The creator of Harvest Moon and Rune Factory has a new action RPG on the way to the Nintendo DS. Avalon Code is being developed by Matrix, which has also handled the DS ports of Final Fantasies III and IV. Players choose between a male and female character that has been having a recurring nightmare about the apocalypse. One day they awake to find a book lying on the bedside table. This tome is one of the key game mechanics and you'll carry it with you throughout your journey. It has the power to improve or hinder the characters and monsters you encounter.
A fun, new, interesting experience that separates itself nicely from the rest of the crowd with the use of the Book of Prophecy. If you are looking for something to play at the moment, Avalon Code is definitely worth some attention. It's a little slow to start, but it soon picks up into an exciting experience. Matrix have tried something different, and managed to pull it off with smooth execution.
GameKult: Once is not custom, the beginning of Avalon Code starts with the end. The end of the world, of course, since RPG is not Japanese as the planet is not in danger.
Nintendo Life writes: "Role playing games are rapidly becoming a staple genre for the Nintendo DS, with more and more quality titles arriving on the handheld. With Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest releases and even new titles in the form of Nostalgia and Sands of Destruction, there is a lot of competition among a crowded market so Avalon Code needs something special in order to stand out. While it has an original idea and is quite charming, key gameplay faults prevent it from riding amongst the best of the genre."
