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Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~

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86%Game Brain Score
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graphics, replayability
95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Prismalice and was released on March 1, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Esperia: Uprising of the Scarlet Witch," Princess Diana Pendragon is betrayed and labeled a traitor. Escaping with her knight, she seeks allies and the truth behind a dark curse. With over 20 playable characters, multiple classes, and a rich, original storyline, players will explore challenging maps and uncover secrets in this military-focused fantasy world.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story14 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Solid tactical gameplay with a variety of units and builds for playstyle customization.
  • Engaging story with well-motivated characters and interesting plot twists, enhanced by a visual novel style.
  • Multiple difficulty options cater to players of different skill levels, providing a challenging experience.
  • Limited mechanics that don't significantly distinguish it from its inspirations, leading to a somewhat derivative experience.
  • Writing and dialogue can be inconsistent, with grammatical errors and pacing issues that detract from the overall narrative.
  • Some gameplay elements, such as the support system and resource management, feel clunky and could benefit from better accessibility and balance.
  • story
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally praised for its interesting plot, well-motivated characters, and mature themes, including dark and taboo elements that set it apart from typical entries in the genre. However, some reviewers noted issues with the writing quality, pacing, and a tendency to focus on minor details at the expense of the overarching narrative. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it is considered engaging and offers meaningful choices that enhance replayability.

    • “The story is very medieval and fantasy.”
    • “Specially with the story, the mix between SRPG and visual novel was amazing; I ended up caring about (most) of the cast and understanding where they came from and why they did what they did.”
    • “The evolution between the two versions was great, and I feel the game has quite a lot of replayability with its story choices.”
    • “Probably my biggest problem with a large chunk of the story is that it spends too much time on details that don't matter, and glosses over the big picture that actually does matter.”
    • “The biggest problem with Esperia's story is that it too often misses the forest for the trees.”
    • “Couple this with the amateurish style of writing, which is marred by a myriad of grammatical mistakes, and you get an overall story that doesn't hit its mark.”
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by solid tactical mechanics reminiscent of classic Fire Emblem titles, offering a challenging experience with good map design and character interactions. While some players appreciate the depth of the support system and skill variety, others find it esoteric and slow to develop, suggesting a need for greater accessibility. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, though it lacks innovative mechanics to set it apart from its inspirations.

    • “The gameplay is very solid with consistently good map design, some really fun mechanics, and it offers a solid challenge that rarely feels unfair.”
    • “I usually look for solid gameplay and good character interactions in these games, and this one definitely delivers on both those aspects.”
    • “It's a solid Fire Emblem-inspired game with all of the good parts of the older games kept in, along with some mechanics built in to help people unfavored by RNG like me.”
    • “Oftentimes, this obviously contradicts the gameplay.”
    • “The game doesn't use any fancy mechanics compared to other SRPG studio games.”
    • “Gameplay is basically vanilla Fire Emblem with none of the experimenting that modern games have.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some tracks being praised for their quality while others are criticized for being repetitive and poorly looped. Many players note issues such as reused battle themes, music not playing consistently, and a lack of variety in map music, although some cutscene music is well-received. Overall, while there are standout moments, the soundtrack suffers from technical flaws and a reliance on default assets.

    • “The music varies in quality from fantastic to completely forgettable.”
    • “There is still some stock music in the game, but most of it is original, and the composer has got talent.”
    • “Also, the music is great.”
    • “Not only do you have the obvious problems like how most of the music tracks don't loop, how a few music tracks are reused for almost every single battle, but there are several fundamental problems with the game's story which leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “- music no longer playing after a while with an error dialog popping up (restart game to fix)”
    • “The main battle music has a loop too short and it restarts every time a battle goes on.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting subpar map graphics, awkward character animations, and the use of stock assets that detract from the overall experience. While some character artwork and backgrounds are well-crafted, the overall presentation is considered weak, leading to a lack of visual appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, with a rating of 2.5/5.

    • “Every character has good artwork and the backgrounds are well made, but the presentation is weak.”
    • “Basically what I'm saying, on the surface, this game isn't going to win any awards for graphics and art direction.”
    • “The writing and dialogue can drag, especially because the graphics are limited.”
    • “I wasn't convinced by the artwork, but the story and characters sucked me in.”
    • “Subpar map graphics and sprites, especially on full screen.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its diverse playable characters and rich interaction options, which allow for varied story choices. The evolution between different versions of the game further enhances this aspect, making it appealing for multiple playthroughs.

    • “The writing is great, and the amount of options for interactions gives the game a lot of replay value as well.”
    • “The evolution between the two versions was great, and I feel the game has quite a lot of replayability due to its story choices.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect in chapter 17 tedious, particularly due to the constant spawning of units every turn while capturing the three forts. Many feel that a less frequent spawn rate or a system that reduces spawns after defeating previous units would have improved the experience.

    • “In chapter 17, where you have to capture the three forts, having units spawn every single turn was really tedious. It should have been every few turns or only if you kill the previous ones.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward and make progress feel painfully slow.”
    • “I found the constant need to grind for resources to be frustrating, as it detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marred by cheap combat character graphics and awkward movement glitches, with some animations appearing to be stock assets from other SRPG titles, such as Vestaria Saga.

    • “Somewhat cheap combat character graphics with awkward movement glitches, some of which are stock assets from SRPG studios (I noticed because I remember them from Vestaria Saga).”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, including characters getting stuck in the environment.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while the emotional impact may not be immediately striking, the game delivers significant emotional depth in its later stages, evoking strong feelings as the story unfolds.

    • “It's nothing super surprising, but it can get pretty emotional in the later parts.”
    • “The game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that stays with you long after you finish.”
    • “I found myself deeply connected to the characters, and their struggles really tugged at my heartstrings.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in Esperia is criticized for being lacking, with the majority of attention given only to the two main characters and the antagonist, leaving other characters underdeveloped and less engaging.

    • “Character development is another major area where Esperia drops the ball.”
    • “Most of the game's focus on character development -- what little it has, anyway -- is dedicated to the two main characters and the main antagonist.”
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Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ is a role playing game.

Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 30 hours playing Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~.

Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ was released on March 1, 2023.

Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ was developed by Prismalice.

Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Esperia ~Uprising of the Scarlet Witch~ is a single player game.

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