Neutopia II

Game Details:

"Neutopia II" continues the core gameplay of its predecessor, unfolding from a top-down perspective, emphasizing map exploration, item acquisition, and dungeon combat. Players need to rescue the kingdom controlled by evil forces, by collecting magical items and enhancing weapons and equipment to improve their own abilities. Compared to its predecessor, Neutopia II has more complex maps, richer side quests and puzzle content, and enhanced combat pacing. The game's four major areas each have their own unique features, diverse monster designs, and each dungeon requires wisdom and skill to successfully complete. Its light experience system and gradual challenge rhythm make it a representative ARPG on the TurboGrafx-16 platform of the year.

Editor's Recommendation:

As Hudson's own ARPG series, this game retains the fun of exploration, combat, and puzzles, while also having its own distinct sense of rhythm and retro charm. Although the graphics are 8-bit style, the colors are rich, the map design is careful, and the balance between the challenge of the dungeons and the acquisition of items is just right. The newly added plot and character interaction make the journey no longer monotonous, and the music is also very fantastic. If you are a fan of retro action RPGs, this game is worth experiencing.

Game Guide:

Initial Preparation:

• Dialogue with NPCs in the village can provide useful hints.
• Buy herbs and bombs in advance to deal with sudden battles and hidden passages in walls.

Combat Skills:

• The character's attack method is a straight-line melee attack, be sure to keep the rhythm of the strikes.
• Enemies that can attack remotely can be approached at an angle to reduce the chance of being hit.

Puzzle Key Points:

• Pay attention to the subtle differences in the color and pattern of the walls, many hidden passages need to be opened with bombs.
• Collect all magical items, such as the Flame Staff, Floating Shoes, etc., to open up new routes or deal with special traps.

Dungeon Clearing Strategy:

• It is recommended to explore the complete map structure of each area first and then advance step by step.
• Make sure your status is fully restored before the Boss battle, and some Boss weaknesses can be found by testing magic.

Leveling Up Suggestions:

• Defeating enemies drops money and recovery items, and farming more monsters can accumulate resources to exchange for stronger equipment.
• Some important items need to be obtained in a specific order, do not miss the clues in the village.