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- E10+
- Aniplex Inc.
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- Aniplex Inc.
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- Aniplex Inc.
- E10+
- Aniplex Inc.
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright
Released On: Aug 18, 2022
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Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is a game that you can not miss if you like adventures full of imagination, humor and charisma. Despite having some shortcomings, such as shallow gameplay, its great presentation and funny situations have made us fall in love with it. A game that we firmly believe that is one of the most original indie games of the Nintendo Switch lineup.
If you enjoy unique adventure games and charming stories, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is an easy recommendation on Switch. It feels great to play in handheld mode, and I can’t get over how good the animation work and aesthetic is throughout the adventure. It initially might seem confusing in the screenshots, but this is the real deal. The only downside for some will be the game length at under 10 hours long.
While its gameplay is somewhat linear and hard to nail down, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is a masterpiece of presentation that celebrates the joys of a child’s imagination.
As this made-up storybook was created by a young child, I feel that RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is intended for a younger audience or as something a parent can use to introduce video games to their kids. There are even a few times where it recommends you play with an adult. But with the overly hand-holdy approach to some of the gameplay, I fear a lot of younger kids would quickly lose interest when there’s a lot of downtime due to control being taken away or a lot of dialogue. I still think the game has some fun moments that made me chuckle and features a lot of great hand-drawn art, but I find it hard to recommend this as the best option for the first game for a young child.
Though not a lot of the time spent felt like I was really playing an RPG, I enjoyed the slightly over seven hours I spent playing. The focus of this game is largely on style, but it’s not entirely devoid of substance. It is however held back a little by some annoying controls and Kenta’s railroading. RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is nonetheless an enjoyable journey both inside and outside of the pages.
It’s a love letter to gaming – as in, a love letter to almost every genre you can think of – and it’s designed to look like someone drew it up in a notebook, which only adds to the charm. It’s all over the place, but if you want something unlike anything else, this is the game you’re after.
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is a game that has already had a difficult time finding an audience on the Xbox. That can partially be blamed on the deluge of titles coming on Game Pass, but having now played it, I would also say that it’s a game unable to make it clear who it’s supposed to be for. There will absolutely be a niche community that bands around it for its charm and the genuine fun that can be had if you can manage to become immersed in it. It’s a unique and at times, genuinely charming and imaginative experience. But I think that many children will likely be turned away by an excess of dialogue and many adults by an excess of hand-holding. It leaves me torn between singing its praises and being frustrated by its shortcomings.
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Summary It's time for adventure! When school's out, it's RPG time! Let's play an RPG that's hand-drawn by a game-loving boy named Kenta, who drew it all on his notebook. Fun and exciting gimmicks and tricks appear every time you turn the page! While the game's title contains the term "RPG," players will soon find themselves playing games other...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Aug 18, 2022
Developer:
- Deskworks
Publisher: Aniplex Inc.
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