|
 |
Download From:
  
Avg: 9.5 - Exceptional
File Size: 473.31 KB
Released: 2002-10-01
|
Description: One year after Dink adventure, crisis strikes while he is away. No one but Lyna can save the day. Awards:
Alternative Hero D-Mod Contest NOTE: To install .dmod files, please read the updated Installation Instructions. |
 |
Excellent Reviews
Binirit
 
|
| 9.7 - Exceptional | September 24th, 2002 |
This D-mod is one of the three entries in the Dink Network Alternative Hero D-mod Contest 2002. The others are Cycles of Evil by Redink1 and Quest for the Golden Nut by James Perley.
Storyline: You play Lyna, Milders widow. Knights have been killed and since Dink is not available, and there are no volunteers for the job, Lyna decides to go herself, and she embarks on an journey to find out what has happened to them.
Map and Graphics: The map is outstanding. It seems like a whole different world with the winding roads and the cliffs and the entrances to the caves. I was truely surprised when I saw it.
Music: Fits the situation.
Good: The best thing about this D-mod is the fact that the hero is actually a heroine. I do not think there are other D-mods with a heroine - I never saw one at least, nor heard of any and it is the best feature of this D-mod.
There are acutally two worlds in one: the normal world and the shadowworld. At first I did not even notice that I had entered a different world, until I was killed by a duck, and a few minutes later by nuts from a tree. The way Lina uses a weapon is very good. The scene with the knight inside the house is done really good, as is the scene on top of the hills. The sound effects for Lyna are well done. It may seem rather insignificant, but when you hear it you realise that sounds do make up a great deal of the gameplay.
Not so good: I was a bit lost at first and did not know what to do; some more hints could have been helpful.
Overall: A truly alternative hero D-mod.
Fit for: If you like playing alternative hero D-mods, this is a must download. If you do not like them, give it a try anyway! |
WC
|
| 9.5 - Exceptional | December 6th, 2002 |
Not to be rudundant, but this is one of the 3 entries in the Alternative Hero contest, and for the short period of time it took to make this it sure came out with some great results.
Graphics: Besides the regular dink graphics, there were alot of modified graphics such as: the new tiles that are basically sweet paths leading up the cliffs, lyna's modified graphics (for weapons since no one but dink used weapons), and the the modified palette (which I will get into later.
Story: Simple story, the king wants someone to go up to some dangerous cliffs to see if his knights are truely dead, or just missing. During the story you will see some truely amazing effects (which will be covered in the next section). With the simple story this d-mod would have been boaring, but with the graphics and scripting, the d-mod gets almost as good as a epic.
Scripting: The best part of this d-mod, the scripting bring new and refreshing things to d-mod making and will amaze you. First thing I noticed is that there was no bugs, glitches, or things of that nature which is always a plus. Next thing I noticed is that if you step on a 'crack' in the cliffs you will fall to you death...nice effect! The third thing (which you can't miss) if that you can enter a 'shadow world' by talking to dead dragons. The shadow world is simular to the real world but everything is in a new palette and the coding for moving back and forth is flawless, and no bugs (which I expected there to be).
GamePlay: Now, most of the game play has been covered but one thing. There are several ending depending on what you do, and you can 'end' the game any time and get your results (which has never been done).
Overall: Great d-mod, and a must play. |
Kyle
|
| 9.0 - Exceptional | September 23rd, 2002 |
Lyna's story was submitted as an entry for the alternative hero contest. It tells the story of Lyna, Milder's girlfriend, who's on a mission to find out what happened to 10 missing knights. Since Dink isn't around, she takes it upon herself to do good and find them all. At first Lyna's Story seems like an ordinary romp. Walk around, fight some enemies and find the knights. After a while however, you find that there's more to it. Next to the normal world, there's also a shadow world. During the game you get the opportunity to switch between these worlds to find the knights. Almost everything's different in the Shadow world. Ducks suddenly attack you, alktree nuts explode in your face. Pieces of slayers attack you, bonca's spit blood and so on. The palette also changes when entering the Shadow World, putting every graphic into negative image using the great palette swapping trick. There's a lot of secrets to find here too, including strange new items that grant you regeneration or a statboost and some new, powerful magic. As mentioned before, you're supposed to find all ten knights, but you can quit at any time by going back where you came from. A nice touch, but I don't think anyone wants to quit before completely finishing the d-mod. Although the size of the d-mod has been kept to a minimum, Paul has succeeded in presenting a very nice, original d-mod that stands high above some other romps that are sometimes even larger.
There was only one thing I didn't like and that's the lack of explanation about everything that happens. I can't elaborate about this, since it would spoil the story, but the reasons behind things happening are often left to your imagination.
Overall, I rate this d-mod 9.0, an exceptional score for an exceptional d-mod. |
Good Reviews
DinkKiller
|
| 9.9 - Exceptional | July 5th, 2004 |
Cool you get to play as a chick. *Slap.* A very good D-Mod with a excellent plot. One of the best D-Mods I've seen. The storyline is excellent, the map is extremely great, the graphics are the best I've seen ever, and the music is pretty good. The graphics include a shadow realm which is kind of like the telivision show Yu-Gi-Oh and it makes the story more interesting.
Storyline 10.0
Map 10.0
Graphics 15.0
Music 7.5
Plot 10.0
Overall is 12.5 but it only goes up to 9.9 This D-Mod is highly recommended to any dinker or people who like Lyna. |
gustav
|
| 9.5 - Exceptional | February 24th, 2003 |
This would be one of the best D-Mods I've played.
The Story:
-----------------------
Sir Stanley and his men have disapeared, while investigating Sojourn Hights. Dink Smallwood is already on a quest. The King tells everyone to keep away and wait for Dink Smallwood to return, but Lyna decides to find out what happened to Sir Stanley and his men herself.
Bugs:
--------
I did not find any bugs
Good:
--------
Excellant music and story line.
Plenty of new graphics, weapons and items.
Bad:
---------
A bit diddicult for younger people.
Apart from that, nothing! |
VaultDweller
|
| 9.5 - Exceptional | July 3rd, 2004 |
One of the best D-mods.
Excellent use of graphics, music, and new sounds. I especially love the unique story and character. The idea of the Nether Realm is executed exceptionally well (reminds you of A Link to the Past). Also, having a party member is so realistic.
OMG no bugs! Thats the first I've seen.
Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller |
kvn8907
|
| 9.5 - Exceptional | February 21st, 2005 |
Probably one of the best Dmods ever. Reason I give it a 9.5 and not a 9.9 is because of a few typos and there's one place to get stuck in the game, I think. (near that place where you get your first bow) Other than that, an excellent Dmod. |
SimonK
|
| 9.4 - Exceptional | September 30th, 2002 |
Lyna's Story is one of the cleverest DMODs I've played for a while. Clever use of graphics and map work to keep the DMOD small.
Now I see it's been classed as a romp, God knows why as this is definitely a Quest - both in subject matter and in length of play.
New graphics, a few from other DMODs with due credit given, new scripting that is extremely well done - the volcanoes, the palette changes...
Use of sounds is great, as are the midis, although most are from the original (once again a great way to keep the DMOD small).
Bonuses - a riddle, Milder's ghost, and a completely believable female main character.
Bugs: there were some bugs I found, but they were due to me saving without using a save machine - which is a no-no in this dmod. I guess cheaters never prosper. A small hardness bug in the shadow world.
Easy of play - very easy... I didn't die once. Found this detracted a little from the story, but not much.
Overall a nice Quest. Pleasant and with lots of extra goodies. 9.4 out of 10 |
Submit a Review!
You must have a Dink Network Account in order to submit a review.
|