Eredia: The Diary of Heroes

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"Eredia: The Diary of Heroes" is an expansive RPG set in a vast open world with over 60 hours of gameplay and 700 maps to explore. The game features 100 unique contracts, from stealth missions and puzzles to exorcisms and assassinations, and a dynamic time system with events like festivals and tournaments. With over 300 enemies, 350 skills, 400 weapons and armor, and a hidden karma system, player choices and character builds are virtually limitless.

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Single-Player

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story22 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story with interesting characters and humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable and engaging.
There are numerous quests and side activities that provide depth and variety, allowing for different play styles and outcomes.
The combat system is well-designed, offering strategic elements that require players to think critically and utilize their party's abilities effectively.

The main character is often seen as unlikable, with traits that can detract from the overall experience for some players.
Instructions and quest guidance can be vague or unhelpful, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
Random encounters can disrupt exploration and inflate game time, making the pacing feel slow and tedious at times.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, with many players appreciating the variety of quests and the impact of player choices on character relationships. While some found the pacing slow and certain encounters repetitive, the overall narrative experience is described as captivating and immersive, making it a standout feature of the game. Additionally, the inclusion of side quests adds richness to the lore and gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “I love this game, it's very enjoyable and fun, with an interesting story and likable characters.”
- “The story is interesting, and the gameplay is very balanced.”
- “Great JRPG, with interesting characters and story, and a lot of features I could only dream of when I was a kid.”
- “To get from plot point A to plot point B, you have to fight through dozens of the same boring encounters.”
- “First, it takes a good 60-90 minutes before you get through two toons and a starter story.”
- “While your story seemed okay but too long to get into at the start, it is 100% BS that you have no way to rest at an inn or generate funds to recover.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of strengths and weaknesses; while some players appreciate its balanced challenge and unique time mechanics, others criticize it for bugs, poor graphics, and a lack of originality. Overall, it offers a more extensive playtime compared to typical RPG Maker titles, but the execution of its mechanics and aesthetics has received mixed feedback.
- “This is one of those gems with a well-balanced gameplay (even at the end it didn't feel like I was overpowering, and the challenge was just right) and a great story.”
- “Gameplay is balanced enough, and really gets you pumped up.”
- “Other than that, I did find a few bugs where you could walk through some walls, and I did have a problem with the autosave function once, costing me about two hours of gameplay.”
- “Eredia is a weak fanfic slapped together with RPG Maker, featuring poor retro pixel graphics, subpar Japanese wannabe anime art, and terribly thought-out gameplay.”
- “It has a time mechanic that I haven't seen in other RPG Maker games.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The graphics in Eredia receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the retro pixel art and overall aesthetic as lacking cohesion, while others praise the high-quality custom artwork and vibrant visuals that enhance the storytelling. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive experience, especially for fans of the genre.
- “I was already impressed with its amazing visuals, colorful set of characters, involving storyline and character-driven plot, and its outstanding additional features like real-time day and night system, world map fast travels, exciting side quests, and many more!”
- “This game has nice graphics, and a very interesting storyline.”
- “The custom artwork is high-quality.”
- “Eredia is a weak fanfic slapped together with RPG Maker, featuring poor retro pixel graphics, subpar Japanese wannabe anime art, and poorly thought out gameplay.”
- “The aesthetic could use improvement; maybe try to find one font and build off that.”
- “If you've played a lot of RPG Maker games, you won't find anything 'wow' when you see the enhanced graphics and system in this game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring interesting characters, funny dialogues, and a mix of crude and clever humor that enhances the engaging plot. Players appreciate the balance of lightheartedness and heartwarming themes, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
- “This is a good game with interesting characters, funny dialogues, and non-trivial quests.”
- “Really intriguing plot with awesome and funny characters.”
- “Interesting story with a good amount of humor (and puns!).”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its excellent plot, but some reviewers express concern that the "destined hero" trope may lead to abrupt character arcs. While the character designs are appreciated, there is a consensus that the playable characters could benefit from deeper development.
- “Excellent plot and character development.”
- “Sadly, given that there's some kind of 'destined hero' plot, he probably is going to be vindicated and his character development is likely to be abrupt.”
- “The playable characters could use more character development.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game blends cheesy, trope-filled anime elements with deep emotional storytelling, ultimately delivering a heartwarming narrative about camaraderie and resilience. While it features crude humor, the overall experience leaves players feeling uplifted and connected to the characters.
- “What comes off as cheesy tropey anime-style behavior by the protagonist whittles you down to receive some very deep emotional storytelling.”
- “That made me feel so good.”
- “Lots of crude humor, but overall a heartwarming tale of comrades and struggling to get by.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often driven by the need to tackle challenging enemies that deal excessive damage. While the abundance of side quests and exploration offers a rich experience, some feel that the reliance on grinding detracts from tactical gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as open-ended, with potential for more content in the future.
- “The challenge in the game is mostly just enemies doing stupider amounts of damage, encouraging grinding instead of forcing tactical play.”
- “A good game is nothing without great game mechanics and lots of grinding.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many highlighting the impressive soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience, despite some criticism of the battle music. Overall, it enhances the storytelling and complements the numerous side quests.
- “Great story, great soundtrack, and tons of side quests.”
- “The music is great.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game performs well, but players have reported occasional frame drops when accessing the quest log and specific quests.
- “The game mostly runs smoothly, even though whenever I opened my quest log and selected a certain quest, my frames would drop.”

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