ANOTHER EDEN Global
"ANOTHER EDEN Global" is a single-player JRPG that offers an intriguing story and splendid gameplay, accompanied by perfect visuals and splendid music. The game features time-traveling adventures and a talking cat, providing a dense atmosphere and being highly emotional, yet very funny at times. However, it does have its share of bugs and requires a lot of grinding. Take your cat and embark on an epic journey through time!
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and art style reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
- Engaging storyline with well-developed characters and side quests.
- Generous free-to-play model with no intrusive ads or paywalls.
- Frequent crashes and long download times for updates, causing frustration.
- Lack of a skip button for lengthy dialogues and cutscenes.
- Gacha system can feel punishing with low drop rates for high-tier characters.
- story5,151 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Another Eden" is widely praised for its depth and engaging narrative, drawing comparisons to classic JRPGs like "Chrono Trigger." Players appreciate the well-developed characters and the emotional weight of both the main storyline and side quests, which often feature unique and meaningful narratives. While some find the dialogue lengthy and the pacing slow, the overall consensus is that the game offers a rich storytelling experience that keeps players invested without the pressure of pay-to-win mechanics.
“The story is well written.”
“The story is magnificent and not just another one game main story.”
“The story, the dialogue, the music, the art, everything is amazing, and the amount of content this game has without anything being multiplayer at all is insanely impressive.”
“The story is bad to non-existent.”
“The story is very mediocre and battles can be fun but ultimately come down to you spamming 1 or 2 moves to build stacks and/or 2 turn everything which gets really tedious after a while.”
“The story is simplistic but other than that the mechanics and game style is everything you'd expect from a jrpg.”
- graphics1,602 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and smooth animations. Reviewers noted that the graphics evoke nostalgia for classic JRPGs while incorporating modern design elements, making the game visually appealing and engaging. Overall, the combination of high-quality graphics, character designs, and immersive environments significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“An excellent adventure with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and great gameplay.”
“The graphics are gorgeous and are very similar in design to the Brave Exvius series.”
“The graphics, gameplay, and storyline have all been amazing (seriously the backgrounds are works of art), but what captivated me the most is how sincere the game feels.”
“How can a game that doesn't use 3D graphics or online combat/play lag so much and crash out so frequently?”
“The graphics are a little lacking.”
“The graphics look like they came from Flash Player back in the early 2000s; not impressive to say the least.”
- gameplay1,466 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has been widely praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and nostalgic turn-based combat reminiscent of classic JRPGs. Players appreciate the balance between simplicity and strategic depth, allowing for enjoyable character progression and exploration without the pressure of pay-to-win mechanics. While some have noted the presence of gacha elements, many feel that they do not detract from the overall experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for free-to-play users.
“An excellent adventure with stunning visuals, fantastic music, and great gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple yet solid, allowing you to focus on the story while still providing skill and gear progression typical of classic RPGs.”
“The gameplay is engaging and feels quite polished, especially for a mobile game.”
“The gameplay is very weak.”
“However, the gameplay doesn't meet my expectations.”
“Gameplay is incredibly repetitive, and the story is alright, music is the best part.”
- music1,034 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its quality and emotional impact, often drawing comparisons to classic soundtracks from titles like *Chrono Trigger* and *Chrono Cross*. The compositions are described as beautiful, engaging, and fitting for the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users have noted issues with volume control and repetitive tracks during gameplay, which can detract from the enjoyment.
“The music is well crafted, fitting the environment.”
“The music harkens back to Chrono Cross and Trigger to give it a nostalgic feel, while the beautiful art style and surprisingly deep battle system brings something new to the table with a perfect balance.”
“The soundtrack is simply fantastic, utilizing interesting instrumentation paired with quality compositions (very reminiscent of Chrono Cross).”
“I don't know whether this is a bug, but every time I install/update the game, the title music keeps blasting at full volume and doesn't mute when I put the app into the background. Considering the downloads are quite big and take a long time, this is really getting on my nerves, especially since there seems to be no possibility to access the volume control from that screen.”
“The music is very annoying.”
“Being unable to turn off sound and music early is just salt in the wound.”
- monetization514 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases. While there are microtransactions available, they are described as unobtrusive and not necessary for enjoying the game, allowing players to progress without spending money. However, some users have noted that the prices for in-game purchases can be high, and there are occasional frustrations with optional ads that can lead to technical issues.
“The game is completely free, with some microtransactions, but unobtrusive.”
“The gameplay is interesting, combat is dynamic and the microtransactions feel very optional.”
“Best of all, no in-your-face in-game purchase tricks, no ads and no pay to finish!”
“The downside is just that this game does not make backing up your data in Google Play a mandatory process, and gacha currency in the end game being heavily reliant on ads watching.”
“The microtransactions are also pretty reasonably integrated so that the game doesn't have any noticeable paywalls.”
“The major flaw is the cost of the in-game purchases.”
- grinding497 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from players. While many appreciate the freedom to progress at their own pace and find the grinding rewarding, others feel it can become tedious and excessive, especially in the late game where leveling and material farming are required to advance. Overall, the game offers a balance of grinding that caters to both casual players and those who enjoy a more hardcore experience, but it may frustrate those who dislike repetitive tasks.
“The game is fun, not too grindy, pacing seems great and best of all you don't have to spend a single dollar.”
“This game is not too grindy, so rest assured that there won't be hours to grind for levels.”
“Good balance for earning premium currency, easy controls, fun and not too grindy.”
“Game is pretty awesome in many ways but sure feels frustrating and pointless grindy for no reason.”
“The need to collect materials for gear, and the rate at which enemies level up, forces a lot of grinding on the player.”
“Grinding for materials is frustratingly long, and slightly aggravating.”
- character development143 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful character designs and engaging storylines, while others feel that the depth of character development is lacking or linear. Some players appreciate the unique backstories and character quests that enhance development, but there are critiques regarding the overall flexibility and depth of character growth. Overall, the game is noted for its stunning visuals and enjoyable gameplay, but opinions vary on the richness of character development.
“The character designs, music, and story writing are high quality and very enjoyable.”
“This game is awesome and addictive in all good ways, feels like Final Fantasy 7 with great character development.”
“Riveting story and well-designed character development that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I know, it's an RPG, but with next to nil character development, then the story trying to get you to care about the heroes is just asking too much.”
“Great design, music, fun gameplay; I'm finding the story kind of unengaging so far, and I think at least part of that is due to the overall lack of character development.”
“Character development is basically linear.”
- stability83 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and long loading times, particularly during updates and data transfers. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these technical issues, which detracts significantly from the overall gaming experience. While some users note that the game runs smoothly on certain devices, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from severe bugs and instability that hinder gameplay.
“Well balanced, not buggy, fun to play, and pretty to look at.”
“No glitches, runs smooth, no auto play, no cash shop (only for summons but you can enjoy 100% with the in-game prizes), a lot of things to do, story is amazing, lots of characters, you never become overpowered, I have no words to express.”
“It's incredible, no glitches, amazing story, and the music and graphics are nostalgic.”
“Whenever I try to even clear cache or log in with the transfer function, the game freezes and never initiates the transfer, so I lost all my data and have to now start over.”
“However, the devs just aren't addressing the technical issues that this game has. It is losing 1 star literally because of how buggy the server and database are. It's a shame that with such good content, story, and gaming experience, your server admins and database admins are so incompetent.”
“It takes an eternity to finally finish loading all its data, but then the game freezes the second I tap 'new game'.”
- humor69 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the witty dialogue and amusing character interactions that enhance the storytelling. Side quests often blend humor with emotional depth, creating a balance that keeps players engaged. Overall, the game successfully incorporates light-hearted moments alongside more serious themes, making for a well-rounded and entertaining experience.
“The humor is light and there are great dark elements that really make you care and sympathize.”
“The dialogue is often humorous, although sometimes lengthy.”
“The story is engaging, the dialogue is funny and thoughtful, and the strategy is complex without feeling overwhelming.”
- emotional66 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players highlighting its heartfelt storylines and touching side quests that evoke a range of feelings from joy to heartbreak. The characters and their narratives are described as engaging and well-developed, often leaving players feeling emotionally invested. The game's nostalgic art style and memorable soundtrack further enhance the emotional experience, making it a standout in the RPG genre.
“Starting off as a young town guard, you'll quickly be taken on emotional adventures across time and space.”
“This game offers a wonderful, emotional, captivating story with a beautiful art style that brings back nostalgia from SNES RPG days.”
“Amazing game, fantastic story and brilliant side quests leaving you emotionally vulnerable, I love it.”
“You literally had to go through the arduous, boring storyline line by line.”
“Boring story so linear, it could be used in geometric proofs.”
- optimization40 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that it requires higher-end devices to run smoothly, leading to performance issues on lower-spec phones. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and graphics, others report significant optimization problems, including crashes and poor performance on devices with adequate specifications. Overall, while the game is praised for its classic RPG elements and engaging gameplay, it is clear that further optimization is needed to enhance the experience for a broader range of devices.
“A good balance between classic RPG style play and a game that is optimized for phone play.”
“Another Eden is a classic turn-based RPG optimized for mobile gaming.”
“Very well optimized for mobile, great story, lovely graphics and music, I could go on... get it now!”
“It's insane how poorly optimized the game is.”
“However, I just feel that they should have optimized the PC version of the game more before release, because there are some strange things in that version and the only voice you can hear is English.”
“My phone has 3GB of RAM, Android 11 with OpenGL ES 3.0, yet my phone struggles to run the game without crashing here and there. I cleared my storage, closed all apps, even cleared the game cache, and still the game is badly optimized to run. Fix this or update your minimum requirements if that's your mistake.”
- atmosphere27 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and uniqueness, drawing comparisons to classic JRPGs like Chrono Trigger. Reviewers highlight the enchanting music, crisp sound effects, and impressive world-building that enhance the overall experience. While some note minor shortcomings in storytelling, the game's atmospheric elements, including visuals and audio, create a captivating and memorable environment for players.
“This game delivers an atmosphere and storytelling akin to those gems.”
“Gorgeous world, a nostalgic atmosphere, and no need to spend real money!”
“This game has the classic atmosphere of 2000's JRPGs, mostly because of the small details such as ambients, background, and BGM.”
“Simple game with emphasis on story and atmosphere.”
“The music is enchanting and beautiful when needed during cutscenes and also delivers atmosphere and intensity during battles.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has high replay value due to its engaging characters and sensational story, but players express a desire for features like a "skip" button and a replayable expedition mode to enhance playability. Many users wish for a dedicated replayable story function to further enjoy the narrative.
“Characters are playable and the story is sensational.”
“Replay value is high.”
“I wish this game was more replayable.”
“Or even a replayable expedition-style game mode for end-game (that can be tweaked for events and such).”
“Adding a 'skip' button would make the game more replayable and more deserving of a 5-star rating.”