The role-playing genre is not generally known for its pick-up-and-play sensibilities. With the general expectation that RPGs will last hours upon hours, and include a ton of optional content to add to that count, it?s pretty much the one category of game expected to be a time sink right off the bat. However, not everyone has time for hours at a time of collecting and questing, and there?s something to be said for a title that lets you explore and level up in short play sessions ? if you have a need for it, a bit of such light entertainment can really hit the spot. For fans of JRPGs, I suspect Nights of Azure will be the game to scratch that itch. Though the shorter length of its campaign might come under intense scrutiny from those used to 40+ hour adventures, I implore those with even a passing interest to see Gust?s latest for what it is; a charming, addictive and fast-paced little action-RPG that can be enjoyed either in a few marathon play sessions or in small pieces whenever you can squeeze it in.
Leading Ladies in Love
Part of what makes Nights of Azure so immediately accessible is its narrative, which is simple in a good way ? there may not be a ton of twists and characters to keep track of, but that can be refreshing when done right (and trust me when I say Gust has gotten it right). The story?s two most important characters are leading ladies Arnice and Lilysse, who find themselves staying at the same hotel on otherwise-abandoned Ruswal Island. Known as ?The Land...