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EARTH'S DAWN

Earth's Dawn ultimately ends up feeling too familiar to truly stand apart as a new classic, but it can still be a lot of fun.
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72%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
73% User Score Based on 112 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 12 reviews

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EARTH'S DAWN is a single player hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by oneoreight and was released on December 7, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Developed by OneorEight and previously released in Japan under the name Earth Wars, "Earth’s Dawn" fuses frenetic side-scrolling action mechanics with RPG elements and a hard-edged manga aesthetic to deliver a deep and unique gameplay experience. From the outset Earth’s Dawn gives gamers the freedom to enjoy the game their way – from creating their own character; customization of skill trees to …

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews
story12 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • The combat is fast-paced and enjoyable, allowing for satisfying combos and character growth mechanics.
  • The unique art style and sound effects contribute to an engaging atmosphere, making the game visually appealing.
  • The crafting system is deep and offers a variety of weapons and abilities, enhancing replayability.
  • Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially when facing powerful enemies early on.
  • The controls and balance need fine-tuning, with issues such as unresponsive triggers and confusing tutorials.
  • story
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally viewed as generic and clichéd, revolving around a typical alien invasion narrative with little innovation. While some players appreciate the sci-fi tropes and the attempt at a deeper storyline through character videos, many find the storytelling lacks depth and is often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and mission structures. Overall, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gaming experience, leading to a mixed reception among players.

    • “It looks good, I found the combat fun, and the story was interesting enough.”
    • “Bought this in the current sale and turned out to be a right gem, there seems to be a good storyline and customizable accessories and a lot of weapons to boot to choose from and you can choose to play male/female.”
    • “The game attempts to create a more serious in-depth story with the commander or general's videos where he's slowly losing his mind.”
    • “Ugly graphics, repetitive and grindy, 100% cliché story.”
    • “Story: nothing inspiring.”
    • “Earth's Dawn isn’t going to win any awards for storytelling.”
  • gameplay
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its solid mechanics and enjoyable combat, particularly for beat-em-up fans. However, several players noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics feeling disjointed or underdeveloped. While the game offers fun boss fights and a straightforward control scheme, it could benefit from more variety and fine-tuning to enhance the overall experience.

    • “As long as this is available for a reasonable price like the current sale (75% off), this game is solid entertainment if you like the gameplay mixture of an RPG brawler.”
    • “Gameplay is superb for beat-em-up fans, lots of 'get all the S ranks' in this game.”
    • “The bosses are all fun to fight and have different mechanics for each.”
    • “While the art and design of the characters and enemies are undeniably cool-looking and the story is full of sci-fi tropes fans of the genre will enjoy, the gameplay itself is pretty repetitive.”
    • “With these features omitted, gameplay often feels a little disjointed as you will be at the mercy of simply smashing the attack button over and over until an enemy's lifebar is depleted.”
    • “Due to the mission structure and lack of gameplay variety, Earth Dawn will begin to feel repetitive.”
  • graphics
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful manga-inspired art style and character designs, while others criticize the animations as stiff and the overall visuals as lacking vibrancy. Many players find the aesthetics appealing, though opinions vary on the quality of the environments and the execution of certain graphical elements. Overall, while the visuals are generally solid, they are not without their flaws, leading to a somewhat polarized reception.

    • “As for the graphics, you can just look at the trailer and judge for yourself, but I think it looks pretty good, although the animations are a bit hit and miss.”
    • “Also, the designs of the characters are amazing and I love the art style that they used for it.”
    • “The beautiful manga-based art style is a treat to look at while playing, and while the characters are silly and charming, the environments are far less colorful and personality-driven than games like Dragon's Crown.”
    • “Ugly graphics, repetitive and grindy, 100% cliché story.”
    • “The art style and animation are just... so ugly.”
    • “Armor visuals are very different for males and females, down to there even being gender-based armors, which was kind of disappointing.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as functional but unremarkable, with some players appreciating the soundtrack while others find it uninspired and plain. While the combat sounds are well-received, the overall musical experience lacks memorability and fails to enhance the gameplay's intensity. Additionally, access to the soundtrack is limited, particularly for those outside Japan.

    • “Music - I really like it, great tracks.”
    • “Soundtrack is a standard deal here as well, mostly electric and synth, combat sounds good.”
    • “The music isn't bad.”
    • “The music serves its purpose, and some of it is pretty good, but it's really nothing special or memorable if you ask me.”
    • “It should be noted that the game has no English voice overs and the music is fairly uninspired.”
    • “Gameplay gets repetitive quite early on, music doesn't match the onscreen chaos, difficulty spikes can be very frustrating.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the mid-game, which some players find rewarding due to the variety of unlockable weapons and skills. While the grind can feel repetitive and annoying at times, especially with certain levels, the game offers flexibility in difficulty and mission replayability, making it more manageable. However, those who dislike grinding may find it overly tedious.

    • “Ugly graphics, repetitive and grindy, 100% cliché story.”
    • “If you hate grinding of any sort, though, you might be disappointed.”
    • “Not as hardcore as it could have been, and thanks for that, but way too grindy for my tastes.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent visual glitches and the absence of a frame cap, which negatively impact the overall gaming experience.

    • “Visual glitches and no frame cap.”
    • “Visual glitches and no frame cap.”
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EARTH'S DAWN is a hack and slash game with science fiction theme.

EARTH'S DAWN is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

EARTH'S DAWN was released on December 7, 2016.

EARTH'S DAWN was developed by oneoreight.

EARTH'S DAWN has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

EARTH'S DAWN is a single player game.

Similar games include Toukiden 2, The Vagrant, Ghostlore, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, SD Gundam Battle Alliance and others.