Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne is a tactical adventure
game developed by Chime Corporation and published by Spike Chunsoft. It was released for Nintendo Switch on January 29, 2021. The game is based on the popular Japanese light novel series and anime, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-. The game follows Subaru Natsuki, the protagonist of the series, as he is summoned to a parallel world and must uncover a conspiracy to assassinate the royal selection candidates.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World Gameplay and Storyline
The game is a tactical adventure game that features a turn-based combat system where players control a party of characters to battle enemies. The game also features a visual novel-style story where players make choices that affect the outcome of the game’s story. The game’s story takes place after the events of the anime’s first season and follows Subaru as he works with other characters from the series to protect the royal candidates from assassination attempts. The game introduces a new character named Melty, who is a royal candidate, and the story revolves around her and her attempts to claim the throne.
The game’s story is set in a world where Subaru is summoned by a mysterious force to a parallel world. There he discovers that he has the ability to return to a “checkpoint” every time he dies. The story of the game is based on the premise that a prophecy states that the royal selection will be disrupted by a conspiracy to assassinate the candidates. Subaru and the other characters must work together to uncover the conspiracy and protect the candidates.
Characters and Party System
The game features a cast of characters from the anime series, including Subaru, Emilia, Rem, and Ram. The game also introduces new characters, such as Melty and her bodyguard, Meili. Players can form a party of up to five characters and switch between them during combat. Each character has unique abilities and skills that players can use in battle.
Combat System and Difficulty
The game’s combat system is turn-based, and players control their party members to battle enemies. Players can use a variety of skills and abilities to defeat enemies, including magic, physical attacks, and special moves. The game’s difficulty level can be adjusted based on the player’s preference.
Visuals and Soundtrack
The game features beautiful visuals and character designs that closely resemble the anime series. The game’s soundtrack includes familiar tracks from the anime as well as new music composed specifically for the game.
Reception and Sales
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne received mixed reviews from critics. The game’s combat system and visuals were praised, but the story and pacing were criticized. The game’s sales were also relatively low, with only around 10,000 copies sold in its first week in Japan.
| Release date | 2021, January 29 |
| Genre | Adventure, Role-Playing, Strategy |
| Publisher | Spike Chunsoft US |
| ESRB rating | Teen |
| Size | 3.8 GB |
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