Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Felistella, Media.Vision
- Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment, Gaijinworks
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders (2016)
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a strategy role-playing game developed by Felistella and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was released in Japan on March 10, 2016, and in North America and Europe on October 11, 2016. The game is the sixth installment in the Summon Night series, and is set in the world of Fillujah, a world where all people have their own flying companion creature.
The game’s story follows three protagonists: Raj, Amu, and Ist. Raj is a young man who dreams of becoming a knight, Amu is a young woman who is training to become a summoner, and Ist is a young boy who is searching for his lost sister. The three of them meet up and team up to travel to the Lost Borders, a mysterious land that is said to be home to powerful treasures.
Along the way, the trio meets up with characters from across the entire Summon Night series, including favorites like Folth, Meltina, and Rojel. They also encounter new characters, such as the enigmatic summoner Emel and the powerful knight Clive.
The gameplay in Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is similar to that of previous games in the series. Players control a party of up to three characters on a grid-based map, and can summon creatures to fight alongside them. The game features a new “Burst” system, which allows players to power up their summons and unleash powerful attacks.
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders was praised for its engaging story, well-developed characters, and challenging and rewarding gameplay. It was also praised for its beautiful graphics and music. However, the game was criticized for its repetitive mission structure and lack of innovation.
Overall, Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a solid strategy role-playing game that is sure to please fans of the series and SRPGs in general. The game features a well-written story, engaging characters, and challenging gameplay.
Characters
- Raj is a young man who dreams of becoming a knight. He is skilled with a sword and has a strong sense of justice.
- Amu is a young woman who is training to become a summoner. She is kind and compassionate, and has a natural affinity for creatures.
- Ist is a young boy who is searching for his lost sister. He is brave and determined, and never gives up hope.
- Emel is an enigmatic summoner who joins Raj, Amu, and Ist on their journey. She is powerful and mysterious, and her motives are unknown.
- Clive is a powerful knight who joins Raj, Amu, and Ist on their journey. He is loyal and honorable, and always fights for what is right.
Gameplay
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a strategy role-playing game in which players control a party of up to three characters on a grid-based map. Players can move their characters around the map, attack enemies, and cast spells. The game features a new “Burst” system, which allows players to power up their summons and unleash powerful attacks.
The game also features a variety of side quests and minigames. Players can explore the world of Fillujah, talk to NPCs, and complete quests to earn rewards. The game also features a robust crafting system, which allows players to create new weapons, armor, and items.
Story
The story of Summon Night 6: Lost Borders takes place in the world of Fillujah, a world where all people have their own flying companion creature. The game follows the story of three protagonists: Raj, Amu, and Ist. Raj is a young man who dreams of becoming a knight, Amu is a young woman who is training to become a summoner, and Ist is a young boy who is searching for his lost sister.
The three of them meet up and team up to travel to the Lost Borders, a mysterious land that is said to be home to powerful treasures. Along the way, they meet up with characters from across the entire Summon Night series, including favorites like Folth, Meltina, and Rojel. They also encounter new characters, such as the enigmatic summoner Emel and the powerful knight Clive.
The story of Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is well-written and engaging. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The game also features a number of emotional moments that will stay with players long after they finish the game.
Graphics and Music
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders features beautiful graphics and music. The game’s world is lush and detailed, and the character designs are top-notch. The game’s music is also excellent, and it perfectly captures the game’s atmosphere.
Overall
Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a solid strategy role-playing game that is sure to please fans of the series and SRPGs in general. The game features a well-written story, engaging characters, and challenging gameplay. The game also features beautiful graphics and music. Overall, Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a great game that is well worth checking out.
Review Score
8.5/10
Art
Cover Art
Screenshots
