Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja
by Atlus
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Product Summary
Brand: AtlusRelease Date: 2007-02-20
Platform: Nintendo DS
Model: 40007
Publisher: Atlus
Product features:
- . Challenge the grisly deep labyrinths that change every time you enter!
- . Customize and power up your weapons, which gain strength over time!
- . Use Talismans to cast spells or power up your equipment!
- . Defy the wrath of the gods and save your precious Grandboss.
- . A memorable cast with sly wit will keep you laughing. until the next boss comes along!
Video Game Reviews of Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja
Customer Review: Larn, without the ASCII, but with the dying
Summary: 4 Stars
If names like "Rogue", "Larn", or "Angband" bring back happy, ASCII-filled memories, then you will likely love Izuna. The game hearkens back to a time when you could not just haphazardly run through a dungeon, picking off slimes or rabites as you come to them, and just say "oh well, I'll reload" if you die.
In Izuna, the dungeons are randomly generated every time you go into one. Item placements will always be different, some rooms will be devoid of action while others will be populated with nearly a dozen monsters, all of whom will work to surround you. And since combat is turn based, being surrounded is a horrible thing.
As many previous reviewers have said, dying is commonplace in Izuna (both for the monsters, and for you). However, those familiar with the roguelikes of yore will also remember that cautious preparation will yield survival, rich rewards, and consequently, addictive gameplay. "Get-out-of-dungeon-free" cards (or talismans) are abundant in earlier dungeons--and if used properly--will prevent many frustrating deaths.
The heart of my own addiction came from the weapon and armor customization system. The talismans (read: magic) you find in the dungeons can be used either against the monsters found therein, or affixed to your equipment to do anything from improving their attack and defense, to inducing sleep or paralysis in enemies. Overloading equipment in this way causes them to break faster. Of course, the time and care involved in creating the ultimate weapon will also be a factor in the despair you feel when you lose it after you die, so even in the latter levels you still have to maintain a bit of caution.
To those unfamiliar with this genre of game, I wouldn't recommend this game. . . not yet at least. I would first suggest downloading one of the many freeware versions of the original roguelike games, put aside your 3D (or even 2D) graphics-tinted lenses, and try playing a game where you can't use save points as a crutch.
For everyone else, you'll love Izuna. And she's a lot cuter than an @.
Description of Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja
Izuna: Legend Of The Unemployed Ninja is ninja role-player that's a lot of fun. When Izuna got canned, she went to a remote village seeking work&moved their sacred crystal by mistake. Now 6 gods are fuious at her, and it's up to Izuna to bring harmony back to the town. Help her beat impossible levels and gruesome bosses, all delivered with stunning artwork and charming humor.Kids & Family Games
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