Review: Azuran Tales: TRIALS (Nintendo Switch)

Explore the secrets and mysteries of the world of Azuran. Face the trials put forward by Magrath, where death is never the end, just a moment of respite. For Drukandra will not let you find peace until the Amulet of Valur is remade and the balance is restored.

Pros:

• Decent graphics.
• 2.4gb download size.
• 2.5D action RPG gameplay.
• Brief tutorial.
• 15  trials (levels).
• Game-make your way through the level taking on enemies, finding secrets/loot/shortcuts and then fighting a boss.
• Stamina system for rolls, blocking and attacks.
• Combat-you can block, roll through them, attack and special attack.
• Unlock lore as you play.
• Infinite lives.
• Gems and coins-used to upgrade and buy abilities along with permanent unlocks.
• Constant checkpoints.
• Abilities mapped to the d-pad.
• Instant restarts.
• Difficult.
• Hud-clear icons and info showing the time taken, death count.
• Scrolls-found in the game and are limited use items to do things like health regen or fast movement etc.
• Death-restart at a checkpoint and lose 50% of any loot you are carrying.
• Levels are well designed and have secrets and shortcuts.
• Satisfying combat along with chunky damage numbers. Each encounter feels different.
• Can replay trials.
• Easy to get into.
• Small bite-sized levels.
• New gear rewards at level end.

Cons:

• Not the best loading times.
• Difficult.
• Combat does have a learning curve, especially with the weapon swing arc and speed.
• Underwhelming loot.
• Very controlled experience.
• The foreground scenery like pillars can obstruct your view.
• Really easy to die.