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Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG is a turn-based, text-based RPG where your choices matter. Immerse yourself in a fantasy adventure as you create your own unique story. With a focus on choices and consequences, each decision you make will shape your journey.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 618 reviews

story139 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and immersive story with well-developed characters and multiple branching paths that make choices feel impactful.
The turn-based combat system is enjoyable and adds a strategic layer to the gameplay, making battles feel tense and rewarding.
The art and music enhance the overall experience, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws players into the game's world.

Many players experienced bugs, such as mandatory pop-ups during combat that hindered gameplay and required restarting the app.
The game requires payment after the first act, which some players found frustrating, especially if they were not aware of this before downloading.
Combat can feel unbalanced at times, with some enemies being overly difficult to defeat without specific builds or strategies.

story
228 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The game's story is widely praised for its immersive and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the depth of character development and the impact of player choices on the storyline. Reviewers highlight the well-crafted world-building and the emotional weight of the plot, although some express a desire for more branching paths and clearer guidance on progressing through the story. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making the game compelling and worth exploring further.
- “The story is so immersive and the choices do actually matter, which makes the stakes even higher.”
- “The story is impressive and engaging.”
- “Fantastic, the story is captivating; the controls are easy to understand and use, and the characters are interesting.”
- “It's impossible to proceed with the plot because it doesn't adjust to narrower phone screens.”
- “Towns don't have inns, resources don't respawn, clues are minimal, and in general the story offers minimal branching.”
- “But sometimes I feel that decisions don't change a lot the outcome of the story.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The gameplay has received widespread praise for its engaging mechanics, improved combat systems, and captivating storylines, making it a standout in the genre. Players appreciate the depth and strategic elements, particularly in turn-based combat, though some have noted issues with healing mechanics and occasional crashes. Overall, the combination of polished gameplay, beautiful art, and immersive storytelling has left a strong impression, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “This entire series is easily one of the best on the Play Store. I couldn't recommend it enough; the art is amazing, and the gameplay is just difficult enough to be hard and fun. The move sets, especially in Black Dust, make the fights require thought behind them.”
- “The gameplay is in-depth and captivating. The world-building is genuinely interesting, the sound design and visuals are phenomenal, and there's more than enough secrets to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “Excellent and polished RPG with an extremely rich story and good gameplay mechanics.”
- “It's mostly 'face the consequences' this and that, which ruins the fun experience. The combat system needs more work and it neglected the healing mechanic, which is one of the core aspects in RPG combat.”
- “It's fun until it inevitably crashes, which happens at least once per hour of gameplay, and then you have to hope your last save point didn't lose too much progress.”
- “I've been playing for maybe an hour and I love it most choice games lack any real depth when it comes to mechanics, and the format feels stale.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the immersive experience alongside the art and story. While the soundtrack is described as top-notch and well-suited to various events, some users noted issues with the music playing unexpectedly after exiting the app. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and art contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The style of music really fits into the mood.”
- “The story is very immersive with complimentary art and music.”
- “The art and music create the ambience.”
- “But loses points because the game sometimes starts playing background music long after I've stopped playing and exited the app.”
- “Finally figured out by the music playing it might be this app, opened it to find it on the main menu then closed it and the sound stopped.”
- “And when that happens, it starts playing the main menu music of the game without the app being open.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised for their phenomenal quality and artistic style, contributing significantly to the immersive world-building and storytelling. While some users noted minor issues with UI functionality on specific devices, the visuals are generally considered a strong point, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers express excitement for future titles that may build on this game's graphic potential.
- “The gameplay is in depth and captivating, the world building is genuinely interesting, the sound design and visuals are phenomenal, and there's more than enough secrets to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “I love the artwork, and the story progression feels natural.”
- “Just 20 seconds into the game and I already love the artwork and the environment... great work, devs.”
- “Missed the mark of potential; however, I am looking forward to future games using the story building and graphics that are present.”
- “The UI and graphics are the same, so no issue there, but on my Xiaomi Pad 5, some functions are hidden and cannot be clicked.”
- “Only wish: some artwork for your equipment and avatar would be nice!”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
11%
56%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the one-time purchase price of $5.99, which they find reasonable for the quality and engaging storyline. However, some users expressed a desire for clearer communication regarding the payment requirement and suggested alternative monetization options, such as ad-supported gameplay or premium content for additional purchases. Overall, the lack of ads and in-app purchases is seen as a positive aspect, though some players are hesitant to pay upfront without trying the full game.
- “I gave the full 5 stars instead of 4 because it would definitely be worth paying for, and the game has no ads or distractions.”
- “It is also a very good price ($5.99 one time) considering the lack of ads and the intriguing storyline.”
- “No in-app purchases or waiting time.”
- “I would have appreciated being informed of the requirement to pay beforehand, either so I could avoid downloading the game or to receive the option to play using ads or something similar.”
- “Would suggest that the full story is free and you can include ads to make it happen, or if you want us to purchase something, make it deluxe with choices that are premium and unlock secret endings or backstories.”
- “It says something when a game has zero ads or monetization.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability through branching storylines, different endings, and achievements, which many players appreciate. However, some users feel that additional features, such as varying difficulty settings, could enhance this aspect further. While most reviews highlight the potential for replay value, a few players express a desire for even greater depth in this area.
- “Lots of replayability due to branching storylines and skill checks.”
- “Excellent game, very well written story, a lot of replay value.”
- “Phenomenal, I love it; definitely has some replayability.”
- “Adding difficulty settings would be appreciated as it supplements replayability.”
- “I'll probably change to 5 stars after I see what replayability is like.”
- “I haven't finished it yet, but I can already see the potential for replay value.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its polished mechanics, compelling music, and art, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of a mature, dark storyline with professional writing and strategic combat, contributing to a convincing and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as incredible, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the story and characters.
- “With more polished mechanics (combat is turn-based now) and the same great atmospheric music and art.”
- “Awesome story and incredible atmosphere throughout.”
- “Professional writing, strategic combat, very mature atmosphere, maybe a caution also dark storyline.”
- “Professional writing, strategic combat, very mature atmosphere; maybe a caution for the dark storyline.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with limited opportunities for farming, particularly when entering challenging realms. However, the combat is described as tedious, indicating a need for improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “And not grindy at all!”
- “Travel between realms was also a one-way trip; hence if you entered a tough one, you're doomed as there are also few opportunities for farming.”
- “The combat is tedious and desperately needs a rework.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, with many expressing that the endings elicited strong feelings, including tears. The deep and touching narratives foster a sense of emotional attachment, although some hope for further improvements in future installments to enhance this connection. Overall, the game is seen as both enjoyable and emotionally resonant.
- “Loved the first game, but oh man, the endings I got made me cry a little.”
- “This game is amazing! I'm hoping to see more improvements that get you more emotionally attached, but otherwise, the game is a fun time passer, and I can't wait to see the next one.”
- “The story is deep and really touching.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report occasional stability issues, including screen freezes during fights and minor bugs and glitches. While these problems can be frustrating, most users feel they are manageable and do not significantly hinder gameplay.
- “However, when playing and then I enter a fight, the screen freezes at the start and I can't press anything.”
- “A couple of bugs and glitches here and there, but nothing you can't play past if you know them.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for improved character development in future installments, indicating that this aspect could enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “My one suggestion for the next installment would be to focus a bit more on character development.”

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Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG is a action game.

Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG was developed by Act None.

Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG is a single player game.

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