Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. FNintendo
    Oct 2, 2018
    70
    Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk features engaging and complex gameplay systems, as well as a combat that is fast and compelling and more signs of quality in a production of this level. While those who are not into JRPGs will find it difficult to appreciate this game, those more versed in the genre will see here a quality and good performing game.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Sep 11, 2018
    70
    The first-person dungeon-crawling RPG genre has produced its fair share of obtuse and needlessly difficult titles over the years, but Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk remedies this by offering an easy-to-master battle system, silly characters and the ability to modify the difficulty of its dungeons. While its cutscenes are a little too self-indulgent in length, the voiceover work is surprisingly decent and although some story moments take the occasional questionable turn, Nippon Ichi has conjured an intriguing world to inhabit. The design of the dungeons can be a little repetitive, but Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk is still a great way for newcomers to try out this age-old genre.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 11, 2018
    60
    Sadly, Labyrinth of Refrain is a game far too convoluted with illusionary depth to be considered wholly enjoyable. With a dispensable story, poor mid-game communication (that often feels like a deliberate attempt to waste player time) and a hefty number of interfaces requiring a fair amount of cleaning up, Nippon Ichi’s attempt to alternate from their usual Disgaea forte, though intriguing in a few areas, ends up being frustrating and cumbersome to the point of cancelling out the enjoyment it initially creates.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. fiesher
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    Etrian Odyssey's old school dungeoneering PLUS + Disgaea's love for huge numbers (characters/squads/stats) + Superb music/voice/artwork +Etrian Odyssey's old school dungeoneering PLUS + Disgaea's love for huge numbers (characters/squads/stats) + Superb music/voice/artwork + Automapping/Shortcuts

    = Labyrinth of Refrain~

    Personally, if the dungeon layouts are randomly generated each play-through, it would be perfect. Still a solid 10 for me for its rng loot, deep content and overall quality.    … Full Review »
  2. pikes
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    I signed up for a metacritic account because this game was so good I had to give it a 10 on here. This is probably the best RPG I've played inI signed up for a metacritic account because this game was so good I had to give it a 10 on here. This is probably the best RPG I've played in years, and definitely in my top 5 of all time. I'm a big fan of Etrian Odyssey, Disgaea, etc. etc. and this game is definitely a lot like those in many ways. The story, voice acting, animations, music, sound effects, and gameplay are all superb. The end game grind wasn't too bad either. I'm not sure I have anything bad to say about the game to be honest. Maybe they could have improved navigating around the menus a bit. I would have loved a bit more endgame, for example maybe as the one reviewer said a randomly generated dungeon or something a bit more rogue-like. Really hoping the have a sequel to this one!… Full Review »
  3. night4
    Sep 18, 2018
    6
    It's... ok. If you liked Etrian Odyssey, you might kinda like this one, but it's not as good as EO.

    The cutscenes are terrible and I find    It's... ok. If you liked Etrian Odyssey, you might kinda like this one, but it's not as good as EO.

    The cutscenes are terrible and I find myself skipping them now. The character generation is great. The combat is fine. The music is mediocre. The interface and menus are horrible (EO does twice as much with half the space). The price is ridiculous and indefensible.

    There's just not much there to grab me, but I'll update as necessary.    … Full Review »
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