They often ask you yes or no questions, such as "Will you go on this quest?" A "yes" answer prompt an explanation of the quest a "no" causes the NPC to respond "But that answer doesn't advance the story! You could have guessed that! Now take two…"ģD Dot Game Heroes knows its audience thoroughly, and plays to their retro knowledge accordingly. The retro/tongue-in-cheek theme continues when you communicate with NPCs (non-player characters). If you think that Lee sounds like a certain Navi from a certain The Legend of Zelda title, you're right.
You don't have to go alone Lee, a glowing fairy creature, tags along and often speaks in your stead.
Your mission to save the world begins with a quest for the sword of legend. But as the legend faded and people lost interest in 2D worlds, the king decided to upgrade to 3D to revitalize tourism. This personal touch pulls you deeper into the game-if you're willing to invest the time.ģD Dot Game Heroes' tongue-in cheek plot is revealed via still images telling the back story of Dotina, a 2D town saved from the forces of evil by a great hero. You use a 3D grid to build your character (block by pixilated block), select a color scheme, and design walking animations for your character. If none of these characters strike your fancy, there's an extensive character creation system for making your own hero, but it requires patience and a good eye. As I scrolled through pages of potential heroes (such as the President from Metal Wolf Chaos, a tank, or even Santa Claus), music reminiscent of Dragon Quest's themes played in the background. Old-school gamers will get the most out of this Sony PlayStation 3-only title those not weaned on 8-bit RPGs may not find it quite as charming.įrom the get-go, 3D Dot Game Heroes lives up to its name by letting me choose the type of pseudo-pixelated protagonist that I wanted to be as the star of the adventure. Gamers with a thirst for retro gaming nostalgia will find a lot to like in Atlus' 3D Dot Game Heroes ($39.99 list), a neo-retro fantasy game that borrows heavily from The Legend of Zelda, yet injects contemporary in-jokes and fourth wall-breaking commentary.
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