![]() ![]() This unique side-scrolling RPG comes with various game modes, episodic narrative presentation, and a plethora of items to collect. Although this is already expected given that the concept comes from the brilliant mind of Yoko Taro. What is SinoAlice?įirst launched in 2017 for the Japanese market by Square Enix, SinoAlice features a dark tale featuring some of the most iconic fairy tale characters in literature. ![]() Before we dive right into our overview of this side-scrolling RPG, let us first take a quick overview of some of the game’s notable features. With that in mind, if you are one of those players who’s asking the question of whether the game is still worth playing in 2021, then, we got you covered with our spoiler-free SinoAlice review. Two years and over a million installs later, the game remains solid with an overall rating of 4.31/5. Despite having mixed reviews during its launch, SinoAlice has managed to establish a solid community that keeps the game alive since its launch. With the creator of the Nier and Drakengard series on the director seat, the title has been anticipated throughout its development phase with over 2 million IOS and Android users pre-registering for the game. I was going to play(review) SINoALICE regardless, but now I must play it simply to discover where all these amazing pieces of orchestral perfection fit into this game.In 2019, Japanese video game icon Yoko Taro along with Pokelabo unleashed SinoAlice for mobile. I don’t think anything could more effectively hype me for this game than this soundtrack release. While these tracks are just a few of the highlights among SINoALICE OST‘s 28 tracks, there is plenty more to discover within its gorgeous pieces and melodies. It’s strong, but it won’t be overbearing when you hear it over and over. Which is why I suspect it’s the fight music. The most likely to be the fight music, this track is a strong entry that balances its passionate tones, without overdoing it. The last track I want to mention here is “Battle Anthem”. Enchanting, enrapturing, and soul-crushing all in one. Listening to it instantly takes me back to several of my favorite pieces from Nier: Automata’s legendary soundtrack. With a light string filled beginning which is slowly accompanied by an ever-growing vocal chorus, this piece stands out to me as the one that most screams Okabe. A mournful melody that leaves me curious to see where it falls in the game’s narrative.Īnother piece deserving of mention is the track “Bitter Memories”. Crafting images of a great loss or bitter defeat, this piece serves as one of the deeper pieces on this album. With “Limbo of Rebirth” SINoALICE OST sinks into a more depressive tone. The fast beat drives the energy of this piece, making it impossible to sit still to. Highlighted by strong vocal performances, this piece sounds like the backdrop for an epic confrontation. “Banquet of Massacre” is the first track that captures a more powerful tone in its voice. While creating a foreboding sense of the pain that seems sure to follow. It’s a nice middle ground between the more energized pieces and the most somber melodies. This serves as a perfect entry point for all the works to come. SINoALICE OST opens up with the track “The Book of Lies and the Universe”. I want to just highlight a few of the stand out tracks on this album. ![]() From up-tempo fight music to somber, bittersweet melodies, everything a dark fantasy RPG could ask for from a score is present in this collection. Okabe’s s trademark powerful use of vocals, and magnificent range of emotion is evident on this collection of tracks. With the lead for this album being none other than legendary game composer Keiichi Okabe( Nier series), my expectations for this latest album were extremely high. But, a dark fantasy game will need a suitably dark, and haunting soundtrack. And while the dark twisted versions of classic storybook characters isn’t a new concept, I can’t imagine a better game creative to bring a new twist to it than Taro. This setup lays out a fairly bleak, and dark twist to the classic fairy tale characters we all know. ![]() But in order to do this, all the other characters must be slain. These characters seek to revive their authors. SINoALICE is about a fractured world of storybook characters. And while I’m excited to play the game come July, today we are talking about the music. I’m hoping this latest endeavor will follow suit. I personally enjoyed War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Square Enix has seen some solid success recently in the mobile market. SINoALICE OST is the official soundtrack for SINoALICE, an upcoming RPG for mobile devices, published by Square Enix, and developed by Pokelabo, Inc., and led by its creative director, acclaimed game developer Yoko Taro. ![]()
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