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#hiddengem

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JapanTripIdeas

🌟 Hidden Gem: Byodoin Temple in Uji 🌟

Nestled in the beautiful city of Uji, Byodoin Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for anyone visiting Kyoto. Known for its stunning Phoenix Hall, this peaceful temple offers a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural and architectural history. Surrounded by lush gardens and tranquil ponds, it’s the perfect spot for a serene escape. 🏯🌸

#ByodoinTemple #Uji #HiddenGem #JapanTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #culturalexperience
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Aoi
A Non Localized Hidden Gem 2

Why PSP? I think that console has some hidden gems. That is why the significant portion of my posts consists of PSP games. And also PSP is one of my favorite consoles so that is why I find most of the hidden gems there.

PSP’s vast library is filled with RPGs, more specifically action RPGs. Most of us are aware of Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy Crisis Core. And they are amazing too, no doubt about that but as someone who spends to find some hidden gems, I enjoy going beyond them. Hence, I have discovered Lord of Apocalypse.

Lord of Apocalypse is an action RPG, an updated version of Lord of Arcana. It offers quite a bit.

Firstly combat is fast, fluid, and enjoyable. It is one of the highlights of the game. The visual and audio effects combats positively. This game is bloody, messy visual vise but the game’s combat makes up for this.

Graphics and art style are incredible. Character portraits and models and the biome in the game looks gorgeous.

The OST pulled me into the atmosphere of the game, rather effortlessly.

One thing that I liked that separates it from the other action RPGs is the cinematic action that harkens the God Of War games. You would think implementation of such feature can hurt the game but quite the opposite, it helps to it rather drastically. And those sections feel amazing.

The loot and crafting system works similar to Monster Hunter series and I love this aspect of it so much. Gather the items, have the money and craft the weapons. It creates such a nice gameplay loop.

This game does not reinvent wheel but builds upon the foundations of great games. That alone makes it worthy contender of your attention, highly recommend it.

#psp #gaming #videogames #gaming #hiddengem #action game #actionrpg #lordofapocalypse #japanese #anime #animestyled
The cover art for the Lord of Apocalypse for the PSP. Consists of the protagonist of the game who holds a sword while others accompany him. They are recruitable members.
#animestyled
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Aoi
Hidden Gem that You Probably Missed

Caladrius Blaze is an shmup that was first released for arcades and later ported to the PC, PS3.

The gameplay feels smooth shooting thousands of bullets is always a good experiment for me.

The art style for it deeply inspired by anime.

Stories are brief, yet enjoyable and create a nice world building.

The OST was simply an eargasm. It directly contributed to the game’s overall atmosphere.

One so called negative aspect(s) I can think about this game is filled with fan service that has been directed to the men. This can be a dealbreaker for some, rightfully so.

I deeply enjoyed playing it. Can recommend it if you want to play a high quality shoot em up.

Stories offered this game are quite interesting,too

#gaming #games #videogames #caladriusburst #shootemup #hiddengem
#hiddengem
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Aoi
A nonlocalized hidden gem

I guess I can say that PSP has quite a bit of hidden gems.

I always loved Musou/ Warriors games. The same goes for Tales of series too. Vesperia is my favorite. So combination of those two genre/games would definitely yield some amazing results and yes, it did. Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave, is a great game.

Musou style gameplay (1 vs. 1000 men) mixes with RPG heavy style of Tales game effortlessly. The gameplay is fluid and enjoyable. Maps are much more condensed, and linear than the average Warriors/Musou and I think the game greatly benefits from it. Corridor like, linear paths offer much better experience than walking on an empty yet vast field.

Graphics of it is, incredible. Simply gorgeous. You sometimes ask yourself how could PSP had managed to handle it. Breathtaking. Simply stunning.

When it comes to plot, it is not a plot heavy game but the interaction between the characters, which is the staple of Tales series, is well constructed.

I wish this game have received an HD release for the modern platforms. Holly shit we consider PSP retro. How fast the time passes by.

You should definitely give it a chance. It will not disappoint.

#gaming #psp #hiddengem #retro #musou #warriors #videogames #talesoftheheroestwinbrave #talesofseries #talesof #dynastywarriors
Cover art for the Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave which is released for the PSP.
#DYNASTYWARRIORS
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Betterifyouneil

#ZelenskyServingAIJusticeOnTheSpot

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I love it.
I don't want to see anything else today.
I'm feeling Magic, fulfillment, instant relief, oh yes this is great!
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#AI was made for this
A turd gets humbled.
Put them both in the ring!
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#WinnerTakesGlory
No claiming bone spurs this time #PussyBoy

Let's pay per view a fight!
#FightNight
The loud dumbass would fall after one hit, just like this.
#HiddenGem

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Aoi
Hidden Gem, Nostalgia

Some games simply feels nostalgic. I remember the days in which I have searched every inch of the internet just to play a single game. That game was Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town. Since then, I love Harvest Moon series, and more recently I got into Rune Factory and that solidified my attitude towards the farming/life sim genre.

Somehow, Innocent Life A Futuristic Harvest Moon always fall out of the radar for me. The cover art did nothing like the ones that I was familiar with. Much more melancholic, in a way. Single character standing on his bike while gazing silently to the audience.

Innocent Life is much darker game. The atmosphere for it feels heavier. The graphics compliments the general vibe of the game which is future, in which organic life stolen away from us. When you consider how much this game made me feel, you can easily say that I love the graphics and the atmosphere.

The gameplay is classic Harvest Moon, tile the land, water the seeds, harvest the product and sell them. It functions similarly to the previous iterations. Still quite enjoyable.

The soundscape of the game compliments the story rather elegantly. Few games can do it, and Innocent Life does not disappoint in that regard.

The game embraces isometric camera which is nothing to scoff at, but I would say I wish it embraced over the shoulder camera angle. I have only played it for the PSP, so maybe it is different for the PS2 version.

This game is a hidden gem, even though it is linked to such a huge franchise. Perhaps its deceptively unassuming cover art lead to such an underwhelming response. If that was the case would not be surprised.

Of course, I highly recommend it. I wish it had received a PC port. But it is easy to emulate title so you have the options.

#gaming #videogames #nostalgia #harvestmoon #innocentlife #PSP #PS2 #hiddengem #retro #farmingsims #futurism #future #atmospheric
Cover art for Innocent Life A Futuristic Harvest Moon. The male protagonist is riding on a futuristically designed quad bike, while gazing to the audience.
#atmospheric
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