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animan09's Stell Deus: The Gate of Eternity (PS2)
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| [March 2, 2008 05:20:23 PM]
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After playing for another hour I found the game to be just as exciting as when I first played it. I recruited a few new allies and leveled my characters up a lot. I also completed some sidequests and that made everything more worthwhile.
Design:
The challenges of the game almost lie completely with the enemies you face. Just like you they also level up as the game progresses which can make them a lot more difficult if you are a low level but that is where leveling up comes in. If you are at a higher level the enemies the battles become much easier. Other than that there aren't really any other challenges in the game but they're not needed because it is a strategy game after all.
There is one other minor challenge and that is a system which is unique to the game as far as I know. The game uses an "Action Point" or AP system. Every action you take in the battle requires AP and you only have 100 AP during each of your turns. This doesn't seem so original but you can alter how much AP is taken for each of your actions. The lighter the equipment you wear the less AP you spend but the more open your defense is. It takes time to balance but it is definitely worth the wait.
The level design is interesting but it is not the key element of the game. They are just grids some of which have obstacles like stairs and boxes but the levels aren't gigantic which is a very good thing. It's hard enough fighting the enemies but running all across the map would just be too difficult. The reward structure of the game is also fairly minor. You receive items and money after battles and quests are over but there is nothing more than that.
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| [March 2, 2008 03:22:15 PM]
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Summary:
You play as Spero, a young man in the military whose job is to hunt spirits for their power. As you meet new allies you begin to realize what is really happening to the world because all of the spirits are being killed. You take on the duty of opening the Gate of Eternity in order to revive the world, no matter who may stand in your way.
Gameplay:
This game is similar to a lot of strategy games but it does have its differences. Unlike most other games, Stella Deus consists completely of hand-drawn art. The characters, backgrounds, and levels are all original which makes the game experience so much better.
I really like the character design and development throughout the game. Everyone has a unique look on and off the battlefield which is something you should expect but Stella Deus can blow your perspective out of the water. That being said, I really enjoyed playing the game for a long time. Even leveling up your characters on the side is really enjoyable for some reason. Usually it would seem tedious or just get tiring after a while but it isn't.
One of my only complaints is the voice acting. While the voices may fit the characters they are not very well rehearsed. There isn't much emotion put into the characters, their voices are really monotonous. Then again, most American voice actors don't put a lot of effort into their work. Other than this aspect I really enjoyed the game and I recommend it to people who like strategy games.
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animan09's Stell Deus: The Gate of Eternity (PS2)
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Current Status: Playing
GameLog started on: Sunday 2 March, 2008
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