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Review of Death end re;Quest on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Apr 2021
Cover image of Death end re;Quest on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 27 Apr 2021
Genre: Role-playing, Visual novel
Developer: Compile Heart
Publisher: Idea Factory

Introduction

Welcome to the bizarre world of Death end re;Quest, where we navigate a mix of JRPG mechanics and visual novel storytelling-think of it as if your favorite anime got caught in a blender with video game programming metaphors. Strap on your controller and prepare for an experience that's like going to a theme park where all the rides are broken, but hey, at least there are free nachos.

Gameplay

This title introduces us to Arata and Shina, two former game developers trapped in their unfinished MMORPG, "World's Odyssey". Arata finds himself thrust into the virtual domain where Shina is hanging out like a forgotten sock at the bottom of the laundry basket, suffering from some serious amnesia. You'll be switching between Shina's turn-based JRPG action and Arata's visual novel unraveling mysteries like a detective who forgot what a mystery is. Choices matter here, often leading to either game overs or intriguing alternate endings-no pressure! The gameplay flows like a New Orleans jazz band: sometimes all over the place, sometimes fantastic, and sometimes just confusing. Players will need to balance both play styles, with Shina dishing out the damage with her anime-inspired sword flares while Arata flicks through text screens like he's trying to find a plot twist hidden in the awkward mush of dialogue. The inevitable image of juggling flaming swords while reading an interfaced comic book comes to mind. All in all, you'll laugh, you might rage, and ultimately-hopefully-everyone will have a good time, as long as you can get past the unresolved trauma that is character amnesia.

Graphics

On the Switch, the visuals display a charmingly imperfect aesthetic. The graphics are bright and anime-styled, which essentially means that the characters might have hair colors never seen in nature and eye sizes that could rival a cartoon goldfish. While not pushing the boundaries of graphical fidelity, it's more than enough to capture a vintage anime vibe. If you find yourself critiquing the graphical output, remember: the game is built on a concept of unfinished development, much like that bag of chips in the back of your pantry-sometimes, it's good even if it's not perfect.

Conclusion

In a world where games often get judged by the shininess of their graphics or the heft of their frame rates, Death end re;Quest carves its niche with a unique narrative and quirky gameplay style. It's not without its flaws-like a puzzle with too many pieces-but for those willing to engage with an adventurous storyline and a mishmash of gameplay styles, it offers a memorable ride. Whether you're here for the JRPG battles or to dive into a storyline that'll twist your brain into pretzel shapes, this game has enough to keep you guessing and giggling (sometimes at locations more than the content). So grab your gear and your sense of humor-you might need it, and who knows, you could end up discovering more about gaming, life, and the occasional piece of lost sock wisdom along the way.

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