3D Dot Game Heroes Review_ Connecting The Dots To The Past
By Dr. Eleanor Vance | Published on January 01, 0001
Can the innovative implementation of 3D pixels and a good sense of humor save Silicon Studio’s 3D Dot Game Heroes from being labeled a gimmicky y1 com games Zelda clone? The king of 2D Dotnia felt that sprites were outdated, so he decreed the kingdom switch to 3D, and so it did, though not in the way one might expect. Instead of granting the buildings, monsters, and citizens of Dotnia new polygon models, the sprites themselves became polygons, giving the kingdom a unique, building block look. It is into this new, 3D world that our hero ventures, armed with a ridiculously large sword and burdened with a quest to save the land from the rebirth of a diabolical evil.(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c&cid=872d12ce-453b-4870-845f-955919887e1b'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c" }).render("79703296e5134c75a2db6e1b64762017"); }); But our hero’s quest is not without stumbling blocks, mainly in the form of fans who see the game as nothing more than a PlayStation 3 exclusive rip-off of The Legend of Zelda and its various sequels. 3D Dot Game Heroes has the same game play mechanics, tools, enemies; even the music is similar, but there’s more to 3D Dot Game Heroes than that, isn’t there? Loved Building Blocks: I wasn’t Y1 COM quite sure what to make of the graphical style of 3D Dot Game Heroes when I first started playing. It wasn’t a question of quality. These were a type of graphics I hadn’t seen before in a video game, melding together pixel-block constructed landscapes and characters with high-end graphic and lighting effects. I was a little disoriented, but then it dawned on me…I was playing a stop-motion block diorama, gorgeously rendered via the PlayStation 3 hardware. The creatures and characters you encounter might look primitive, but a hell of a lot of work has gone into making them look that way. A Block To The Past: Call it a Zelda clone or call it homage, Atlus and developer Silicon Studio have made it pretty obvious where the inspiration for 3D Dot Game Heroes lies. The gameplay is Zelda with one, enormously oversized twist: Your weapon. When your health is full, your generally meager sword becomes a massive force of destruction, with different models upgradeable to the point where they span the entire screen, taking out everything in their path. The rest of the game is unapologetically Zelda, with popular items like the boomerang, bomb, bow, and even hook-shot making an appearance. It’s derivative, sure, but it’s derivative done well. Gaining new powers and tools opens up new areas to explore, twisting dungeons will test your patience as well as your skills, and hidden areas packed with secrets abound. If the evolution of 3D graphics had gone terribly wrong, maybe this is what a 3D Zelda might have ended up looking like. Blockin’ Ain’t Easy: 3D Dot Game Heroes is not an easy game. The giant sword is an advantage, sure, but one hit and it’s gone. Dungeons start off straightforward enough, but as you progress the difficulty ramps up substantially. By the third dungeon, death was no longer simply a possibility; it was a certainty, and by the end, making your way through the labyrinthine, monster-filled catacombs became a matter of getting as far as I could, hoping to find a key, map, or new tool to use before death dumped me back at the entrance again. Still, the frustration never becomes unbearable, and never outweighs the sense of accomplishment you gain from getting the job done. Build Me Up: 3D Dot Game Heroes is plural for a reason. Not only does the game come with a large selection of pre-made block characters (I played the majority of the game as a Morrigan-esque succubus), players can use the character creator to build their own custom hero from the ground up. Build,
Reader Comments
The deposit process is smooth and fast. I was able to fund my account instantly and start playing without any hassle. Plus, the multiple payment options make it convenient for everyone regardless of location.
Website layout is very clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate. I can quickly find my favorite games, access promotions, and check my account details without any confusion. It’s a pleasure to use.
The deposit process is smooth and fast. I was able to fund my account instantly and start playing without any hassle. Plus, the multiple payment options make it convenient for everyone regardless of location.