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ALZARA: Radiant Echoesis a new JRPG made by a brand new studio.
The game has a unique combat system that puts a spin on elemental turn-based gameplay.
Below we go over everything we know aboutALZARA: Radiant Echoes.
What is ALZARA: Radiant Echoes?
ALZARA: Radiant Echoesis a new JRPG that was funded through Kickstarter.
The game takes inspiration fromFinal Fantasy XandGolden Sun.
The game has help from composer Motoi Sakuraba and art designer Yoshiro Ambe.
This is an expansive game with a turn-based battle system that players can really sink their teeth into.
The setting is inspired by Mediterranean regions and has monsters inspired by real-world myths from the area.
The game is early in development and is currently set to be released sometime in 2026.
Story
The game is set in the world of Azara, where magic has disappeared.
Taqism is being invaded by the country of Vedores due to a lack of resources.
She is forced to fight back for her country and ultimately becomes the leader of the resistance.
Before long, she finds herself in talk with the Zals.
Zals are elemental beings that are connected to the origin of magic.
Despite how the story may present itself, there are multiple heroes to control.
The game is voice-acted during cutscenes and in battle to help flesh out the story.
Gameplay
The game has turn-based gameplay with several systems in play.
For starters, each character is linked to an element, and this will determine their abilities in battle.
The main focus is the Swap System, which allows you to arrange your party members once in battle.
Characters placed in front will fight, while the ones in the back will take a supportive role.
The system also allows you to combine elements to get new six additional elements.
You will need to determine the weaknesses of the enemies that you are going up against.
Each element specializes in a different battle style.
Fire, for example, is the offensive element, while water is supportive.
You will need to gain favors before you might make a choice to unleash a Legend.
These are activated using offerings that will decrease your stats, making the use of Legends a strategy-based choice.
Outside of battle, the game has a top-down style with tons of puzzles.
The dungeons will heavily rely on solving these puzzles to progress.
In addition to this, it also showcases the game’s puzzle mechanics.
After this, we are introduced to many of the game’s characters.
Here, learn a bit more about the game world itself.
Development
Little is known about the development team as they are a new studio called Studio Camelia.
The Kickstarter did state that console ports may be in the future, but there’s currently no confirmation.
Additionally, it doesn’t seem that any of the Kickstarter rewards are currently available for purchase.
This includes the exclusive physical edition of the game.
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