Exist Archive: The Other Side Of The Sky
Ever feel like life is a giant, confusing puzzle box? Well, Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky is here to toss you headfirst into one, but in the most delightfully weird way possible! Seriously, it's like someone took a classic RPG, threw in a dash of existential crisis, and then sprinkled it with a whole lotta anime flair.
What's the Fuss About?
Okay, imagine this: You and a group of your buddies get caught in a massive explosion in Tokyo. Not ideal, right? But instead of, you know, just dying, you all become vessels for a dark god named Yamatoga, which sounds like a fancy type of sushi, but is definitely not something you want living inside you.
Now you're stuck in a bizarre, otherworldly realm called Protolexa, trying to figure out what happened, how to escape, and maybe, just maybe, dealing with this whole "dark god passenger" situation. Think of it as the ultimate escape room, but with more angst and awesome special effects!
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Meet the Crew (of the Damned?)
The best part? You're not alone! You get to play as Kanata, our resident spiky-haired protagonist. And you get to build a party of other colorful characters, each with their own quirks, backstories, and reasons for being ridiculously good at fighting.
There's the stoic samurai, the sassy mage, the surprisingly cheerful robot...Okay, maybe not a robot. But trust me, the crew is wild! Imagine trying to plan a road trip with these folks. It would be absolute chaos!
Gameplay: Side-Scrolling Shenanigans!
Exist Archive isn't your typical turn-based RPG. Nope, it throws you into side-scrolling battles! Each character is assigned to a face button, and you unleash their attacks in combos. It’s like a fighting game meets an RPG! So much button-mashing goodness.
And exploring Protolexa? It’s a joy! You’ll be jumping, dashing, and discovering secret passages galore. Think Metroidvania, but with more dramatic poses and even more dramatic dialogue.
Why You Should Give It a Shot (Even If You're Confused)
Look, Exist Archive isn't always the easiest game to wrap your head around. The story can get a bit dense. It’s like reading a really long, complicated book but with cool swords and magic spells!
But that's part of its charm! It's weird, it's wonderful, and it's genuinely unique. If you're looking for an RPG that dares to be different, that doesn't hold your hand, and that will leave you scratching your head in the best possible way, then this is it.
Plus, the music is fantastic! Seriously, the soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission. It’s the kind of music you’d listen to while dramatically staring out a window during a rainstorm. You know, the usual.
"Exist Archive is like a beautiful, confusing dream you never want to wake up from...even if you're being chased by a giant, angry monster."
So, dive in! Embrace the weirdness! Prepare to have your mind blown! Just don't blame me if you start questioning the meaning of your own existence afterward.
