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Agarest: Generations of War Zero

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3 • 2014

Should you play it?

From the void, the gods of darkness and light created Agarest, a most perfect and divine world. As the generations passed, paradise sadly fell to the ravages of time. War darkened the skies and Agarest soon became a torturous hell as the gods divided and immense armies clashed, desecrating the once beautiful land…

What works
  • Deep and engaging story with multiple generations
  • Challenging and strategic turn-based combat
  • Character customization and relationship systems
  • Long gameplay with replayability and dlc content
  • Anime-style art and japanese voice acting
Things to keep in mind
  • Tedious grinding and crafting requirements
  • Linear story progression with limited exploration
  • Some ui and tutorial issues
  • Difficulty spikes and occasional frustrating battles
  • Dlc pricing considered high by some players

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Agarest: Generations of War

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

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Agarest: Generations of War Zero: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

Why this game works

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