FirstQueen1 NEXT (2020)

Developer: Kure Software Koubou Co.,Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 55 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a retro tactical RPG that feels like a remastered classic, with deliberate pace and strategic planning in auto-battler skirmishes.

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What players say

Players split sharply: longtime fans of the First Queen series say this remake loses the balance and fun of older entries, while newcomers call the difficulty punishing without grinding or paid points. Many note the developer is a solo elderly creator, but still find the interface clunky and the game a downgrade from First Queen 4.

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