Darren Grey and John Harris discuss the Japanese roguelike Omega Labyrinth Life.
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Synopsis & Useful Links
- How this is inspired mostly by the Shiren / Mystery Dungeon games, and the broad popularity of MD-like games in Japan
- Jon's upcoming book on the 31+ Mystery Dungeon games, 'We Love Mystery Dungeon'
- Item carry-over and upgrades between dungeon instances
- The set-up of the "last dungeon" in MD games (which is the main dungeon, for the serious players)
- "Monster houses" for difficulty spikes
- Gimmick bosses (and how annoying they are)
- John can't resist talking about the Shiren games a lot
- The side characters as companions, both as a tactical resource and a narrative piece
- The game narrative, and missed potential
- Many minigames, unlocks, cosmetics, and busiwork inbetween dungeons
- Customisation and town management that lasts across dungeon runs
- The high production quality of the game, with 3D & 2D art, extensive voice acting, many minigames, etc
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