I took a break from console and handheld games for about 3 weeks in May. I have to specify ‘console and handheld’ because I was still dabbling in casual fare like Candy Crush and Shepherd’s Crossing Online from time to time. I can’t blame casual gamers any more – ‘proper’ games just require too much […]
My progress has slowed considerably on Adventure Bar Story, but I’m still playing it on and off. Awkward touchscreen controls mean I’d much rather be playing with my DS or PSP most of the time, so I only play ABS once in a long while when it’s like “Oh yeah, whatever happened to that game?” […]
In alphabetical order: Adventure Bar Story – 13 hours and 58 minutes. It’s gotten old. I haven’t unlocked any new recipes or dungeons in a while and I’m too stubborn to look at a FAQ. Cook the same dishes, buy the same items, visit the same dungeons, fight the same monsters. I’ll give it another […]
Tales of Hearts? Ao no Kiseki? How can mere big-budget handheld games compete with the charm of a $2.99 smartphone game? Say hello to your new mobile overlord! Adventure Bar Story is an Atelier-inspired crafting RPG from a company called Rideon Japan. It’s been (passably but not well-)translated and is available for the Android, iOS […]