Duelists of Eden

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 635 reviews
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  • graphics
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"Duelists of Eden" is a card-grid-fighting game, where players build custom decks and battle online in real-time action. With over 14 unique characters, players can create their own spell combinations and synergies to eliminate opponents. The game features a dynamic cardtridge and combo system, as well as a tutorial and training mode for learning the mechanics. Custom rollback netcode ensures smooth online gameplay.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 635 reviews
gameplay38 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • Duelists of Eden offers a unique blend of fast-paced PvP gameplay and deck-building mechanics, reminiscent of Mega Man Battle Network, making it a refreshing experience for fans of both genres.
  • The game features rollback netcode, ensuring smooth online matches, and has a vibrant community that actively supports new players through resources and tournaments.
  • At an incredibly low price point, Duelists of Eden provides a wealth of content, including diverse characters and customizable decks, making it a great value for players.
  • The player base is quite small, leading to long queue times for matches and a lack of variety in opponents, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's netcode, particularly when playing with high ping, which can result in laggy and frustrating matches.
  • The game lacks substantial single-player content, which may deter players looking for a more comprehensive experience outside of PvP.
  • gameplay88 mentions

    The gameplay of "Duelists of Eden" is praised for its depth and complexity, combining elements of card battling with fighting mechanics reminiscent of the Mega Man Battle Network series. Players appreciate the tight controls, diverse deck-building options, and the engaging strategies that emerge from its unique mechanics, although some express concerns about the small player base affecting online play. Overall, the game is recognized as a standout indie title with a high skill ceiling and a rewarding learning curve, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.

    • “The mechanics are surprisingly complex and allow for really cool combos.”
    • “The core gameplay is simple and precise, and the cards allow for huge customization; the pixel art is high quality, and the music is inspiring.”
    • “Duelists of Eden puts you under its spell with its responsive and seamless flow from one mechanic to the next.”
    • “This has got to be one of the worst tutorial systems; this game does a poor job of explaining its mechanics.”
    • “If you're not intrinsically motivated by the gameplay to grind and get better, do not have specific friends you want to play against (local or online), and don't feel a compulsion to unlock every possible item in the shop, you'll run out of reasons to play the game within an hour.”
    • “There is a lot of visual information you need to process to be good at the game, which is the one stark negative of this game's unique mechanics, in my opinion.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised as exceptional, with many reviewers describing it as "insanely good," "banger," and "god tier." It complements the game's vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and evoking nostalgia for classic titles. Players highlight the catchy tunes that stick with them, making the soundtrack a standout feature worth the price of admission.

    • “The core gameplay is simple and precise, and the cards allow for huge customization, the pixel art is high quality, and the music is inspiring.”
    • “This game has great net-play, incredible music, and is wonderfully competitive.”
    • “The music is absolutely worth the 5 bucks alone, but there is a whole game that comes with that!”
    • “Worth it for the music alone.”
    • “Music is very catchy too, and a couple tunes are already in my head.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel aesthetics, unique character designs, and clear artwork that enhances gameplay. Reviewers highlight the charming art style and intuitive visuals, although some note minor inconsistencies in attack animations. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout experience for players.

    • “Duelists of Eden is a brilliantly intuitive game with great mechanics and a sharp aesthetic.”
    • “I've told the developers this before, but a Mega Man Battle Network inspired fighter, with beautiful visuals, music, and unique, fun characters, sounds like something that would exist in a timeline that isn't ours.”
    • “Not much to say, graphically it looks great and everything stands out clearly.”
    • “Also please fix the ping issue, can't play online with friends without experiencing PowerPoint presentation graphics, although we live really close.”
    • “This is a boon, though it doesn't stop me from constantly messing myself up with attacks like Harissa's brush swipe, which looks like it should hit in front of her with a very obvious brush swipe graphic, but no.”
    • “It only hits two tiles ahead of her, despite graphically looking like a beefy melee attack.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly praised for its excellent and varied designs, which are both lovable and finely tuned, reflecting the developer's unique style. The seamless integration of character aesthetics with gameplay mechanics enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the card battler genre. Players appreciate the customizable loadouts and the high skill ceiling, contributing to a rich and engaging character experience.

    • “The character designs are excellent and the skills are extremely varied.”
    • “What's amazing is that the game was essentially a one-man job by the developer, so you can really feel the dev's style in the game and character designs, and it all seamlessly comes together.”
    • “I love the art, music, and character designs.”
    • “The character designs are just as lovable as the predecessor, but the character development feels lacking.”
    • “While the game showcases impressive character designs, the depth of character development is disappointingly shallow.”
    • “The character designs and palette swaps are peak, but the actual character development leaves much to be desired.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by clever references and amusing character interactions, such as the hilarious mix of fighting game archetypes and the comedic sound effects. Players appreciate the lightheartedness of the gameplay, with funny elements like character palette swaps and humorous combos adding to the overall enjoyment. However, some users feel that certain aspects, like the gameplay experience, could benefit from more humor.

    • “The deckbuilding is great, and the fact that there is rollback is genuinely hilarious.”
    • “Mix and match FGC archetypes is pretty funny, lmao.”
    • “Morshu alt for shopkeeper is funny.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be manageable and not overly tedious, with all content unlockable through straightforward gameplay rather than excessive grinding. While the initial progression is enjoyable and rewarding, some users note a lack of long-term incentives after reaching higher levels, leading to a potential drop in motivation for continued play.

    • “There is also a lack of much content other than PvP grinding, which I understand since there is a whole other game based on this engine already, but after hitting level 20 there are no more milestone rewards like titles or banner images.”
    • “No pointless grinding for unlocks, just get to level 10 (5 bot matches in unranked) and you have all the content to build decks with.”
    • “However, training does seem relatively simple, so it shouldn't be as tedious or specific as most fighting games.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The game features a non-predatory monetization model, with no microtransactions or paid DLC, allowing players to earn all cosmetics through gameplay. This approach has been well-received, especially considering the game's indie development background.

    • “An impressive addition to the Eden series, congratulations to the developer. The game is still extremely hard to learn, but I am enjoying fighting against my own stupidity. I'm sure there are many hours of fun mastering the gameplay. I especially appreciate the non-predatory monetization and wish all the best to the dev. I would rather play this over League of Legends 10 times out of 10.”
    • “No microtransactions.”
    • “Cosmetics are all attainable from simply playing the game—no microtransactions or paid DLC.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the exceptional replayability of MegaMan Battle Network, attributing it to its gameplay evolution and the implementation of rollback netcode, which enhances the multiplayer experience. Many express that the game offers endless replay value, reflecting the developers' passion for the project.

    • “The gameplay evolution of MegaMan Battle Network, with rollback netcode and infinite replayability.”
    • “It clearly has a lot of passion, and I can see the replay value being endless.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's user interface is criticized for being challenging to navigate and lacks proper optimization for controller use, which detracts from the overall user experience.

    • “The UI is difficult to navigate and not optimized for a controller.”
    • “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall gaming experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative component, focusing solely on player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay without any story elements.

    • “There is no story here; it's strictly a PvP game.”
    • “The narrative feels completely absent, making the experience hollow.”
    • “I was hoping for a rich storyline, but it turned out to be just a series of battles.”
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