In a world ruled by Daemons because, apparently, humans couldn't be trusted with direct sunlight, "The Alliance Alive HD Remastered" attempts to make a case for rebellion through a cast of overachievers. Consider this your intro to an RPG that makes you wonder if having nine protagonists is a great idea or just a number that someone pulled out of a hat. Spoiler: It's both.
Gameplay in "The Alliance Alive" combines classic turn-based tactics with a dash of world-building — sort of like trying to bake a cake while also putting up drywall. You got your characters, riding on the struggle against Daemons, hopping from place to place, and battling enemies that look suspiciously like they just wandered off a rejected anime art board. The turn-based fighting system uses a 3-by-5 grid, which adds a fun strategy element unless you’re trying to figure out how to fit nine characters on it. There’s also the ‘Ignition’ system – because if you're not on fire while engaging in combat, are you even playing an RPG? Each character has skills that ‘Awaken’ as you use them… which is probably a very poetic way of saying they learn quickly after getting smacked around. Fuel their growth, and you’ll be raining down critical hits like confetti at a parade.
Now, let’s talk about how the game looks. It’s bright, colorful – the kind of colors that could only exist in a fantasy world, or a fever dream after bingeing candy. It’s like if the developers took a watercolor painting class but fell asleep halfway through. The backgrounds look lovely, and the character designs strike a cute note that makes you wonder if they rely on a caffeine rush to animate and not actual logic. Let’s just say it’s charming enough that you might even forget there’s a deep narrative lurking behind those vibrant colors.
So, is "The Alliance Alive HD Remastered" worth picking up on the Nintendo Switch? If you’re in the mood for a nostalgic throwback with a few new bells and whistles (helloo, HD!), then grab your sword and bring your bravest allies. Just remember, this game is like a family reunion: it’s entertaining at times but can occasionally be overwhelming and confusing — especially when everyone insists on sharing their life stories at once. Overall, give it a chance; after all, who wouldn’t want to wage war against ominous Daemons while also trying to keep nine characters from accidentally wiping each other out? Go on, unleash that inner strategist. Or at least, have some fun trying to keep track of all the names. Good luck!