There's a DLC that's not enabled by default I'm not sure whether I fixed it by adding '1836010=Monark - Bonus DLC' above the other two or if I did it by changing DLCUnlockall=1 from 0 to 1, but you get some more outfits and vessels Hope this helps :) Edit: the file I'm talking about is steam_emu.ini
What's good about this game (+) . -Variety of lit Boss Battle BGM (I assume each monark battle stage has one) -2D Art looks really good (Even better than the 3D) -The UI design is plain, but something about it resemble a stylist feel, especially the UI animation (Personally I like it) -Has Some Puzzle in it (Most are just reading files and finding out the answer) -The concept of imagigear [Each character transformation] and character logo resembling chess is cool (Personally I can see what they are trying to do and what the concept are about with this game, but lacking in the execution? I don't know maybe I'm just assuming things) . Opinion . Well the bgm is what keeping me playing, and some of the psy test are intresting too. Somehow i always got the same result most of time being highly pride sided, despite Im not really aware of it. Some of the story is actually good, just a few though. Can't help but feeling a little of Reincarnation [Nier] vibe in it, probably the style of the art? or the 'breaking ideal' scene?. . What's not so good about this game(-) . -3D Graphic are old school for these days game, but seems polished enough that it actually identical to the 2D art. (I personally don't mind they're still look good) -Lack of enemy variety, battle stage map theme variety and other environmental variety. (Seems like they don't have that many budget for that part, at least each student has a unique design. Some even looks like a protagonist design that they don't use) -Again, the UI is just plain -Never tried the EN Dub but some says it's not good. The jp one are decent though. -Most villain can easily be predicted so no surprising twist yet like "My best friend is actually the main villain this whole time?" i encounter so far. (Not finished yet still not sure, vanitas looks sus to me though) -Repetitive combat just like most turn based rpg does, not sure if there any special event in part of the game that change the gameplay a bit. (Not finished playing yet) . Another Opinion . Well for those who don't like turn base, not an AAA graphic, reading/hearing dialog most of the time like a vn, and reading files for lore and some puzzle surely won't play this for long. I my self quite enjoying it. If you're not so sure about this opinion just ignore it and try the game for your self. No one will know without tying it first. This game refer "Shin" [megami tensei?] a lot though. . And again, be sure to check their boss battle BGMs. . -Neus
Someone mentioned that the UI was "nier-themed" and the game was a persona tryhard. Imagine playing only the most popular and top-rated games and comparing everything to them, then call other games clones or disappointments.
To me though, i think the UI was more of an adaptation of the same chess theme they used for the other characters. Makes sense, too, since it's all about authorities and stuff, and you the main character is the King. And the game's called Monark (Monarch). So yeah, chess and king.
Go play Persona 6 then Ho wait there isn't one, gotta stick to 2016 I guess.
Meanwhile I will play a new game freshly release and see what experience it can offer me Maybe I will enjoy it Maybe I won't But at least I don't bunk my head against my own ass because I'm too entitled to play anything else than the "glorious seri" I like
That's what I'm talking about! Just a Persona wannabe NieR themed game. And how did they choose the voice casts? They sound terrible and annoying to hear for me.
Same. I hate when crackers crack a game and then stop updating. It's the same for valkyria chronicles 4, some DLCs missing. I know they are not getting paid to do so, but it's annoying some people.
Opening Song is Nihil by KAF of Kamitsubaki Studio, one of my favorite vtuber singers. Check her out. She's got a bunch of great songs and covers. Also check out the other members. They're all great singers.
Edit: Just realized the boss songs are found in their Awake Album. Lol.
battle system is kinda cool, it'd be better if they improved the level design idc about the story because the characters are way too cartoony, their portrait art looks good tho
it supports xbox controller. I havent tried with DS4. If you can find a way to run it with Steam Big Screen, then maybe you can work around it. I'm not sure.
I've already given up on using dualsense controller long ago on many games and just bought a xbox controller.
YES!!! it's worth it, this game was created by several members of the persona series team, it has a very similar battle system, it has social links (although not with that name) and 4 possible endings that change according to your preferred Social Link, In summary, it is a very good JRPG, although it still cannot reach Persona 5 perfection, it's superior to other JRPGs that are always very linear and with zero decisions.
it being made by several member of the persona team shouldn't be a pro, neither should having a similar system, just means its a tried and true formula, not something laudable. as for the team, yes it means experience, but it also shows that a level of complacence in using a similar system as what they are comfortable with. It doesn't bring anything new to the world. Now i can see it as a proof of concept or for testing purpose, similar to how catherine was, however you don't really see anything revolutionary or truly unique. The Fiends are interesting sorta having customizable grunts in lieu of a persona. HOWEVER. it's lackluster everywhere else. It is forgettable. (i get some4 codevein/persona vibes from the character design)
as for the premise while interesting, should have been something else. It would have been interesting to see a such a theme for another persona game. Not this.
It's decent to pass the time until something else comes up. Not really "worth" it. If you have the space in your drive then go ahead, just not worth freeing up space.
Nah, it's just a NieR themed Persona wannabe game. But it lacks passion and good character development. The voice actings are terrible too. I tried the demo and found it nothing special. Check out the ratings in IGN and metacritic. It's not worth playing but feel free to try if you want.
the moment u say "nier themed" i already skip reading. Its not even close to nier. Dont even see whats "nier themed" about this. And since when is IGN a trustworthy game score? lol
It's pretty generic and the stages seem uninspired. You're essentially moving floor by floor in a school, solving lack luster "puzzles" to eventually reach the objective of fighting the boss; rinse and repeat. The combat is okay, but I think it lacks variation.
I'm not sure whether I fixed it by adding '1836010=Monark - Bonus DLC' above the other two or if I did it by changing DLCUnlockall=1 from 0 to 1, but you get some more outfits and vessels
Hope this helps :)
Edit: the file I'm talking about is steam_emu.ini
What's good about this game (+)
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-Variety of lit Boss Battle BGM (I assume each monark battle stage has one)
-2D Art looks really good (Even better than the 3D)
-The UI design is plain, but something about it resemble a stylist feel, especially the UI animation (Personally I like it)
-Has Some Puzzle in it (Most are just reading files and finding out the answer)
-The concept of imagigear [Each character transformation] and character logo resembling chess is cool (Personally I can see what they are trying to do and what the concept are about with this game, but lacking in the execution? I don't know maybe I'm just assuming things)
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Opinion
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Well the bgm is what keeping me playing, and some of the psy test are intresting too. Somehow i always got the same result most of time being highly pride sided, despite Im not really aware of it. Some of the story is actually good, just a few though. Can't help but feeling a little of Reincarnation [Nier] vibe in it, probably the style of the art? or the 'breaking ideal' scene?.
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What's not so good about this game(-)
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-3D Graphic are old school for these days game, but seems polished enough that it actually identical to the 2D art. (I personally don't mind they're still look good)
-Lack of enemy variety, battle stage map theme variety and other environmental variety. (Seems like they don't have that many budget for that part, at least each student has a unique design. Some even looks like a protagonist design that they don't use)
-Again, the UI is just plain
-Never tried the EN Dub but some says it's not good. The jp one are decent though.
-Most villain can easily be predicted so no surprising twist yet like "My best friend is actually the main villain this whole time?" i encounter so far. (Not finished yet still not sure, vanitas looks sus to me though)
-Repetitive combat just like most turn based rpg does, not sure if there any special event in part of the game that change the gameplay a bit. (Not finished playing yet)
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Another Opinion
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Well for those who don't like turn base, not an AAA graphic, reading/hearing dialog most of the time like a vn, and reading files for lore and some puzzle surely won't play this for long. I my self quite enjoying it. If you're not so sure about this opinion just ignore it and try the game for your self. No one will know without tying it first. This game refer "Shin" [megami tensei?] a lot though.
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And again, be sure to check their boss battle BGMs.
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-Neus
To me though, i think the UI was more of an adaptation of the same chess theme they used for the other characters. Makes sense, too, since it's all about authorities and stuff, and you the main character is the King. And the game's called Monark (Monarch). So yeah, chess and king.
https://youtu.be/lGRh-zjiFqg
Gameplay > MONARK
https://youtu.be/HJtOu4dAmIo
Gameplay --> https://youtu.be/oB-e5GQ9l9g
https://youtu.be/zTn2pBoUJvE
Ho wait there isn't one, gotta stick to 2016 I guess.
Meanwhile I will play a new game freshly release and see what experience it can offer me
Maybe I will enjoy it
Maybe I won't
But at least I don't bunk my head against my own ass because I'm too entitled to play anything else than the "glorious seri" I like
https://youtu.be/yKu6PdITnXQ
I know they are not getting paid to do so, but it's annoying some people.
Edit: Just realized the boss songs are found in their Awake Album. Lol.
idc about the story because the characters are way too cartoony, their portrait art looks good tho
https://youtu.be/ilFBlepWLsc
https://youtu.be/gS43maxaHxc
https://youtu.be/w7drLnGIVt4
https://youtu.be/WLKUQ2GhPvs
https://youtu.be/_scoRYXne1o
I havent tried with DS4. If you can find a way to run it with Steam Big Screen, then maybe you can work around it. I'm not sure.
I've already given up on using dualsense controller long ago on many games and just bought a xbox controller.
https://youtu.be/-l86vDMIfFg
https://youtu.be/Afny18B6SNY
as for the premise while interesting, should have been something else. It would have been interesting to see a such a theme for another persona game. Not this.
It's decent to pass the time until something else comes up. Not really "worth" it. If you have the space in your drive then go ahead, just not worth freeing up space.
to me though, the setting and art style reminds me more of Fate/Extra.
https://youtu.be/4L-fh1usow8