A title like 7th Dragon III Code: VFD doesn’t sound like an inviting entry point into a franchise, but names can be deceiving. Oh, and Westerners don’t really have a choice in the matter. Still, this game’s merits lie not in its franchise ties, but in just how carefully it crafts its story, systems and style.
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You’re forgiven if you haven’t heard of 7th Dragon, but that’s okay: we’re finally getting one of these JRPGs in English and you should check it out when it releases in July. Why? Read on!
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The turn-based dungeon-crawling RPG, once a Western creation but long ago co-opted by Japanese developers, is a genre that often prides itself in its insular stances. It builds out these worlds and systems for the already-faithful, making anyone attempting to approach it for the first time feel like a, well, stranger.
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Stranger of Sword City is the latest dungeon-crawler from Experience Inc., a developer well-known for just this genre. It’s become notable even before its Western release for its art style, as well as its strict adherence to being a game for die-hard veterans of the genre. Let’s check it out!
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