The Blind Prophet Review (bluelazer7427)
You remember that quiet kid from high school? Always seemed kinda nice, but had some weird interests in mythology and spirituality? Wore a lot of black, kept to himself? Probably read Berserk and imagined himself as Guts? Playing this game is like stepping into that person's mind and seeing the world through their eyes.
This game is more like a graphic novel that someone scanned into their computer and turned into an adventure game. The artstyle is beautiful: interesting character designs, detailed backgrounds, interesting colors, it's got it all. The soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, creating a gloomy but engrossing atmosphere. This is a great game to play when you're home alone on a Friday night.
The story is....serviceable. I can't lie, it's the game's weakest point, but it is just good enough to get the job done. The dialogue is a little awkward and the main character is one of those stereotypical lone-wolf weight-of-the-world "I alone must save the world, it is my burden to bear" types. When he's not saving beautiful women, he's resisting the temptations of beautiful women who are out to distract him from his path. He's cool under pressure, he's got a slightly sarcastic sense of humor, he's....what every non-popular boy thought of himself in high school. Despite this faintest whiff of "Nice Guy" energy, I found myself rooting for our protagonist, and while the story is a pretty cliched "angels vs demons" plot, I was still invested in seeing where it went.
At the end of the day, I think the crowd got it right with these reviews: beautiful art, good music, meh story, not-great dialogue, but an overall enjoyable experience. I might recommend waiting for a sale, but I'd definitely recommend giving this one a shot.