Eternal Destiny
- April 21, 2016
- Office 5656
In the game Eternal Destiny, the world is on the brink of destruction as demons, angels, and cybers fight for power. Players assume the role of a new agent in an independent organization searching for the Infinita Sacrament, an artifact said to have the power to change the world. With over 500 cards, players can evolve their cards and defeat enemies using various skills, abilities, and attributes. The game features professional voice acting, cute and sexy girl art, and a story mode to solve problems as a new agent.
Reviews
- The game offers a surprising amount of content for a budget title, with various game modes and a rich story background.
- It features a unique card evolution system and a variety of strategies, making gameplay engaging and fun.
- There are no microtransactions, allowing players to earn cards and upgrades purely through gameplay.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially during dungeon runs and commander battles, which disrupts the experience.
- The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult to navigate menus and understand card mechanics.
- The AI is poorly designed, often making illogical decisions that detract from the challenge of battles.
- story45 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is set against a rich backdrop of Cthulhu, sci-fi, and various mythologies, but many players feel it fails to fully utilize this potential, resulting in a repetitive and shallow narrative. While the story mode offers some enjoyment and serves as a means to unlock cards, it is often described as tedious and lacking depth, with characters and plotlines that feel underdeveloped. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point in an otherwise engaging card game, appealing primarily to fans of the genre who may overlook its narrative shortcomings.
“The game has a very rich story background setting, including Cthulhu, sci-fi, and different mythologies.”
“Not only are there tons of modes for single-player replayability, but the storylines are awesome (paranormal sci-fi fantasy).”
“The story is a bit plain, but still good enough that you will want to see it through to the end at least once.”
“However, the game itself and its story did not fully exploit the potential of the background setting.”
“The story mode is slow and tedious.”
“You have to sit through far too much excuse plot for a game that basically amounts to pantomiming out exploration over a single still image of background before being told to fight another mook-slaughtering battle.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the title is a mixed bag, featuring a simple yet addictive card game system that offers engaging mechanics like card evolution and dungeon exploration. However, players criticize the convoluted menus, poor explanations of mechanics, and a grind that can feel tedious, detracting from the overall experience. While the graphics and sound are praised, many feel that the gameplay could benefit from simplification to enhance enjoyment.
“The DLC is generally quality content and does a lot to build upon the game's mechanics.”
“Hours and hours of good gameplay; the card game system is way better than I expected.”
“The battle mechanics are addictive and the artwork on the cards is top notch.”
“To be honest, the graphics and sound assets were wasted on a bad script with terrible game mechanics.”
“Despite the problems with the interface, the admittedly basic gameplay suffers as a result, and some of the mobile-ish elements within the game make me want to pass on it.”
“As much as I wish this would be my go-to card game, the main problem is the gameplay, unfortunately.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their impressive artwork, particularly the anime-influenced designs of the cards, which many players find brilliant and worth the price. However, there are criticisms regarding the overall visual presentation, with some users noting that the user interface and menus appear cheap and poorly organized, detracting from the overall experience. While the card artwork is a highlight, the game's graphical elements outside of the cards do not meet the same standard.
“The graphics are awesome, and the soundtrack is very cool. The main menu has an opening cutscene, which is something not many games do anymore, especially RPGs.”
“The battle mechanics are addictive, and the artwork on the cards is top-notch.”
“If you like this genre, you'll enjoy the game; it's quite tough once you go deep, but it's worth playing because the artwork is brilliant.”
“To be honest, the graphics and sound assets were wasted on a bad script with terrible game mechanics.”
“For a lot of them, the devs cheaped out and reused the same base artwork but mirrored or recolored.”
“Worth $2 if you don't mind the outdated artwork and poor UI.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features significant grinding elements, particularly in card collection and dungeon exploration, which can be both tedious and rewarding. Players note that while the early stages are manageable with starter decks, later levels require extensive grinding to keep up with increasingly difficult bosses. Overall, the grind can be seen as a double-edged sword, appealing to some for its therapeutic qualities while feeling excessive to others.
“The story mode is slow and tedious.”
“You can beat the first few chapters effortlessly with your starter deck, which is really saying something in a game so focused on grinding.”
“It's just as well, by the time you get to level 40 of a dungeon, the boss monsters suddenly spike in difficulty from pushovers you can kill on a starter deck to suddenly having cards with stats 10 times higher than yours, and it's impossible to go further without tons of grinding.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Eternal Destiny stands out for its complete absence of microtransactions, offering players a rich and enjoyable collectible card game experience without the pitfalls of pay-to-win mechanics. Reviewers appreciate the game's commitment to providing content without in-app purchases, positioning it as a refreshing alternative to typical mobile games laden with monetization strategies.
“A charming CCG with no microtransactions and plenty of content.”
“This 'pay-to-win game' in sheep's clothing deserves more credit because the creator stripped all the in-app purchases and made the entire experience of being rich with the best cards into a playable game.”
“Eternal Destiny is a giant middle finger to all those crappy pay-to-win mobile games loaded with ridiculous in-app purchases.”
“This 'pay-to-win game' in sheep's clothing deserves more than it gets credit for because whoever the creator of this game is was no less of a genius to conceptualize another dumb pay-to-win mobile game you see on the next guy's phone, except stripping all the in-app purchases and making the entire experience of being rich with the best cards into a playable game in and of itself.”
“Eternal Destiny is a very fun collectible card game, notable for lacking any kind of microtransactions.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unexpected satirical take on mobile gaming trends, complemented by hilarious animations. While it offers entertaining moments, some players feel that the overall experience may be hindered by negative aspects, suggesting it’s best enjoyed at a lower price point.
“It's funny because maybe this game isn't even designed for that purpose and I've just been ranting about my personal interpretation of this game up until now, but it's undeniably a lovely form of satire in regards to numerous aspects mobile gaming has devolved into.”
“Hilarious animation.”
“If you want a game with some solid hours and funny animation, this does the job.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Eternal Destiny is highly praised, with users noting the "amazing soundtrack" that enhances the gaming experience. The inclusion of an opening cutscene in the main menu is also appreciated, as it adds a nostalgic touch that is often missing in modern RPGs. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is very cool.”
“The music is also very successful.”
“+ amazing soundtrack”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character design as exceptional, highlighting its quality and appeal.
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a lack of emotional engagement with the game's story and characters, describing them as shallow and uninteresting. Players express frustration with the tedious gameplay, which detracts from any potential emotional investment in the narrative.
“I wish I could be bothered, but I honestly just don't care enough to slog through the boring story mode filled with its (appropriately) paper-thin cardboard cutout characters and excuse plots, and do enough grinding of the shallow ends of dungeons to get the sort of deck built up where anything remotely like strategy would ever matter.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through a variety of single-player modes and engaging storylines that blend paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy elements, keeping players invested in multiple playthroughs.
“Not only are there tons of modes for single-player replayability, but the storylines are awesome (paranormal sci-fi fantasy).”