Eternal Radiance
- December 15, 2020
- Visualnoveler
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Eternal Radiance" is an action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs, where players control Celeste, a squire on a journey to prove herself worthy of knighthood. The game features dynamic battles, character-driven story, and a beautiful, mysterious world to explore. Customization is also a key feature, with an expansive talent tree to tailor Celeste's combat style to player's preference. NO RELEASE DATE OR DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
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Reviews
- Charming art style and character design that appeals to fans of anime.
- Engaging story with light-hearted elements and interesting character interactions.
- Fun combat mechanics that allow for a mix of melee and magic attacks, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited enemy variety and simplistic mechanics.
- AI companions are not very effective in battle, often leading to frustrating moments during fights.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and lack of optimization, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story179 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily delivered through a visual novel format, featuring light-hearted, charming narratives reminiscent of classic RPGs, with a focus on character interactions and development. While some players found the main plot predictable and the combat simplistic, many appreciated the engaging characters and the overall pleasant storytelling experience, making it a delightful, if not groundbreaking, adventure. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, with enough twists and character depth to keep players invested, despite some critiques regarding its originality and pacing.
“The game's biggest strength is in its characters and story; it's nothing to write home about, but it was pleasant.”
“The story is simple but still has enough twists for me to get invested.”
“Eternal Radiance is a well-thought-out visual-action-RPG-novel; the story keeps you going right until the end.”
“Despite the studio's name, the main story is ironically the weakest part.”
“The abilities are few and the story is so boring they developed a fast forward capability for players to skip through it.”
“The story line is filled with optional choices in dialogue, but the direction in which you choose doesn't look like it will vary the plot in any way.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a blend of action RPG and visual novel elements, featuring basic hack-and-slash mechanics with some enjoyable combat and boss encounters. While some players found the mechanics unpolished and the overall gameplay somewhat bland, others appreciated the charming characters and engaging story, noting that the game is more about the narrative experience than innovative gameplay. Overall, it offers a fun, if not groundbreaking, experience that appeals to those who enjoy story-driven games with light action elements.
“This is a cute little game with a simple story and gameplay.”
“I was hooked on the gameplay and story loops so much I played this and nothing else from start to finish in three days.”
“Gameplay wise for a visual novelish game it had surprisingly fun RPG tacked onto it.”
“For a game made by, if the credits are correct, a team of around 10 people, the gameplay feels quite bland and very unpolished. I think the biggest problem here is the lack of transition (both in code and in animations) between actions. The maps are somewhat big but sadly mostly empty, apart from the massive amount of enemies everywhere, not to mention the lack of variety.”
“I guess the name of the developer should've given it away, but I thought there would be reasonable amounts of conversation in between gameplay and not almost an hour of worldbuilding before you even get to any gameplay.”
“Unfortunately, you will spend most of your time in battles, and the battle mechanics are flawed.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful art style and character design, with many users highlighting the charming visuals and vibrant environments. However, some critiques mention that the 3D graphics feel dated, reminiscent of PlayStation 2-era games, and that the use of assets from Unity's asset store can detract from the overall visual consistency. Despite these drawbacks, the artwork, particularly in the visual novel segments, is often described as stunning and fitting for the anime aesthetic.
“Beautiful art style and character design.”
“The artwork is gorgeous and the world is pretty; I especially liked Ruby's character design.”
“The graphics and visuals are simple yet very fitting for the anime style aesthetics, especially the cute characters during the visual novel style cut scenes.”
“Some of the music and the assets came from Unity's asset store and some other third-party sellers. This isn't a negative point per se, as it does help a lot of indie devs finish their game or make their game even better than it would otherwise be. It's just weird hearing the same music you did in other games or seeing the same assets (in this case, some (most?) of the 3D maps and objects) you did in other games. It also takes away from the visuals, as it damages the consistency of the art style.”
“The graphics of this game aren't great.”
“It plays like a standard RPG game that I'm used to playing, although the graphics are a little under par and there is lots and lots of dialogue.”
- music34 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the soundtracks as beautiful, relaxing, and fitting well with the game's atmosphere. While some music and assets are sourced from Unity's asset store, which can lead to a sense of familiarity, the overall quality of the soundtrack is considered above average and worthy of standalone appreciation. The combination of pleasant melodies and effective ambiance enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature for many players.
“The soundtrack is good and the artwork is fantastic.”
“I fell in love with the music!”
“Music is great, the team did a real nice job setting up ambiance while keeping the game in a relatively positive and upbeat vibe which was appreciated for sure.”
“Some of the music and the assets came from Unity's asset store and some other third-party sellers. This isn't a negative point per se, as it does help a lot of indie devs finish their game or make their game even better than it would otherwise be. It's just weird hearing the same music you did in other games or seeing the same assets (in this case, some (most?) of the 3D maps and objects) you did in other games. It also takes away from the visuals, as it damages the consistency of the art style.”
“The sound is okay, as there are no voices and just basic sound effects and music.”
“I wasn't expecting anything too special, but the music is very relaxing in towns and fields, and always fits the mood in scenes.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While some appreciate that the focus remains on the story and find the leveling process enjoyable and not overly tedious, others note that certain battles can lead to excessive grinding, especially when faced with large groups of enemies. Suggestions for improvement include adding crafting mechanics to incentivize exploration and farming.
“But as you progress through the game you're forced into battles with ridiculous amounts of mob monsters, the only solution for which is pointless hours of grinding.”
“1) leveling bit too much grindy.”
“Running around farming could make you bored.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, despite a somewhat basic storyline. Players appreciate the memorable characters and their development, which contribute to a nostalgic and uplifting experience reminiscent of classic JRPGs. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it effectively evokes feelings of warmth and self-improvement, making it a charming adventure for those seeking a lighthearted journey.
“While it doesn't have anything revolutionary, and the gameplay is rather simple, the characters are fun and memorable, and while the story isn't anything stellar, it's a heartwarming tale that I would highly recommend.”
“A heartwarming tale in pursuit of self-responsibility brings an interesting adventure with good character development and self-improvement.”
“This is heart-warmingly cute.”
“Good game with a boring story.”
“Expected a cheap hack-and-slash and fast game with a boring story.”
- character development9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the interesting characters and their growth throughout the story. The visual novel format effectively conveys character arcs, although some relationships, particularly between the main character and her best friend, may feel inconsistent. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and engaging character design enhances the narrative experience.
“It's somewhat simple, with a constant pace and overall good; the characters are interesting enough and the character development for the main characters was well done, mostly at least. There's one specific occurrence that felt weird, which is an ongoing relationship problem between the playable character and her best friend.”
“There's a pretty good amount of character development told in a visual novel style mixed with pretty basic gameplay.”
“A heartwarming tale in pursuit of self-responsibility brings an interesting adventure with good character development and self-improvement.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report stable performance on lower-end systems, others experience significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly with high-detail assets and draw distances. Despite these hiccups, many believe that the game is generally well-optimized and expect improvements in future updates.
“Though I don't really have much to say about the gameplay other than it's very well optimized (using an i3-3217u + rx570 4gb (exp gdc) + 8gb ram @ stable 80fps - very high setting) the game map feels good enough, not really much to see but it'll get the job done.”
“- well optimized”
“There are some performance issues in some areas but I won't go into detail, it's nothing major and I'm almost sure it's caused by the amount of detail of some assets or the draw distance of them.”
“There are some performance issues in some areas, but I won't go into detail. It's nothing major, and I'm almost sure it's caused by the amount of detail of some assets or the draw distance of them, or both.”
“I have a 3080 RTX and so on, but the stuttering, which is about 25% present, can't be fixed apparently, which is sad.”
“At least for me, there were one or two performance hiccups (i.e. low FPS when playing on very high) which shouldn't be there considering how smoothly way more intense games play out, but I'm sure this will improve with time.”
- stability7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with most users reporting minimal bugs and glitches. While a few minor issues have been noted, such as incomplete animations for the first boss, the game runs smoothly on most systems, suggesting that any existing problems could be addressed in future updates.
“Thus far, the game has proven to be pretty much bug-free.”
“The animations of the first boss are incomplete because he freezes when he jumps and when he rushes towards us.”
“There are some glitches, but these can be improved through updates.”
“Only encountered a couple of minor glitches.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as sharp and engaging, with well-written jokes and lively, unique characters that contribute to an overall enjoyable and sometimes silly experience. Reviewers appreciate the creativity and charm of the writing, suggesting that a larger budget could have further enhanced the comedic elements.
“The story is very well written, the jokes are funny, the characters are lively, and the locations are beautifully drawn!”
“It's overall funny and sometimes rather silly but enjoyable nonetheless.”
“The characters are interesting, funny, and unique in their own rights.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its short length and lack of replayability, with users noting that it does not offer enough incentive to play again.
“Short game with no replayability value.”
“Lacks replay value, though.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The soundtrack effectively enhances the magical and fantasy atmosphere of the game, receiving high praise for its ability to immerse players in the experience.
“The soundtrack perfectly captures the magical and fantasy atmosphere, creating an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is enchanting, drawing players into a world filled with wonder and mystery.”
“Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
