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Pier Solar and the Great Architects

Pier Solar and the Great Architects

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Pier Solar HD

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Release Date: September 30, 2014

RPG, Fantasy, Turn-based, 2D, Remaster/remake, Indie Games, jRPG, Singleplayer

Remastered version of the jRPG by WaterMelon studio, which was originally released in 2010 on SEGA Genesis console. The game is set in fantasy reality and players play as a young botanist named Hoston who, in search of a cure for his father's mysterious disease, sets out to find a rare herb which is necessary to prepare the antidote.

6.1

OpenCritic

5.8

Steam

1.9

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Pier Solar is a 16-bit RPG that tells the story of Hoston, a young botanist who is on a quest to save his father from a mysterious illness. Along with his two best friends Alina and Edessot, the three friends embark on a quest seeking a rare herb to cure the illness of Hoston's father. Little do they know, it is the beginning of a winding journey that unravels his father's past and the mystery of Pier Solar and the Great Architects.

Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows September 30, 2014

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 cancelled

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 September 30, 2014

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Wii U November 6, 2014

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 September 30, 2014

Xbox One

Xbox One November 21, 2014

Developer: WaterMelon

Publisher: WaterMelon

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Pier Solar and the Great Architects Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 GT or better), 3 GB HDD, Windows XP(SP2)/Vista/7/8.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Pier Solar and the Great Architects Video Game.

6.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 19% of Critics. There are 13 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Nintendo Life: 6 / 10 by Jowi Meli

Pier Solar is a labour of love that makes its passion known right from the first scene. It's an absolutely gorgeous title with inspiration from just about every classic Japanese role-playing game released in the late 80's and early 90's. Unfortunately, it drags some artefacts from that era with it, and as a result features conspicuous problems that will get in the way of your fun. If you can ignore the slow battle system, vapid story, and abysmal dialogue, Pier Solar's efforts may win your heart. If you've got no love for this genre, steer clear — this is one for enthusiasts only.

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PlayStation LifeStyle: 5.5 / 10 by Chandler Wood

While I loved getting that classic RPG nostalgia, much of the game found certain levels of tedium that quickly drove the experience of Pier Solar from nostalgia to a chore.  Whether it was finding the correct path to take, healing after battles, or finding myself fighting the same set of enemies repeatedly, the lacking narrative and characters did little to drive me through the overly tedious moments. Pier Solar HD has a lot of potential, and fans of the classic 16-bit RPG may find a lot to love in a game that abandons a lot of the more modern day conventions that we see in games, but don't be surprised if you find that classic feeling starting to hide behind all of the little problems that litter the playing field.

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Nintendojo: by Anthony Vigna

Pier Solar had potential to be an incredible JRPG. The game's well-written story, amazing visuals and soundtrack, and deep combat system show that the game does a lot of things right, but the poor pacing, lack of conveyance to the player, and glitches hold it back from being truly exceptional. With that said, Pier Solar is still worth your time and money. The game may have its issues, but it's still a great love letter to classic 16-bit JRPGs.

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58%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (128)

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