I didn't have high expectations for this game going in, but after a couple of runs, those expectations were both surpassed and properly met.

The runs are short and quite easy, but they're action-packed and pretty hectic which helps keep you glued to the game.

The art style is unique and makes this game stand out from other roguelike games, but it also sacrifices the player's ability to make a distinction between the characters and the background. Too many times do I find myself overwhelmed by the amount of graphics on the screen. There's no contrast, so the colors of the characters, projectiles, and background all blend together.

(Rating strictly in accordance to the Online mode)

With each online update, GTAOnline becomes increasingly worse. I am not complaining about the 'wackiness' with which I have seen most other players take issue with. What I am referring to is the economy of GTAOnline.

Comparing the beginning of GTAOnline to what it is now, buying anything, or even having the opportunity to use any of the cool stuff Rockstar adds with each update is so far-fetched due to how much of a grind it is just to afford today's basic item. Hackers and Money Whales are the kings of the servers these days. As a F2P casual player, you're really limited to what you can do in terms of fun.

The game does without a predefined cast of playable characters in favor of giving the player complete control over the customizability of their party. From vocations to appearance, players can make their team unique and fit any team composition.

Allowing custom characters has its pros and cons.

Cons:

Your characters lack any personality, therefore the connection between members of your party and their interactions with the story seems rather generic or simply nonexistent.

This, however, does not stop you from imagining a personality for your characters in order to immerse them in the story.

Pros:

You have complete control over how your party performs. Skills transfer between vocations, allowing you to mix and match with a plethora of abilities while in combat.

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The story focuses more on the interactions and personalities of the NPCs rather than the player's characters, and Dragon Quest 9 does an excellent job at portraying an interesting story with intriguing characters, even if you are not playing as them.

One negative thing I must bring up is the DLC content which added new dungeons, bosses, and items. Because it was tied to the old Nintendo Online services, it is unlikely that you will be able to download the additional content. Through code hacks, I was able to get the DLC apparel items, but I was never able to unlock the new grottos added.

Otherwise, the game is great and should definitely be given a shot.

Pros:
• Hentai

Cons:
• Hand cramps
• Cost of lotion

Pros:
• GUYS only (no girls YUCK)

Cons:
• you fall sometimes