Astlibra Revision is one of those games that from the outside it is very easy to look at as just another modern retro attempt at side-scrolling gameplay. But if you look deeper, there is an impressive amount of game here and this could be one of the most expansive action RPGs on the market.
A Long Time Revising
The game according to the store page has been in development for 15 years, and it certainly goes all over the place. The story starts with the protagonist, AKA: you, and your bird Karon surviving off the land for eight years after a demon attack robs them of their memories. Going out to explore the world, they run into a wide assortment of characters, demons, and more plot points than you would think for a game like this.
The game itself is split into chapters, with each one taking place in a self-contained area filled with hidden treasures, enemies, and a few boss fights. Survive, and you’ll return to the hub area to continue your journey and you can revisit previous areas. The stories of each chapter may sound a bit hokey at first, but there is some very deep and dark conversations as you learn about what is going on.
The gameplay itself is what separates Astlibra Revision from its peers, by putting in every kind of system imaginable for a game like this.