Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Developers: Pandora Box
- Publishers: Imagineer
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu (1999)
Introduction
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu is a role-playing video game developed by Racjin and published by Enix for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan on December 10, 1999. The game is set in a world where humans and monsters coexist, and the player takes on the role of a young monster trainer who must travel the world to collect and train monsters to battle against other trainers.
Gameplay
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu is a turn-based role-playing game with a unique monster training system. The player starts the game with a single monster, and can recruit more monsters by finding them in the wild or by trading with other trainers. Each monster has its own unique stats and abilities, and the player can train them to improve their stats and learn new abilities.
Battles in Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu take place in real time, and the player can control up to three monsters at a time. The player can issue commands to their monsters, such as attacking, defending, or using special abilities. The player can also switch between their monsters at any time, allowing them to adapt their strategy to the situation.
Story
The story of Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu follows a young monster trainer named Zoor. Zoor is a member of the Majuu Tsukai, a group of people who can communicate with and train monsters. One day, Zoor is attacked by a group of monsters led by a powerful monster known as the Dark Lord. Zoor is defeated, and his monsters are scattered.
Zoor vows to avenge his defeat and sets out on a journey to collect and train new monsters. Along the way, he meets a variety of people and monsters, and learns more about the history of the Majuu Tsukai and the Dark Lord.
Reception
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s unique monster training system and real-time battles, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of polish. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies in Japan.
Legacy
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu is a unique and innovative role-playing game that has been largely forgotten by gamers today. However, the game’s influence can be seen in later monster-training games, such as the Pokémon series.
Conclusion
Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu is a flawed but charming role-playing game that is worth checking out for fans of the genre. The game’s unique monster training system and real-time battles set it apart from other RPGs of its era, and its story is surprisingly engaging. If you’re looking for a hidden gem on the Nintendo 64, Zoor: Majuu Tsukai Densetsu is definitely worth checking out.
Additional Information
- Developer: Racjin
- Publisher: Enix
- Release Date: December 10, 1999
- Platform: Nintendo 64
- Genre: Role-playing game
- Sales: Over 500,000 copies in Japan
Review Score
8/10
