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Review of RPG Time: The Legend of Wright on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Aug 2022
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Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 18 Aug 2022
Genre: Adventure, Role-playing
Developer: DeskWorks
Publisher: Aniplex

Introduction

Let's take a leap into a world where imagination reigns supreme, and paper is more powerful than your average sword-welcome to RPG Time: The Legend of Wright! Developed by DeskWorks, this game offers an experience that feels like plundering through a child's notebook, packed with doodles and daydreams, for better or worse.

Gameplay

The gameplay in RPG Time is as varied as the colors in a box of Crayola crayons. You embody Wright, the chosen hero (also a doodled character, obviously), who is on a mission to rescue Princess Lay from the clutches of the frankly overdramatic Demon King Deathgawd. Each chapter of this adventure flips the script-think of it like a buffet of mini-games designed by someone who definitely skipped art class. One moment you're in a classic RPG where you swing your pen-or sword-against theoretical monsters; next, you're solving puzzles that would stump even the smartest kindergartner. The mechanics seem to host a yard sale of ideas, from pencil-based interactions to erasing obstacles, creating a hodgepodge of fun that at times feels cluttered, like your younger sibling's creative project gone awry. It's charming but a reminder that sometimes too many ideas can lead to chaos.

Graphics

Visually, RPG Time looks like your kindergarten art project exploded into a vibrant, imaginative universe. It accomplishes the 'hand-drawn' aesthetic splendidly, which is important, since it makes sense to create a world where crayons and markers are the style of the land. Think of whimsical charm akin to a children's storybook, but combined with the chaos of a toddler's snack time. While it doesn't push technical boundaries, the art presents charming eclecticism in each scene, making you feel nostalgic for the notebooks you hid under your bed bursting with your-presumably perfect-creations.

Conclusion

In conclusion, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is an endearing romp through a world crafted from the mind of a child-or at least a clever adult pretending to think like one. While the gameplay is a bit of a mixed bag that can feel less like an adventure and more like a scavenger hunt for ideas, its visual aesthetic and whimsical charm do tend to pull you in. After all, who doesn't want to relive their carefree doodling days while battling the Demon King in a delightful doodle-fest? If you're seeking a game that doesn't play by the rules and embraces the ridiculousness of childhood creativity, then grab your controller-or pencil-and dive into RPG Time, because sometimes all you need is a good stretch of imagination... along with plenty of crayons.

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