Lost Dimension

A fun detective-esque RPG that punishes and rewards at the same time through its original story and game mechanics. Lacking RPG fundamentals like side quests and super-powered equipment will turn off some genre enthusiasts, but those who give it a chance will be captivated.

Some games rely on their stories and character development to grab your attention, using plot devices and memorable personalities to keep you coming back for more. Others depend upon their gameplay systems to keep you engaged, either through their unique implementation or by sheer force of addictiveness.

Like I said, keeping your friends close and your enemies closer could not be more apropos in Lost Dimension. The depth of this game makes it a pretty solid addition to the Vita library, even if it does come off a little heavy handed about some life lessons.

Lost Dimension isn’t particularly exceptional at anything it does, but I still really enjoyed the overall experience. It’s a genuinely satisfying and memorable tactical RPG that I won’t soon forget.

Taken as a full product, Lost Dimension is one of the most unique Tactical RPGs that I've played in a long time. Although not everything about it is 100% perfect, enough about the game is unique and interesting that it can easily be recommended to both fans and newcomers to the genre.

A traitor in our midst.

With a doomsday timer set on the world, the villain known as The End summons 11 gifted members known as S.E.A.L.E.D. team to the Pillar – a mysterious structure that's appeared out of nowhere – in order to defeat him. However, he's planted traitors among the group. It's up to protagonist Sho Kasugai and his allies to determine who he can trust and who must be illuminated in order to reach the top ...

The End has decided to destroy the world. As one might expect, the world is somewhat against this and sends in players to deal with this threat with ten allies, but how will traitors in the ranks affect things?

Overall, Lost Dimension has plenty to offer. Fans of JRPGs are bound to find something to keep them hooked, whether it be the gorgeous animations or deep and intricate plot. It’s unfortunate that the game is marred with more than its fair share of bugs, and just too much repetition. It’s also a shame that the game is pretty repetitive. Did I mention the repetition?

With a bland narrative and repetitive gameplay, Lost Dimension doesn't offer much for tactical RPGs

Lost Dimension is a well thought out tactical RPG, but it’s the traitor system which is the star of the game. It constantly makes you second guess your choices as you progress, but it comes at the cost of a compelling story. If you’re looking for a tactical RPG on PS3 or Vita then Lost Dimension is worth a go, but don’t expect it to blow you away.