Play as a Hippo in JRPG Quartet from Something Classic Games
There's a lot packed into this JRPG with a playable Pachyderm
What I enjoy most about covering video games is talking about indie titles. Games from developers with a small team or who are a solo dev. You see them all over social media, just use #indiedev.
One game I want to talk about is the turn-based JRPG Quartet from Something Classic Games. The upcoming game from the tiny indie team, as mentioned on the website, features a party of eight characters where you control four at once.
Taking inspiration from 90s games such as Finaly Fantasy and Fire Emblem, Quartet is a blend of magical fantasy meets steampunk. If I were to add a game from the early 2000s, it also has a lot of Golden Sun vibes which I am all about.
“Inspired by SNES classics, it features modern quality of life features alongside an epic, character-driven story and fast-paced combat.”
If you're used to how combat looks in most RPGs, think again. While you will explore the world from a typical top down viewpoint, when it comes to combat, you'll transition to a view showing the party with their backs to you facing down the enemy. The art style is a compelling way to showcase both the fights and world traversal. It looks sleek, modern, and holds onto that classic look from JRPGs of the past.
You'll choose from four of the eight characters when you're in a fight. By switching between the others, you'll restore ability points and send in fresher faces. It's a great concept that reminds me of Octopath Traveler.
Features:
Gorgeous pixel art
Four opening chapters, playable in any order
Eight party members plus 12 guest characters
50+ unique combat abilities
100s of unique pieces of gear
24 dungeons, dozens of high-stakes boss fights
Optional end-game (story) quests for every character
Quartet launches on August 26th on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG for $19.99. There is a demo available on Steam.
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I’ve been reading Game Informer since it returned and wanted to make a magazine style page for this article. I also work on editorial as part of my day job designing and writing magazines.
