Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: PlayStation 3
- Developers: Nippon Ichi Software
- Publishers: Nippon Ichi Software, NIS America
The Guided Fate Paradox: A Roguelike Revolution
The Guided Fate Paradox is a roguelike RPG with a story-driven plot and randomly-generated dungeons. You play as Renya, who has become God through a lottery, and must guide the fate of all mankind to a revolution. The game was developed by Nippon Ichi Software and released in Japan in 2013, and in North America and Europe in 2014.
The game’s story is set in a world where the gods have abandoned mankind, and the world is ruled by the tyrannical Empire. Renya, a young man who dreams of becoming a hero, is chosen by a lottery to become the new God. However, Renya is not the only one who has been chosen. A young woman named Lilliel, who claims to be Renya’s personal angel, has also been chosen.
Together, Renya and Lilliel must travel to the floating city of Celestia and defeat the Empire. Along the way, they will face countless challenges, including randomly-generated dungeons filled with monsters and traps. However, Renya and Lilliel are not alone. They will be joined by a cast of colorful characters, each with their own unique abilities and motivations.
Gameplay
The Guided Fate Paradox is a roguelike RPG, which means that it is a game in which you explore randomly-generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot. However, The Guided Fate Paradox also has a strong story-driven plot, which sets it apart from other roguelikes.
The game’s dungeons are procedurally generated, which means that they are created randomly each time you play. This ensures that the game is always fresh and challenging. The dungeons are filled with a variety of monsters, traps, and puzzles. You must use your wits and your combat skills to overcome these challenges.
In addition to the main story, The Guided Fate Paradox also has a number of side quests and challenges. These side quests can be completed to earn rewards, such as new equipment and abilities. The challenges are more difficult than the main story dungeons, and they can be a good way to test your skills.
Characters
The Guided Fate Paradox features a cast of colorful and memorable characters. Renya is the protagonist of the game, and he is a kind and compassionate young man who dreams of becoming a hero. Lilliel is Renya’s personal angel, and she is a powerful and loyal ally.
In addition to Renya and Lilliel, the game also features a number of other characters, including:
- Aisha: A skilled swordswoman who is fiercely loyal to Renya.
- Yuzu: A young woman who is a powerful mage.
- Gaito: A mysterious man who is a skilled archer.
- Dion: A young man who is a powerful healer.
These characters will join Renya and Lilliel on their journey, and they will each play a vital role in the fight against the Empire.
Customization
One of the things that sets The Guided Fate Paradox apart from other roguelikes is its deep character customization system. You can customize your character’s appearance, stats, and abilities. This allows you to create a character that is perfectly suited to your playstyle.
You can also customize your character’s equipment. There are a wide variety of weapons, armor, and accessories available in the game. You can mix and match these items to create a build that is perfectly suited to your needs.
Art and Music
The Guided Fate Paradox features beautiful hand-drawn art and a haunting soundtrack. The art style is reminiscent of classic anime, and it perfectly captures the game’s unique atmosphere. The soundtrack is composed of a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it perfectly complements the game’s visuals.
Overall
The Guided Fate Paradox is a roguelike RPG that is both challenging and rewarding. The game’s story-driven plot, randomly-generated dungeons, and deep character customization system make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Score: 9/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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