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| From: Atlus
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy Used: $22.95
You Save: $7.04 (23%)
New (6) Used (11) Collectible (1) from $22.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 10586
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 40007
Model: 40007
UPC: 730865400072
EAN: 0730865400072
ASIN: B000IOM44S
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: no artwork no manual
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Cute, but primitive April 7, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
It looked cute. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was in love with my new DS and was willing ot give anything a try...
The first warning bell went off when the voice over dialogue was in Japanese. A lot of the games I like get their start in Japan, but never before had I played one where they had translated the text but not the voice overs. I began to worry that it was made cheaply in a rush.
And then I got my first taste of how gameplay worked. Wasn't thrilled, but I'd spent thirty bucks, so I felt I should play it through. Once I got the hang of it, it was fun for a little bit, but it quickly got tedious.
Still haven't finished it, and with the slew of games out there, I probably never will.
izuna April 2, 2007
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is all right, I don't think it needed to be on NDS(the graphics look like less than GBA) the story is cute but not very deep, or involving. The gameplay is great if you just want to pick it up for a minute(not for long play at all) it gets boring quick, and losing all of you $$ and items is annoying(this happens alot in the beginning ) the ability to create better weapons is nice but difficult. all in all, this is a game for kids, not serious gamers wanting an RPG on NDS
Frustrating Fun March 26, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This game is an entertaining little dungeon crawl with good graphics, fun characters, and lots of neat little Japanese references. Unfortunately it is also extremely frustrating and that tends to drag down the enjoyment quite a bit.
You cannot play this game without getting defeated--many, many times. Each time you are taken down by the baddies you find yourself outside the dungeon minus EVERYTHING you had when you went in or found while you were there. As if it wasn't bad enough that you are doomed to lose that great new sword or item because of the unavoidable traps and foibles of the game, weapons and armor also wear out, often very quickly, often leaving you equipped with whatever junk you manage to find laying around.
If you are patient and like a strong Japanese flavor to your RPG's, this game could be a good choice for you. Keep in mind, however, that you will want to smash your DS from time to time as you play, so you might want to keep a spare handy.
I have to agree... March 7, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I must say, while this game did hold my attention because of the unique characters and funny dialogue, I was extremely disappointed with most everything else. When you move everyone around you moves as well, this is helpful in dungeons but in town...? It can get really annoying... Dying and losing everything you've gotten from the beginning of that dungeon is really really annoying as well. Money is really easy to come by and I didn't mind going in the dungeons just to level so I could try to get farther but the attack and defense system kinda sucks.. Even if you have a weapon with 120 attack you don't do much more damage and there doesn't seem to be a reason to level.
Overall I wouldn't recommend this game for people that like RPG-style games, where you level and get better items or whatever to get stronger. I would recommend this game for people that thoroughly enjoy dungeon-crawlers for more than a couple of hours.
 I wanted to like this so badly... March 3, 2007
29 out of 36 found this review helpful
I love Atlus. I think they're the greatest game company out there right now and they're not afraid to put out quirky titles that other companies probably wouldn't touch (the amazing "Riviera," for example). Naturally, I was psyched when I heard about Izuna. I pre-ordered my copy and eagerly waited...
...only to be crushed when I started playing. This game is VERY light on the plot and the characters are pretty one-dimensional. It really focuses on the dungeons, which feel like the old days of playing Gauntlet, and not in a good way. All the action in the game is turn-based (including, inexplicably, walking around town), the graphics are nothing to write home about, and the I found the gameplay to be more "frustrating" than "challenging."
They bill this as "Old-School" on the package, but it doesn't feel nostalgic. It feels outdated and nerve-wracking. You just die and die and die, often without it really being your fault. And when you die, you lose all your items and have to start the dungeon over again. If you really enjoy "roguelikes" and your idea of a good time is crossing your fingers and just grinding for hours, then you might like this. If, like me, you're an Atlus fan because their games have unique characters, interesting dialogue, and often-inventive game mechanics, you probably won't enjoy this game, I'm sorry to say.
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