Ezerath's Last Hope
- October 2, 2023
- HotShot26
Get on Steam"Ezerath's Last Hope" is a role-playing game that offers both single-player and co-op modes. In a world overrun by the Dark Lord, join the Ezerath Mythic Guild to defeat him by conquering the dungeons of his eight Grand Generals. Explore over 40 open-world areas filled with secrets, side quests, mini-bosses, and loot drops. Engage in unique side quests for fun rewards, and level up to face the ultimate challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and engaging gameplay loop, making it fun and enjoyable for both short and long play sessions.
- The grind for gear is rewarding and keeps players engaged, with challenging enemies that encourage leveling up and improving equipment.
- For its price, the game offers great value with original music and a unique experience that stands out from other titles in the genre.
- The combat can feel shallow and repetitive, often reducing to spam clicking without much depth or strategy involved.
- There are several bugs and quality of life issues, such as unclear UI elements and problems with certain abilities not functioning as intended.
- Some music choices do not fit the atmosphere of the game, leading to a disjointed experience in different areas.
- music25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some tracks praised for their atmospheric qualities, particularly in swamp and icy areas, while others, like the techno music in village settings, are seen as mismatched with the environment. Players appreciate the catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, but some suggest that a separate volume setting for music and better-fitting tracks for different areas could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gameplay, though there are calls for improvements in its coherence with the game's atmosphere.
“Some songs were also surprisingly atmospheric, like the ones that play in the swamp and icy areas.”
“I found myself dancing along to the original soundtrack, very catchy!”
“Wonderful little game, fun gameplay loop - good music.”
“Some of the music just doesn't fit the atmosphere at all.”
“Some areas have techno music like in a village or lake, then you got more desert-like music in the desert area, which makes sense for that but not what I said before.”
“To conclude my critique, I think the game could use some more in-depth combat and some better fitting music and atmospheric noise depending on which area you're in.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming and simple art style reminiscent of RPG Maker games, particularly highlighted by the main character sprites. This simplicity enhances the overall theme and feel of the game, creating a less compulsive experience by avoiding flashy visuals for upgrades and loot. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their unique charm and effective integration with the game's atmosphere.
“The art style is charming, especially the main character sprites.”
“Simple art style, but it seems to just work with the overall theme and feel of the game.”
“The graphics are pretty simple and look like something that came from an RPG Maker game from Game Jolt.”
“The lack of shiny visuals for upgrading stuff and opening loot actually turns this into a less compulsive experience than other games of the subgenre.”
“It's not like anything I've played before, and its graphical simplicity is charming.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by some surprisingly effective music in specific environments, such as swamps and icy areas, which enhances immersion. However, there are criticisms regarding certain tracks that do not align well with the game's setting, suggesting a need for more cohesive audio design to match the various atmospheres. Overall, while there are strong moments, the inconsistency in music detracts from the overall atmospheric experience.
“Some songs were also surprisingly atmospheric, like the ones that play in the swamp and icy areas.”
“Some songs were also surprisingly atmospheric, like the ones that play in the swamp and icy areas.”
“Some songs were also surprisingly atmospheric, like the ones that play in the swamp and icy areas.”
“Some of the music just doesn't fit the atmosphere at all.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun with a solid loop, but it is also criticized for being shallow, especially given the limited experience of the player. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the depth of gameplay may leave some players wanting more.
“Wonderful little game, fun gameplay loop - good music.”
“It's his first game, so I don't want to be too harsh, but the gameplay is too shallow.”
“Not much to say about the story because I only had 11 minutes of gameplay, but I just know it takes place in Ezerath and you play as a guy who fights a bunch of creatures and stuff.”
“It's his first game, so I don't want to be too harsh, but the gameplay is too shallow.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as a grindy looter RPG, reminiscent of the simple combat found in the Ys series. Players appreciate the ability to engage in grinding gameplay while enjoying it with friends and family.
“Even though it's a looter and pretty grindy, it reminded me a bit of the simple combat of the bump style Ys games.”
“You get access to a full-on grindy RPG that you can also play with friends and family.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is set in Ezerath, where players take on the role of a character involved in various quests, though details are sparse due to limited gameplay time. Players have reported bugs affecting quest items, which can hinder progress and detract from the overall experience.
“Not much to say about the story because I only had 11 minutes of gameplay, but I just know it takes place in Ezerath and you are some guy who fights a bunch of creatures and stuff.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters or the plot.”
