Eidolon

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Eidolon is a single player action game. It was developed by Julia Nolan and was released on November 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Eidolon University! Explore the grounds while interacting with eight NPCs (six romance-able) and learning the secrets of the university.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Eidolon offers a unique and meditative gameplay experience, immersing players in a melancholic atmosphere with intriguing storytelling elements.
The visual and audio design effectively conveys a sense of abandonment and solitude, enhancing the emotional depth of the game.
The game encourages thoughtful exploration and player choice, allowing for a personalized narrative experience.

Many players criticize the writing quality, describing it as cringeworthy and reminiscent of poorly executed fan fiction.
Technical issues, such as bugs and non-functional achievements, detract from the overall experience and frustrate players.
The gameplay is often seen as lacking depth, with some reviewers feeling it resembles an interactive novel rather than a traditional game.

humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever and cheeky writing, with users finding it laugh-out-loud funny, particularly in moments like the amusing commentary on the book's demand and the hilariously entertaining web page. Overall, the game effectively delivers a lighthearted and comedic experience.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 3 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
- “P.S.: Vivian's cheeky web page almost caused me to wet my pants laughing!”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the illustrated backgrounds and enhancing the overall experience.