Topic: From the Abyss

Anyone play this game? I'm on Stage 8, Level 4. Any tips on how to beat this boss? Do I need certain weapon types to beat him or do I just need to keep plugging away?

I never played but I saw an add on the left page of a magazine about this game.... with a bad review of the game on the right page giving it a 4.

It's actually a decent game. It's short (my first time through and it only took me 8 hours) and some dungeons can get repetitive, but it's not bad. I'd give it a 6/10 and call it a decent game.

Nevermind. Figured out the trick to defeating that boss. All done!

Having finished the game, and giving it sufficient thought, I'd say this game is deserving of a 7/10 rating.

The game (the first time around) has a moderate level of difficulty, which means that it shouldn't discourage newcomers to this style of game. It has an extensive experience system, allowing you to customize the fighting capabilities of your character. There are four weapon styles (axe, bow, sword, and spear) and four magic genres (earth, fire, ice, wind) to pursue. There is a huge range of weapons, armors, and items to choose from as well. Some bosses are tougher than others (the 5th boss gave me the most trouble), but all provide a nice challenge. The story line, while typical, does flow throughout the entire story. It is a bit awkward in places but it doesn't detract from the overall ambiance of the game. The dungeons can be a bit repetitious in places, and some of the monsters are simply rehashes (differently colored and skilled) of earlier monsters, but they always provide a challenge. The music is very catchy as well, and doesn't get annoying. The game is a bit short (first time through and I completed it in under 10 hours) but it is a very decent game.

Final rating: 7/10