Evertale

"Evertale" is a single-player fantasy role-playing game with an intriguing story, fabulous mechanics, and stunning graphics/soundtrack. The game allows you to catch and evolve monsters while exploring an expansive open world. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, bugs, and occasional emotional moments.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story2,081 positive mentions

monetization1,277 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with interesting characters.
Unique combat system that requires strategy and planning.
Beautiful graphics and character designs.

Heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics with low drop rates for SSR characters.
Mana system limits gameplay and makes progression tedious.
Misleading advertisements that do not reflect the actual game.

story
4,445 mentions
47 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative and character development, particularly in the offline mode, which is often compared to classic RPGs. However, after completing the offline story, players express disappointment with the transition to the online mode, which relies heavily on a mana system that restricts gameplay and lacks the same depth and freedom as the offline experience. Overall, while the story is compelling and well-crafted, the shift in gameplay mechanics and the monetization aspects have left some players feeling frustrated and disillusioned.
- “The story is great - until you realize the first chapter is just a facade, and everything after (the 'online' story) is timegated, linear.”
- “The story quests were exceptionally entertaining and are what really drove me to play the game aside from its incredible artwork.”
- “The storyline is impeccable, and the art is brilliant, but there are a few issues that sometimes annoy me: 1) the progression.”
- “The online story quest hasn't been updated in more than two years, which was the main way free-to-play players got their resources, not to mention it ends in a cliffhanger.”
- “After you finish the offline story, the game becomes very repetitive and it is like a chore to do the dailies to get rewards.”
- “The online story is nothing like the offline story, it sucks, free roam gone, it requires stamina although the game isn't free.”
gameplay
1,449 mentions
49 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics and nostalgic turn-based combat reminiscent of classic RPGs like Pokémon and Final Fantasy. However, criticisms often focus on the game's heavy reliance on gacha mechanics, which can lead to a pay-to-win experience, as well as a lack of content and repetitive gameplay after the initial story. Additionally, players have noted that the game does not match the expectations set by its advertisements, leading to disappointment regarding its actual gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay was fun, but I got sick of its own self-promotion for you to spend more money.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and fun.”
- “The gameplay is simple but has a fun strategy aspect to it as well.”
- “Gameplay after the main campaign is you either are forced to auto battle in some challenges (not fun to watch the game play itself) or spend mana to play the game.”
- “The gameplay is so passive it may as well be AFK.”
- “The gameplay is horrendous, super slow, terrible graphics, and terrible story.”
monetization
1,435 mentions
3 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over misleading advertisements that depict a horror-themed Pokémon-like experience, which is not reflected in the actual gameplay. Players report that the game is riddled with microtransactions and a pay-to-win model, despite being a paid app, leading to feelings of being scammed. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the monetization strategies are aggressive and detract from the gaming experience.
- “The game is surprisingly fun and has good mechanics, and doesn't force microtransactions down your throat.”
- “High quality game, and monetization options do not feel mandatory at all.”
- “It's nice to finally be able to just buy the game and not have to wade through a million microtransactions.”
- “The worst part of the game is the monetization; the amount of farmable soulstones is too little.”
- “The ads for this game are completely misleading, portraying this app as a horror-adapted, Pokémon-based game, but instead being another anime game.”
- “It's a cash grab game, but I will indeed say it's worth sinking a few hours into it for staving off boredom.”
graphics
1,074 mentions
73 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful artwork and character designs, often likening them to classic RPGs and anime styles. However, some users express disappointment over misleading advertisements, low-quality character models during battles, and a lack of graphical settings to enhance performance. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, there are significant concerns regarding consistency and the portrayal of characters, particularly in relation to their sexualization.
- “The graphics are stunning and the storyline is captivating, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the character designs are neat, and I enjoyed the story for as far as I had gotten into the game.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, a storyline that makes sense and has me eager to see where it goes, cute critters and gameplay that doesn't seem pay to win at all.”
- “The graphics are pretty subpar, and look like they were thrown together from the limited selection of an RPG Maker title from way back in the day.”
- “I really wanted to like this game, but the graphics in combat are so bad.”
- “The graphics are far from their year in both pixel and 3D way and won't satisfy you.”
grinding
293 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive time required to progress, particularly in obtaining characters and resources. While some enjoy the grinding aspect as part of the RPG experience, others find it tedious and feel that the game leans too heavily on pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play users to advance without significant effort or monetary investment. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay and story.
- “It's very grindy; the turn-based combat gameplay was actually fun, but the grind for money, characters, and whatever crystals they had was too much.”
- “The amount of grinding needed is such a pain.”
- “Drop rates are crazy low; it will take weeks of grinding to be able to get a single character or hundreds of dollars spent.”
music
145 mentions
63 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its nostalgic and immersive qualities. While some reviews mention that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, the majority highlight it as one of the game's standout features, complementing the graphics and gameplay effectively. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “The music atmosphere is really captivating, and I have to say that it's probably the best feature of the game.”
- “The graphics and music are stunningly beautiful, the combat is easy to learn but challenging to master, and the story and world have a lot of thought and effort put into them.”
- “This game is amazing! I love the fact you can play online and offline too... the graphics are stunning and the soundtrack in battle is just the best... I feel so immersed like it's an anime series.”
- “The soundtrack is okay and the graphics are mediocre at best.”
- “1 issue now though after the last update the music in the game won't play except for the fighting screen.”
- “The game is great, graphics are cool but the battle music is boring so I can't keep my eyes open and fall asleep.”
character development
101 mentions
65 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the unique and visually appealing character designs, while others criticize the over-sexualization of female characters and a perceived decline in the quality of character art compared to earlier versions. The storyline is generally well-received, with some players appreciating the depth and backstories of characters, although there are complaints about the lack of uniqueness and coherence in recent designs. Overall, while the character designs are often highlighted as a strong point, the emphasis on fan service and the shift in artistic direction have left some players disappointed.
- “The character designs are amazing and I really liked the storyline.”
- “The gameplay is great, wonderful story, and good character development.”
- “I love the character designs and the offline story is great; I just wish that the online story wasn't so restrictive in the movements.”
- “The dialogue and character design leaves much to be desired.”
- “The big issue are some of the character designs, specifically the most recent character.”
- “False advertising combined with disgusting recent character design (young Rizette).”
stability
82 mentions
9 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and input lag that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the app freezing during battles or loading screens, leading to frustration and the need to restart the game. While some users report smooth experiences, the overall consensus highlights that the game is plagued by bugs and glitches, particularly in online modes and during critical gameplay moments.
- “The storyline is wonderful, the devs aren't greedy for money and the best part is, it is bug free (at least till chapter 4).”
- “The gameplay is smooth and controls aren't buggy.”
- “Awesome game, so far no glitches or problems!”
- “The online story crashes and is buggy, and it's not even an open world anymore.”
- “Constant freezes and long loading screens, huge delays, and input lag; it's just abysmal.”
- “Super fun to play, but it constantly glitches out and closes the app, causing me to replay the same scene over and over.”
optimization
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant lag and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users experience smooth gameplay, others face graphical slowdowns and unresponsive UI elements, indicating a need for further optimization. Players express hope for future updates to improve performance and address these concerns.
- “The game is well optimized, no lagging, and this game is running smoothly on my phone with well-used resources.”
- “So far so good... the mechanic is great... the game is well-optimized... I hope that the devs wouldn't stop bringing updates and events to this game, thank you!”
- “The game is good, fun combat system but please optimize the game's performance.”
- “Too laggy for my device, needs optimizations.”
- “Some of the worst optimization I've ever seen.”
- “The game is good and quite fun, but it's marred by poor optimization, tons of lag, and constant crashing sending me back to my screensaver even with the battery saver option on.”
humor
23 mentions
96 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players praising its witty dialogues, engaging characters, and a blend of funny and dark storytelling reminiscent of classic JRPGs. Many reviews highlight the absurdity of the game's mechanics and monetization strategies, often finding humor in the irony of its pay-to-win elements and misleading advertisements. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience, despite some frustrations with gameplay balance and currency systems.
- “Act 1 was really fun with funny dialogues, engaging characters, great gameplay, and a nice plot.”
- “The main cast of characters with familiar yet distinct characteristics tells many beautiful (and funny, dark, sad, etc.) stories, which reminds me of JRPGs back in the 90s, the golden era of gaming.”
- “I've been playing this game for a while now and it's actually very enjoyable; the story is full of humor.”
emotional
18 mentions
83 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a mixed response from players. While some find the storyline heartwarming and touching, leading to a strong emotional investment, others express frustration over issues like data loss and pay-to-win mechanics that detract from their overall experience. Overall, the game has the potential to evoke deep feelings, but technical problems and monetization strategies can overshadow its emotional impact.
- “I felt very emotional after the end of all the chapters.”
- “The story here is really heart touching; I hope the next chapter will be more interesting.”
- “This game is really nice, with decent graphics and a very heartwarming storyline.”
- “Very much a gacha game, but requires very little skill and has a very boring story.”
- “Secret data eater, hate this app. The game is totally nonsensical with a long, boring story.”
replayability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is largely criticized, with many players feeling that once the main story is completed, there is little incentive to replay it. Suggestions for improvement include adding a hard mode and rewards for replaying the offline story, as well as enhancing character progression to encourage further engagement. Overall, the current lack of replay value detracts from the overall experience.
- “Honestly, they just need to give away mana potions or allow for the offline story to be replayable with rewards that increase in power every time you replay, also increasing the difficulty each time you replay the story.”
- “Suggestion: add an offline hard mode as an option for character progression and replay value.”
- “This game I've been playing for a little bit. I play pay-to-win games to see if they are playable. I got far into the story, but all I got was SSR weapons and I had no SSR character. I keep trying to pull one, but I never got one. This game is good unless you're ready to spend money to play.”
- “Very limited replayability, if any at all.”
- “Honestly, they just need to give away mana potions or allow for the offline story to be replayable with rewards that increase in power every time you replay, also increase the difficulty every time you replay the story.”
- “This would be fine to increase content and replayability, but it's done poorly.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by its captivating music, which many consider its strongest feature. However, some players feel that the psychological horror elements advertised are lacking, while others praise the flawless and engaging character design that contributes to a beautiful overall atmosphere.
- “I really feel the music atmosphere, and I have to say that it's probably its best feature.”
- “The atmosphere and character design are flawless, engaging, and beautiful.”
- “None of the psychological horror and atmosphere in the ads actually exists in the game.”