A Plusle and Minun Review: Nostalgia

Nostalgia
Much like the Tin Woodsman, devoid of any heart.

The Good:
+ Good but not great visuals.
+ Nice attention to detail such as airship upgrades being visible (ie: different bow blades, cannons, guns, etc) as well as character weapons changing depending on what they have equipped.
+ A fresh and interesting setting - Earth, circa 1920’s, with real-world cities to visit.
+ Airship combat is a nice change-up from the tired on-foot combat.

The Bad:
- If you’re looking for an RPG with an excellent story, keep looking. There’s only a simple and mediocre story to be found here.
- Bland characters, be it party members or NPC’s, without much personality to speak of.
- Character models are very early playstation 1 quality and I don’t mean that in a good way.
- Nostalgia’s combat system is the typical turn-based affair with nothing setting it apart from the competition whatsoever.
- Why have the ability to steal if most enemies (especially bosses) don’t carry any items?
- Uninspired enemy designs ranging from rats, spiders, slimes, and poison slimes to name a few.
- An overall lack of charm. Whether it’s the characters, enemies, or towns and cities of Nostalgia, there isn’t much to connect with here.

Overall Rating: C-

Disclaimer: This game is far less epic and exciting than this trailer would lead you to believe. Buyer beware.