The constant layering of new characters, each with their own motivations, kept me guessing as the story moved from chapter to chapter.Īlthough Radiant Historia's narrative was strong back in 2011, it's even stronger in Perfect Chronology thanks to the addition of English voice acting. Several people on the command chain in Alistel have ulterior motives, while many within Granorg fight for the same peace that Stocke is pursuing. General Raul, and the scheming General Hugo.Ī lot of what makes Radiant Historia's narrative so compelling is the way in which it avoids the black-and-white "good guys, bad guys" dynamic that plenty of fictional war stories tend to tell. Above Rosch is the famed war hero Field Marshal Viola, the pragmatic Lt. Rosch, a captain in the Alistel army, is a courageous war buddy of Stocke's with a kind heart for his soldiers. Heiss, his boss in the SI, is a calculating strategist who knows more about the overall conflict than he lets on. Stocke, an ex-military man with skilled experience on the battlefield, is quiet and aloof, yet clever. The nations of Alistel and Granorg are home to a variety of military leaders and politicians, and much of the narrative hinges on their various interactions and backstories. Perfect Chronology's story, while slow-paced, is engaging thanks to its large cast of characters. As Stocke, a member of Alistel's covert Special Intelligence (SI) agency, players work to stop the spreading of this "Sand Plague" and bring an end to the conflict with Granorg. With the sand creating a scarcity of fertile land and resources, war has sparked between the neighboring nations of Alistel and Granorg. The continent of Vainqueur is suffering from a mysterious process known as the "desertification." Due to this phenomenon, the land and inhabitants of Vainqueur are gradually turning to sand. Sluggish story pacing and repetitive backtracking prevent it from reaching the heights of the games it emulates, but Perfect Chronology is a welcome addition to the 3DS library.Īs is customary with a good JRPG, Radiant Historia pulls you in right away with its world and characters. With its engaging character-driven story, phenomenal voice acting, and distinct combat system, Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a great JRPG and an excellent entry point for those unfamiliar with the series. It also marks the first time Radiant Historia has reached a European audience (the original game was never released in the EU).
Sporting an upgraded visual style, English voice acting, and a brand-new dungeon and timeline to explore, Perfect Chronology promises to be the definitive version of a game that many passed over on the DS. Seven years after its original North American release, Radiant Historia has been remastered and re-released on 3DS in the form of Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology.
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