Midautumn Review – Spirited Representation

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Midautumn is a roguelike dungeon-crawler that combines traditional Chinese mythology and customs with the trappings and responsibilities of modern life.

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Done with school and no job prospects, Robin Lam spends the summer crashing at their grandmother’s house in Nambo Quay. Expecting to be running errands in town to make some quick cash

Whenever Robin enters the spirit world, they are transformed into the Guardian, able to absorb enemies’ energy and use it to their own advantage. The energy is called Lunar Blood, and while it has powerful capabilities for the Guardian, it also causes something called Lunar Rot.

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PROGRESSING THROUGH MIDAUTUMN IS A BLAST Leveling up and gaining abilities is also a unique and fun mechanic in Midautumn. To unlock new powers, Robin has to talk to the people and spirits they meet on the way and frequently study their journals.

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Not only does Robin have to deal with the chaos beneath the streets of Nambo Quay, but they also have to deal with a warring brother and sister team of Tsechoi and Wenye, ancient spirits that each proffer gifts that will power up and buff aspects of combat.

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The lore of Midautumn is part of what makes the game so enjoyable. Created by a team of Asian devs, the world is heavily steeped in the Asian diaspora. A quick explainer of diaspora for those unsure: diaspora refers to a people that have settled far from their ancestral home.

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Battling in the Spirit World is also how Robin gains resources, including rent for Granny. Smash the pots, smash the spirits, and occasionally run into a nervous seller spirit called Jing to obtain items and helpful services like purging Lunar Rot.

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A BEAUTIFUL WORLD AWAITS YOU IN MIDAUTUMN As for the goings on in the world of living, Nambo Quay is more than just a hub area to get cosmetics and power-ups. There’s also something strange happening to residents.

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Midautumn Review – Spirited Representation

Midautumn is a roguelike dungeon-crawler that combines traditional Chinese mythology and customs with the trappings and responsibilities of modern life.

Done with school and no job prospects, Robin Lam spends the summer crashing at their grandmother’s house in Nambo Quay. Expecting to be running errands in town to make some quick cash

Whenever Robin enters the spirit world, they are transformed into the Guardian, able to absorb enemies’ energy and use it to their own advantage. The energy is called Lunar Blood, and while it has powerful capabilities for the Guardian, it also causes something called Lunar Rot.

PROGRESSING THROUGH MIDAUTUMN IS A BLAST Leveling up and gaining abilities is also a unique and fun mechanic in Midautumn. To unlock new powers, Robin has to talk to the people and spirits they meet on the way and frequently study their journals.

Not only does Robin have to deal with the chaos beneath the streets of Nambo Quay, but they also have to deal with a warring brother and sister team of Tsechoi and Wenye, ancient spirits that each proffer gifts that will power up and buff aspects of combat.

The lore of Midautumn is part of what makes the game so enjoyable. Created by a team of Asian devs, the world is heavily steeped in the Asian diaspora. A quick explainer of diaspora for those unsure: diaspora refers to a people that have settled far from their ancestral home.

Battling in the Spirit World is also how Robin gains resources, including rent for Granny. Smash the pots, smash the spirits, and occasionally run into a nervous seller spirit called Jing to obtain items and helpful services like purging Lunar Rot.

A BEAUTIFUL WORLD AWAITS YOU IN MIDAUTUMN As for the goings on in the world of living, Nambo Quay is more than just a hub area to get cosmetics and power-ups. There’s also something strange happening to residents.

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