Eden's Last Sunrise

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"Eden's Last Sunrise" is a retro tactical RPG with customizable units and multiple story paths. Experience classic turn-based combat with an action point system, engage with allies in visual novel-like story skits, and manage resources across the Grand Continent. The game features time management elements and various ways to spend your time between battles.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story17 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Eden's Last Sunrise features a rich and engaging story with well-developed characters, exploring themes of technology versus magic and the complexities of human relationships.
The tactical gameplay is enjoyable, incorporating a unique action point system and a variety of classes that allow for strategic depth and experimentation.
The game offers high replay value with multiple branching paths and endings, encouraging players to explore different routes and character interactions.

The combat can become repetitive, with some players feeling that the tactical depth does not reach the heights of other genre classics like Final Fantasy Tactics.
Quality of life issues, such as cumbersome inventory management and the inability to skip cutscenes, detract from the overall experience.
The requirement to replay the game multiple times to unlock all endings may be daunting for some players, especially given the similarities in early gameplay across routes.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *Eden's Last Sunrise* is highly praised for its rich world-building, compelling characters, and multiple branching paths that enhance replayability. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that intertwines tactical gameplay with character interactions, although some find the pacing slow and repetitive during multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game successfully combines thoughtful storytelling with strategic depth, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “The story and characters are really compelling.”
- “Its rich storytelling, deep strategic gameplay, and memorable characters make it a game worth experiencing.”
- “The story is engaging and the characters are interesting.”
- “I haven't finished a playthrough yet so can only talk about the story in a limited fashion, but thus far can say the characters are decently well-done and the premise is pretty interesting, but the amount of actual main plot is a little thinly distributed at points.”
- “The second round was a disaster of an experience, but I was really curious about the plot of the 5th route.”
- “So the second round I basically used the 'story mode', skipping all the unnecessary side battles, almost the whole fast-forward to get through the second round quickly, I have to say that the skip time of this game is really a disaster level, you need to keep destroying your mouse to skip those passerby storylines that you have seen many times.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay of "Eden's Last Sunrise" is primarily turn-based tactical combat reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, enhanced by a cover and aggro system, and features a mix of strategic management and social interactions. While some players appreciate the depth and replay value, others find the tactical elements simplistic and lacking in character differentiation. Overall, the game offers a solid experience, though it has notable flaws that could benefit from further development.
- “The tactical gameplay features classic turn-based combat with a twist, reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, but with added layers like a cover system and an aggro system.”
- “Its combination of strategic gameplay, compelling narrative, and high replay value make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “The gameplay loop involves story choices that influence your allies' opinions, engaging battles, and a world map for sending units on automatic quests.”
- “Fairly uninspired and simplistic gameplay aside, there's no reason for this to eat 11GB of storage space.”
- “The tactical gameplay, which is most of the gameplay aside from a simple strategic layer, just isn't interesting.”
- “Characters lack gameplay depth. If you were to set all your characters to the same class, they would effectively just play the same, as the characters have no gameplay depth.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story and battles. While some found the music occasionally loud, the overall consensus highlights its quality, with many describing it as catchy and evocative, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere perfectly, enhancing the emotional weight of the story and battles.”
- “The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in a while, and I wish there was a jukebox option to just enjoy them in-game.”
- “And the music is also pretty good to listen to, both in-game or whenever, with chill and calming tunes to weighty and suspenseful battle music.”
- “The music was a bit loud in places, but that could be fixed by lowering the earphone's volume.”
- “I've been done with this game for 4 days, and I'm still playing the game's OST on a loop these days, and at the same time, it's making me want to complain more and more.”
- “The soundtrack was... serviceable.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a nostalgic yet modern pixel art style, praised for its detailed environments and character sprites. Reviewers appreciate the cohesive art direction, noting that all assets fit well within the game without any graphical errors. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, complementing its engaging soundtrack.
- “The pixel art style is both nostalgic and modern, with detailed environments and character sprites.”
- “The art style is great; nobody looks weird or out of place, and the assets are used well.”
- “The graphics look nice for what they are, and the soundtrack is great for the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The graphics have a retro feel, but it works.”
- “All in all, the audio and graphics were well-made for this type of game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Eden's Last Sunrise" boasts high replayability due to its multiple story paths and endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes. The combination of strategic gameplay and a compelling narrative further enhances its appeal for repeated playthroughs.
- “With multiple story paths and endings, *Eden's Last Sunrise* offers high replay value.”
- “High replay value with diverse endings.”
- “Its combination of strategic gameplay, compelling narrative, and high replay value make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
- “Replayability: with multiple story paths and endings, Eden's Last Sunrise offers high replay value.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
- “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Sungazer Software LLC is praised for creating intricate indie games that deeply resonate with players through heartfelt storytelling and relatable character arcs. The accompanying soundtrack enhances the emotional atmosphere, making player choices feel significant and impactful.
- “Sungazer Software LLC is known for crafting intricate and heartfelt indie games that resonate with players.”
- “The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere perfectly, enhancing the emotional weight of the story and battles.”
- “Your choices shape their destinies, making their arcs relatable and emotionally impactful.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by a well-complementing soundtrack that adds emotional depth to both the story and battles. Additionally, the graphics are visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere perfectly, enhancing the emotional weight of the story and battles.”
- “The graphics look nice for what they are, and the soundtrack is great for the atmosphere of the game, though I'm not a musical expert.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted for its depth, allowing players to engage with characters through social links and skill training, as well as spontaneous interactions throughout the game world. This multifaceted approach enriches the player's experience and fosters a stronger connection to the characters.
- “The expansive character development, with their social links, allows players to spend time with characters while they train their skills or encounter them throughout the world.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, as each character has unique stories and relationships that evolve over time.”
- “I love how the character development feels organic, with choices that genuinely impact the relationships and growth of each character.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited choices in character development, which made my decisions feel inconsequential.”
- “Despite the potential for rich storytelling, the character arcs are predictable and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of amusing and poignant dialogue, ensuring that it remains consistently entertaining throughout.
- “The dialogue is sometimes funny, sometimes moving, and always entertaining.”
- “The humor in the game is very funny.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no noticeable glitches affecting gameplay.