Underplayed Gems

Neopets: The Darkest Faerie (2005)

Neopets: The Darkest Faerie cover
Developer
Idol Minds
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment of America
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure
Rating
2.5 of 5, 5 player ratings

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How it feels

A breezy, colorful action-adventure where you swap between two companions and gradually grow stronger through spells, melee, and magical trinkets collected along a cheerful quest.

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About

Players control Tor and Roberta, two animal-like Neopets on a quest against evil. By switching between the two at any time, players can use Tor's up-close melee attacks or cause damage from afar with Roberta's spells. This game stays faithful to the traditional third-person action-adventure. Magical items and weapons gained along the way will develop the characters' abilities and strengths. In particular, elementally-aligned motes can be attached to weapons and armor as a combat bonus. There are many puzzles and side-quests along the way, and players will fight evil Neopets.

Screenshots

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