The DioField Chronicle

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  • Summary: A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing "Real Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system. The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 27, 2022
    90
    The biggest problem that DioField Chronicle faces is probably its theme. Post Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Game of Thrones, the new Lord of the Rings TV series, and all the rest, you’ve got to wonder whether dark Euro-fantasy is starting to wear thin on audiences. With that being said, the elevated presentation and abstract qualities of the game will hopefully help it find an audience even among those that are bored of the standard approach to the genre, and the relatively fresh take on real-time combat will hopefully help intrigue people. When you consider that 2022 has arguably been the best year of all time for the sheer quantity of excellent JRPG releases, the fact that DioField Chronicle comes across as a fresh and different approach to all of them is a truly impressive feat.
  2. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 12, 2022
    85
    I set my expectations for The DioField Chronicle relatively high, which is a recipe for disaster. However, I’m pleased to report that I enjoyed this game at every turn. This ambitious cast star in a narrative that is running a contest for how much wool they can pull over each other’s eyes, and I am here for it every step of the way. I’d like some more, please too. A sequel or something in the same world with more political mayhem sounds fantastic. And more Waltaquin.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 23, 2022
    80
    The Diofield Chronicle has been a pleasant surprise. Square Enix has come up with a new tactical role-playing IP with a deep and challenging real-time combat that brings a touch of freshness to the genre. Despite dragging narrative problems, if you like SRPGs, this game can earn a place on your console or PC.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Sep 21, 2022
    70
    Despite its shortcomings, The DioField Chronicle is still a solid tactical RPG experience with enough JRPG tropes to interest fans of both genres. The unique gameplay provides plenty of challenge, though it can require a lot of grinding to keep pace with the difficulty curve. The art style is beautiful both in and out of combat but the characters and plot fail to live up to the same standard. In this case, its ambition outstretched its means and it fell just short of where it wanted to be.
  5. Game Rant
    Oct 11, 2022
    70
    Despite the occasional stumble, The DioField Chronicle turns convention on its side regularly enough that even the more familiar elements feel fresh much of the time. Players have regularly encountered evil empires, warmongering generals, sneaky alliances, and corrupt church officials within the genre, in classic RPG experiences ranging from Suikoden to Final Fantasy Tactics and beyond. Those familiar tropes and themes have rarely been married with such a fresh combat system, however. There’s room for improvement across the board, but what’s available already is worth a look by strategy fans new and old alike.
  6. CD-Action
    Oct 31, 2022
    60
    Playing The DioField Chronicle, I kept thinking of the popular meme: “Mom, can we have Fire Emblem? No, we have Fire Emblem at home”. The DioField Chronicle could have been a competition for the Fire Emblem series, but it’s not as complex as it pretends to be, fails to offer anything more than just solid basics and ultimately turns out to be bland.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 26, 2022
    40
    The semi-real-time battles are fun but a lack of depth soon dulls your enthusiasm for this limp Fire Emblem wannabe, as the rest of the game is taken up by tedious, choice-free conversations and lengthy cut scenes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Ryukhan
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Some salty person very obviously made a ton of accounts to give negative ratings. Notice the written user reviews are varied, yet positive.Some salty person very obviously made a ton of accounts to give negative ratings. Notice the written user reviews are varied, yet positive. No negative written reviews. Someone was really just that mad at the game and had the time on their hands.… Expand
  2. succhini
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Not sure why there is such a quantity of low reviews. It was like they were only critiquing the demo.
    It gets a lot better when you get more    Not sure why there is such a quantity of low reviews. It was like they were only critiquing the demo.
    It gets a lot better when you get more into the game. The game without a doubt is beautiful. They definitely did well in this category. All the observable stuff like voice acting and music, is great. Perhaps many are comparing it to something like fire emblem. It is strictly combat, and there isn't much else. But the star-craft sort of controls on it are quite enjoyable. The characters could be a little more diverse in nature, but not too much of a problem. Strategy games like this aren't usually so strict on story, so there's not much to that. But there are a lot of details with the history of Diofield, which is observable in the "library" that there is in this game. I like SE trying out little niche titles like this.    … Expand
  4. Iacomus
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite games of the year. For the entry game of a new IP, this game has a lot of potential should it have sequels produced forOne of my favourite games of the year. For the entry game of a new IP, this game has a lot of potential should it have sequels produced for it. I really enjoyed the combat and the dialogue between characters. 10/10. Like I said, one of my fav games of the year, I’ve played around 60 games this year and it’s definitely my top 5 for enjoyment. Buy if you’re a fan of strategy RPGs or want an entry point. Don’t expect a huge AAA game. Perhaps the price should be a little less but it’s fully worth it for the hours you put in. The reviews this game has gotten don’t make sense to me. It’s definitely not a 6/10.… Expand
  5. Vinzkill
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    A less than 5 rating? Thats way too harsh. I personally like the game even the games not perfect. The story and the characters are just OK butA less than 5 rating? Thats way too harsh. I personally like the game even the games not perfect. The story and the characters are just OK but the gameplay is where it shines. Its a PC type strategy game like command and conquer but played on switch with a touch of fantasy. It reminds me somewhat of batte realms fused with FF tactics. I personally think the game has alot of potential but didnt achieve what 3 houses did.… Expand
  6. JacaboBlanco
    Oct 4, 2022
    9
    A great strategy RPG. Love the art style. Love the story. The characters are awesome. Wish they went even deeper on the story and characterA great strategy RPG. Love the art style. Love the story. The characters are awesome. Wish they went even deeper on the story and character building. Combat is great. I'm a huge fire emblem fan, and this sratched that itch well… Expand
  7. Bkillinm
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    I don’t know why there are so many extremely poor reviews. This game is actually really fun and engaging to play. Sure the story andI don’t know why there are so many extremely poor reviews. This game is actually really fun and engaging to play. Sure the story and characters are a bit dull but that feels like a repeating theme with new games anyway. The gameplay itself is quite entertaining and I think the game looks quite good for the style they were shooting at. Don’t listen to the reviews and give it a try you might be pleasantly surprised, I was that’s for sure.… Expand
  8. PoundShopOrwell
    Mar 23, 2023
    5
    This game is really rather dull, don’t believe the hype - or the fake “user” reviews.

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