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Binding: Video Game
EAN: 0662248900070
Platform: PlayStation
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Summary: Two Stories for the Price of One!
Comment: "Threads of Fate" is a title that makes this game seems like it's going to be deep and serious, but it's not! Surprise!! It actually features a very simple humor-driven story. However, Threads of Fate is still very enjoyable. Who doesn't need a bit of lighthearted fun every now and then?
Graphics (score 7/10): Graphics were pretty decent for a PS1 game. They aren't the best, but not the worst either. Overall, the graphics are not too hard on the eyes.
Music (score 7/10): The music is decent, and none of it is grating on the ears. Rod's theme song even got stuck in my head (in a good way). Each dungeon has its own music track (so the game has sufficiently varied music), and all of it was pleasant.
Characters (score 7/10): The characters are rather simplistic, but they are also very cute and likable. There are two main characters, Mint and Rue, and a cast of supporting NPCs who feature strongly in the story. Alot of the characters themselves have rather silly personalities, but this works well with the kind of humorous game that this is. Even though the characters are not terribly deep nor well-developed, the main characters at least have back stories that are examined, and all of the characters are charming in their own way.
Story (score 7/10): Like the characters, the story is pretty simplistic. However, it's engaging enough that it keeps you interested, and there are some twists to keep things fresh. Also, you actually have two storylines. You can start off as either Rue or Mint. They're both basically going through the same major events (because they are searching for the same thing), but playing as one versus the other allows you to see the events from either unique perspective. Plus, there are a couple differences in the storyline based on who you are using. So, it's almost like getting two games for the price of one!
Battle System (score 8/10): Threads of Fate is a basic action-RPG. You have a weapon, which you hit things with by pressing a button. You can also do a combo attack (by hitting the x button twice) as well as a regular hit. In addition, each character has a special ability. Rue can turn into monsters that he has killed and use their attacks. Mint has magic attacks (and also a healing spell later). I found the battle system to be pretty intuitive and easy to use. Also, the game designers did a good job of making both Rue and Mint pretty balanced with each other. I was afraid when I started playing that once I went through Mint's storyline she would be pathetically weak and under-powered, but she was about the same. So, neither character is more difficult to use than the other, which really adds to the enjoyment of playing as either character.
Gameplay (score 6/10): This is a bit of a catch-all category for me. My biggest complaint here is a small section that involves doing three mini-games which are required to advance the story. These mini-games involve jumping platforms, and they are extremely irritating. This is by far the most aggravating aspect of the game, and lowers the score in this section. It wouldn't be so bad if you weren't forced to complete these mini-games to advance the story, but unfortunately, you are. One other small complaint is that you have to confirm alot of decisions twice. For example, when you leave town, you must select your desired location, then confirm. The cursor starts out on "cancel", which means I sometimes accidentally hit cancel. This was mildly annoying. The other thing to note is that there is only one town in this game. This one town acts as a central hub where you can rest, shop, and get info. before setting out into dungeons. Also, there is no world map, you just go to the town gate and select your desired location, then you're taken straight there. You might think that having only one town and no world map would get dull, but the game does a very good job of keeping you engaged and un-bored with their lively, interesting characters and simple but charming story. I could easily see how a game might use this same setup and completely ruin the experience, so I applaud Threads of Fate for handling this aspect so well. Still, more towns might have added some variety to the game.
Overall (score 7/10): NOTE this score is not an average; it's my subjective overall score. Given its replayability (due to the double storylines), mostly enjoyable gameplay (curse those required mini-games!), and cute story, I can easily recommend this game to RPG fans. Since it is pretty inexpensive right now (last time I checked anyway), and is a very fun and enjoyable game, Threads of Fate easily deserves a place in your game collection.
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Summary: Threads of Fate
Comment: I thought this was a really cool game. At first, it was really hard because this was pretty much the first video game I'd ever played, but it's really fun, and the graphics are pretty good considering the year it was made. I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes fantasy video games or who like role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons or Adventure Quest. Even if you don't like either, this game would probably change your mind!
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Summary: Great
Comment: i think anyone who is a big fan of RPGs should get this game it is a very good one
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Summary: One of my favorite SquareSoft games!
Comment: Threads of Fate is one of the few games that I have found myself playing over and over again, to the point of memorizing it, and still having fun with it. You start the game by choosing between one of two very different main characters: Rue, a boy with a mysterious past who goes through the game in an almost tragic way; or Mint, a spunky girl who goes through the game with a fiery passion.
Both Mint and Rue are after the legendary relic, Dewprism, for two very different reasons. With the relic, Rue will be able to revive his lost, sister-like friend, Claire; and Mint will be able to get revenge on her younger sister Maya for stealing Mint's right to the throne, and also will be able to accomplish world domination, "baby!"
I was a bit disappointed to find that while Mint and Rue are both very different characters after the relic for very different reasons, both games are almost exactly the same. Both characters fight the same "bosses," and acquire the same items, there is only a few changes in bosses and items between the two games. The game is still fun because while they are similar in a lot of ways, there is also a lot of distinct differences.
For one, the way Mint and Rue attack is very different from eachother. Rue has the power to transform into past monsters that he has killed, and is even able to use their attacks; while Mint has self-taught magic that expands as Mint grows with experience.
I've always enjoyed playing Mint's game more than Rue's. Rue's story is very serious and very sad, there is hardly any humor at all in his story, and when there is a little humor, it seems forced. Mint's story, however, is filled with humor... but not to the point where it becomes annoying or silly. Mint has a fun character and isn't afraid to speak her mind whenever she feels the need to. Her story is much more light-hearted than Rue's, which is why I enjoy her game more.
This game is about five years old now, and it shows in the graphics. While these graphics may have been superb five years ago, technology has advanced very quickly and the graphics in Threads of Fate now seem too simple. However, the music in this game seamlessly make up for this. The music is exhilarating, soothing, or powerful; depending on what is happening in the game. I know that there is a soundtrack somewhere out there, but I have had trouble finding it. It would be a great soundtrack to own, though!
Overall, I love this game. It is fun to play through a second time (or more!) and try to uncover all of the secrets. Defeat both Mint's and Rue's game for a special surprise! The ending of this game suggests a sequel, but I haven't heard anything about it...
I've played this game many times and still love it. I've found, though, that after you know the "secrets" to defeating the "bosses," then the game suddenly becomes extremely easy to play. The game is still fun anyway, though. I would recommend this game to any gamer looking for something fresh and fun!
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Summary: Short and sweet
Comment: I played this game right after finishing Final Fantasy IV (by the Japanese numbering system)--and I don't know if it was the fact that it was a much-needed change of pace or what, but I thoroughly enjoyed Threads of Fate. It's cute, easy, and light-hearted--kind of like the book you pick up to read at the beach. If you're sick of playing serious games or just need a break in general, it's well worth it.
Gameplay is simple and easy to use. As Rue, you can change into different types of monsters; as Mint, you master different types of magic. There is no true "leveling" system--HP and MP can be earned in several different ways, but mostly through being hit and using magic. Monsters are generally easy to beat (which is nice, since battles are all in real-time), and though bosses sometimes can be a challenge, a coin system allows you to pick up immediately at the boss fight again if you get defeated.
I had only a few problems with the game: 1) there are a few required minigames that get incredibly obnoxious incredibly fast, and 2) the storyline changes depending on the main character more than I anticipated. I played Rue first (I saved Mint because I figured I'd enjoy using her more--best for last and all that) and was sorely disappointed when Mint's story didn't even parallel how she acts in Rue's storyline. The game's still worthwhile, and the replay value's pretty high... but don't expect all plot points to be identical regardless of the character you control.
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