🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Nostalgic yet modern JRPG experience
Strategic and satisfying combat system
Legendary soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu
Unique handcrafted diorama art style
Engaging storybook presentation
Negatives:
Poorly balanced and gimmicky boss fights
Outdated and unpolished presentation
Unfair difficulty spikes and grinding
Excessive and tedious random encounters
Mobile-first UI and controls on PC/console
Gameplay:
Dimengeon system for batch battles
Turn-based combat with trajectory mechanics
Challenging boss battles with gimmicks
Dual-structure gameplay progression
Classic JRPG influences and aesthetics
Performance:
Strong Steam Deck performance
Visual artifacts and blurriness
Camera motion adjustments available
Recommendations:
Mixed recommendation for general audiences
Strongly recommend on sale
Must-play for classic JRPG fans
Story and characters drive engagement
Demo highly recommended before purchase
Miscellaneous:
Mixed perceptions on playtime and pacing
Mobile origins influence design and reception
Difficulty and accessibility options
Inspired by classic JRPGs with mixed comparisons
Sakaguchi's influence and fan reception