![]() ![]() Those with fond memories of Scott Pilgrim or Castle Crashers will want to pay it some heed. All up, in terms of mechanics it feels like something from the era before the current trend of purer brawlers. There’s even a story to pay attention to should that be something you’re looking for in a beat-em-up. It’s also shockingly substantial, running several hours in length. Young Souls puts in a strong effort, with a nice presentation and some cool RPG mechanics to chew on. I’ve been on a beat-em-up kick the last couple of years, and I’m always excited to see a new one. It’s that old refrain again, friends: I really wanted to like this game a lot more than I did. SwitchArcade Score: 3.5/5 Young Souls ($24.99) I can’t help but feel there may have been a better vehicle for this charming little fairy tale, but I’m nevertheless happy I got to experience it. RPG fans will likely find less to be enthused with here, thanks to its plodding pace and somewhat banal battling. Ultimately, The Cruel King and the Great Hero is still worth playing for those who are attracted to its cute storybook stylings. The Dragon King isn’t the only one afraid to remove the training wheels, sadly. Yuu and the Dragon King’s lovable mannerisms can only do so much, and eventually the repetition sets in hard. Yuu doesn’t have many options for dealing with her enemies, and even adding in some friendly partners only slightly improves matters. Lots and lots of random battles especially. That’s a problem, because there are a lot of battles ahead of you as you play through this story. And I wish I could say it was a good one, but unfortunately the combat mechanics here are incredibly basic and never really build out in any meaningful ways. So what’s the problem, then? Well, this is an RPG. Fortunately for him Yuu doesn’t seem to notice, even when he breathes fire on her weapon for her special attack. He’s trying to hide, and not doing a very good job of it. He watches from the backgrounds as Yuu goes on her little adventures, beaming at her successes and wincing whenever she runs into trouble. The Dragon King is almost as easy to love. Protagonist Yuu is ridiculously cute and expressive, waving her little weapon at the enemies she comes across. It feels like a picture book come to life, complete with a narrator for the story segments. It doesn’t always stay as sweet as it starts off, but overall this is a very heart-warming tale. The Dragon King wants to nurture her dream, and he does so in the most hilariously doting way you could imagine. Her human father was a hero, and after hearing bedtime stories about him from her adopted father, she seeks to follow in his footsteps. A Dragon King has adopted a human child, allowing her to live among the monsters in the forest. I love so much about The Cruel King and the Great Hero, but regrettably little of that involves the gameplay. Let’s get to it! Reviews & Mini-Views The Cruel King and the Great Hero ($29.99) A whole lot of them came in over the weekend, and we’ve also got the usual list of expiring discounts to mull over. We’ve also got some new games to look at, though they aren’t a terribly exciting bunch. The list includes The Cruel King and the Great Hero, Young Souls, The Last Cube, Dungeon Color, and Ashwalkers. In today’s article, I’ve got a bunch of reviews and Mini-Views for you to check out. Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for March 14th, 2022.
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