![]() ![]() ![]() The terrifying gleeful/insane expression on Guildenstern's face in his first boss form.Hint - they are not named after Heavy Metal bands. Harpy, a big flightless bird that would look quite normal, if it wasn't for a giant human face protruding from it's chest.If that is nothing to you, then the variety in the Iron Maiden sub dungeon will make you squirm. In fact, the in-game monster manual says that these dolls are possessed by the souls of dead children. Then you suddenly hear giggling and large dolls resembling children stumble towards you, holding knives. You meet them in the Undercity, which is dark, damp and claustrophobic. Believing that any rule or regime must respect human life, Sydney knows only one who has no desire for the Dark can hold its power, deciding to die and pass the power to Ashley, the only worthy successor. Kidnapping his younger brother Joshua, the Riskbreaker Ashley Riot is sent after Sydney and Sydney decides to play all the sides after him against one another, luring them into the dark city Lea Monde so he may test them to see who is worthy of inheriting the Blood-Sin to hold the Dark at bay. Magnificent Bastard: Sydney Lostarrot is a charismatic cult leader secretly cursed with the Blood-Sin tattoo on his back.The Ho Yay is so omnipresent in this game that some fans theorize Callo was only included to make it seem less homoerotic.Just for the record, Ashley goes through the entire game in high-cut briefs and assless chaps.Considering what kind of Hell they go through, and how Hardin finds out Sydney was lying to him about the "key" the entire time, but forgives him anyway, it's hard not to see it. ![]() From the translated guide, Sydney and Hardin are each the only one the other trusts, and any doubt between them is always short-lived, no matter what.There is an archaic meaning of "harlot", however, which might apply: a low-born, churlish man.Guildenstern refers to Rosencrantz as a 'harlot', which - of all the insults he could have chosen, why that one? Unless Romeo's aware that Jan's a quintuple agent of some sort, which is unlikely, you have to wonder.Hilarious in Hindsight: The staff roll seems to imply that the game's subtitle is "The Phantom Pain".Goddamned Bats: Aside from actual bats (which are easy to dispatch) the Imp and Gargoyle enemies are horrendously difficult to hit with anything but crossbows, wield high-level magic, and are tiny and fast.Want proof? Here 's a guy finishing the game in under two hours. If it strikes you as odd that you're encountering undead in an area mostly populated by beasts, consider the fate of Faendos and Lambkin, the two knights who entered the forest with Grissom and got lost in the woods. Fridge Horror: In the Snowfly forest, there's an area where you fight two zombie knights.And since all of his abilities are reclaimed from his lost memory, what a monster of a badass he must have been before he lost it all. Fridge Brilliance: Much ado is made about what a badass Ashley is, but it's entirely possible to get through the game without unlocking even half of what he's capable of.Evil Is Sexy: The CG intro depicts a Belly Dancer from folklore, Mullenkamp, which the cult is named after.Some people find the gameplay systems to be difficult to learn but incredibly rewarding, others think they game is just overly complex and the combat too reliant on timing with the arts, leaving them unable to enjoy the game's other strengths. Enjoy The Story, Skip The Game: The visuals, storyline, atmosphere, and music of the game are widely praised, but opinions on its gameplay are mixed due to its incredible complexity.It remains a favorite of many old-school RPG players, thanks to a mature, political storyline with great Shakespearean dialogue, a Solid Snake-esque main character rarely found in JRPG's, fantastic visuals, oppressive atmosphere, and complex genre-busting gameplay. Cult Classic: While not an outright flop, sales for the game were not particularly impressive.With his newfound strength, Guildenstern intends to take his rule worldwide and enact a cruel dictatorship in which he is worshipped above all else. Hiding his devotion to the forces of darkness by attacking one of their temples with his forces, Guildenstern, in his lust for power, throws aside his religious facade and sacrifices his abused lover in return for immense power. Abusing the woman in love with him, Guildenstern slaps her hard enough to draw blood. Complete Monster: Romeo Guildenstern is a power-hungry man cloaking his ambitions under false piety.Awesome Final Dungeon music, the music sets up the mood of an invincible Ashley on a mission that is nearing its conclusion, just a few minor Block Puzzles and fools stand in his way. The Prologue theme "Climax of the Greyland Case", "Large Chapel", and "Ifrit".The Limestone Quarry is badass too, and The Atrium is just plain tearjerkingly sad. ![]()
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