![]() ![]() The kids are all thinly-sketched and fall into several cliched buckets: the plucky leader, the brain, the reserved little one. As Copen searches for the "Butterly Effect", a Sumeragi instrument of awesome power, he falls in league with a group of orphaned Minos children hiding from Adepts. The premise of Luminous Avenger iX, essentially an inverse of the X-Men movies, is fascinating. Whispered among the dwindling Minos population is the name Luminous Avenger iX, a code-name for the anti-hero Copen, who has made it his life's mission to eradicate Sumeragi and prevent its genocidal plans. The shadowy Adept organization Sumeragi, also known as the Institute for the Promotion of Human Evolution, is targeting and executing Minos, who live in hiding. Those without Septimas, known as Minos, are second-class citizens, or worse. The world is now populated mostly with Adepts, people with superhuman powers called "Septimas". Luminous Avenger iX takes place in the near future in an unknown nation. It suffers from some forgettable level layouts, an uneven story, and a short running time, but in mechanical terms this is a huge win for developer Inti Creates. Altogether, this is one of the best installments of the franchise, with gorgeous visuals, challenging boss fights, and smooth, entertaining gameplay. ![]() It earned a sequel, a sub-series called Mighty Gunvolt, several cameos in games like Blade Strangers and Runbow, and, now, a spin-off called Luminous Avenger iX. The Gunvolt series has enjoyed quite a run since it debuted in 2014 with Azure Striker Gunvolt. By Evan Norris, posted on 06 October 2019 / 4,258 Views ![]()
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