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Palette of Thoughts (Free RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This article is about "Soushoku no Palette," a game that won the bronze prize in the "Moe Category" of the 14th Free Game Contest held from 2018 to 2019. It's an RPG made with RPG Maker VX Ace, featuring cute characters, a chaotic plot, and a challenging gameplay experience...
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Mikage Cube (Free Non-Field RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

I've played several games where actions are represented by cards in your hand. "Cardwirth," a well-known free game, is one such game, and all of them have an intuitive and easy-to-understand interface, making them very accessible. "CardWirth" is a game where...
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Class Maze (Free Horror RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

I played and completed "Class Maze," a game made with RPG Maker VX. It's described as a "horror-themed puzzle RPG." Each playthrough offered new discoveries, making it a game that kept me wanting to play more. I don't know the exact total playtime it took to complete...
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Re: A Free Game for Enjoying Poetry and Songs (Introduction and Review)

I played "Shika wo Tanashimu Re," a game made with "RPG Maker VX Ace." I haven't played many VIPRPGs before, and this was my first time playing a "visual novel." I played it wondering what the gameplay would be like, but it was different from a typical visual novel...
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Mahjong Soul (Jantama) Performance and Stats Guide | Average Rank and How to Play Between the King

This guide provides a benchmark for performance and stats in Mahjong Soul (Jantama), using actual numerical data. It summarizes key criteria to consider in Mahjong, such as average rank, winning rate, calling rate, and riichi rate, along with points to consider when deciding whether to push or fold.
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Demonic Lineage (SRPG, R-18) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This article is about "The Lineage of the Demon Race," an indie SRPG created with SRPG Studio. While I haven't usually featured R18 titles on this blog, I decided to introduce this game because I found it enjoyable as an SRPG. It's primarily a simulation RPG...
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Thoughts and Impressions on the Anime "Babylon" (Spoilers Included) | Reflecting on Kuruse Ai and the Nature of Good and Evil from the Perspective of Someone Who Enjoyed This Controversial Work

This is a review and analysis article of the anime "Babylon," which I watched on Amazon Prime Video. Focusing on the character of Ai Magase, I will discuss the themes of good and evil depicted in the story, with spoilers included.
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Through the Darkness: RE (Free SRPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This is a simulation RPG created with "SRPG Studio." It consists of 20 main chapters and 15 optional side story chapters, for a total of 35 chapters. While the scenario is fairly standard, the concept for each stage is clear, making it enjoyable and engaging until the very end...
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My Take on What Makes an SRPG Fun (Free Games)

I enjoy simulation RPGs (SRPGs), and I frequently play both console and free titles. While playing many games, some stand out as particularly interesting. I'd like to explain why I find certain games enjoyable...
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Jigokuron (Free SRPG) Introduction, Review, and Walkthrough

The emergence of the SRPG Studio development tool in 2015 led to a significant increase in the number of free SRPGs available. Recently, many games have been created that differentiate themselves from traditional, standard SRPGs by incorporating unique systems...