Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.
The game features 8 hand-crafted dungeon floors, each with unique environmental puzzles and challenges. Reviewers praise the clever design of these obstacles, which go beyond simple combat encounters. The dungeons incorporate mechanics like single-use keys, floor reset abilities, and teleportation puzzles, encouraging players to explore and experiment to progress. The ability to backtrack and approach challenges from different angles further enhances the sense of discovery.
The game's turn-based combat system draws comparisons to classic JRPGs. Players can choose from a variety of offensive and defensive skills for their party, leveraging elemental affinities and status effects. While the combat mechanics are relatively straightforward, reviewers highlight the surprising depth and nuance, particularly in the challenging late-game boss battles that require careful planning. One standout mechanic is that knocked-out characters still earn experience, reducing the need for constant grinding. Combined with the ability to recover HP after each battle, the combat remains engaging without becoming overly repetitive.
The game's progression system allows players to level up their party members and unlock new skills and abilities. The weapon mastery system, in particular, is praised by reviewers, as it enables players to specialize their characters and access powerful new attacks. In addition to character growth, the game offers opportunities for further customization through crafting, cooking, and fishing mini-games. While some reviewers felt these systems were underutilized, they still provide an extra layer of depth and player agency beyond the core dungeon crawling.
About | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2024 by Totally Human Media