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Cladun X3
The third numbered entry in the Cladun series. Cladun X3 is a highly customizable and dynamic pixel art action RPG with a focus on hack-and-slash gameplay. Utilize a variety of weapons, magic, and actions to fend off the monsters monsters and traps that await you, and clear the dungeons!
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Cladun X3 is a pixel game that has a lot of charm and creativity. It can feel like it throws a lot at you, but at the end of the day, it is a fun and adventurous time.
Cladun X3 continues on the tradition of its predecessors very well so if you're ready for more bite-sized dungeons then let's get to it! Yay.
The PlayStation Portable was an iconic homestead for niche RPGs, cementing the likes of Nippon Ichi Software as small but permanent fixtures of video games. Cladun started there, a series that combined retro gaming aesthetics with the enduring fixtures of contemporary, premium handheld gaming. Cladun struggled a bit to survive the Vita’s relative floundering, but with the Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2), now’s the perfect time for a comeback. Cladun X3 is a weird one for a few reasons, but in a world full of dungeon-crawling RPGs, there isn’t much else like it.
Action dungeon crawlers need to provide a lot of customization to keep progression interesting. Nippon Ichi's Cladun X3 goes too far with its options and not far enough with its balancing leading to an average experience.
Cladun X3 is an action-adventure RPG that has a lot going for it. The systems are overwhelming at first but are quite fun when you get used to them. You can customize everything in the game from you character, to the weapons, to even the music. There is plenty to do from randomized dungeons to even online elements. But the last couple hours of the game are a chore that show how much the rest of the game needs some serious balance adjustments. I still had fun with the rest of it, but I don't s...