Nusantara: Bermuda Steam Charts & Stats

(Comments enabled - if you have questions I'll do my best to answer.) [h2]You should know: This game has a good, compelling antagonist route.[/h2] Those aren't exactly common in this genre so if you like the sound of that, grab this game. Overall, I found this game charming, albeit with some hit-and-miss elements. This game does a really good job of putting its [b]fun, refreshing lineup of outcasts in the spotlight.[/b] Seriously, the blind guy who cusses like a sailor is probably the most "normal" of them all. Despite their circumstances, [u]the characters are pretty believable[/u] even with the setting being primarily fantasy, and it's easy to root for them! The main leads really lean on their semi-dysfunctional teamwork to get things done, and [u]there's no melodrama.[/u] If you like your protagonist to be proactive, you're also in luck. The art is really varied and lively, and I think the steam page undersells some of its CGs, which tend to look nice and dynamic. There are more CGs than some full-budget titles, with attention being given to moments other game developers wouldn't have bothered with! There's also some pretty decent action scenes; I'm usually not a fan of them, but they're competently done here. Depending on your route there will be several new scenes, making it pretty replayable. Just check out how long I played the game at the top of the review! The main downside with this title is that [u]the plot slows down/draws itself out at times, specifically during the "autumn village" section.[/u] Again, the game is pretty detailed; it gives the characters a lot of opportunities to shine and display their personalities, but maybe to a fault? Your mileage may vary, as I have a lower tolerance of slice-of-life stuff. That said, the drawn out portions are usually setting you up for the final confrontations as well as the final route, and the game does a good job at hinting that "something is wrong™". I put the game down and picked it back up later only to realize I had taken a break right as things got good. Disclaimer: There's appropriate splashes of actual dark/horror elements here, which I found interesting. You shouldn't find it off-putting unless you're [i]really[/i] sensitive, but I figured ya'll deserve a heads up. This is a solid indie romance title and while imo it isn't in my top 3, [b]I do think this game is memorable and worth buying. Especially if you're already familiar with indie titles in this genre![/b] [h2]TLDR:[/h2] If you like the idea of a troupe of goofy misfits experiencing a "hero's journey" type story with a rewarding final route, and you are willing to put up with a (on the surface) generic world setting with lopsided (but worthwhile) pacing, grab it. The final route is worth the price alone.