/vr/ - Retro Games

>>2039052
The graphics are well done for its era. The 3D can be strange in that Saturn/PS sort of way, but the visual style of the game is very distinct and really makes an interesting setting that vaguely reminiscent of a Buichi Terasawa manga. I'm really glad they decided to use 2D sprites for the characters.

Overall, Dark Savior manages to blend action, platforming and puzzles together very well. I like that the game focuses on exploring the island and events, with battles being less frequent but more important. The parallel and story is another thing I really enjoy. The first time I saw Carbon Garian, I shat bricks as the plotlines came together. It was extremely memorable.

I didn't get to play this gem when it came out, but I'm glad I found it when I did. It's a pity Climax hasn't done anything quite like Landstalker and Dark Savior in recent times. The Landstalker PSP release could have been a great boon towards making a new title but sadly we'll never get it now. RIP.