

Quite simply, this remaster boasts graphics that make the original look like it had just come out of a pixelated time machine! The cel-shaded style lends an artistic flair, giving you views of floating islands that might induce both awe and a random mid-game daydream. Honestly, if the graphics could serve you a cappuccino and read you poetry, they would!

Conclusion

To sum it all up, if you enjoy JRPGs that explore magical card mechanics, exciting plot twists, and whimsical worlds, then 'Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster' is like that perfect bubble tea flavor you've been searching for – refreshing and just a little quirky. Dive back into these classics, and let the nostalgic waves wash over you! Happy card-slinging!

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