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 many different cards and gameplay modes.
- It features no microtransactions, allowing players to earn all cards through gameplay, which is a refreshing change from typical mobile games.
- The artwork is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the anime style and character designs.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, particularly during dungeon runs, which can be frustrating for players.
- The user interface is clunky and outdated, making navigation and deck building cumbersome and unintuitive.
- Gameplay can feel grindy and unbalanced, with some players expressing frustration over the difficulty spikes and the reliance on luck to obtain powerful cards.
- story90 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game features a rich background steeped in Cthulhu, sci-fi, and various mythologies, but many players feel the actual story underutilizes this potential, resulting in a repetitive and shallow narrative. While the story mode offers some enjoyment and serves as a means to unlock additional content, it is often described as slow, tedious, and filled with uninspired dialogue, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, while the game may appeal to card game enthusiasts, its story is considered lackluster and not a primary draw.
“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).”
“There is a beautiful main story with world sightseeing.”
“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.”
“I wish I could be bothered, but I honestly just don't care enough to want to slog through the boring story mode filled with its (appropriately) paper-thin cardboard cutout characters and excuse plots.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the card game "Eternal Destiny" is described as simple yet addictive, with a variety of mechanics that can be entertaining once players grasp them. However, many users criticize the interface and the overall execution, noting that higher-level play often revolves around exploiting broken mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience. While the game features impressive graphics and a solid card system, the grind and complexity of the menus detract from the enjoyment, leaving some players wishing for a more streamlined experience.
“Hours and hours of good gameplay; the card game system is way better than I expected.”
“The gameplay and the card system are relatively simple and entertaining.”
“Nice artwork and fun gameplay.”
“To be honest, the graphics and sound assets were wasted in 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.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality, particularly the card artwork, which is described as "awesome" and "top notch," especially for fans of anime-influenced styles. However, the overall user interface and menu design are criticized for being cheap and poorly organized, detracting from the visual experience. While the game features impressive animations for each card, some players feel that the graphical assets are underutilized due to subpar gameplay mechanics.
“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 in 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.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is heavily focused on grinding, particularly for card collection and leveling up, which some players find tedious and slow, especially in story mode. While the initial chapters can be completed easily, the difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, necessitating extensive grinding to progress. This grindy aspect can be appealing for some, offering a therapeutic escape, but may deter others who prefer a more balanced gameplay experience.
“The story mode is slow and tedious.”
“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.”
“Grindy - it feels like it was made for a phone or something; the dungeon is the best example of this. You spam click explore and get small amounts of experience and gold, you level up kind of quickly, but the problem is each level is about 20 extra HP and each floor the enemies seem to jump about 1k in health.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Eternal Destiny is praised for its complete absence of microtransactions, setting it apart from typical pay-to-win mobile games. Reviewers commend the game for providing a rich and enjoyable experience without the burden of in-app purchases, highlighting its content and design as a refreshing alternative in the collectible card game genre.
“A charming CCG with no microtransactions and plenty of content.”
“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 (the one brutal fact that the game has no microtransactions) 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.”
- humor8 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 various negatives, suggesting it might be worth a low price for those seeking a few laughs.
“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, but all the negatives will probably bog you down, in which case I recommend it for maybe 2-3 bucks.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Eternal Destiny" is highly praised, with reviewers noting the soundtrack as "amazing" and "very cool." The inclusion of an opening cutscene in the main menu adds to the overall experience, evoking nostalgia for traditional RPG elements. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The music is also very successful.”
“+ amazing soundtrack”
“+ amazing soundtrack”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the character design is exceptional, indicating a strong emphasis on visual appeal and creativity in character development.
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players expressing a lack of investment in the story and characters, describing them as shallow and unengaging. This disconnection leads to a general apathy towards the gameplay, making it difficult for players to feel any emotional resonance or motivation to progress.
“I wish I could be bothered, but I honestly just don't care enough to want 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.”
- replayability2 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, particularly in the paranormal sci-fi fantasy genre, which keeps players coming back for more.
“Not only are there tons of modes for single-player replayability, but the storylines are awesome (paranormal sci-fi fantasy).”