Dislyte

Well-structured tale focuses on chats; violence isn't ideal.
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Dislyte
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Dislyte is an action role-playing game for iOS and Android devices. The gameplay features fairly frequent violence. Early in the story, two characters are pursued and attacked in a scene that includes a detailed description of one character having a gun pressed to her head. Players' opponents in battles are fictional monsters, and those scenes generally aren't too gory, but the fighting is ruthless and makes up a large portion of the game. User chats that are visible on the screen during play contain some iffy words, including "hell," and swears that have been partially censored, either automatically or voluntarily. The conversations don't appear to be actively monitored, so inappropriate content and incivility could be a concern. The game is free to play but can involve some costs. Players can buy packs of gems, for instance, that range from $4.99 to $99.99 and are used to purchase gold records, which they'll need to spin a record player to pull a rare Esper. Players can also buy gold records for $1.99 to $99.99.
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What’s It About?
In DISLYTE, after a concert, the male member of a rock duo is kidnapped by otherworldly creatures. His bandmate, Brynn, discovers she's an Esper -- a type of mythical superhero -- and tries to find him. Players assemble a team of Espers, summoned by DJing music, to battle monsters. They click on an opponent, then choose a team member to deliver a blow. Each has different abilities that inflict varying amounts of damage. As they play, gamers collect items like stamina, used in some battles, and gold, which buys Relics that enhance Espers' skills.
Is It Any Good?
This rock star/superhero-themed game is easy to navigate, thanks to clear instructions and a format that isn't overly convoluted. Dislyte's battle sequence-related gameplay is interactive enough to make players feel like their choices have an impact -- without requiring them to manage an overwhelming amount of instructions and options. The app's visuals are top-notch, and the futuristic urban setting adds some stylistic flair, along with the dance music that plays in the background. The plot doesn't really offer much background information about the characters, or let you know why you're fighting certain creatures, and its pace can drag at times. But players can click on a button to skip portions, and they'll see a brief summary of what happened, which should help prevent confusion in future scenes.
Gamers can earn some characters to add to their battle team just by playing, but they'll need gold records -- which aren't particularly easy to get -- for the process that's involved in obtaining the rarer, more valuable ones. Gems, which they can use to buy gold records, accumulate pretty slowly. The Relic items that level up characters' skills aren't doled out in rapid succession, either. Because battle choices aren't unlimited, players may not feel they can come up with complicated strategies. But characters have different abilities, and some require a cooldown period, so gameplay shouldn't feel too repetitive. There are a few positive messages, but these are somewhat outweighed by the game's violence. The on-screen live chat also seems really unnecessary -- it's distracting, it doesn't directly relate to what's going on, and it's frequently inappropriate, so disabling that feature in the app settings would probably be best. If you can get past the chat, the focus on firearms, and the slow gaining of gems, there's plenty of things to like during Dislyte sessions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why players chose certain moves in Dislyte's battles. When making strategic decisions, how can you determine the best option?
Could breaking down the work that's involved in Dislyte into smaller portions, or even short-term projects, help make achieving the goal seem more possible?
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Pricing structure: Free
- Release date: June 24, 2022
- Category: Role-Playing Games
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Superheroes, Music and Sing-Along
- Publisher: Lilith Games
- Version: 3.0.2.02
- Minimum software requirements: Requires iOS 11.0 or later or Android 5.0 and up.
- Last updated: June 29, 2022
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