The developer saw my suggestion of his game on the iOS subreddit and offered me a free copy via DM. I had not purchased it at that point, but was planning on doing so once I cleared some game backlog. I know it’s only $3.99 but I stand by and support developers who handle themselves like Sam does. If he does send me a free copy of The Greater Good, I’ll end up gifting it to someone on the iOS subreddit.
After playing for about an hour, I’m really enjoying the game. I’ve found some secrets, NPCs are hilarious and the music is great. At face value, the art style seems simplistic but it’s actually beautifully drawn with moments that are simply captivating. I am getting major Final Fantasy 7 vibes here, both music and art style.
There’s a skill system that leads to a satisfying build up, paired with the turn based combat. You’ll find equipment such as weapons, armor and rings. You can talk to various NPCs scattered about with their own bits of information to share. I’ve found treasure chests both on the beaten path as well as tucked away on hard to reach platforms or behind what appears to be a hidden wall or dead end. I’ve run into a merchant selling goods and I even heard rumor of a big nasty boss who’s taken up residence inside the local cave. Exciting!
So far, this game is the total RPG package.