At first glance, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising looks like another great JRPG adventure set in a dangerous world and led by a group of less unlikely characters. At the start of the game, I expected to create a mixed exhibition and a great tutorial. But in reality, Euden Chronicle: Ascension is more modest than that.
The game is a sequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which will be released in 2023 and focuses on a few of the characters that will affect the main game.
We waste no time, we meet our cheeky hero, CJ. He prefers to be called a treasure hunter or treasure hunter – on his way to the New Neva in search of a giant Rooney objective. As for the characters, CJ doesn’t break anywhere in the JRPG genre. He is stupid, sure of himself, helpful and sometimes stupid. Nothing new but more fun. Impossible to hate him when you are on the border of the general. His dialogue is natural and his words are sincere. At the age of 15, the children of his tribe are sent to earth in search of treasures that would put their ancestors to shame. In CJ’s case, he’s looking for Rooney’s goal bigger than his dad found it.
This destination takes him to the new suburb of Nevae, where the game begins. A recent earthquake has revealed dune-like runes beneath the city, prompting treasure hunters to search the city for treasure. But the city is under a heavy burden, with destroyed buildings and an ever-growing population of adventurers and aliens. Through the collection of quests and resources, CJ gradually helps the rural population to recover. As a result, more merchants opened shops, giving CJ and his group ways to upgrade their gear.
Chronicle of Euden: Sunrise takes time. The first attraction quests tire pretty quickly – the early game is limited to just a few areas to go back and forth. But be patient and everything will become a little more profitable. Regions will open soon and new enemies will appear. New shops allow you to modify (slightly) your combat skills through weapon and armor upgrades, predators and finally elemental perks. When you help heal, you begin to learn more about the town and its people.
And that’s where the game shines best. The characters, heroes or NPCs you will meet are undeniably fascinating. Each has its own quirk and story, and it feels like meeting in a residential town. The main party also has good chemistry. It consists of a total of three characters: Garu, mercenary kangaroo; Isha, who served as deputy mayor for 16 years; and CJ. It seems ridiculous at first glance – the two teenagers encounter a giant kangaroo and monsters fighting with a baster sword. However, you quickly realize that they fit together perfectly.
To be honest, don’t resell in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. The side-scrolling, combat style, and anxiety that I put hours into the JRPG story I’ve seen so many times before haunted me. But it surprised me. Although it took some time, I realized that I was dedicated to completing many small side quests and renovating the town.
The combat, which I initially wanted to be turn-based, actually worked much better once all party members were in the game. Each of the three characters are unlocked and attacked with a separate button. Siji chops with axes, Garo has a big sword, and Isha casts spells. Switching between all three at the right time will unleash powerful and satisfying link attacks that will speed up even the biggest enemies. There’s no hard and fast system to learn – just fast and fluid combat.
When I realized the game paid homage to PS1-era RPGs, I really started using it. The 2.5D visuals look mesmerizingly nostalgic and the game isn’t full of mechanics. foreign. If I had an Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising when I play Tomba! Or Final Fantasy IX that day I was obsessed with doing. I’m already a veteran and JRPGs have changed significantly since then, but it was nice to see that retro style of gaming again.
But I was probably more forgiving watching the game with that eye. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is simple and fun, but steeped in repetitive side quests and straightforward enemies. It feels like going back and forth between points A and B and spending a lot of time doing it. Unfortunately, RPG fanatics won’t find great difficulty here. If you’re wondering how to get to Rising Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the story is definitely worth it, but monotonous gameplay will be more of an obstacle for most.
DBLTAP Rating: B
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S is available for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG. It’s also available through Xbox and PC Game Pass.
DBLTAP provided a copy of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising for review by its publisher, 505 Games.
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