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User Rating: 8 | Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes PC
I was really unsure about this at first. Yet, since it was a "Shining Force" type I wanted to give it a chance.

I was surprised at the friendliness of the interface. Everything is under my control with an ease. Even a 7 year-old can check and control every aspect of the game.

This is a "Shining Force" type game in all aspects, except that your heroes are evil and all have some psychological disorders.

Major hero has Bipolar Disorder, the other main character has a Narcissistic Personality.

There are 3 main femme fatales; one of the has dependent personality, one is histrionic and the other is both an antisocial and has manic episodes now and then.

A barbarian who cannot control his temper and a rogue who is a thief actually may not seem new. However, there is an angel who is way too abnormal. I do not want to give a spoiler on that. Lastly a bonus beauty is available. I don't want to give a spoiler on that either.

The characters gain experience and grow. You buy or loot new items to make them stronger. But the innovative concept is the obsession.
The obsession bar fills when distinct criteria are met for each character. Some of them needs to get hit, some of them needs to land a hit and some of them needs another one to get hit.

A sequel would perfect this game when all aspects are revised and bettered.
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As for the scores.

Graphics: 6/10
Sound: 5/10
Value: 5/10
Fun Factor: 9/10
Originality: 9/10
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Final Score: 8/10