Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Imageepoch
- Publishers: Sega
7th Dragon 2020: A Post-Apocalyptic JRPG Masterpiece
Released in 2011, 7th Dragon 2020 is a Japanese role-playing game and a spin-off sequel to the original 7th Dragon. It changes the setting from 7th Dragon‘s generic fantasy world to post-apocalyptic Tokyo, and ditches the 2D sprites for an entirely 3D graphics engine. Despite the change in setting, the basic story is largely identical – the world has been invaded by dragons, bringing with them a brand of poisonous flowers. As a group of survivors known as Murakamo 13, you must search through the wreckage of the various districts of Tokyo to find other refugees, kill lots of dragons, and contend with a rival group of humans known as SKY.
7th Dragon 2020 is a dungeon crawler at its core, with a heavy emphasis on exploration and combat. The game’s world is divided into a number of different districts, each with its own unique environment and enemies. You’ll need to explore these districts thoroughly in order to find all of the refugees and hidden items, and to level up your characters.
Combat in 7th Dragon 2020 is turn-based, and plays out on a grid-based map. You can control a party of up to three characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. You’ll need to use a combination of strategy and brute force to defeat your enemies, and there’s a great deal of depth to the combat system.
One of the things that sets 7th Dragon 2020 apart from other JRPGs is its job system. Each character in the game can be assigned one of a number of different jobs, each with its own unique abilities and skills. You can change your characters’ jobs at any time, which allows you to customize your party to suit your own playstyle.
The job system adds a great deal of replayability to 7th Dragon 2020, as it allows you to experiment with different party combinations and strategies. There are a total of 13 different jobs in the game, so there’s a lot of variety to choose from.
Another thing that sets 7th Dragon 2020 apart is its difficulty. The game is challenging, but it’s also fair. You’ll need to think carefully about your strategy and use all of the resources at your disposal in order to succeed. The game also features a number of optional bosses that are extremely difficult to defeat, but offer great rewards for those who are able to do so.
Overall, 7th Dragon 2020 is an excellent JRPG that offers a unique and challenging experience. The game’s post-apocalyptic setting, deep combat system, and job system make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Characters
The player controls a party of up to three characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. The characters are:
- Akira – A young man who is the leader of Murakamo 13. He is a skilled swordsman and has a strong sense of justice.
- Rei – A young woman who is a member of Murakamo 13. She is a skilled archer and has a kind heart.
- Kazuma – A young man who is a member of Murakamo 13. He is a skilled mage and has a sarcastic sense of humor.
- Yuma – A young woman who is a member of Murakamo 13. She is a skilled healer and has a gentle personality.
- Nanami – A young woman who is a member of Murakamo 13. She is a skilled dancer and has a cheerful personality.
- Jin – A young man who is a member of Murakamo 13. He is a skilled martial artist and has a serious personality.
Gameplay
7th Dragon 2020 is a dungeon crawler at its core, with a heavy emphasis on exploration and combat. The game’s world is divided into a number of different districts, each with its own unique environment and enemies. You’ll need to explore these districts thoroughly in order to find all of the refugees and hidden items, and to level up your characters.
Combat in 7th Dragon 2020 is turn-based, and plays out on a grid-based map. You can control a party of up to three characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills. You’ll need to use a combination of strategy and brute force to defeat your enemies, and there’s a great deal of depth to the combat system.
One of the things that sets 7th Dragon 2020 apart from other JRPGs is its job system. Each character in the game can be assigned one of a number of different jobs, each with its own unique abilities and skills. You can change your characters’ jobs at any time, which allows you to customize your party to suit your own playstyle.
The job system adds a great deal of replayability to 7th Dragon 2020, as it allows you to experiment with different party combinations and strategies. There are a total of 13 different jobs in the game, so there’s a lot of variety to choose from.
Setting
7th Dragon 2020 is set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The world has been invaded by dragons, who have brought with them a brand of poisonous flowers. The flowers are deadly to humans, and have turned most of the population into mindless monsters.
The player controls a group of survivors known as Murakamo 13. Murakamo 13 is searching for a way to defeat the dragons and save the world. They must travel through the wreckage of Tokyo, fight off dragons and monsters, and find a way to stop the spread of the poisonous flowers.
Themes
7th Dragon 2020 explores a number of themes, including:
- The nature of good and evil
- The importance of hope
- The power of friendship
The game also explores the theme of survival. The characters in 7th Dragon 2020 are fighting for their lives in a world that has been destroyed. They must find a way to survive against all odds, and they must never give up hope.
Legacy
7th Dragon 2020 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its unique setting, deep combat system, and job system. The game has also been cited as an influence on a number of other JRPGs, including Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler.
7th Dragon 2020 is a classic JRPG that is still enjoyed by many today. The game’s unique setting, deep combat system, and job system make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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