Eternal Twilight

Final Fantasy left a big mark on the video games industry, especially since it was one of the first hardcore JRPGs that caught the public's attention all over the world, including Europe and the US. The brilliant story, memorable characters and unique combat system worked nicely together and provided the players with a one-of-a-kind experience.

Eternal Twilight is a game that aims to emulate some of the same components and create a brand new universe, one in which new heroes get a chance to shine and find their place amongst the legends. However, much of the atmosphere present in the Final Fantasy titles is preserved, as well as many of the same gameplay mechanics, especially when it comes to the turn-based combat system.

The plot takes you through a world by the name of Redenda, which is filled with magic, extraordinary creatures and, obviously, an evil darkness that threatens to destroy everything in its path. As always, a brave hero rises to the challenge and goes on a quest to find the forces responsible for the impending doom, in order to put an end to the fear and save the entire world from being consumed by evil.

Gameplay-wise, everything goes as you might expect, with you exploring map after map in order to stumble into other characters, or kill the enemies that block your path. Quests and side quests can be taken from NPCs and there are even cities you can visit and resupply on adventurer supplements, as well as better weapons, potions and armors. Some of these NPCs turn out to have an impact on the story, while others remain just your average blacksmith.

As far as the combat is concerned, it is basically the same as it was in Final Fantasy or the Pokemon series. When you stumble into an encounter with a hostile creature, the game switches to a classic turn-based screen and you have to carefully choose your every action, in order to put your abilities to good use and defeat the enemy. Naturally, you can attack using basic weapons, or you can employ special skills as well, which cannot be used that often but have devastating effects.

In the end, Eternal Twilight is definitely a title worth playing, especially if you enjoy classic JRPGs and you do not mind the rather outdated graphics. Moreover, although the story may not be as intricate as it was in Final Fantasy, it can certainly keep you interested until the end.