There is also a plethora of different spells (based on the elements of fire, ice, and poison) that having the potential to be effective against the right enemy. Players will collect weapons as they explore the world (each one suited based on the player’s preferred style). The Need to Keep GoingĬombat is a mix of using a variety of spells along with the classic hack’n slash. At times, the music can be cheerful (despite the environment) while other times it adds to the eeriness. The musical style also helps set the mood by working to balance the colorful world with its grim atmosphere. At the same time, it allows for encounters with bosses that are both grotesque and adorable at the same time. Lost Ruins uses anime style to give the world its colorful but also grimy look. Telling a story in such a way can be a hit or miss and this is one example of it being done right. Some will be interesting while others will be heartbreak and some will give players a good chuckle. Interacting with other characters gives you an idea of this world while the journals help fill in the gaps. The story is explored through both the players’ interaction with other characters along with the many notes and journals scattered throughout the world. Along the way, you will battle a variety of monsters and meet new friends. With the help and guidance of Beatrice, she must explore the many realms and find a way to escape. She has no memory of how she came to this world or who she is. Players take on the role of a young girl (known only as the Heroine) who wakes up in a dark world. At the same time, it wants to welcome new players to the genre by allowing them to enjoy it at their own pace. This is an experience that puts a heavy emphasis on trial and error while rewarding players for their curiosity. This is a game crafted for old-school fans as it embraces everything that defined its inspirations. It does its own thing in all the right ways. It doesn’t try to redefine the genre or be a spiritual successor to a long-forgotten title. Underneath its visual design is a retro-inspired experience that understands the Metroidvania all too well. Lost Ruins is one of those titles that grabs your attention with its anime-inspired visuals (also I’m a sucker for those).
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