Eternal Ember

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Eternal Ember is a single player tactical role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Eternal Ember is a role-playing game where players group heroes to explore a vast land, fighting monsters and gaining loots. While the gameplay is phenomenal, some players may find it very grinding with excessive advertisement. Overall, players can expect a long journey of adventure, combat, and loot collection.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

monetization66 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
Graphics and sound design are appealing, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Diablo.
The game offers a variety of tasks and mini-games, making it enjoyable for casual play.

Progression becomes extremely slow after reaching higher levels, often requiring payment to advance meaningfully.
The game is heavily criticized for misleading advertising, presenting itself as an offline RPG when it is primarily an idle game.
Many players report issues with server connectivity and customer support, leading to frustration and loss of progress.

monetization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the presence of deceptive advertising and the reliance on ads for progression. While some users appreciate the absence of forced ads and find the optional ads beneficial, others feel that the game leans heavily on microtransactions and monthly fees for meaningful progress, labeling it a cash grab. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as less predatory than many competitors, but still leaves players frustrated with bugs and the necessity to watch ads for rewards.
- “Lots to do, no ads, quality rewards, no pushy sales tactics.”
- “Worth mentioning that monetization is not predatory like in other games.”
- “Great, no ads.”
- “This game is probably the worst concept I've ever seen, worse than these forced ads every 20 seconds in games that got programmed in 2 days with 0 effort.”
- “You either have to pay to progress, or watch ads that often are bugged, which makes you want to watch more until 5 minutes pass and it's not rewarded you as it should.”
- “Unfortunately, your game will die because free-to-play players make a huge impact on a game's longevity, unless you're looking for a cash grab.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
Gameplay reviews for the game are mixed, with many users criticizing the lack of depth and the slow progression, particularly due to core mechanics being locked behind a paywall. While some appreciate the unique elements and graphics, others find the gameplay repetitive and uninspired, often comparing it unfavorably to other idle games. Overall, the game offers a blend of idle and active mechanics, but many players feel it lacks substance and engaging content as they progress.
- “The ability to come back and see what your heroes farmed and then doing admin to make them stronger is the core gameplay loop of this type of game.”
- “Very interesting game with a unique gameplay loop.”
- “Smooth gameplay and easy mechanics keep up the good work.”
- “Gameplay is terrible, no ability to target enemies.”
- “There is little gameplay as such.”
- “Unique, great concept but progression scales very poorly and gameplay dulls quickly.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The reviews highlight that the game is excessively grindy, with players experiencing slow progression and repetitive gameplay, especially after reaching higher levels. Many users express frustration over the necessity of in-app purchases for effective offline farming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some find the grinding aspect initially fun, it quickly becomes tedious and discouraging, particularly for free-to-play users who struggle to make significant progress without spending money.
- “Arena losses result in minimal currency loss, but without grinding, how is a new player supposed to earn currency? The gold income versus the need is horrendous—1,000 per hour, and I need close to 1 million while I'm barely level 31, and the max level is over 80.”
- “Very grindy, offline rewards are terrible.”
- “At level 25, I already felt it was very grindy.”
- “Far too much grinding with little progress.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
15%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting the beautiful, stylized artwork and clean visuals. While some feel that the game could benefit from more dynamic elements like unique skill animations and character aesthetics, the graphics are generally considered a strong point, complemented by good sound and music. The visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, making it appealing to players despite some gameplay limitations.
- “Good graphics, awesome sound and music.”
- “It has the hero collection and leveling strategy elements of a gacha game, with drag-and-drop combat mechanics and beautiful, stylized graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics, simple and engaging gameplay.”
- “No special attacks, nothing flashy, gear and levels don't change visuals, limited number of characters, no real point to play.”
- “Fun concept, it could do with a little extra flash, gear drops, unique skill animations, and some extra character aesthetics to pursue.”
- “The artwork is sublime, and that is the only thing this game has going for it.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its simple yet engaging narrative and visual storytelling, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety. Many users express a desire for more lore, character development, and open-world exploration, noting that the current quests feel repetitive and grindy. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable missions and graphics, it falls short in delivering a compelling story that keeps players invested.
- “This game is amazing! I'm really enjoying it a lot; there's lots to do, good missions, and a good storyline. The only thing I wouldn't mind is having five characters to fight with because so far you can only take four characters into the missions on the map. I have six characters, so two people stay behind doing nothing, but other than that, I love the game. Thank you.”
- “This is visual storytelling at its peak.”
- “The art is cool, the story is simple but good for the genre.”
- “Not a whole lot going on, so it becomes a grind pretty fast, with no real story or point.”
- “It needs more features, modes, story, drama, characters, etc.”
- “For me, not fun, no story, too dull and boring even for idle games.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its nostalgic, Diablo-inspired soundtrack, which many players find enjoyable and well-crafted. However, some users have expressed frustration with the inability to mute the game music without affecting their own audio, leading to a less than ideal listening experience. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its relaxing qualities, enhancing the gameplay atmosphere.
- “Upgrading the gear is nice, almost all the sounds are straight out of Diablo 2 and the music is definitely Tristram inspired.”
- “Very simple and clean graphics, the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Honestly, fun game; nothing intrusive, the music is nice.”
- “The lobby music, the scroll sounds, the bow sound... like come on, trying to play on nostalgia?”
- “Can't listen to your own music even when the app is muted.”
- “Takes way too long to be able to turn the awful music and sound effects off.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character development in the idle game, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside appealing visuals. The character designs are well-received, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “Being an idle game means more emphasis was put on visuals and character development.”
- “Character designs are cool and gameplay is relatively satisfying.”
- “I enjoy the play style and the character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected more growth and complexity in the characters, but they remain one-dimensional throughout the game.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling disengaged from the story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as sharp and satirical, particularly highlighting the absurdity of charging for a service that many believe should be free. Players find the experience both fast-paced and entertaining, contributing to an overall epic comedic tone.
- “Fast, funny, and epic!”
- “It's even more hilarious they think they can charge you monthly for something that really should be free to begin with.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's AFK system, noting that it rewards minimal engagement and feels unbalanced, leading to a lack of emotional investment. The simplicity of the gameplay is appreciated, but it may contribute to a sense of detachment rather than emotional connection.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and slow, with users expressing concerns about potential shady software running in the background.
- “Buggy, slow, and definitely runs some shady software in the background.”