Underplayed Gems

Dramatic Road : the origin of wind (2023)

Dramatic Road : the origin of wind cover
Developer
Alaska Ohdanbu
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A turn-based tactical RPG blending everyday modern Japan settings with grounded, fist-and-bike combat, emphasizing character development and strategic positioning.

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What players say

Players call it a modern-school SRPG with a unique mixed-turn system that replaces swords with baseball bats and magic with club skills. They praise the tactical depth and find the difficulty challenging but fair thanks to a rewind feature, though the English translation is rough and the story ends on a cliffhanger.

Screenshots

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