Tenerezza (2003)

Developer: Aquaplus
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A fantasy action-RPG rhythm of charging spells and grinding levels to grow steadily stronger against enemies.

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About

Japanese game developer Aquaplus, better known for its H dating sims such as To Heart and Comic Party made this 3D action RPG, Tenerezza (meaning "tenderness" in Italian). Tenerezza is an action role-playing game. The player can charge up magic spells by pressing down a key or a controller button, and then unleash them on the enemies. It is also possible to attack physically and equip a variety of weapons and armor. When a sufficient amount of experience points is gathered and Tenerezza levels up, the player can manually raise her attack or defense power, or her proficiency in one of the elemental magic kinds.

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