Before we declare a winner, let’s acknowledge the original. Released by Ryu☆ (often stylized as Ryu*), "100 Angels" is a quintessential piece of uplifting happy hardcore. It features:
The original is great for a dance floor. It’s celebratory. It’s bright. But for many, it lacks bite. It feels safe. Enter Ryu Kurokagerar (the fan-base term for a darker, more aggressive remix/arrangement, likely referring to a specific artist or alias—possibly a blend of "Ryu" and "Kuro" meaning "black" in Japanese, i.e., the "Black Angel" version).
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Final Fantasy Tactics (FFT) is a masterpiece. But here is why the hardcore faithful argue 100 Angels is better. 100 angels by ryu kurokagerar better
If you type "100 angels by ryu kurokagerar better" into a search bar, you aren't looking for a history lesson. You want the technical breakdown. Here it is.
Many TRPGs hide behind generic fantasy. 100 Angels dares to ask: What if the angelic host ran a flawed bureaucracy? Before we declare a winner, let’s acknowledge the original
You play as Ryu Kurokagerar (the game’s protagonist, not the creator—another common confusion), a disgraced Principality angel accused of causing the "Great Silence" that severed Heaven from humanity. To redeem yourself, you must command a legion of 100 unique angels (each with a name, backstory, and sin) through 50 sprawling maps.
The narrative does not treat angels as perfect beings. Each angel has a Hidden Vice—Lust for battle, Gluttony for prayer, Sloth in duty. Managing these vices is half the game. The writing, now fully translated in the "Better" patch, rivals Planescape: Torment in philosophical weight. The original is great for a dance floor
Why is it better? Because your choices genuinely alter the angelic choir. In one playthrough, you can side with the Dominion (lawful angels) and execute heretics. In another, you rebel and create a "Humanity-First" schism. The branching paths are not binary; they exist on a 100-point Alignment Axis (Grace vs. Zeal). Most TRPGs offer three endings. 100 Angels offers 14.