Edolie
- February 27, 2015
- Eridani Games
- 3h median play time
"Edolie" is a single-player Role Playing Game that takes about 3 hours to complete. The game takes place in the world of Edolie where people are gathering for the Harvest festival. However, trouble is brewing as a discovery from the past threatens to disrupt the celebrations. Join the protagonist, Willow, and her newfound friends in uncovering the secrets of Edolie before it's too late.
Reviews
- The game features interesting characters and a charming world, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
- It offers a good length of gameplay with multiple side quests and a lighthearted atmosphere.
- The graphics and music are well done, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is significant backtracking required, and some side quests become inaccessible as the story progresses.
- The battle system is standard and lacks originality, with some encounters being frustratingly difficult.
- Players may find the quest directions vague, leading to tedious backtracking and confusion.
- story56 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Edolie" is engaging and reminiscent of earlier titles in the Aveyond series, though it starts slowly and lacks significant plot twists. While the narrative is praised for its originality and underlying mystery, players note that the lengthy story can be polarizing, as it may be seen as a pro or con depending on personal preference. Additionally, the game features multiple endings and beautiful pixel art, but some side quests become inaccessible as players progress, limiting exploration and character development.
“For me, the story is what separates this game from other similar genres.”
“The story itself is also really nice; there has clearly been a lot of thought put into it, and everything makes sense in the end.”
“The story is interesting, and the underlying mystery is fun to unravel.”
“There's no indication anywhere, and you can't even make mental notes because the quest items only appear after you've unlocked the related quest.”
“Side quests will get removed when you progress too far in the story since you can't backtrack from region to region.”
“Party members who join later in the story don't get a lot of characterization.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Edolie is reminiscent of older titles in the Aveyond series, featuring a familiar battle system and engaging environments that keep players invested. However, some users express a desire for more exploration opportunities and less linearity in the gameplay experience. Overall, it is characterized as decent with a well-written script.
“The story and gameplay have the same vibes as the older games in the Aveyond series, and did a solid job of keeping me invested.”
“Edolie is an RPG with a well-written script, interesting environments, and decent gameplay.”
“All that said, I do wish there were more chances to explore and slightly less linear gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, especially considering it is an RPG Maker title, featuring enjoyable themes and appealing artwork. However, some reviews note the presence of typical RPG Maker issues, such as bad grammar and a reliance on anime-style visuals. Overall, while the graphics are well-received, there are minor concerns that detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are great and so is the music.”
“This game has pretty good graphics for an RPG Maker game and seems like a pretty good quality game.”
“The game has a really nice enjoyable theme and really nice artwork.”
“The stereotypical RPG Maker title with bad grammar and anime-esque graphics.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a rich array of side quests and quirky elements, such as troll trees that offer humorous advice. Reviewers appreciate the depth of the characters and the script's effective blend of humor and meaningful content, enhancing the overall experience.
“It's long, there are loads of side quests, and there are troll trees to find that give funny advice.”
“The characters have depth, and the script provides a great balance of humor and substance.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the graphics, describing it as a "great soundtrack."
“The graphics are great and so is the music.”
“Great soundtrack.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its three distinct paths and multiple endings, although many users note that these endings do not significantly enhance the overall narrative.
“Great replayability with three distinct game paths and multiple endings.”
“The game offers excellent replayability due to its multiple endings, even if they don't significantly enhance the story.”
“Replayability is a strong point, featuring multiple endings and three different paths to explore.”
“Replayability is limited despite having multiple endings, as they don't significantly add to the story.”
“The multiple endings offer some replayability, but they fail to enhance the overall narrative.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during the initial stages, such as the prolonged hunt for a goat. However, many note that the story eventually gains momentum, making the effort feel more worthwhile.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with backgrounds remaining largely mysterious and lacking depth. Players find it difficult to connect with the characters due to the absence of significant development or unique traits.
“There isn't much character development or background; their histories are very mysterious. There's just a tiny bit, maybe, but I can't tell you anything special about them.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lighthearted and charming countryside setting, creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience for players.
“The game has a lighthearted, countryside atmosphere that makes you feel at home.”
“I love the lighthearted, countryside atmosphere; it really adds to the charm of the game.”