I download, I launch, I patch, I launch some more, and after a few lag bumps I get to play.
It's weirdly good? As in, its a suprisingly good game! As in, its an real live game with actual game mechanics and a world to play in, which to be honest I was not actually expecting.
There's exploration, collecting, a cute art style that isn't over the top, they've built the iconic fashion battles in an interesting way and there's just a ton of little interactive games everywhere, built into everything. You're jumping, exploring, searching everywhere with your faithful companion Momo by your side. It's a decent little platformer, nothing crazy but quite well designed for all of that. There's hidden nooks and caves to explore and ransack, animals to pet and bugs to catch and fish to, well, fish - all the usual suspects.
So far the gatcha elements are very background and not much in your face at all but the plethora of currencies everywhere make me think it'll become much more of an issue later on as things cost more and more to obtain or build.
That being said, I am having a blast with this, its more fun that you'd expect and has a lovely cozy vibe to it. So far, very much recommended.
- eureka upgrades to level 10, will gain random color. use bubbles to upgrade or 3 star extra eurekas.
- new eureka can be obtain in Realm of Eureka at the spires, costing Vital Energy.
- there are 5 types of Bouldy and Caged Greed fights for upgrade materials. check you fight the right guy/right type for what you need, uses precious Vital Energy.
- upgrade the camera for extra poses and lighting setups
- boss animal materials on 24hr cooldown - check for when available
- there is a photo album collection to work on (photos of specific areas in the game)
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