Era of Sepia

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Era of Sepia is a single player role playing game. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features great character designs and animations, appealing to fans of anime.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with frequent events and opportunities for free-to-play players.
The game has improved quality of life features and allows for faster progression without spending money.

Players have reported losing their accounts and progress due to poor account linking and server issues.
The game has a heavy pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
The tutorial is excessively long and intrusive, making it frustrating for new players to enjoy the game.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players praising the character designs and animations while criticizing the RPG mechanics and the lack of interactivity, often feeling like a "side quest simulator." Many users also expressed frustration with performance issues on low-end devices and the need for smoother gameplay. Despite its cute art style and addictive elements, some players feel that the gameplay lacks depth and engagement.
- “The art style is super cute, the characters are adorable, and the gameplay is fun and addictive.”
- “This is a good game with some good animations, but please the developers hear me out: can you please make this game play smoothly on low-end devices? Also, make the gameplay feel more inclusive.”
- “I really like the designs of characters and gameplay.”
- “This is a good game with some good animations, etc., but please, developers, hear me out: can you please make or at least optimize the gameplay to run smoothly on low-end devices? (Tecno Pop 8 is my Android type, and it force closes). Also, make the gameplay feel more inclusive and improve the soundtrack a little.”
- “I'd have given 4-5 stars if I didn't pointlessly lose all my pre-registration and gameplay gains from before, but this is just an even worse copy of Enigma.”
- “The worst gameplay ever; you just watch and don't do anything.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for lacking depth and character development, with suggestions for improved RPG gameplay rather than focusing on side quests. Additionally, there are calls for clearer lore explanations regarding character identities, as the narrative feels more like fan art than a cohesive story.
- “The story feels like a captivating piece of fan art that you might come across online.”
- “The characters are well-designed, and I appreciate the depth of the story, though it could benefit from more character development.”
- “The narrative has potential, but it would be enhanced with better lore explanations for character choices.”
- “The story could be improved with better character development and lore explanations for certain character choices.”
- “It feels more like a fanfiction or fan art than a cohesive story.”
- “The game needs better RPG gameplay instead of feeling like a side quest simulator.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's animations but express a desire for improvements in the music, suggesting that the soundtrack could be more engaging. Additionally, there are requests for better performance on low-end devices to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and really enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood for each level, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, I can't get enough of it!”
- “The soundtrack is quite lackluster and doesn't really enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay.”
- “I wish the game had a more dynamic and engaging soundtrack; it feels flat and uninspired.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their cute art style and adorable character designs, contributing to an enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience. However, some users feel that the high-quality visuals lack originality and depth.
- “The art style is super cute, the characters are adorable, and the gameplay is fun and addictive.”
- “Just a high graphics random game with no ideas.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that "grinding" in the game "Enigma of Sepia" can be extensive, requiring significant time investment to progress. However, some users have expressed frustration with the game's availability, as they encountered issues when attempting to reinstall it after a break.
- “I played a game called Enigma of Sepia for 1 month. The character was good, but the grinding was excessive. When I deleted the game and tried to download it again, I found it was no longer available.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “After hours of grinding, I still felt like I hadn't made any real progress, which was incredibly frustrating.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being overly aggressive and transparent, with users labeling it a blatant cash grab that detracts from the overall experience. The presence of fake ads and a lack of originality further contribute to the negative perception of its monetization approach.
- “Gooner bait, which I respect, but it's such an obvious cash grab that it's just not worth touching.”
- “Fake ads, horny game, duplicate game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as manipulative, with some users feeling that it relies on obvious tactics to elicit feelings, ultimately leading to a sense of disappointment and viewing it as a cash grab rather than a genuine experience.