Akuma Rise Review: Good Combat Can't Hide The Time Tax

Exe-Create and KEMCO are back with Akuma Rise, a retro turn-based RPG that flips the script by making you the demon fighting off the heroes. The combat system actually forces you to think, but is it worth dealing with clunky menus, performance stutters, and a story that falls apart halfway through? We break down the 3x3 grid, the orb system, and the frustrating overworld map. Veteran Game analyzes the mechanics so you don't waste your evening. 👾🕹️🎮 Hit the comments and let us know: Does a deep combat system excuse a weak story in a modern JRPG?