My experience so far with Aselia was to get bored enough that by the time I finally reached the first combat I just gave up. Largely, I don’t like, care about, or even have interest in any of these people except for maybe Esperia. Everybody else is creepy, stupid, or both. I have seen enough spoilers to have an idea that it will pick up later, and many Japanese-original games are too slow for my taste, but sigh. May come back to it later but most games I’ve said that about, I never did.
(On the other hand, I am loving Kara no Shoujo so far. I get to do things, and my protagonist isn’t a total idiot!)
I honestly feel basically nothing for Aselia herself. She just doesn’t connect with me the way the rest of the cast did. And Orpha … yeah, she’s got issues. The cast did grow on me over time (other than Aselia), but I do recognize it’s a weakness.
The subspirits are really interesting, though. And they’re not even in the first few battles. (Honestly, compared to the mammoth size of the later encounters, the first few fights are nothing. The thing holding me back from going back right away, actually, is the slow pace of combat even using CTRL.)
It wasn’t, and the rumor mill says it was declined for the Steam Greenlight program too as it has an adult version (even if it’s not translated, apparently as long as it exists it wont be accepted. )
I was given this game for Christmas by my girlfriend who is just as bad as I am. Unfortunately, she didn’t realise that it’s the kiddy version and not the adult one.
Can I trade it for something else? If I want great stories where nothing can happen (because age ratings do not permit actually evil characters who do actual evil and actual relationships where people, heaven forbid, actually love and make love to other) there are literally thousands of other games and games companies who do that.
I can provide proof of purchase and such if required. I’ve bought many other games from here myself (you can check my order history) and have been very happy with them. I’ve supported you a lot, so I’m hoping you can support me for this one thing.
It’s been a while since members of the staff frequented the forums regularly. You might have better luck hitting them up via email or on twitter. (Or open a help ticket.)
Aselia is a pretty good game and all, but I really doubt I’ll be playing it again. It’s just too slow-moving in parts, especially the battle sections.
If you don’t like the story and characters you probably won’t enjoy the game! If you like the story and characters you’ll be able to slog through the game. It IS a slog to complete- but it’s beautiful and worth playing for at least one route.