The custom assets for this game are very cute and I appreciated the eye candy, that said, I'm not one who ignores bad stuff in a game just because it might look a bit pretty and while there wasn't anything extremely horrible in the game, there were a few things that did stick out as weird/annoying. The passability, for one, really got a bit annoying after a while, especially for the taller trees and things you should be able to walk behind. I also had issues with some of the writing but for the most part the game as alright.

I liked that I knew the prequel - it helped to give a bit more of a nostalgic feel to the game. The gameplay was pretty standard - run around, kill monsters, talk to friends - nothing exciting but nothing bad. It felt like a standard jRPG, which it pretty much is. Without the history built off the previous game, though, it's not as special (since you don't understand that you're undoing all of your sisters' hard work, for an example).

So I'm your secret santa reviewer! As per my typical review style I do a livereview that I type my reactions here and then summarize at the end!!

First off, god this animated title screen and music really set me up to expect a very professionally done game, I'm ready. The fist cutscene is nicely done, I already have a feeling for Elliot's character. The art and music is so whimsical it brings a smile to my eye. My inner child appreciates that you can examine everything! It's a bit weird I can't walk under that big tree but it looks cool still!! Can't really walk too close to the big wheelbarrow either, but that's just me being nitpicky. This is so damn cute omg.I love the couple? standing by the board while the village is on fire just standing around letting the kids know their master is being held captive lol. An option for a fighting tutorial??? WOAH!!! I actually enjoy the fighting system! I really enjoy the different skills, it feels like time was put into them all. I'm unsure if atlas isn't supposed to attack very much, but it makes the fight pretty easy.

In any other game, just getting all key items from boxes on the beach wouldn't fit, but this game is so cute and childlike in nature it just fits really well. I actually appreciate that these pillar bosses do get progressively harder, a nice touch. So just a heads up you can walk on top of the woman statue at atlas' place!The boss fight was actually difficult and I enjoyed the ending!

WOW!!!! Ok first off this is probably the most polished entry I've played on here. You are a serious contender for winning in my opinion...The art, the story... it fit the rating requirements that's for sure.  The only thing I can pick at is some of the tile possibility and that I'm unsure what the game could go on to do from here? But you have made an absolutely brilliant game that you should be proud of.

Great Job!

Very cute game, but it's a shame it's still using the TinierMe graphics. I was hoping they would have been removed before the competition. :/

I remember..I play this in last year. This is a side story from previous?

I saw the livestream review of this game and I was incredibly impressed! You guys did a great job!

Love the Style, it's got that sugary, over-embellished, give my that EXTRA syrup style. Yet holds true to the fantasy genre. Fantastic characters and dialog, beautiful battle-system. I can tell how many hours you have sunk into JRPGs you have a mastery of the discipline.

Very cute and pretty game, great use of resources. I think the story is not bad! and the villain is adorable. Anyway, good work and good luck! :D

beautiful beautiful game. I smiled the whole time playing this! Really great job! 

Looks great, I especially love the animated menu you use as the cover image. Totally wish I knew how to make something like that in SRPG Studio.