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3D Dot Game Heroes

 

 

SCORE: 73

 

3D Dot Game Heroes 

 

3D Dot Game Heroes is one of the most retro games Family Friendly Gaming has ever had the honor of playing. This Playstation 3 (PS3) video game includes so many references to previous role playing games that part of the fun is finding them all. Most everything in this game is done with little blocks. Hitting enemies with your giant sword will have all of the blocks scatter across the ground/floor. For me this brings up memories of the Lego video games. The storyline involves a 2D kingdom that had a hero, six sages, and an evil entity. The hero sealed away the evil thanks to assistance from the six sages. The world went all 3D, but it kept a 2D feel. You get to be the hero that saves the world this time.

At times I noticed the little blocks while playing 3D Dot Game Heroes, and at others it felt just fine. The gloss on the floor of the dungeons is awesome, as is the water effects in this PS3 game. Every area of this game was expected. You know forest, ocean, desert, etc. The characters have a very cute look and feel to them. The violence did not bother me a lot because of the blocks scattering. When you have full health your sword is insanely huge. Which made 3D Dot Game Heroes pretty easy. The longer you play this game the more difficult the enemies get, so keep that in mind, eh?

I really enjoyed the music in 3D Dot Game Heroes, as well as all the retro references. A few of them were just strange, so I must not be sure what exactly they were referencing. Each sage grants the player a new magical skill that is generally needed in the next area (editor: or accessing the next area). The special effect sounds will remind you of games like The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Warrior, and Final Fantasy. No complaints from me though.

The level of customization in 3D Dot Game Heroes is high. You can design your own characters and have some fun with it. 3D Dot Game Heroes contains plenty of secret areas, and sections that will keep you busy for months to come. There are a fair amount of items that players can purchase and/or find in 3D Dot Game Heroes. If you are in a retro mood then I think you will find your money well spent on 3D Dot Game Heroes.

The magic spells play a major role in the gameplay of 3D Dot Game Heroes. Certain rooms need all of the enemies to be killed before progressing. Other rooms require switches to be flipped. The puzzles in 3D Dot Game Heroes are really good, and will keep you on your toes. I even got myself hopelessly stuck a couple of times while playing 3D Dot Game Heroes. I had a lot of fun playing this PS3 home console video game.

You spend your time in 3D Dot Game Heroes saving the world from a great evil. The storyline is similar to plenty of other older action adventure role playing games. The violence is the main issue families may have with this game. If the Lego video games bother you, then pass on 3D Dot Game Heroes. The opposite applies to that. Having almost everything built out of little blocks is one of the things that makes this PS3 game so special. I hope to see sequels to this franchise in coming years.
- Paul

 

Graphics: 70%
Sound: 75%
Replay/Extras: 77%
Gameplay: 75%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: Playstation 3
Publisher: Atlus
Rating: 'E10+' for Everyone 10+
{Mild Cartoon Violence}

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