Download & Play Dark Parables: Curse of Briar Rose Here

Use the playlist below for help if you get stuck,
or just check it out if you want to preview the game!

For a full list of Dark Parables games (in order!),
check out this post!

I have also covered Awakening and Danse Macabre.

If you follow me on Tumblr, you’ve already seen how I got REALLY attached to the character Phog in Xenoblade Chronicles X…  Well, his deal is that he is the younger brother of another party member, Frye, but mysteriously the two cannot be on your party together at the same time, and circumstances reveal that they are not on speaking terms.

I’ve spent a good chunk of this game looking forward to the quest that reunites them at last, and I went a little overboard and took a bamillion screenshots when I finally reached that point myself.  Here is a little screenshot diary of them!

Click any of them to see the full resolution – I cropped most of them so that the text size would be more readable on this page, but in the more zoomed-out ones feel free to click the image to see it larger if you have to.

Here is the Affinitiy Mission that initiates the quest – it’s near the East Gate of NLA.
I had to get through Chapter 8 to finally meet the requirements for it –
Chapter 8 was so stressful ahh!!!

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During the mission briefing, you’re given the option to go on offense with Frye
or defend the city with Phog.
I reloaded a few times during this quest to try each side
(in a bit you’ll see my character equipped differently and with other party members),
but for now, let’s see Phog’s side.

He’s appreciative of our help. c:

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Ahh, I wonder if this is the first time these two have spoken to each other in years. ;_;

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The others empty out, and Phog is still hoping for the safety of his bro.

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Here’s the first example of the other set of equipment and party members
you’ll see in these screenshots lol!
This is a cute line and I missed catching it the first time around.

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aaaaaaa any time my child (´▽｀人)

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Phog in almost all of his missions will tell you how appreciative he is toward you, actually.
It is one of the many things that I really, really like about him.

I wanted to give him some encouragement in his own efforts,
since there was an earlier mission where selecting this same “Downplay” option
was his preferred response, but he kinda shrugged it off this time.

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You’re actually supposed to Brag about your “awesome advice,”
because it reminds Phog of his bro.

There are actually a LOT of options that Phog appreciates because
they sound like what Frye would say.  Similarly, Frye is the inverse –
being kind to NPCs will often get you affinity with Frye since it
reminds him of Phog.

these bros make me feel a lot of things.

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There is a seriously awesome variety of Legend of Zelda figures available for fans and collectors!!  Was Link one of your very first favorite video game characters?  …Did you spend your childhood crushing on him a little bit?  …A lotta bit?  DON’T LIE!!

figma Link: A Link Between Worlds Ver. DX Edition [Pre-order]

This was JUST ANNOUNCED!!
Link’s appearance in Link Between Worlds is really cute –
it harkens the olden days of the Game Boy Zelda games!
I’m partial to LBW Link because his voice is played by Mitsuki Saiga… *fangirls*
Anyway, get your preorder in now!

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figma Link: A Link Between Worlds Ver. [Pre-order]

The non-DX version of the figure above!!
Fewer accessory items are included with this one.
The DX version includes cute details like a hookshot, bomb, and cute little Maiamai,
but this listing is without them!
The option is there so you can get it cheaper if you don’t want those accessories.

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Nendoroid Link: Majora’s Mask 3D Ver. [Pre-order]

This comes out in February, order it while you can!!
This little Nendo Link is soo cute… look at his little feets!!
Since this is celebrating the release of Majora’s Mask 3D,
he comes with several wearable masks.
The bunny hood is obviously the best one.

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Nendoroid Link: The Wind Waker Ver. (Re-release)

A slightly older Nendo – you don’t have to wait on any preorder time for this one!
The HD version of Wind Waker inspired this release.
It’s hard to say which Nendo is cuter between this one and the Majora’s Mask one.
Both have equally pinchable cheeks!!

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figma Link: Skyward Sword Ver. (Re-Release)

My boyfriend actually owns this one!! (/*o*\)
I had never seen a Figma IRL before so I had a lot of fun playing with
his poses and accessories.
I loved Skyward Sword a lot but I want a matching Fi!!

**This writeup is FREE OF PLOT OR CHARACTER SPOILERS for both games**

See, the problem I always have with geeky/fandom t-shirts is that… they are rarely “cute” enough to fit the rest of my wardrobe.  When the awesome murder mystery visual novel/adventure game series Dangan Ronpa partnered with kawaii brand Listen Flavor, it was REALLY exciting, because HOLY SMOKES MY FAVE CHARACTERS DRAWN CUTELY AND AVAILABLE ON PASTEL CLOTHES!!

Each of these come in several t-shirt colors – so you can get them on black or another neutral or darker color if you decide against them on pastels.

LISTEN FLAVOR Nanami & Monomi Let’s Play Video Games Sweatshirt

Chiaki the Super High School Level gamer is a fan favorite character,
because she is so cute and her hobby matches that of many people playing!
Now this cute image of her cuddling with Monomi
can keep you warm and cozy in this big oversized sweater.

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LISTEN FLAVOR Mysterious Kyoko Kirigiri T-Shirt

Kirigiri is so cool and mysterious!!
I think that you would possess a bit of her air of mystery
if you wore a t-shirt emblazoned with her image.
Maybe you can even solve some mysteries yourself!!

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LISTEN FLAVOR Ultimate Lucky Student Makoto Naegi T-Shirt

Naegi is such a cool and adorable protagonist!!
Well, I’m really weak to any cute spiky-haired hero.
When they are plucky and encouraging to the people around them,
then they are pretty much solidified as my favorite character.
Just don’t go around yelling at people, “YOU GOT THAT WRONG!”

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LISTEN FLAVOR Ultimate Affluent Progeny Byakuya Togami T-Shirt

Ok I know I just said that I love Naegi…
but I ALSO love Byakuya.  He is so cool!!!!
So handsome and cool and really smart during the investigations!!
His glasses are so cool…
Uh… sorry, what were we saying?

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LISTEN FLAVOR The Servant T-Shirt

ok I saved my VERY favorite character for last!!
I love Naegi and Togami a lot, but HOLY SMOKES Komaeda is SO GREAT.
I got REALLY attached to his character in Super Dangan Ronpa 2…
He has a lot of issues going on, making him easily the most intriguing and puzzling,
plus his hair is messy which is weirdly cute!!

They only have 2 more of this shirt in its purple color and I kind of reeeaaallly want it….

* NEWLY UPDATED WITH THE MOST RECENT GAMES *

This post is pretty much like my previous lists for Awakening and Dark Parables!!  Danse Macabre is a series of eerie point-and-click adventure mystery games with beautiful art work and brain-bendy puzzles!  The overarcing theme for this series is theater and drama.  The stories and their intrigue get pretty intense!!

These games don’t have convenient numbers in their titles, so you can get a little lost looking to play them in order.  Well, here is that order!  You can download these for free so don’t be shy about checking them out! nn

Danse Macabre: The Last Adagio

The theme for this one is ballet!
The dance hall you’ve been called to is completely haunted –
this one is so spooky!!

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Danse Macabre: Crimson Cabaret

Yup, this one is cabaret.
It takes place in Paris – how romantic!
But one of the cabaret dancers has been murdered, and you’ll have to
investigate suspects around the city for evidence.

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Danse Macabre: Deadly Deception

Every time I see the title of this one, my brain reads “Deadly Premonition.”
That is… a completely different game…………..

The mystery this time concerns an entertainment academy
where students enroll to become stars.
As it turns out, one student was untruthful about her identity,
and you’ll have to solve the mystery to find out who she truly was
and what happened to her.

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Danse Macabre: Thin Ice

The theme this time is figure skating!
A murder discovered during the final dress rehearsal portends ominous things
for the star performer – what is the real threat to discover here?

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Danse Macabre: Lethal Letters Collector’s Edition

You’ve been called to St. Petersburg to help the Count and his fiancée.
What should be a simple investigation quickly takes a deadly turn.
Now it’s up to you to follow the clues and track down
who’s really behind the murders before it’s too late!

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Danse Macabre: Ominous Obsession

Your friend is off to become a star of the silver screen!
What starts as a simple send off quickly takes a dark turn
as she’s kidnapped by an unknown assailant!
Can you uncover the dark dealings of the mysterious kidnapper
before it’s too late?

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Danse Macabre: Florentine Elegy

Your beloved musical mentor has dominated his competition
time and time again, but your joy for his achievements is short-lived
when he’s found murdered and you are named as the prime suspect!
Can you track down the real murderer,
or will you be convicted of a crime you didn’t commit?
You’ll soon discover the fate of your beloved city may be at stake as well!
Dodge the police and scour the city to find the clues
in this heart-pounding adventure!

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