Lost Eidolons

Those who prefer strategic role-playing games will find a lot to like in Lost Eidolons, while its many existing strengths make it one of the finest SRPGs of 2022.

72%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

72% User Score Based on 1,244 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

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"Lost Eidolons" is a tactical RPG set in a fantasy world with a focus on strategic combat and party management. Players control a group of mercenaries in a rebellion against a tyrannical empire, with turn-based battles requiring planning and quick decision-making. The game also features character customization and a branching story with multiple endings based on choices made throughout the game.

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Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,244 reviews

story356 positive mentions

grinding39 negative mentions

Engaging story with well-developed characters that keep players invested.
Tactical combat is fun and challenging, with a variety of classes and spells to explore.
High-quality graphics and voice acting enhance the overall experience.

Repetitive side missions and camp activities can feel tedious and drag on the pacing.
Some gameplay mechanics, like enemy boss damage reduction, can feel frustrating and unfair.
The dialogue and writing can be cheesy and lack depth, detracting from the immersion.

story
1,589 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
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The story of "Lost Eidolons" has received mixed feedback, with many players noting its linearity and predictability, often comparing it to familiar tropes found in other tactical RPGs like Fire Emblem. While some appreciate the character development and emotional depth, particularly in the latter chapters, others criticize the pacing, repetitive dialogue, and lack of meaningful choices that impact the narrative. Overall, the game offers an engaging story with potential, but it suffers from execution issues and a reliance on clichés that may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The story was far more interesting than I'd expected with twists and flawed characters.”
- “The story is enticing, with a good solid cast of characters.”
- “This whole mercenary army story evolving around Eden and his friends was just awesome.”
- “The shoehorned dialogue and story is something you just need to accept as a budget issue; it doesn't really make any sense.”
- “Story 'choices' have no correlation with the end 'results.' This seems to be a common theme with player feedback and it devalues the investment of putting time into progressing character relationships.”
- “The story is effectively on rails as there is no exploration and you have no choices in dialogue.”
gameplay
462 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
72%
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The gameplay of "Lost Eidolons" is a blend of tactical turn-based combat and RPG elements, drawing heavy inspiration from the Fire Emblem series. While the core mechanics are solid and offer some unique twists, such as a zone of control and an undo feature, many players find the overall experience hampered by clunky out-of-combat mechanics, linear progression, and frustrating boss mechanics that can detract from the enjoyment. Despite its potential, the game struggles with pacing and depth, leading to mixed reviews regarding its engagement and replayability.
- “The gameplay is amazing (there are some serious difficulty spikes in the later half, so be careful).”
- “The core gameplay loop consists of fighting a tactical battle, sitting through some cut scenes showing developments before and/or after the battle, then spending time in camp where you do some small quests, talk to your companions, buy or sell equipment, and occasionally deal with other new developments that may happen.”
- “Great tactical gameplay, RPG customization, and the story takes some surprisingly deep turns.”
- “However, I just can't recommend it because of the poor writing, dull linear gameplay, and combat system.”
- “The mechanics for improving relationships with companions felt less impactful and did not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “This is a completely unbelievable waste of time and should be criminal for existing as a gameplay loop in a game like this.”
graphics
250 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the realistic art style, character design, and impressive visuals that surpass expectations for its price range. However, some critiques highlight issues with animations, particularly during character interactions, and a lack of "wow" factor in spell effects. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, there are mixed opinions on the execution of animations and the artistic choices made.
- “On the plus side, the game's graphics are very good for a game in this price range, with characters and their gear having an almost photo-realistic look.”
- “The graphics are high quality and much more than what you would expect from a game of this level, surpassing those of a lot of AA games from reputable studios.”
- “Great polished game, good story, lovely graphics, best game I've played this year well done to the devs!”
- “The fact that the ending is so terrible though feels like the developers just gave up on the story and put the least possible effort in, essentially creating a single graphic of 'you won.'”
- “Graphics are overall better than I thought, but animations are terrible and characters are dolls.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, story, everything is poor, slow, old etc... I'm not used to get down a game, but I consider that I have been abused by the video, some tests on the web etc... the game could have been good in 2000, not in 2022.”
music
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the gameplay, particularly during battles. While some tracks are noted as memorable and fitting, others are described as forgettable or repetitive, with a few players expressing a desire for more variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's emotional depth, though it may not leave a lasting impression for all players.
- “The game's soundtrack also sounds nice and somewhat epic, and complements the various battles nicely.”
- “First, the musical score is fantastic and was one of the reasons why I finished this game.”
- “The music was wonderful.”
- “Soundtracks are quite forgettable except for a few.”
- “Music seems to be missing in some scenes.”
- “Music is there, but nothing noteworthy.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly in the camp and dialogue sections, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the variety in main missions and combat, the lack of meaningful grinding opportunities and the drawn-out nature of interactions lead to frustration, especially for those with limited playtime. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a missed opportunity to enhance character development and gameplay depth.
- “Having a blast with this game! It would be even better if there was a grinding experience, but I believe the developers listen to the community, so I hope they will keep adding features, even in DLC.”
- “The camp quickly becomes tedious with busywork and fetch quests.”
- “It quickly becomes tedious and although most of it is optional, you'll lose out on helpful rewards if you choose not to suffer.”
- “Its a torture knowing it's just going to be the same thing over and over again; I have to go through this because of grinding/quest but it was all too easy compared to main story battles and not enjoyable at all.”
character development
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the depth and rapport system that allows for meaningful interactions between characters, while others criticize the lack of control over character progression and the generic design of some characters. Players appreciate the potential for growth and engagement, but many feel that the narrative choices do not significantly impact character development, leading to a somewhat linear experience. Overall, while there are strong elements of character interaction, the execution leaves room for improvement.
- “Character development is mostly done through a rapport system where, in-between missions, you are able to initiate conversations with your units/friends.”
- “As yet only on chapter 7 but enjoying the high level of character interaction and the ability to influence character development.”
- “Add to that the depth of its character development and worldbuilding, and it is likely anyone looking to invest considerable time into the game will enjoy themselves immensely.”
- “Eden, the lead character, leader of a mercenary band, behaves and talks like an introverted 12-year-old child; maybe there is character development hidden somewhere along the story arc, but I'm definitely not staying that long to find it out.”
- “Too many companions and not enough character development; some of them don't even talk.”
- “Speaking of choice, the story makes you think you have some say in it; but beyond some additional dialogue and choice in quest rewards, there is little to no influence over the overall narrative and character development of the game.”
optimization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback. While some players report good performance with no bugs or crashes, others experience significant issues, particularly on lower-end systems and during cinematic cutscenes, leading to stuttering and crashes. Improvements are needed in menu management and overall optimization to enhance the experience for all players.
- “Performance is really good, no bugs, no crashes.”
- “Some maps run better than others if your machine is not the best tech, but overall a pleasant experience performance-wise.”
- “Good performance on Steam Deck as well.”
- “I usually never thumb down a game I didn't play for at least a few hours, but since I got really tired of unoptimized games and unfinished products released like finished ones, I'll make an exception for this one and probably ask for a refund.”
- “- needs more optimization (my PC with Ryzen 2700X and 2080 Ti struggles to load some scenes, and barely achieves 60 fps at 4K).”
- “I believe the main culprit for the performance issues in the menu system is that the game continues playing in the background while in the menu.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a low fantasy aesthetic that contrasts with traditional anime styles, creating a serious and immersive environment, particularly in its war camp setting. While the graphics and character development are praised, some players find the gloomy mood and ludo-narrative dissonance off-putting, and the music lacks memorability compared to other titles. Overall, the game successfully builds a believable atmosphere, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its heavy dialogue and tonal shifts.
- “Honorable work: a lot of action sequences, solid surrounding support model inclusion, and solid atmosphere gives Lost Eidolon a good solid presentation.”
- “Overall, I enjoy the atmosphere, the story, and the art.”
- “Immersive, atmospheric war camp with a large cast of believable characters and dialogues.”
- “The FE anime heroic fantasy aesthetic is replaced by a low fantasy atmosphere, which is a double-edged sword.”
- “I'm sorry, but no... this is just too bad. It's European in atmosphere/setting, but it's got a Japanese feel to it, and plays like it was made for a phone.”
- “There is a lot of talking... a lot, though to be fair, they're trying to build a war and create an atmosphere.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability has been criticized for lacking variety and choices, making it less appealing for a second playthrough. However, the recent addition of a new game+ mode has improved its replay value, offering players a reason to revisit the game.
- “Update: A new game+ mode has been added for extra replay value.”
- “This would fit that criteria and add some extra replayability to the game.”
- “This definitely needed more variety and choice as a replayability issue.”
- “As for replayability, I don't see this as being an RPG you're going to play a second time.”
- “It has some replay value as well.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring both engaging moments and cringe-worthy dialogue filled with clichés and tropes. While some players appreciate the funny extras like notes and books scattered throughout, others find the character portrayals and dialogue choices problematic, leading to a decision to skip through conversations to focus on gameplay. Overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, but it adds a layer of engagement for some players.
- “It isn't emotionally gripping, but the characters' motivations and decisions make sense, and there are funny moments.”
- “You'll find yourself very engaged in this, and there are a lot of nice little additions in the 'extra' stuff they've added (loved reading the notes and books that people leave around; there are some funny things in those).”
- “I made Klara a vanguard and... I dunno, looks hilarious on her.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Overall, the game's stability is commendable for a first title from a small studio, with minimal glitches and a polished experience. However, as it is in early access, some bugs and freezing issues have been reported, particularly in specific areas, but the developers are actively addressing these problems.
- “Overall, I will give the studio another shot on their next title because for a first game, it is very polished, bug-free, and had some great ideas.”
- “It is in early access, so there are some bugs, and the game freezes in camp and in the jail. That being said, the devs are working out all the kinks and making improvements on a pretty regular basis.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is described as lacking in gripping moments, though the characters' motivations are coherent and the story is heartfelt, supported by strong voice acting. Reviewers suggest that a larger budget could have enhanced the emotional depth with more impactful scenes, while noting the presence of humor throughout.
- “I think, had they had perhaps a larger budget, they could have made some really emotional scenes that would have made it more immersive.”
- “Linear but heartfelt story, great voice acting.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a strong desire for more engaging and meaningful monetization strategies, as players express frustration with what they perceive as soulless cash grabs.
- “We need more of this and less soulless cash grabs.”