Eden Rising

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Eden Rising is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by The Wall Productions Inc. and was released on May 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Eden Rising: Free Explorer Edition" is a free-to-play game that offers 12+ hours of base gameplay, including exploration of various landscapes and participation in challenging sieges. Players can craft defenses, play solo or with up to 8 players, and keep their character and progress as they move between servers. This version also allows players to access expansion content for free when joining an Ascendant Edition server. Perfect for players looking to experience the game in solo or multiplayer mode, or for those with friends who have the Ascendant Edition.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 666 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

optimization21 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant and unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
The combination of open-world exploration and tower defense mechanics provides a fresh and engaging gameplay loop.
The crafting system allows for diverse playstyles and encourages players to gather resources and upgrade their gear.

Combat feels clunky and unresponsive, with issues such as animation locks and poor hit detection.
The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and lag, which can detract from the experience.
Many players find the game to be repetitive and grindy, especially when progressing through the tower defense segments.

gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique blend of tower defense and RPG mechanics, while others criticize it for being clunky, repetitive, and buggy. Many users noted that the crafting system and talent trees add depth, but the overall execution feels unpolished, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. Despite its potential and beautiful visuals, the gameplay experience is often marred by issues such as poor combat mechanics and optimization, suggesting that further development is needed to enhance player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay itself is a cute little thing, a serviceable marriage of tower defense, souls combat, and open world gameplay in a free-to-play package.”
- “The gameplay is fun - there are a very large number of upgrades to earn and you're rewarded for repeating tower defense sections and improving your run until you manage a perfect score, which adds some fun replay value for those who want it.”
- “Overall, the game could use some fine-tuning but the core mechanics are a lot of fun with plenty of room to grow; I would highly recommend picking it up and giving it a shot.”
- “The main gameplay is buggy and prone to glitches (tower defense and combat).”
- “The gameplay feels clunky, even at 120fps; the combat is bare bones, and the gameplay is repetitive.”
- “The gameplay pace is way too slow in the tower defense portions as a result of bloated enemy HP and poor combat mechanics.”
graphics
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its vibrant art style and unique aesthetic, which contribute to an engaging visual experience. However, several users note issues with optimization, performance, and low-resolution elements that detract from the overall quality. While the visuals are generally considered appealing, the lack of customizable settings and occasional technical problems hinder the experience for some players.
- “The art style is beautiful, and I hope more games start to use vivid color the way this one does.”
- “The graphic design is beautiful, and definitely unlike any other game I've ever seen!”
- “Eden Rising: Supremacy is a fun game with an interesting concept and very nice visuals.”
- “The cutscenes are subpar, the gameplay is non-intuitive, the graphics are cheesy and low res, and the animations are wacky.”
- “Game did not allow changing of graphics settings; I set everything to low to try to run it on my computer and none of the graphics options had any effect. It said they were off but the settings were still on, absolutely unplayable on a lower-end computer.”
- “They seriously look like developer graphics.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
82%
7%
The story in the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels like an afterthought. While some appreciate the intriguing lore and beautiful environments, the overall narrative is often described as minimal and repetitive, leaving players wanting more substantial content and a clearer plot progression. Many reviews suggest that the game would benefit from a more cohesive storyline to enhance the overall experience.
- “The art style is beautiful and the story I was able to see is well put together and engaging.”
- “Intricate storyline that doesn't bog you down with needless info.”
- “Small story and lore tidbits add a bit of interest to flesh out the world and game as a whole while the main focus remains on the gameplay and exploration.”
- “The 'story' is a complete afterthought.”
- “There is some lore to the game and a tangential story, but the game largely does not have a major plot arc from what I've seen thus far.”
- “The story is barely present in this game.”
optimization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
38%
54%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as constant stuttering, lag spikes, and inconsistent frame rates, even on high-end systems. Many reviewers express frustration over the clunky controls and overall unplayable experience due to these optimization shortcomings, suggesting that significant improvements are necessary for the game to reach its potential. Despite its interesting concept and appealing graphics, the lack of optimization remains a major barrier to enjoyment.
- “The game has so much potential, and all it needs is just better graphics, better customization, and the most important one, performance.”
- “Performance is a gate that can be welcoming and open or an object that impedes the player base depending on how it's handled.”
- “Sadly, the game is not yet fully optimized and even on my 1080ti, I drop lots of frames when I am in combat or transition between zones, as there are no loading screens when roaming the world.”
- “The game is badly optimized.”
- “Horrible optimization, actually manages to take almost twice as much RAM as The Witcher 3 despite being about 100 times smaller.”
- “I find this game unplayable because it is unoptimized.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The reviews indicate that while the game features enjoyable exploration and crafting elements, it suffers from excessive grinding that can feel tedious and slow, particularly in combat and resource gathering. Players appreciate the variety of weapons and armor but often find the need to repeatedly farm resources for upgrades to be a chore, detracting from the overall experience. Some users note that the grinding can be alleviated by certain mechanics, but many still feel it becomes a significant hurdle, especially in solo play.
- “If the combat was a little faster, it would be more engaging, but otherwise, it's fun to play and not very grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A decent idea for a game, but very grindy and very slow.”
- “While there is a nice variety of weapons and armor to craft, the combat itself is really slow and tedious.”
- “This is terrible, you spent 1 hour grinding, trying to win the tower defense zone (crucible); and if you failed, go back to grind again.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unbalanced mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the combat and concept, the pervasive technical issues lead to frustration and a lack of engagement. Overall, the game is described as awkward and clunky, making it difficult to fully appreciate its potential.
- “Very buggy, unbalanced, and subpar performance overall.”
- “Bug ridden mess through and through.”
- “I love the idea of how the game works but I ran into so many glitches that I quickly lost interest.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express a desire for more music in the game, particularly during exploration and farming activities, as it would enhance the open-world experience. While some reviews mention that the existing soundtrack is decent and enjoyable, the lack of background music during certain gameplay moments is noted as a missed opportunity.
- “I really enjoyed the soundtrack as well.”
- “I would say that the only thing I am missing in this game is music, or the option for music.”
- “When you aren't actually defending the base or the towers, you are either farming or exploring, which is fun, because each area is pretty unique and gives you different drops to build armor and weapons, but with an open world game like this, some sort of background music would be nice.”
- “Graphisms are very clean and the music is decent.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization of the game is criticized for its reliance on expansion packs and optional in-game purchases, which some players feel detracts from the overall value, especially given the game's price point. While there are no microtransactions, the current model is seen as a cash grab that could be improved by including expansions in the base game. Overall, the game is enjoyable, particularly with friends, but its monetization strategies leave room for improvement.
- “The game would be much better if the expansion pack was included in the free version and the devs' methods of generating income were optional in-game purchases such as skins, weapons, or possibly new world textures.”
- “The game would be much better if the expansion pack was included in the free version and the devs' methods of generating income were optional in-game purchases such as skins or weapons, or possibly new world textures.”
- “No, there are not microtransactions; however, when it comes to a $25 game or even the sale at $19, it is simply not worth it.”
- “It's a good game that suffers from some unfortunate monetization techniques, but that can be twisted in your favor if you have friends to play with.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique lore, universe, and artistic style, creating an immersive experience that players can genuinely feel.
- “The lore, the universe, and the style of this game are quite unique; you can truly feel the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and detailed visuals create an atmosphere that is both captivating and eerie.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by typical developer jokes, such as amusing sign posts and warning markers, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the humor is diminished by gameplay mechanics that require repetitive tasks, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “The usual dev humor in terms of sign posts and warning markers :) The fast travel towers are a nice touch, and each require three data keys to be constructed.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game features solid character design but lacks customization options, such as clothing, hair, skin, and gender sliders, which limits players' ability to personalize their characters.
- “It has very solid character design.”
- “Character design - there is no customization (clothes, hair, and skin does not make a character; hint hint: gender slider and races, or at least tattoos and markings).”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability through a variety of upgrades and the challenge of achieving perfect scores in tower defense sections, encouraging players to revisit content. With hours of engaging gameplay and diverse experiences, players are likely to find good value and enjoyment in replaying the game.
- “The gameplay is fun - there are a very large number of upgrades to earn, and you're rewarded for repeating tower defense sections and improving your run until you manage a perfect score, which adds some fun replay value for those who want it.”
- “Hours of content, replayability, variety, and an overall fun game experience means that you are bound to get your money's worth in some way or another.”