Nostalgia
DS- Publisher: Ignition Entertainment
- Release Date: Oct 23, 2009
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One of the more refreshing RPG releases to hit the DS system and a game that no RPG fan will want to miss out on.
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"Nostalgia" is a title that takes all that was once good and lovable about the genre and reinvigorates it into a brand new adventure that is set in the real world instead of one of pure fantasy. It doesn't bring much new to the table, but takes what has worked well in the past and puts it to good use.
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Playing Nostalgia is a joy, plain and simple, in a way that too few RPGs are anymore. It’s a game that can make you feel like a fresh-faced kid, stepping out into a world of excitement and adventure for the first time – and let me tell you, it’s a good feeling.
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Despite these complaints, Nostalgia is a worthy distraction. [Nov 2009, p.114]
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Forgiving the tedious side-quests, aggravating random battles, and cliché cast and storyline, Nostalgia is actually a fairly solid role-playing title. If it weren’t so tragically constrained by its decades-old allegiances, however, it could have been much more than that.
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Nostalgia stirs memories of classic role-playing with its turn-based battles and familiar narrative themes, yet explores a new horizon with fun airship battles and a sense of adventure.
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Sure it may have its flaws, and yes it’s not the most creative RPG ever, but it’s such a joy to play that it’s an instant classic in my eyes.
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Nostalgia is a classic RPG with enough tweaks to make it feel new, and it's very enjoyable because of that. It's a no-brainer if you like the genre, and even newcomers will find something to like.
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Yet again, Matrix Software have produced a great example of JRPG goodness.
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Nostalgia is very niche, being a must buy for anyone old enough to get the feeling.
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Nintendo GamerA decent yarn with unashamedly retro mechanics. [Christmas 2009, p.67]
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Overall, Nostalgia delivers as solid a gameplay experience as its venerable influences but ultimately fails to deliver the same spirit and energy that truly makes a game classic.
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The story holds together fine, but poor dialogue and structure make it almost impossible to care about Nostalgia's characters. The gameplay - though completely old-school - is polished and very well balanced.
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It might not offer anything original to the genre, it doesn’t alienate its audience by appealing to only one specific type of player. Those looking to play something that re-captures the great era of 16-bit gaming, this is what you need.
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Play MagazineThis is how you do the basics. Solid, familiar JRPG that is better-than-good. And you get to fly around the earth in an awesome airship!
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But the game’s biggest strength may be how much material there is.
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Created by a veteran team of designers from various development crews, Nostalgia for the DS shows that they know exactly how to squeeze the most out Nintendo’s handheld system to bring us a game that is not only fun to play, but pleasing to watch unfold too.
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There's nothing here you haven't seen before, and while normally I would balk at such sameness, there's an underlying charm here that I can't quite turn away from.
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There is enough content in Nostalgia to keep you occupied for a long time; the question is simply whether or not you will remain interested long enough to get there.
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#20 Most Shared DS Game of 2009
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 21
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Mixed: 6 out of 21
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Negative: 2 out of 21
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LeonardAANov 2, 2009
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Dec 21, 2010
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VickiJNov 5, 2009Great game, great graphics and a lot of fun! It's the best RPG that I have played this year! Buy it!