Endlanders: First Encounter

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Endlanders: First Encounter is a single player role playing game with fantasy, dark fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Eteros Studios and was released on June 4, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Build your deck, glitch through enemies, translate unknown languages and decipher the mysteries of this universe, in this grid-based real-time combat indie game. Endlanders features two main characters with diverging storylines in the same universe, fighting and exploring their way through vastly different planes with anachronistic themes.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique and interesting combat system blending real-time action with deckbuilding, reminiscent of Megaman Battle Network and Hyper Light Drifter.
Stunning pixel art visuals and atmospheric soundtrack that complement the game's setting and mood.
Gameplay offers a satisfying challenge and encourages exploration, with promising world-building and lore elements.

Controls are confusing with no option to remap keys; keyboard and mouse support is poor compared to recommended controller usage.
Game suffers from multiple bugs including softlocks, menu issues, and occasional crashes which hamper playability.
Lack of clear tutorials, saving system, and UI polish makes the progression and combat mechanics difficult to grasp.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their unique, pixel-art style with glitch and retro influences, offering a visually appealing and sometimes stunning aesthetic. While some find the visuals basic or even harsh on the eyes, many appreciate the art style's detail and atmosphere, complementing the game's overall theme and mood effectively.
- “Interesting concept, stunning visuals.”
- “The art style and attention to detail in certain areas were commendable, adding a touch of visual appeal.”
- “Very cool pixel glitch visuals and music.”
- “Graphics give me eye cancer.”
- “The graphics are basic and the sound is meh but the exploration aspect is interesting.”
- “Doesn't even have mouse support, keyboard controls are awful, and graphics are very poor.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
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The gameplay is generally solid and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics like grid-based movement and deck-building reminiscent of classic titles, though some find it rigid and in need of refinement. Players highlight clunky controls with no option to rebind keys as a major drawback, alongside difficulty balancing and unclear mechanics such as the glitch feature. Overall, the gameplay shows promise but would benefit from improvements in control customization, combat depth, and clearer tutorialization.
- “Gameplay is annoying; I'm fighting creatures that after about 3 fights I'm dead, and even though they can damage you anytime you're close enough, you cannot damage them until you find a clear space for battle.”
- “The glitch mechanic needs to be explained better. Having the player glitch into a wall is confusing; there are little lights on the ground as hints, but nothing before that point indicates you can glitch into the black space.”
- “I honestly think a leveling mechanic would add a world of depth to the game. Having only 100 HP makes you feel extremely weak considering some enemies hit hard and have much more HP.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story received mixed feedback, with some finding it engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, offering unique character arcs and a compelling premise, while others criticized it for being confusing, lacking a clear introduction, and failing to hold their interest. Overall, it appeals more to players who enjoy exploration and uncovering narrative depth.
- “But I still feel like this is a great game nonetheless and would suggest it to people who like to explore and learn the story.”
- “Progress and story are tied in a good way; Endlander's premise is pretty good and I hope it just gets better with time.”
- “Each character has a unique diverging storyline and their own playstyle, which can further be customized by the player and the choice of cards in a deck.”
- “The story and tutorial make no sense to me; it's complicated and convoluted as hell, resulting in a not even good experience or story.”
- “The game has an interesting retro feel, but a lack of an intro made me not really care very much about the storyline.”
- “There is only a little bit of storytelling.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is highly praised for being atmospheric, enjoyable, and well-matched to the visuals and setting. It effectively enhances the overall experience with a chill and immersive soundtrack that complements the unique art style and gameplay.
- “I like the art style, the music and sound effects are great, and while the combat is unforgiving, it is fun!”
- “Moving on, the music for this game is so good, very atmospheric and reminds me a lot of OneShot.”
- “Visually stunning, amazing music to match the impression that this vast, peculiar world gives you.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its appealing visuals and immersive, music-driven mood reminiscent of OneShot. However, some players find navigation challenging due to unclear boundaries within the world. Overall, the atmosphere effectively enhances the game's promise and engagement.
- “Game looks great, promising with nice atmosphere”
- “The music for this game is so good, very atmospheric and reminds me a lot of OneShot.”
- “Although the world looks cool and I like the atmosphere, it's difficult to tell where you can and can't go, what you can and can't walk through.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches impacting the experience. Players hope these problems will be addressed and fixed in upcoming patches.
- “Buggy mess, convoluted design.”
- “Hope the glitches and bugs can be solved within one or two patches.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in subpar performance.
- “The performance of the game is also very poor.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with players finding it unfunny and not engaging.

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Endlanders: First Encounter is a role playing game with fantasy, dark fantasy and science fiction themes.

Endlanders: First Encounter is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Endlanders: First Encounter was released on June 4, 2022.

Endlanders: First Encounter was developed by Eteros Studios.

Endlanders: First Encounter has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Endlanders: First Encounter for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Endlanders: First Encounter is a single player game.

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