Eredia 2: The Great War

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Eredia 2: The Great War is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Potatobrain Games and was released on December 14, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Features: - The sequel to Eredia: The Diary of Heroes, packed with over 50 hours of gameplay. - More than 70 contracts to complete, most of which can be completed in multiple ways. How you choose to do your job matters. - Engaging, thought-provoking story, which picks up right where its predecessor ends. - CTB Battle System with unique trait, combo and finisher mechanisms. - A brand new Divi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Eredia 2 features a rich and engaging story with complex characters, making it a compelling continuation of the first game.
The game offers a deep combat system with over 400 abilities and a variety of playstyles, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning.
The inclusion of multiple paths for quest completion and a hidden karma system adds depth to player choices and enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from pacing issues, with some areas feeling overly large or repetitive, and certain encounters being unbalanced in difficulty.
Technical performance is inconsistent, with bugs and minor issues affecting gameplay, including problems with importing saves from the first game.
Visuals and presentation are dated, lacking the polish of higher-budget RPGs, which may detract from immersion for some players.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Eredia 2" builds upon the narrative established in the first game, weaving a complex tapestry of consequences and moral choices that significantly impact the protagonist's journey and the world around them. While the game features a rich narrative with engaging characters and humor, some players find the pacing hindered by an abundance of side contracts and dialogue, leading to stretches where the story feels slow. Overall, it offers a deep and evolving storyline that appeals to fans of traditional JRPGs, despite occasional bugs and performance issues.
- “The story picks up threads from the first installment and carries them forward into a much larger and more complex narrative tapestry.”
- “For fans of expansive indie RPGs, Eredia 2 stands as both a continuation and an evolution of a world still unfolding, one that captures the spirit of old-school storytelling while striving toward something grander and more introspective.”
- “Certain areas feel overly large or repetitive, and there are stretches where the story slows under the weight of too many side contracts and dialogue-heavy interludes.”
- “From a narrative perspective, Eredia 2 is a story about consequence and corruption.”
- “No side members who are not in the active party gain any experience or at least some reduced experience compared to the active party members, which takes a majority of the time to play the game since you need certain members trained for various reasons to continue the story or sidetrack.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Eredia 2 is characterized by its mechanical depth and a unique divination system that enhances the narrative experience. However, it suffers from pacing issues and bugs, particularly at higher difficulty levels, which can hinder playability without significant time investment. Players can expect a substantial amount of content, with over 45 hours of gameplay available through exploration.
- “This sense of mechanical breadth is one of the game’s defining strengths.”
- “The game’s divination system, meanwhile, ties into the narrative thematically and mechanically, offering glimpses of fate and hints at how the world perceives the player’s actions.”
- “Despite its mechanical ambition, Eredia 2 struggles at times with pacing and polish.”
- “The game is critically bugged; the higher the difficulty, the more unplayable it becomes unless you spend thousands of gameplay hours.”
- “You can expect many hours of gameplay, at least over 45 hours depending on your exploration of the world map, cities, caves, shrines, forests, and monuments.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game's combat system encourages strategic planning and offers dynamic elements like traits and combo attacks, exploration can be a mixed experience. Some areas provide valuable rewards, while others feel like unnecessary filler, leading to a sense of grinding. Additionally, the difficulty spikes in certain encounters may compel players to grind or optimize their builds to progress effectively.
- “Exploration can be both rewarding and tedious: while some regions hide valuable secrets or rare equipment, others feel like filler zones that extend playtime without adding substance.”
- “Some encounters are easily dispatched, while others spike in difficulty with little warning, pushing players toward grinding or specific builds.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being dated and lacking significant improvements, particularly in map design compared to its predecessor, Eredia 1. While some users appreciate the creativity and care in the visuals, the overall presentation is marred by uneven pacing and rough edges.
- “Its imperfections—uneven pacing, dated visuals, and the occasional rough edge—are balanced by a genuine sense of creativity and care.”
- “No improvement, nothing is new, especially the maps compared to Eredia 1. There are no graphic upgrades or world map improvements. The game also feels very questionable from the dialogues.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack any significant enhancements. It feels like a step back rather than a progression from previous titles.”
- “The visual design is uninspired and lacks detail, making the game feel bland and uninviting.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have ongoing stability issues, with users noting that it remains buggy.
- “It's still buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally stable, but players report occasional bugs and performance issues, including minor UI quirks and quest trigger failures, which are common in indie RPG Maker titles.
- “The technical performance is generally stable, though it does experience occasional hiccups.”
- “As with many indie RPG Maker titles, there are occasional bugs and performance issues, ranging from minor UI quirks to quest triggers failing.”
- “Technical performance, while generally stable, is not without hiccups.”
- “As with many indie RPG Maker titles, occasional bugs and performance issues crop up, ranging from minor UI quirks to quest triggers failing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a compelling soundtrack featuring orchestral and atmospheric tracks that effectively convey a range of emotions, from melancholic melodies to tense war themes, aligning well with the narrative's emotional moments.
- “The soundtrack, composed of orchestral and atmospheric tracks, works effectively to establish tone, shifting between melancholic melodies and tense war themes that underscore the narrative’s emotional beats.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's orchestral and atmospheric soundtrack enhances its emotional depth, skillfully transitioning between melancholic melodies and tense war themes that underscore key narrative moments.
- “The soundtrack, composed of orchestral and atmospheric tracks, works effectively to establish tone, shifting between melancholic melodies and tense war themes that underscore the narrative’s emotional beats.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack features a blend of orchestral and atmospheric compositions that effectively set the tone, transitioning between melancholic melodies and tense war themes to enhance the emotional depth of the narrative.
- “The soundtrack, composed of orchestral and atmospheric tracks, works effectively to establish tone, shifting between melancholic melodies and tense war themes that underscore the narrative’s emotional beats.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an engaging storyline infused with plenty of humor, allowing players to select a difficulty level that suits their preferences.
- “It has an interesting storyline with lots of humor, and you can choose a difficulty that works for you.”