It seems old-fashioned at first, but Mana Khemia takes a surprisingly fresh look at old role-playing conventions.
The Good
* Zany cast of characters that grows on you
* Item synthesis is enjoyable and addictive
* Character progression is handled in a unique manner
* Combat-support actions are fun to activate.
The Bad
* Combat is easy and frequently unnecessary
* The early hours move at a slow pace
* It looks old.
411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Cursed Mountain, and Harvest Moon: Magical Melody.
NISA breaks down the localization process, talks about upcoming games, and discusses job opportunities at this year's Anime Expo. 411mania was on hand to see what the publisher had to say.
With its individual elements weaved together so tightly, Mana Khemia: Alchemists Of Al-Revis is a rare game in which you really need to take an interest in all of its components in order to progress with any of them.
