Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
RPG Gamers summaryCelestian Tales: Old North is a unique and refreshing turn-based Japanese styled RPG. Set in a fantasy world, the game’s story takes a mature and nuanced approach to morality, giving players the choice to question the bare morals of being human. The game offers six selectable characters, each with their own unique story arc, and allows players to play from multiple perspectives for a full experience. Character and party customization is offered with a traditional RPG gameplay featuring a turn-based RPG battle system, which allows players to comfortably develop their personal combat style while experiencing an overarching storyline. The game is decorated with lush hand-painted backgrounds and emotive character portraits and animated pixel-art characters giving players a sensory-laden experience in playing. The game’s music score also adds to the emotionality of the story, aging with the game’s unfolding pace. As the first in a planned trilogy of games, your choices and actions within Celestian Tales: Old North will carry over to the next game, adding weight and depth to your decisions.
