Eldrum: Red Tide - Text RPG | Game Brain

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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 497 reviews

story116 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with engaging writing and multiple branching paths that make choices feel impactful.
The turn-based combat system is simple yet strategic, providing a fun challenge that encourages players to find the right approach.
The art and music enhance the immersive experience, creating a beautiful atmosphere that complements the narrative.

Players are required to pay after completing the first act, which can be frustrating for those who were not aware of this paywall beforehand.
The combat can feel unbalanced at times, with some enemies being overly difficult, leading to a reliance on luck rather than strategy.
The game can be confusing due to a lack of clear guidance on how to progress, leaving players stuck at certain points.

story
189 mentions
61 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and immersive world-building, often described as captivating and thought-provoking. Players appreciate the branching paths and multiple endings, which enhance replayability, although some express frustration with certain forced choices and combat mechanics that can detract from the storytelling experience. Overall, the combination of strong writing, appealing art, and a compelling plot makes it a standout in the text-based RPG genre.
- “The story is impressive and engaging.”
- “Fantastic, the story is captivating; the controls are easy to understand and use, and the characters are interesting.”
- “The story is phenomenal, and for once, you feel like your choices matter.”
- “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.”
- “A mediocre story for a hefty price.”
gameplay
28 mentions
50 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its depth, captivating mechanics, and engaging world-building, complemented by excellent art and music. While many players appreciate the turn-based combat and strategic elements, some express concerns about the healing mechanics and the need for more information during battles. Overall, the game offers a rich experience with enough content to encourage multiple playthroughs, despite occasional technical issues.
- “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.”
- “Tons of things to do, great gameplay, beautiful game.”
- “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
16 mentions
56 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the immersive storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a perfect fit for the game's mood, with some noting issues of music playing unexpectedly after exiting the app. Overall, the combination of art and music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
- “The style of music really fits into the mood.”
- “It's a great game with killer music and amazing accessibility for blind players!”
- “The art and music create the ambience.”
- “And when that happens, it starts playing the main menu music of the game without the app being open.”
- “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.”
- “But loses points because the game sometimes starts playing background music long after I've stopped playing and exited the app.”
graphics
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their phenomenal quality and captivating artwork, contributing to an immersive world and engaging storytelling. While the visuals are impressive, some users noted minor issues with UI functionality on specific devices. Overall, the art style and design are considered a highlight, enhancing the overall experience of the text-based RPG.
- “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
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, making the one-time price of $5.99 seem reasonable for the engaging content. 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 distractions and straightforward pricing contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “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've appreciated being informed of the requirement to pay beforehand, either this (so I could avoid downloading the game) or to receive the option to play by using ads or something similar.”
- “I would suggest that the full story is free and you can include ads to support it, or if you want us to purchase something, make it deluxe with premium choices that unlock secret endings or backstories.”
- “It says something when a game has zero ads or monetization.”
replayability
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
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 game's strong narrative and replay value, a few players express a desire for even greater replayability options.
- “Different endings and achievements add a nice touch, enhancing the replay value.”
- “Lots of replayability due to branching storylines and skill checks.”
- “Excellent game, very well written story, with a lot of replay value.”
- “I'll probably change to 5 stars after I see what replayability is like.”
- “Adding difficulty settings would be appreciated as it would supplement replayability.”
- “Phenomenal! I love it; it definitely has some replayability.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
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 environment. Overall, the atmosphere is described as incredible, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “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
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
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.
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and not tedious at all!”
- “I love how the grind feels meaningful and contributes to my overall progress.”
- “Grinding here is enjoyable and keeps me engaged without feeling like a chore.”
- “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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's story deeply touching, with some endings eliciting strong emotional responses, including tears. While many appreciate the emotional depth, there is a desire for further improvements to enhance emotional attachment in future installments. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience that resonates on an emotional level.
- “Loved the first game, but oh man, the endings I got made me cry a little.”
- “The story is deep and really touching.”
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor bugs and glitches reported. Players indicate that these issues are manageable and do not significantly hinder gameplay.
- “There are a couple of bugs and glitches here and there, but nothing you can't play past if you know about them.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several stability issues that ruined my overall enjoyment.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved character development in future installments, indicating that this aspect could enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the game allows for deep character growth, with choices that genuinely impact their arcs and relationships.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the story adds so much depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “My one suggestion for the next installment would be to focus a bit more on character development.”