When comparing Celestian Tales: Old North vs Pier Solar and the Great Architects, the Slant community recommends Pier Solar and the Great Architects for most people. In the question“What are the best PC RPGs?” Pier Solar and the Great Architects is ranked 72nd while Celestian Tales: Old North is ranked 75th. The most important reason people chose Pier Solar and the Great Architects is:
Pier Solar uses a twist on the normal turn based battle system by allowing enhancements for characters depending on where they are placed on the battle field. This gives a bit more strategy to the gameplay.
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Pros
Pro Good design
The art design is well done, which colorful portraits and backgrounds and even well done player characters.
Pro Difficulty is balanced well
Once the payers party is complete they level at the same rate making for an even balance that evolves evenly the longer one plays.
Pro Character placement in battle system allows enhancements
Pier Solar uses a twist on the normal turn based battle system by allowing enhancements for characters depending on where they are placed on the battle field. This gives a bit more strategy to the gameplay.
Pro Homage to classic JRPGs of the 90s
Designed to look just like a classic Genesis game Pier Solar gives a very nostalgic feel that anyone who grew up in the 90s will instantly connect to.
Cons
Con Feels unfinished
During the game there are places on the map that are shown but that the player never gets to visit, which gives a feeling of parts of the game being unfinished.
Con Story is a bit obvious
While being a throwback to earlier RPGs the story is a bit obvious using most of the familiar JRPG tropes one would expect to find.