A fun, new, interesting experience that separates itself nicely from the rest of the crowd with the use of the Book of Prophecy. If you are looking for something to play at the moment, Avalon Code is definitely worth some attention. It's a little slow to start, but it soon picks up into an exciting experience. Matrix have tried something different, and managed to pull it off with smooth execution.
GameKult: Once is not custom, the beginning of Avalon Code starts with the end. The end of the world, of course, since RPG is not Japanese as the planet is not in danger.
Nintendo Life writes: "Role playing games are rapidly becoming a staple genre for the Nintendo DS, with more and more quality titles arriving on the handheld. With Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest releases and even new titles in the form of Nostalgia and Sands of Destruction, there is a lot of competition among a crowded market so Avalon Code needs something special in order to stand out. While it has an original idea and is quite charming, key gameplay faults prevent it from riding amongst the best of the genre."
DJP writes: "Avalon Code was first released on the DS back in 2008 in Japan, roll on 2 years, and thanks to Rising Star Games, it has finally hit stores across the UK. One thing the DS doesn't have a shortage of are cute Japanese RPG titles. Before playing the game I had heard many good things about it. For example, the prospect of real-time combat, a deep storyline, interesting characters, and a cart load of customisation options. So already, I had high hopes that Avalon Code would be a game well worth investing many hours into. Once again, the real question is did it manage to deliver or had I clearly over hyped the game for myself?"
