1st Impressions: Enchanted Arms is a solidly enjoyable turn-based stratagy game. The first of it's kind for next gen.
The Bad: Turn-based isn't for the impatient, gay guy get's annoying...
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Enchanted Arms is the first truely next gen turn-based stratagy game to hit the market for the Xbox 360, or any console for that matter. It's a very good and enjoyable game from the creators of Chromehounds. You play as a kid from an enchanter school. He has a mysterious, powerful right arm, but doesn't know what power it holds. You begin the game by skipping afternoon classes and enjoying your day at the founding festival, before things go horrably wrong. The storyline for Enchanted Arms is somewhat confusing, yet all the while satisfying to the player, and the turn-based combat system is used very effectively. It's the basic you hit me, then I hit you style, but it's done in a way that it is addicting, like Pokemon...
In the game, you collect golems. These are also kinda like Pokemon, except you make them from materials you collect throughout the game instead of catching them all... There are tons of different golems ranging from a warewolf golem, to a pizza golem. You also get to name each golem, which is a meaningless, but appreciated addition.
The graphics of Enchanted Arms are truely next gen, although not as nice as Gears of War or Oblivion. The sound effects and voice overs are also very well done, except the gay guy who follows one of your characters around get's really annoying after a while...
With over 100 characters, a massive storyline and online golem on golem multiplayer deathmatches, Enchanted Arms is a solid game for RPG lovers looking for a next gen alternative to Final Fantasy. It's a solid game that is easy to like, and that's coming from a guy who doesn't normally like turn-based games...
Gameplay: Solid, turn-based combat and environments give Enchanted Arms something to keep you playing it.
Graphics: Truely next gen look is easy on the eyes.
Sound: Voice acting and sound effects are very well done.
Value: It's $60, but it's a pretty darn good game that is worth it for hardcore RPG fans.
Final Thoughts: Now it's my turn to kill you...