Tales Across Time

Hello friends,
Today I will review the game Tales across Time. This is a indie RPG Maker game made by the same developers that made the game 8-bit Adventures series, which this author has also played in the past. As with the other game, this game looks and feels like a retro game made for a early Nintendo system. The music also fits this game very good. The one complaint I have is how short the game was. I was hoping it would be longer than what i played. Although others may find the shortness of the game good. The storyline is interesting and unique. I do not think I have played a generational rpg like this since Saga Frontier 2 on PS1. Basically, the player plays thru the ages in three different stories, from the past, present, and the future. The combat system is also interesting. Unlike other RPG's, there is no grinding involved, but the player can find special crystals that increase stats for each character. Anyways, here is my PROS and CONS list:
PROS:
- A short rpg with no grinding mechanics nor exp nor leveling.
- A story that takes the player thru adventures in time.
- Combat mechanics are easy to learn.
- The music fits the game perfectly for a 8-bit type game.
- Works on windows 11 operating system.
- Works with controllers. I use a ZEN PRO switch controller.
CONS:
- Some people do not like RPG MAKER games as this was made with that program.
- In some ways, the game is too short, but others may find it is the right length.
- The simplistic graphics may not be liked by everyone.
Do I recommend it? Only if RPG MAKER and Indie games do not really bother the player. The story is unique to keep the player involved in the game to see it's conclusion. The graphic style is retro and looks like a Nintendo game. If the buyer does not mind these type of games, I suggest buying it at least for the story and easy battle mechanics

Short and sweet. A simple story-focused RPG with most of the usual complexities of RPGs stripped out. There's no grinding, EXP, levels, or equipment to manage. The combat system is also simple, but has unexpected depth owing to its focus on resource management. I had a good time with this one.

Interesting little game. The aesthetic is more 16-bit, though the game mechanics are almost the same as the 8-bit Adventures games, albeit somewhat simplified since you don't actually level up and the only way to get better "stats" is by finding crystals that raise your HP and AP pools.
The story is interesting and the characters are engaging, but the game is pretty short and light on the actual game play. It reminded me in that respect of the first Evoland, which felt a bit like a sketch of a game and not really a full game.
Other than that, I liked it quite a bit and now that I've played all three games made by this creator and enjoyed them a lot, I can confidently say I'll be on the lookout for anything he releases in the future because two of the games were lots of fun and the other one was one of my favorite games in recent memory.
I gotta hand it to the creator, he knows how to design an interesting final boss battle, and this one was a memorable as the last boss for both 8-Bit Adventures.

Bite sized little game for a quick fix of a classic RPG.