PopoloCrois follows in the footsteps of other hybrid genre JRPGs like the Atelier series, and instead of alchemy mixes in a heavy dose of a farming instead. While the farming aspect of this hybrid title is compelling enough, the dull combat and a snail’s pace holds it back from greatness.
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale2015
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
2015 XSEED Games72Good
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 20 hours to finish the game.
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Details
- Launch
- June 18, 2015
- Developer
- Marvelous Entertainment
- Publisher
- XSEED Games
Overview
The fairy tale world of PoPoLoCrois meets the farm living of Story of Seasons in this cross-over RPG. It features classically-styled turn-based combat and towns full of lively and interesting NPCs who contribute to a heartwarming narrative that veterans or newcomers to either franchise can enjoy. Ample farming and life simulation elements such as crop-raising, bug-catching, rock quarrying, item synthesis and more round out the experience.
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Reception
Press72
Good- Metacritic72from 28 reviews
- OpenCritic71from 24 reviews
Some generic plots and sound issues don’t detract too much from a fairly strong RPG/farming hybrid.
It sounds like I am being hard on Return to PopoloCrois, but that is because I am a little disappointed with Return to PopoloCrois and how it doesn’t blend the two things I enjoy (RPGs and Harvest Moon) in a way that sets a good example for both properties involved.
It’s certainly a charming, and fun game, some deeper ties to the series roots could have made it a near flawless execution in the Rune Factory series.
An unusual mash up of a little known RPG series and the rebranded Harvest Moon, Return to PopoloCrois is a simple game, but also an enjoyable romp.