EARTHLOCK

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
EARTHLOCK Game Cover
Earthlock: Festival of Magic marks the glorious return of the heartfelt, story-driven, turn-based JRPG; the kind of game we haven’t experienced since the era of Lords of the Rings: The Third Age and Final Fantasy X.

Desert scavenger Amon soon finds himself in his life's adventure when he crosses paths with a most peculiar creature back home in Zaber. Join Amon and other remarkable heroes in this turn-based fantasy RPG, on an unforgettable journey across the world of Umbra; a mysterious, beautiful but harsh planet that stopped spinning thousands of cycles ago. With a unique set of customizable characters, a…

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story3 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Earthlock features a beautiful art style and a lush world that captures the essence of classic PS1-era JRPGs.
  • The game offers enjoyable battles with a refreshing take on the battle and development system, along with a variety of useful characters.
  • It provides a solid experience with a good amount of side quests, crafting, and exploration, making it a delightful choice for genre fans.
  • The game suffers from inconsistent dialogue, long load times, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
  • The story and characters are often seen as bland and clichéd, failing to engage players meaningfully.
  • Battles can feel tedious and grindy, with some difficulty spikes that may frustrate players.
  • story6 mentions

    The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its heartfelt, well-written narrative and nostalgic JRPG elements, while others criticize it for being bland, cliché, and lacking engaging characters. Although the visuals and soundtrack are noted as highlights, many players feel the story fails to deliver a compelling experience, often resulting in a repetitive grind. Overall, there is a desire for improvement in future installments.

    • “It combines aspects that make a game great, like a very well-written story, a beautifully composed soundtrack, and characters that stand out.”
    • “Earthlock: Festival of Magic marks the glorious return of the heartfelt, story-driven, turn-based JRPG; the kind of game we haven’t experienced since the era of 'Lord of the Rings: The Third Age' and 'Final Fantasy X.'”
    • “[Refreshing take on the battle and development system, interesting and potentially good story, the world looks visually beautiful in its style, the graphics style is quite fun and reminiscent of 90’s JRPGs.]”
    • “The story is guff with a set of bland characters that do little more than move you from place to place, but you could do worse.”
    • “Boring; the story and characters are clichés, and the combat isn’t very tactical.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their excellent and gorgeous art style, reminiscent of 90s JRPGs, which contributes to a visually beautiful world. Players appreciate the fun and refreshing design, alongside well-developed characters and an engaging battle system. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's appeal and storytelling.

    • “The world looks visually beautiful in its style, and the graphics are quite fun and reminiscent of 90’s JRPGs.”
    • “Gorgeous art style.”
    • “Excellent art style.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay features engaging battle mechanics set in an enchanting world, complemented by a personal island and talent system that adds depth. However, some users feel that the overall experience is somewhat lacking, as it heavily focuses on battles.

    • “The battle mechanics are engaging and add depth to the gameplay, making every encounter feel unique and challenging.”
    • “Exploring the enchanting world is a joy, with each area offering new challenges and opportunities to test your skills.”
    • “The personal island feature allows for a tailored experience, where players can develop their talents and strategies in a way that feels rewarding.”
    • “The gameplay is sort of lacking, with most of it being battles.”
    • “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “There is a severe lack of variety in the gameplay, leading to repetitive experiences.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with battles often feeling repetitive and some encounters perceived as unfair. Additionally, the lack of healing at save points contributes to the overall grindiness, while stilted dialogue can further detract from the experience.

    • “Tedious battles, dull moments, and save points that don’t heal the party.”
    • “Can be grindy; dialogue can seem stilted, and some fights feel unfair.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its beautifully composed soundtrack, which enhances the well-written story and memorable characters, contributing significantly to the overall gaming experience.

    • “It combines aspects that make a game great, like a very well-written story, a beautifully composed soundtrack, and characters that stand out.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Earthlock: Festival of Magic is praised for its emotional depth and storytelling, reminiscent of classic heartfelt JRPGs like The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age and Final Fantasy X. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong feelings through its narrative and character development.

    • “Earthlock: Festival of Magic marks the glorious return of the heartfelt, story-driven, turn-based JRPG; the kind of game we haven’t experienced since the era of 'Lord of the Rings: The Third Age' and 'Final Fantasy X'.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of a compelling story and engaging dialogue, leading to a repetitive experience that diminishes its replayability. Players express a desire for improvement in future installments to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game didn’t deliver a compelling story, and I found the dialogue to be mediocre and unengaging. It felt like a repetitive grind with little to no replayability.”
    • “After completing the game, I realized there was no incentive to play it again. The lack of meaningful choices and variety made it feel like a one-time experience.”
    • “While the gameplay mechanics were solid, the overall experience was marred by a lack of replayability. Once you finish the main story, there's not much left to explore.”
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Critic Reviews

70% average critic score

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