Ereban: Shadow Legacy

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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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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 255 reviews

gameplay58 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Ereban: Shadow Legacy features a unique shadow merging mechanic that enhances stealth gameplay and allows for creative traversal and puzzle-solving.
The game offers a visually appealing experience with well-designed environments and a compelling sci-fi narrative that keeps players engaged.
Replayability is high due to multiple endings and a variety of playstyles, accommodating both casual players and completionists.

The game suffers from inconsistent AI and control issues, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during platforming sections.
The story and character development are often criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, making it hard for players to connect with the narrative.
Some players find the game too short, with a playtime that may not justify its price, especially for those seeking a more extensive experience.

gameplay
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
56%
2%
The gameplay of "Ereban: Shadow Legacy" is characterized by its innovative shadow merge mechanic, which enhances stealth and puzzle-solving elements, providing a fresh take on the genre. While some players appreciate the familiar yet challenging mechanics and engaging level design, others find the gameplay basic and lacking in variety, with a limited approach to objectives. Overall, the game offers a solid stealth experience, though it leaves room for improvement in level design and enemy AI.
- “The gameplay feels comfortably familiar, like slipping into your favorite pair of shoes after some time away—it feels like you never left.”
- “The shadow merge mechanic is the star of the show here. It adds a whole new dimension to stealth gameplay, letting you slip past enemies and reach places you never thought possible.”
- “A great stealth game with clever mechanics and beautiful graphics.”
- “Gameplay - it's basic as hell, nothing special about it.”
- “Despite this game's open map design, your actual gameplay is very limited in how you can approach objectives.”
- “Unfortunately, it's all just really bland gameplay-wise.”
story
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
6%
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing yet simplistic, while others criticize it for being confusing and poorly executed. Many appreciate the interesting setting and character backstories, but feel that the dialogue and character development are lacking. Overall, while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it offers enough engagement to complement the enjoyable stealth gameplay.
- “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 story might not be super ambitious but it creates an interesting setting and is written well enough to keep you hooked.”
- “Ereban: Shadow Legacy is an excellent story wrapped in a clever platforming stealth game.”
- “The story is serviceable on its theme alone, though it's very nonsensical and hard to follow, giving whiplash often. The voice acting and art direction make it more than tolerable, and the echo cut scenes are very well done.”
- “The story fell short, and the characters weren't engaging. The gadgets and powers aren't that fun to use, and the world is just barren.”
- “The overall story is very heavy-handed, simplistic, and written and acted poorly.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant art style and impressive lighting effects, creating visually stunning environments that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews note that the graphics may not aim for high realism, they are described as unique and well-executed, reminiscent of titles like Borderlands but with more detail. However, a few critiques mention dated visuals and frame stuttering, suggesting that while the graphics are generally strong, there are areas for improvement.
- “The visuals aren't going for incredibly high fidelity features but the lighting and effects look solid and give the game a unique feel.”
- “Graphics: I think graphics are a very strong side of this game; areas are vibrant and well thought out. I never had a situation where a zone looked bland; even industrial areas looked amazing. The lighting worked perfectly in both open and closed areas. The art direction taken with this game is interesting as it reminds me a bit of Borderlands, but better, more detailed, and less chaotic.”
- “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.”
- “Ereban’s in-game visuals are fairly dated-looking and feature a washed-out color palette reminiscent of modern mobile games... which makes the game’s semi-frequent frame stuttering even more disappointing.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
32%
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The game is praised for its high replayability, offering multiple endings, various playstyles, and opportunities for players to achieve perfect ratings on levels. Despite some wishing for a longer experience, the engaging mechanics and decision-based skill trees encourage players to revisit the game. Overall, it is considered a joy to play with features that significantly enhance its replay value.
- “Besides, there is plenty of replayability for those who want to get perfect ratings in each level or try different approaches.”
- “Aragami was $20 when it was first released and it offered around 10 hours of gameplay, including main quests and side content, with excellent replayability.”
- “A nice, focused stealth game that has great features that promote replayability and multiple types of playstyles!”
- “While the game’s length left me wishing it was longer, the game’s replayability and multiple endings do extend the experience.”
- “In addition, it is replayable to try different approaches.”
- “Stealth game with a good story, interesting movement mechanics, and a decision-based skill tree allowing for some replayability.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with some standout tracks that players enjoyed, particularly during stealth segments. However, there are criticisms regarding certain soundtracks not fitting specific scenes, occasional audio bugs, and a lack of memorable sound design overall. While some players found the music decent, others felt it was underwhelming and not particularly noticeable during gameplay.
- “The music is really good for the atmosphere.”
- “Sound & music: I think the sounds are very nicely balanced and not obnoxious. The music is pretty good; in fact, I will buy the soundtrack when it's released. I enjoyed the sneaking music the most.”
- “I was kinda afraid that the game itself would be crashy or poorly optimized. I must say, with eyes full of joy, that this game is very well optimized. For 98% of the whole run, the game was running like a dream with almost consistent 60fps, and there were no crashes or game-breaking bugs. The only actual bug I noticed was that the music stopped playing out of nowhere, but resetting the game fixed it, so it is not that big of a problem.”
- “While doing so, however, I can’t say I ever noticed the game’s soundtrack, and the sound design is nothing special.”
- “🔲 little to no music”
- “[limited variety in enemy types, lacklustre sound design and soundtrack, the absence of more diverse gameplay elements, lack of ranged weapons, underdevelopment in general]”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with solid performance reported on high settings, averaging 60-90 fps on an AMD RX 5700. However, some users noted dated visuals and occasional frame stuttering, which detracted from the experience. Despite these issues, the game is generally considered well-optimized for its hardware requirements.
- “The game is well optimized.”
- “Currently using AMD RX 5700 with the latest drivers and performance is rock solid at 1080p high settings with an average of 60 - 90 fps.”
- “[Simple but effective stealth mechanics, stunning and unique cel-shaded graphics, compelling storyline with intriguing twists and mysteries, smooth performance].”
- “Ereban’s in-game visuals are fairly dated-looking and feature a washed-out color palette reminiscent of modern mobile games, which makes the game’s semi-frequent frame stuttering even more disappointing.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
Character development in the game is highlighted by strong character designs and performances, contributing to an appealing art style. However, some players feel that the morality system lacks a meaningful narrative payoff, and certain story elements are rushed, which limits the depth of character development.
- “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.”
- “[The morality system has a weak narrative payoff; elements of the story feel rushed at times, constricting character development.]”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by excellent music that enhances the experience, intriguing settings, and a balance of calmness interspersed with action. Reviewers appreciate the immersive locations and the overall ambiance, which contributes to a solid stealth and action platforming experience.
- “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.”
- “Very enjoyable action platformer with some really interesting mechanics and a solid story and atmosphere.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some moments are genuinely funny, particularly regarding the overpowered abilities, the script often relies on forced and corny jokes that may not resonate with all players. Overall, the voice acting is competent, but the humor could benefit from more subtlety and refinement.
- “While you’re foraging, keep an eye out for shadow orbs, as collecting them allows you to unlock even more shadow powers... that you probably won’t really need to use, because Ayana’s 'shadow merge' starting power is hilariously overpowered.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Many users express nostalgia for a time before the prevalence of microtransactions, timegating, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in gaming, often advocating for indie games as a return to simpler monetization practices.
- “You often hear YouTubers advocating for indie games or yearning for a return to the way things were—before all the DEI initiatives, microtransactions, and timegating took over.”