Eredia: The Diary of Heroes
- April 13, 2018
- Potatobrain Games
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with well-developed characters and engaging dialogue, making it enjoyable and immersive.
- There are numerous quests and side activities that provide a variety of gameplay experiences, allowing for exploration and character development.
- The combat system is well-balanced and fun, with a unique trait and combo system that adds depth to battles.
- The main character is often described as unlikable, with traits that some players find off-putting, such as being misogynistic and homophobic.
- There are several technical issues, including bugs and performance drops, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The pacing can be slow, especially in the early game, and some players feel that money generation is too tight, making progression frustrating.
- story47 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, with many players appreciating the variety of quests that enhance the narrative experience. The main storyline is compelling and complemented by numerous side quests that offer unique stories and rewards, keeping players invested without feeling repetitive. Overall, the combination of a rich narrative, interesting character dynamics, and a vibrant game world contributes to a captivating RPG experience.
“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.”
“This is one of those gems with a well-balanced gameplay and a great story.”
“First, it takes a good 60-90 minutes before you get through two characters and a starter story.”
“While your story seemed okay but too long to get into at the start, it is 100% nonsense that you have no way to rest at an inn or generate funds to recover.”
“The prince who is Kenrad's main rival has the opposite personality and is adored by many women, unlike Kenrad (oh, I hate him; I want Kenrad to become the next Rance! He must get out of my party, quick!), and many others have their own personality and backstory.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-balanced and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge throughout the experience, though some users reported bugs, such as walking through walls and issues with the autosave function. Players appreciate the game's length and mechanics, noting that it offers more hours of gameplay compared to many other RPGs on Steam, while also emphasizing the importance of solid game mechanics and grinding.
“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.”
“Just look at it, many RPG maker games on Steam have only 2-20 hours of gameplay, but this one gives you more.”
“Other than that, I did find a few bugs where you could walk through some walls, and I had a problem with the autosave function once, costing me about two hours of gameplay.”
“Just look at it; many RPG Maker games on Steam have only 2 to 20 hours of gameplay, but this one gives you more.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor that includes both crude and adult themes, contributing to an intriguing plot filled with funny and memorable characters. Players appreciate the heartwarming narrative that balances humor with deeper themes of camaraderie and struggle, alongside clever puns and witty dialogue.
“Really intriguing plot with awesome and funny characters.”
“Lots of crude humor, but overall a heartwarming tale of comrades struggling to get by.”
“Interesting story with a good amount of humor (and puns!).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their impressive visuals and high-quality custom artwork for each playable character. Players appreciate the colorful character designs and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the engaging storyline and gameplay features. However, those familiar with RPG Maker games may find the graphics less groundbreaking.
“I was already impressed with its amazing visuals, colorful set of characters, involving storyline and character-driven plot, and its outstanding additional features like a 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.”
“If you've played a lot of RPG Maker games, you won't find anything 'wow' about the enhanced graphics and system in this game.”
“The custom artwork is high-quality.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game features an excellent plot and character development, complemented by appealing character designs. However, some players feel that the playable characters could benefit from deeper development to enhance their narratives.
“Excellent plot and character development.”
“Nice character designs.”
“The playable characters could use more character development.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the extensive opportunities for grinding through a variety of side quests, events, and exploration, which contribute to the game's open-ended nature. The emphasis on grinding is seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“A good game is nothing without great game mechanics and lots of grinding.”
“Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality and how it enhances the overall experience, complementing the engaging story and numerous side quests.
“Great story, great soundtrack, and tons of side quests.”
“The music is great.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs well, but players have noted 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 accessed a certain quest, my frames would drop.”
