Ereban: Shadow Legacy

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 87 reviews
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  • story
  • graphics
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Ereban: Shadow Legacy is well worth playing, being a great introduction to more stealthy games.
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In Ereban: Shadow Legacy, play as Ayana, the last of a forgotten race, using stealth and shadow powers to uncover the truth about your past and save a morally grey universe. Merge with shadows to climb walls, reach high places, and launch surprise attacks. Learn new lethal and non-lethal abilities, craft high-tech gadgets, and choose your approach in each level, deciding how far you're willing to go to uncover the truth.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Ereban features a unique shadow merge mechanic that adds depth to stealth gameplay, allowing for creative navigation and puzzle-solving.
  • The game has a visually appealing art style and well-designed environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • It offers good replayability with multiple routes and approaches to completing levels, catering to different playstyles.
  • The story and character development are weak, with a confusing narrative and bland protagonist that fail to engage players.
  • Gameplay can feel clunky and unpolished, with issues in controls and camera angles that detract from the stealth experience.
  • The game is relatively short and may lack challenge, making it feel less rewarding for players seeking a more in-depth stealth experience.
  • gameplay42 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its basic yet enjoyable mechanics, primarily focusing on stealth and the innovative "shadow merge" feature that enhances traversal and puzzle-solving. While some players appreciate the clever design and potential for deeper exploration, others find the overall experience somewhat bland and disconnected across different chapters. Despite its limitations, the game offers solid mechanics and replayability, particularly for those who enjoy stealth gameplay.

    • “The shadow mechanics make for some interesting gameplay through puzzles and platforming.”
    • “A great stealth game with clever mechanics and beautiful graphics.”
    • “It adds a whole new dimension to stealth gameplay, letting you slip past enemies and reach places you never thought possible.”
    • “Gameplay - it's basic as hell, nothing special about it.”
    • “Unfortunately, it's all just really bland gameplay-wise.”
    • “Despite this game's open map design, your actual gameplay is very limited in how you can approach objectives.”
  • story40 mentions

    The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-written, while others criticize it for being nonsensical, poorly executed, or forgettable. Many appreciate the art direction and voice acting, but feel that the plot lacks coherence and depth, often leading to confusion. Overall, while the stealth gameplay is praised, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, making it a hit-or-miss aspect for players.

    • “Really fun stealth game with a good story and great art style.”
    • “The story might not be super ambitious, but it creates an interesting setting and is written well enough to keep you hooked.”
    • “This was an enjoyable experience and the story is told in a good way; it makes you curious about what will happen next with each chapter.”
    • “The overall story is very heavy-handed, simplistic, and written and acted poorly.”
    • “The story is pretty forgettable, the side characters feel so forced, and the main character just feels so bland.”
    • “It has a terrible yet somewhat endearing story that likes to pretend it's much more profound than it really is, underlined with equally awful dialogue produced by someone that watched a Marvel movie too many.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style and solid lighting effects, contributing to an overall beautiful visual experience. While some users note the character animations may feel rigid, the impressive scenes and clever level design enhance the game's aesthetic appeal. Overall, the visuals complement the engaging gameplay and satisfying stealth mechanics.

    • “Really fun stealth game with a good story and great art style.”
    • “A great stealth game with clever mechanics and beautiful graphics.”
    • “It's got innovative gameplay, engaging side content, and gorgeous graphics.”
    • “In general, while this compact game showcases rigid character actions and textured visuals, other aspects of the experience leave much to be desired.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, encouraging players to achieve perfect ratings, explore different approaches, and experiment with various playstyles. Its engaging mechanics and decision-based skill tree further enhance the replay value, making it a joy to revisit. Overall, players appreciate the game's design that promotes multiple playthroughs.

    • “Besides, there is plenty of replayability for those who want to achieve perfect ratings in each level or try different approaches.”
    • “The game is a joy to play; it has very good replayability, and the voice acting is brilliant.”
    • “A nice, focused stealth game that has great features promoting replayability and multiple types of playstyles!”
    • “In addition, it is replayable to try different approaches.”
    • “Last thing to mention about the game itself: it does have replayability.”
    • “Stealth game with a good story, interesting movement mechanics, and a decision-based skill tree allowing for some replayability.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting the excellent character designs and performances that enhance the overall aesthetic. The art design is praised for its stylistic choices, contributing to a visually appealing experience that complements the characters.

    • “I liked the character designs and performances a lot.”
    • “The art design is excellent with cool character designs and gorgeous environments.”
    • “It's a great stylistic choice that's carried by the character designs.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization of character designs and performances received positive feedback, with users appreciating the quality of the performances. However, some found the plot and character consistency lacking, particularly with Ayana's fluctuating demeanor. Overall, while the visuals and acting were strong, the narrative aspects left some players wanting more.

  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its intriguing setting and well-designed locations, creating a solid stealth experience. Reviewers appreciate the calming ambiance enhanced by effective lighting, which contrasts with the action moments, contributing to an engaging overall atmosphere.

    • “A solid stealth experience with a pretty interesting setting, atmosphere, and locations.”
    • “Love the atmosphere, lights, and the feeling of calmness it provides that is cut with action moments.”
  • music1 mentions

    While some users noted that certain soundtracks were mismatched for specific scenes and experienced minor audio cutouts, these issues did not significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.

    • “Some soundtracks didn't quite work well for certain scenes, and there were also some minor bugs with audio cutting out briefly, but overall it didn't take away from the experience.”
    • “The music felt repetitive and lacked variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the game had some good tracks, many of them felt out of place and didn't match the game's tone.”
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