| Amazonian Saga | |
| by Haneda Yoshiyuki | |
| Alcritas’ Review | |
It seems every time I approach some previously uncharted island of BOE scenario design, and get ready to plant my flag, claiming it for myself, I see a Neon Purple Flashing sign, with the words, in 6 foot high letters, AMAZONIAN SAGA WAS HERE.
Amazonian Saga, by Haneda Yoshiyuki (haneda@dragon.mm.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp), is, without a doubt, one of my favorite scenarios. It nicely combines a faerie tale atmosphere with an engaging storyline and excellent aesthetics.
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The basic storyline of Amazonian Saga is hard to describe. The scenarios uses the evolving world engine, but in a way far different than used elsewhere, for example, Tatterdemalion, Fog, and Of Good And Evil. In those scenarios, the world evolved as the plot progressed. In Amazonian Saga, the world evolves so much, not one, but three different plots emerge. You start off trying to hunt down a mysterious fellow who’s been terrorizing the island. You’ll end up doing much more. |
The gameplay in Amazonian Saga is generally quite solid. The dungeons are nothing of note, in fact they probably compose the biggest weakness of the scenario. Beyond that, however, Amazonian Saga introduces several concepts in the BOE arena, all of which greatly enhance the enjoyment of the scenario.
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The two most notable of these features are the ally system, which allows you to contact certain NPCs for help in the final combat, and the Amazonian Blade, a sword that grows stronger every time you slay a major enemy with it. Both are very nice features, and give the scenario a unique feel. |
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Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention the excellent graphics the author has employed. Several authors have employed large scale makeovers to enhance their scenarios. None have truly succeeded, save Haneda Yoshiyuki. Everything in this scenario is a visual treat, from the second you start the scenario and see a nearby snack cake, to the final conflict. Altogether, an excellent job. |
Amazonian Saga is rated PG, and is designed for medium level parties. My score — 9.5