Eremidia: Archivist's Curse

About

Archivist's Curse brings you into an otherworldly harbor of knowledge: The Great Library, although unfortunately, you ended up in the dangerous section of the complex called Hall of Pawnsmoor.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and deep combat system that allows for strategic character building and team composition.
It offers a massive roster of around 75 characters, each with unique skills and abilities, providing a lot of variety and replayability.
Being completely free with no microtransactions makes it an attractive option for players looking for a quality RPG experience.

The game suffers from a significant grind, with repetitive enemy encounters and limited variety in dungeon design, which can lead to tedium.
There are some bugs and crashes reported, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The exploration mechanics and resource management can be confusing, making it difficult for players to feel rewarded for their efforts.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a generous resource economy and a focus on character collection and customization, appealing to players who dislike monetization tactics common in gacha games. While the battle mechanics and dungeon crawler elements offer a unique and satisfying experience, some players find the initial learning curve steep and the maze mechanics confusing, as they expected a more dynamic environment. Overall, the game features engaging grid-based mechanics, a diverse roster of characters, and a visually appealing art style.
- “Since it's a genuinely free game and is not trying to squeeze money out of you, the resource economy gets more generous rather than less as you progress. This is a good game for people who are interested in character-collectathon mechanics and the idea of customizing a team from a large roster of characters with few but highly impactful abilities.”
- “The mechanics and gameplay are great and unique.”
- “Concocting the best team tailored to your taste and needs and wondering which new character you'll get are the most fun parts of the gameplay.”
- “The mechanic is confusing and jumbled; you as a player never get the sense of getting rewarded or refreshed from clearing the main content of the game: the dungeon.”
- “Let's not even start with how bizarre the mechanic of the maze itself is. I got the initial impression the maze would have an ever-changing, roguelike structure, but then revisiting the same map, it turned out to be... exactly the same map?”
- “Kinda have some difficulty understanding the battle mechanics and party composition at first, but the tutorial is very helpful in helping me understand it.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious but manageable, as it involves multiple dungeon runs to gather crafting materials. While the battle system and character development are enjoyable, the limited enemy variety can lead to a quick shift from fun to monotony during grinding sessions. Overall, the experience is described as a mix of enjoyable elements and repetitive tasks.
- “Lots of items to craft; however, gathering materials will take several grindy dungeon runs.”
- “The game can go from fun to tedious very quickly if you hit a lull, because the enemy variety is extremely limited, and with few exceptions, is just palette swaps.”
- “A bit grindy but overall enjoyable.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story in the game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. The plot is described as minimal, often reduced to simple quests like finding lost items, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game features a diverse roster of characters and offers a glimpse into various settings through the original characters that represent them.”
- “Finding the lost tome that brings life to its host's story or discovering a lost article of gear that will assist you in battle adds depth to the narrative.”
- “But sadly, I feel like it's too repetitive and I feel like there's no storyline.”
- “Some very bare-bones dungeons and not much of a plot to speak of.”
- “The game is by no means balanced, and the plot is mostly an excuse to get you to play with a huge roster of characters and get a peek at a variety of different settings through the original characters that represent them.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing pixelated style and vibrant character animations, showcasing a diverse array of characters, each with unique abilities and artwork. This combination of great art design and variety enhances the overall visual experience.
- “The pixelated graphics and animations of characters look nice.”
- “Great art style, insane variety of characters, animations, and mechanics.”
- “Has a ton of characters for you to mix and match; this is where the game really shines - each character has their own unique ability set and artwork.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-optimized for handheld devices, reminiscent of the old Game Boy, though some users feel there is room for further improvement in optimization.
- “It seems to be optimized for handheld devices like the old Game Boy.”
- “My only complaint is that things could be slightly more optimized.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, with players reporting the presence of bugs, including a recurring game-breaking bug that disrupts gameplay.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is characterized as typical for casual Japanese titles, but many players find it to be somewhat anti-climactic for an RPG, lacking the intensity and engagement expected in the genre.
- “The music is typical for casual Japanese games and feels rather anti-climactic for an RPG.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “The music is repetitive and doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions or paywalls, ensuring players have full access to the content without additional costs.
- “There's no microtransactions or 'the first act is free, pay to unlock act 2' type stuff going on here.”
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative and detract from the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
- “The monetization strategy is aggressive, constantly pushing players to spend more to progress or access content.”