Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (.gov) · 5 years ago
: One of the strongest points is the branching promotion system . Players can experiment with diverse class paths for each unit, allowing for high replayability and "broken" character builds. 147.rar
(Note: This technical study refers to Risk Assessment instruments, not the video game, though it shares the "RAR" nomenclature). SRG#147: Dark Deity 1 & 2 (Switch) - Super Rare Games Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
: Like its inspirations, the games feature a "Bond" system where characters talk to each other between missions. These interactions provide permanent stat boosts and flesh out the narrative. SRG#147: Dark Deity 1 & 2 (Switch) -
Reviewers often point out that while the games are a "love letter" to retro strategy, they also introduce modern conveniences like the removal of permadeath (replaced by a "Grave Injury" stat penalty system).
“The RAR and RAI instruments appear to hold more validity for male youth. Statistically significant findings were commonplace across several different outcome measures...”
: The games utilize a traditional grid-based, turn-based battle system. It emphasizes positioning and weapon triangles (though simplified compared to some peers).