Inotia 3 plays to its strengths and those who have played the previous 2 games will enjoy a similar experience.The Ranger's job is specifically to provide damage from a distance. The games simplicity will be attractive to most casual gamers, although hardcore RPG enthusiasts will likely become frustrated with the lack of depth throughout the game. Unfortunately the tile-set used throughout the levels do not quite match the levels of sophistication found throughout the rest of the game. The special effects are also noteworthy and well animated, which can lead to some dazzling moments in combat. The use of classical animé style avatars has become a recognised convention within modern RPG’s, and Inotia 3 does not fail meet the high standards of the genre. One of Inotia 3’s greatest assets is the exceptional artwork and asset designs. You can quickly cycle through your party members to create powerful combinations, some of which prove to be highly effective when dealing with certain mobs. It’s robust and at times requires the player to make important tactical decisions in the delivery of your party’s special abilities. Character movement is controlled via the 4 directional keys, and although they’re easy to master, you can quickly become frustrated in combat situations where you require a greater degree of freedom.Ĭombat is arguably one of the finer points of the game. Interacting with the environment is facilitated through a single touch of the games ‘Action’ button, and whilst this keeps things simple it does once again highlight the lack of depth that the game possesses. Luckily, it’s possible to customise the standard layout in the settings menu, which is of huge benefit for players who, like me, prefer a simple interface over one crammed with hot keys. These ‘busy’ controls offer stark contrasts between the elegantly designed menus and inventory system- which are well presented if not for the odd design choice. Whilst he controls for Inotia 3 are clear and well organised- they appear cramped on devices with smaller screens. Playing the previous two ‘Chronicles of Inotia’ titles is far from a pre-requisite in understanding the games back story, and the game can be enjoyed as much as a standalone title as it can part of a series. Shortcomings aside, the casual nature of the game results in a highly accessible title, allowing new players to quickly become involved in the dark (albeit predictable) mysteries which abound the lands of Carnia. Unlike other RPG titles, there is also little re-playability afforded by choosing different class types, with your choice having little to no bearing on the story or fundamental game play. However, the clunky controls (which I’ll talk about later) can make it difficult to execute anything more complex than a simple rush or retreat. This initial choice will have an impact on the tactics you’ll adopt later in the game when fending off Carnia’s more dangerous inhabitants. Whilst gamers would expect nothing less from an RPG title, the repetitive quests quickly become stale as you grind your way various mob’s in the vain hope of achieving something more worthwhile.Īt the start of the game you’re given the opportunity to choose your characters class from a pool of typical sword-and-sorcery types. The variety of missions, in keeping with the genre, is a mix of fetching items or battling monsters.
The quest system adopts a traditional approach, whereby missions are provided by the NPC’s dotted throughout the world.
As such the game is easy to pick up and play, although by removing the need to invest any emotional attachments to the characters, it can at times appear shallow and only maintain a tenuous hold of your attention. This won’t come as revelation to gamers, as it’s something we’ve come to accept in casual RPG’s released on mobile platforms such as Android. Inotia 3’s story is as predictable as can be expected- filled with the clichés, poor dialogue and generic villains that we’ve come to know and love. Completely free, although supported through ad’s and micro-transactions.Robust interface with configurable controls.Adorned with crafted animé-style artwork.
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