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15 Reviews
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Abstract: It may be hard to believe, but it has been a full 15 years since the original Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer was released. Although the title wasn't much of a success at first, it took on a cult status due to its strict roguelike formula and punishi...
Lengthy singleplayer experience, Interesting soundtrack that plays well with the narrative, Multiple control configurations
Lots of time will be spent learning from your mistakes, Random level design makes for some incredibly varied difficulty spikes, Too hard to replenish supply of recovery herbs
Abstract: In the video game pantheon, the roguelike is practically ancient scripture. The “graphical adventure” style of gameplay was kicked off in 1980 with the seminal Rogue, a dungeon-based RPG renowned for its punitive difficulty and ubiquity—the game could ...
Japanese DLC is included on the game disc, multiple difficulty levels including one where you don’t lose items or your levels when you die, there are some interesting characters to interact with, can control Shiren and his partner of the moment if y...
Doesn’t have the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support the Japanese version had, dungeons and monsters don’t offer much variation, story is only passable, rogue-like and Shiren fans may find it too easy and accomodating.
Abstract: For Shiren the Wanderer, every step matters. And in this dungeon crawler, your every step can be a matter of tactical importance. The turn-based movement and battles make for a challenging game that moves at a very deliberate pace. It also adheres too ...
Tactical combat and dungeon exploration can be absorbing, Some memorable characters and funny dialogue, Good variety of items to collect and use
Imitates earliest dungeon crawlers without innovation, Allies sometimes make silly decisions, Antiquated inventory management, Unimpressive visuals and repetitive music
This competent example of the well-worn dungeon-crawling formula lacks the spark of innovation that might have made it something more....
Abstract: Ah. Psssh. Heh, this is Easy. I'm just walking, slashing, and winning. Over and over. No challenge. Too easy. Dungeon Crawler? Whatever. How 'bout Dungeon Stroller. How 'bout Roguelike with Training Wheels. Forget this sissy crap on this sissy system...
Shiren is improved, though not by much. The better visual flair and actual story make the game more interesting. The less sadistic difficulty also makes it easier for newcomers to get into, though the lack of a higher difficulty may make it too easy fo...
Abstract: When demonstrating this game to the press, Atlus repeatedly rejected the notion Shiren the Wanderer was a rogue-like; perhaps they didn’t want it to be associated with the genre’s reputation for unfair difficulty. What they should have emphasized is th...
