Ever Oasis

About

The desert's last safe haven is a lone oasis you call home. So draw a line in the sand and fight to protect it! As you explore the desert and solve puzzling dungeons, you'll gather resources to build up your oasis with the water spirit Esna. Allies will join your cause, so equip them with weapons, and use their skills to slay towering bosses. The Ever Oasis™ game is a new action-adventure RPG gro…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Growing your Oasis is a fulfilling pursuit that enhances the gameplay experience.
The game features steady skill progression and satisfying dungeons that require a variety of problem-solving skills.
Ever Oasis combines diverse gameplay styles with charming visuals, making it an enjoyable and accessible RPG.

The narrative is shallow, which diminishes character development.
Inconsistent ally AI can make combat feel frustrating and unbalanced.
Combat can become monotonous and lacks variety in enemy encounters.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop that combines fun combat with a charming world and diverse styles, appealing to both beginners and seasoned players. It features a unique blend of action RPG elements and town management, complemented by engaging dungeons and a rewarding progression system. Overall, the game offers a well-crafted experience that balances challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “Its addictive main gameplay loop, fun combat, amazing (and truly different) sense of style, and kindhearted nature make it feel like nothing else; though it reminds us of Rune Factory 4, Animal Crossing, Tri Force Heroes, and Final Fantasy Explorers in turn, this really is its own experience, and one we’d recommend to any action-RPG aficionado.”
- “Challenging yet forgiving battle mechanics mean that beginners can hack and slash away, while masters can focus on strategy and speed running.”
- “Ever Oasis is a masterfully crafted piece of gaming software that manages to introduce a lot of original town management elements into an action RPG without feeling overwhelming or too hard to understand even for younger audiences, all while offering a solid experience gameplay-wise, as well as visually and audibly.”
- “Ever Oasis is a masterfully crafted piece of gaming software that manages to introduce a lot of original town management elements into an action RPG without feeling overwhelming or too hard to understand, even for younger audiences, all while offering a solid experience gameplay-wise, as well as visually and audibly.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is described as light and fairy-tale-like, featuring lovable characters and enhancing gameplay, though it lacks depth and originality in its quests. While some players appreciate its charm, others find it uninspired and the AI behavior frustrating. Overall, the narrative is enjoyable but not groundbreaking.
- “Its touching story and lovable characters, coupled with the smooth combat and puzzle mechanics, only further enhance what is already an excellent experience on Nintendo 3DS.”
- “The story is nothing particularly special; quests are uninspired, and the AI can be somewhat suicidal.”
- “It may not be the most technically advanced game on the system, and it may not have a story to make a player embark on a metaphysical voyage to explore the mind of humanity with a tortured protagonist, but instead it chooses to keep things light, friendly, humble, and more fairy-tale like.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by an adorable art style and charming visuals that enhance the addictive town-building experience. The use of 3D features adds depth, while the simple yet engaging Zelda-style gameplay complements the overall aesthetic, making the growth of the oasis feel rewarding.
- “Adorable art style, simple yet fun Zelda-style gameplay, oasis growth feels rewarding.”
- “Addicting town-building, good use of 3D features, charming visuals.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's diverse cast of characters and their unique abilities promote varied party compositions, enhancing replayability. Additionally, the warp system facilitates exploration, reducing tedious map traversal and encouraging players to revisit the game.
- “A diverse cast of characters with numerous abilities encourages playing with different parties, and the warp system enables extensive exploration, creating replayability while making long journeys across maps a thing of the past.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and branching storylines, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging players to explore different choices.”
- “With a variety of quests and side missions that change based on your decisions, every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel like filler rather than engaging content.”
- “While the game offers multiple endings, the differences are minimal, leading to a lack of true replayability.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the gameplay experience, effectively complementing the "one...more...day" loop and making players feel that their actions have a meaningful impact on their home environment.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the emotional experience with every action.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “Great music really elevates the 'one more day' gameplay loop, making each moment feel significant.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its touching story and lovable characters, which significantly enhance the overall experience, complemented by smooth combat and puzzle mechanics.
- “Its touching story and lovable characters, coupled with the smooth combat and puzzle mechanics, only further enhance what is already an excellent experience on Nintendo 3DS.”