EDENS ZERO

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EDENS ZERO is a single player role playing game. It was developed by KONAMI and was released on July 15, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

EDENS ZERO is an action RPG based on Hiro Mashima's space fantasy, where players follow Shiki and his crew on an expansive interstellar adventure. The game features intense combo-based combat, special skills, and a vast open world filled with original and game-exclusive quests. Explore space, battle enemies, and uncover a compelling sci-fi story.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

story23 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game offers a decent amount of content and stays true to the story of the Edens Zero anime/manga, making it enjoyable for fans.
Character customization is extensive, allowing players to mix and match outfits and gear, which adds a fun element to the gameplay.
The game features likable characters and engaging storytelling, with a good sense of humor and enjoyable character interactions.

Combat can be repetitive and feels unbalanced, with enemies acting as damage sponges and lacking a satisfying flow.
Performance issues are prevalent, including frame drops and pop-in graphics, which detract from the overall experience.
The story feels incomplete and abrupt, leaving key plot points unresolved, which can be frustrating for players seeking a fulfilling narrative.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story closely follows the original anime/manga, providing an engaging narrative with enjoyable character interactions, though it suffers from abrupt pacing and incomplete plot points, leaving some key elements unresolved. While the main story is relatively short and may skip important details, the expansive world and numerous side quests offer additional content that enhances the overall experience. However, the lack of voice acting in many areas and some translation issues detract from the storytelling quality, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “The story covers from the start of the original series, which is great for anyone who is not familiar with the title. For the fans that know the original works, the game does it justice with some scenes.”
- “The storyline is engaging, with plenty of twists and surprises to keep you hooked.”
- “Edens Zero feels like a cozy mid-2010s anime RPG; it's not a technical masterpiece, but the characters are interesting and the story is very enjoyable so far.”
- “I understand the developers may have been limited by the source material, but that doesn't excuse the lack of resolution on key plot points, like the promise to meet a certain character.”
- “The short, disjointed story and lack of voice acting in many places (replaced with one-word fillers) make it hard to justify the full $60 price tag.”
- “It skips a lot of important story parts in the cutscenes (which I assume is to save time and development costs).”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Edens Zero is characterized by a slow progression that improves as players unlock new abilities and characters, offering a fun experience with unique character mechanics. While some reviewers note that the combat can feel clunky and reminiscent of older games, the engaging story and diverse character gameplay provide an enjoyable experience overall. However, many suggest that the game could benefit from more advanced mechanics and a deeper combat system to enhance the overall gameplay.
- “Edens Zero is a really fun JRPG game, with each character being unique. The combat and gameplay start slow but improve as you progress and unlock more content.”
- “The gameplay of Edens Zero is very similar to Senran Kagura and Valkyrie Drive, which are unfortunately very rare these days, and features 8 completely different characters with distinctive gameplay for each.”
- “There is a nicely done campaign (for the game's budget it looks great) and an open-world mode with a lot of side quests, and both gameplay modes are very enjoyable to play.”
- “Honestly, it could use some more mechanics like elements or really any way to build characters that is more interesting than just giving them more attack with maybe some crit at end game.”
- “It feels like a PlayStation 2 game; the gameplay is a bit clunky, visuals are so-so, and the amount of playable characters could be better.”
- “Some say that the gameplay gets a bit better after a while (while characters are higher level), but in the end, the gameplay stays the same.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and lacking polish, with many reviewers noting that they feel reminiscent of older console titles. While some visuals, particularly in specific areas like the blue garden, are appreciated, overall performance issues, especially on modern hardware, detract from the experience. Many players express a desire for improved graphics and smoother combat to better align with contemporary gaming standards.
- “Graphics are simple but passable; overall they feel coherent due to the scale of the world.”
- “As others mentioned, it is not going to win a graphics award, but the characters look good, the story is fun (especially if you have read the manga or seen the anime), and there seems to be a good bit to do.”
- “While I wish this game had better graphics and more polished combat that would represent a 2025 game.”
- “If you are a graphics enthusiast, Edens Zero's visual presentation will seem dated.”
- “There seems to be performance issues when it comes to newer high-end graphics cards.”
- “The graphics are just terrible on large screens; not that they are great to begin with.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly in open-world scenarios, even on high-end graphics cards. While certain users reported improved performance after tweaking settings, others noted persistent stuttering and frame drops, indicating that the game is not yet fully optimized, especially for platforms like the Steam Deck. Overall, many hope for future patches to address these concerns.
- “Performance is great, as it should be from how it looks. It runs pretty much flawlessly in native 4K at 120fps on RTX 4070 Ti (could be more, got a 120Hz TV screen).”
- “I noticed some dropped frames here and there. I have a nice PC, so I assume that this game can have some optimization problems, but nothing too extreme thankfully.”
- “Once the game got improved in terms of bugs, performance, and some minor issues, I'd give the game an 8/10.”
- “It's really a shame that in the open world the performance sucks, and to date, not even one patch has been released to fix any issues.”
- “There seems to be performance issues when it comes to newer, higher-end graphics cards.”
- “Also, optimization in this game is trash; just like almost all games released in recent years, developers and publishers just do not care anymore.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a variety of high-quality compositions that are comparable to renowned titles from Monolith Soft and Falcom, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the background music repetitive and the sound mixing lacking, particularly during combat, where the music is often overshadowed. While the area-specific tracks add a nice touch, the short length of the pieces can lead to a feeling of monotony.
- “The music changes for each area, which is a nice touch. You also have intel/logs to collect that unlock some really nice art, so that's cool too!”
- “There is a lot of completely brand new music with awesome quality in composing and sound.”
- “It feels almost on the level of Monolith Soft (Xenoblade) and Falcom (Trails/Ys) music, which is very high praise from me.”
- “The background music in some areas can get repetitive and dull over time.”
- “The sound mixing is a bit on the terrible side: really great combat music resides somewhere on the backside of the mix, which is unforgivable.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its blend of funny and emotional moments reminiscent of anime. The quirky and crass humor, along with entertaining characters and engaging mini-games, significantly enhances the overall experience and keeps players invested.
- “The cutscenes and quests so far gave me a similar experience to anime: funny, sad, and a rollercoaster of emotions.”
- “I'm enjoying it, but I would never have continued playing if it weren't for the funny characters and fan service.”
- “Go have fun in the massage mini-game and enjoy the quirky, crass humor.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players suggest that grinding for levels between story missions is beneficial, as side quests become scarce after mission 3 and do not reappear until mission 7. This encourages players to engage in farming to maintain progression.
- “I recommend actually farming for a few levels in between story missions because side quests run out around mission 3 and don't return until mission 7.”
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to keep up with the level requirements.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is seen as a double-edged sword; while the characters are enjoyable and well-designed, some players feel that the focus on side stories detracts from the main narrative, leading to a less satisfying overall experience.
- “The characters are a lot of fun, and the character designs are great; the story is solid.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight "Edens Zero" as an emotionally engaging experience, offering a nostalgic and wholesome escape from modern distractions. The characters are well-received for their enjoyable dynamics, blending humor with moments of kindness and lightheartedness.
- “If you need a nostalgic, wholesome voyage away from the hustle and bustle of social media, I strongly recommend Eden's Zero.”
- “The characters are all enjoyable so far, featuring wholesome kindness, humorous antics, and moments that will make you laugh.”
monetization
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The monetization of Eden Zero is generally viewed positively, as it avoids gacha tactics common in mobile games, making it a refreshing experience for players. However, some users feel that the game's pricing should be more reasonable, ideally under $20, given its current state and the need for improvements in gameplay mechanics.
- “A great action RPG experience without the gacha monetization tactics.”
- “Eden Zero is the first official game we've got (not considering any mobile games as they're generally trash and just about microtransactions), so we could say it is fine for a first one (if it was sold at no more than $20). It has a solid base but would require some work, particularly in improving fighting and gameplay mechanics.”
- “The action RPG experience is marred by gacha monetization tactics that detract from the overall enjoyment.”
- “Eden Zero is the first official game we've received (not counting mobile games, which are generally filled with microtransactions). While it has potential, it should be priced at no more than $20. For a Fairy Tail game, it has a solid foundation but needs significant improvements in combat mechanics, such as blocking or dodging, rather than just mindlessly slashing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is rated as a strong +B, with users reporting no significant glitches that disrupt gameplay or corrupt save files.
- “As it stands, it is more of a strong B ranker; fortunately, I have not run into any glitches that completely break the game or corrupt save files.”