EONIA

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EONIA is a single player role playing game. It was developed by GEOMETRIC BYTES and was released on October 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Eonia" is a single-player Role Playing Game that takes about 6 hours to beat. The game features a vast and colorful world filled with books, scrolls, items, and skills to discover. As apprentice Albius, players can explore the land and sea, build structures, and unlock a skill tree, while uncovering the mysteries and rich history of the world and its unique inhabitants.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and colorful, creating an immersive and charming environment.
There is a lot of exploration and discovery, with various animals and plants to find, making the gameplay engaging.
The developer is responsive and actively involved in fixing bugs and improving the game, showing dedication to the project.

The tutorial is lengthy and linear, restricting exploration and making it tedious to get started.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, leading to frustrating experiences and loss of progress.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as awkward controls and environmental interactions, detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
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The story of the game is intriguing and whimsical, centering on an apprentice tasked with solving puzzles in a beautifully crafted world, though it suffers from grammatical errors and clarity issues that hinder the reading experience. While the main quest is straightforward and somewhat linear, players appreciate the unfolding narrative and the promise of future content updates that will expand the story and gameplay. Overall, the narrative has potential but requires refinement and polish to enhance player engagement.
- “The story is about an apprentice left to his own resources to solve some puzzles; where has everyone gone and why.”
- “But what I especially like is the whimsical storyline and discovering items while completing tasks and quests.”
- “As you follow the breadcrumbs, more and more of the story unfolds, and you begin to realize that something strange is afoot.”
- “Grammatical errors make reading unbearable in some parts, especially when you're reading important dialogue and quest information.”
- “The story needs some polish.”
- “Some of the quests need a bit more clarity, and there are some bugs where I've had to do the quest more than once to complete it.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and overly complex, requiring extensive reading to grasp its mechanics. However, others appreciate its depth, smooth execution, and the immersive art style, noting that it shows promise despite being in early access with limited content. Overall, while the gameplay may not captivate everyone, it has potential for those willing to invest time in learning its intricacies.
- “The gameplay is so deep and unique, you have to actually read books to learn some mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is extremely smooth for early access.”
- “There are the obvious reasons like the art style, first-person gameplay, and exploration aspect.”
- “In my opinion, there's nothing captivating about the game, other than the graphics, and the gameplay elements are just not enticing enough to continue further.”
- “The gameplay is so deep and unique that you have to actually read books to learn some mechanics.”
- “Eonia is very early in its life as a game, and being in the early access phase, I will try to be careful in how much I read into certain facets of the current game and gameplay in general.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, featuring rich colors and charming artwork that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant environments and interesting designs of plants and animals, although some feel that the gameplay does not match the visual appeal. However, the lack of graphic settings is noted as a downside.
- “The graphics are beautiful - the colors are rich and the environments are interesting to look at.”
- “Fantastic artwork, good game.”
- “Very much enjoy the artwork, it's charming and colorful and a nice change of pace from most other games.”
- “In my opinion, there's nothing captivating about the game, other than the graphics, and the gameplay elements are just not enticing enough to continue further.”
- “There are obvious reasons like the art style, first-person gameplay, and exploration aspect.”
- “There are no graphic settings, and the only options are full screen or windowed mode.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Players appreciate the soothing "nursery bell" melodies and the variety of sound options available in the settings. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's immersive environment.
- “Music is also very nice to listen to - it's atmospheric and not bothersome or too loopy.”
- “Pros: music, sound effects, graphics, complexity of crafting, exploring, building, and repairing are wonderful.”
- “+ nice, alluring 'nursery bell' music.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the protagonist lacks significant character development, leaving players wanting more depth and growth in their journey.
- “The protagonist has very little character development.”
- “The character arcs are shallow and lack depth.”
- “I felt no emotional connection to the characters due to their underdeveloped backstories.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The optimization of the game is inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance and vibrant visuals, others indicate that it is lacking in optimization overall.
- “Nice and colorful, sounds great, runs smoothly.”
- “It's lacking optimization.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the requirements.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some bugs, but they are generally not severe enough to disrupt the overall experience significantly.
- “Still a bit buggy, but it's not totally game-breaking.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its pleasant and immersive music, which is described as atmospheric without being intrusive or repetitive.
- “The music is very nice to listen to - it's atmospheric and not bothersome or too repetitive.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”