Games 2 Go - A Mobile Game Review Vol. 1

Hello Readers!

We are back again, this time with the first edition of Games 2 Go. This article will be dedicated to mobile games of all types, such as App Store games, Portable Consoles, etc. today we are looking at a free to play mobile game released by Square Enix, called Final Fantasy Record Keeper.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a Active Time Battle based game, where you play the role of a young scholar named Tyro. Tyro begins to read and uncover the stories from classic Final Fantasy worlds. However, Tyro and Dr. Mog notice the records are now missing from each world. Tyro must enter the world of the records, recruit allies, and defeat each dungeon boss to restore the record. Through the your journey you will recruit allies from the different worlds to help you.

Here are just a few of the many characters that are unlock-able. 

Cloud from Final Fantasy VII

Tidus from Final Fantasy X

Terra from Final Fantasy VI

Rinoa from Final Fantasy VIII

Kain from Final Fantasy IV

Snow from Final Fantasy XIII

The game is free to play with purchisable features through the form of Gems. Gems can be used for many things. The game operates on the stamina system. Each dungeon level requires a certain amount of Stamina to enter. Once you are empty you must wait for it to recharge at a rate of 1 stamina per 3 mins, and will recharge outside of the app. You may use Gems, to refill your stamina or in game items called mythril (you will want to save these). As you complete dungeons you will gain stamina shards. Once you have 5, the stamina count will permanently increase by 1. When I started playing the game I believe I had 10 or 15 stamina, and I'm now up to almost 90 stamina.

The next feature to discuss is customization, this game features a lot of customization, which is awesome for a free to play game. You may upgrade, weapons, armor, and abilities with the items you collect in the dungeons. While the game doesn't allow you to customize to the level of Final Fantasy VI, you still can teach each character several abilities, and level up weaponry to make dungeons easier.

The next point of discussion is the relic draw. Every day players gain 1 free relic draw, which can either be a new weapon or armor. There is also a rare relic draw, which requires mythril or gems to do, and you can receive higher quality items. If you manage to gain some 5 star equipment, you may be able to teach new limit breaks to characters.

The game will also immerse you into each of the Final Fantasy classics with music, characters, and enemies from each of the Final Fantasy games, and honors those true memories with a very easy to learn combat system.

Positives
   -   Classic Memories from various Final Fantasy games will make you feel right at home
   -   Lots of customization, to make the game feel like a unique experience
   -   In app purchases go towards a lot more than just stamina boosts, and make you feel rewarded for in app purchases
   -   Very enjoyable game, that you will find yourself devoting a lot of time to.

Negatives
  -  Can be a lot of microtransactions
  -  The simple design of dungeons doesn't allow you to really immerse yourself into a story, instead you just find yourself focusing on the battles.


All in all I give Final Fantasy Record Keeper a solid 4.5/5 Stars. Definitely worth the download if you enjoy the Final Fantasy Universe.

Until Next Time!
UltimateDave469