Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

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"Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch" is a role-playing game set on a mysterious island inhabited by the dead. As a shipwrecked traveler with lost memories, you must become a witch's champion and uncover your past while navigating a power struggle threatening the world. The game features grid-based combat with various enemies, offering strategic options such as environmental hazards, elemental interactions, and skill synergies.

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

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay that combines tactical RPG elements with roguelite mechanics, providing a fresh experience with each run.
Well-designed character progression and skill upgrade systems that allow for diverse strategies and team compositions.
Visually appealing art style and atmospheric music that enhance the overall experience.

Repetitive combat scenarios and limited enemy variety can lead to a feeling of monotony over time.
Some UI and control issues make navigation and combat actions feel clunky and unintuitive.
The story and character development are underwhelming compared to the previous game, lacking depth and engagement.

story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it forgettable or lacking depth compared to the engaging gameplay. While some appreciate the intriguing elements and character interactions that unfold gradually, others criticize the narrative as disjointed and insufficiently developed, often feeling like a backdrop to the combat mechanics. Overall, the game seems to prioritize gameplay over a cohesive story, leaving players divided on its narrative quality.
- “First-rate immersion is provided by an interesting story full of intrigue that perfectly feeds into the roguelite format.”
- “But there's some depth to the side characters' backgrounds, a decent fundamental plot that has a neat little structure to it that progresses as you do, and it's enough to keep me entertained.”
- “Nice little story mixed into a fun tactical roguelike.”
- “The story writing is abysmal, with a plot that feels more like a disjointed series of events rather than a cohesive narrative.”
- “I assumed after several runs that some of the story would start coming out a little, but no, it's the same cycle stuck on repeat with no advances... so disappointing.”
- “Not a horrible game, but the repetition sucked the life out of the game and trivialized the story elements.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
75%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth, addictive mechanics and a blend of turn-based tactics with roguelike progression, offering a rich variety of character classes and strategic options. While many players appreciate the engaging combat and meta-growth systems, some express concerns about pacing, repetitiveness, and the need for a more compelling narrative. Overall, the game is well-received for its tactical depth and replay value, though it may benefit from further balancing and additional gameplay features.
- “Smoooooth quick gameplay!”
- “Gameplay is the king of the hill in this game.”
- “As a fan of roguelite mechanics and turn-based tactics, this game is like the perfect concoction.”
- “The mechanics of the campaign should be revised.”
- “I think this will be a great game someday, and not even very far away, but it needs a rebalance and a hard look at the pacing; it's not extremely challenging, but it takes too long to win stage battles, so the gameplay loop just drags.”
- “It is difficult to understand, and the gameplay is not flexible.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the atmospheric elements and medieval setting, while others find the battle music repetitive and unappealing. Many users express a desire for more variety and polish in the soundtrack, indicating that the current music does not enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the art is praised, the music is seen as a significant area for improvement.
- “I really enjoyed the medieval setting, stylish art, and atmospheric music, even if the story and character interactions are still unfinished.”
- “Great art, great music, fast-paced and rewarding.”
- “The art style looks beautiful and the music is great.”
- “I found the music unappealing and turned it off, which is a first for me.”
- “I can't stand the battle music anymore.”
- “Poor music - half-baked game with not much content by the looks of it.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment compared to the previous installment, particularly in terms of depth and storytelling. However, many appreciate the visually pleasing art style and effective dark atmosphere, noting that while the graphics are simple, they complement the gameplay well. Overall, the art direction and detailed environments contribute positively to the game's strategic elements and dark fantasy aesthetic.
- “The art style is visually pleasing, and the art direction does a brilliant job at creating a dark atmosphere.”
- “The art style looks beautiful and the music is great.”
- “Art style is amazing, and I look forward to how this one will develop.”
- “Graphics are simple but work just fine for this type of game.”
- “Graphically, this game feels like Fire Emblem.”
- “While it doesn’t stray far from genre norms, the game’s strategy elements and detailed environments create a satisfying experience for those who enjoy careful planning and a dark fantasy aesthetic.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with many expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of expeditions and the need for extensive grinding to achieve minor upgrades. While some appreciate the meta progression system that rewards efforts, others feel it leads to uninspired content and a lack of creative strategies, making the experience feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge. Overall, the game is seen as one of the longest and most grind-heavy in the roguelite genre.
- “The combat is where the game shines, though I think it grows very tedious to repeat expeditions endlessly.”
- “This is the longest and most grindy 'roguelite' I've ever played, and it's pretty feature complete and playable right now, minimal bugs and crash issues, solid RPG tactical in the vein of XCOM/Battle Brothers, but:”
- “A lot of the fights are arguably bullshit and it doesn't feel like there are enough ways to creatively beat challenges outside of brain-numbing levels of grinding for character upgrades.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Veil offers solid mechanics and diverse classes that enhance its replayability, though the forgettable story and need for more alternatives may limit it. While players find value in replaying the game for its engaging gameplay, the calibration of replayability could be improved. Overall, it is considered worth the price for the replay potential it provides.
- “Veil has great mechanics and fun classes with lots of replay value, however, the story is forgettable.”
- “Definitely worth the $20 price tag already, will get lots of replayability out of it.”
- “There are some interesting options to encourage diverse parties and replayability.”
- “More alternatives would help with replay value.”
- “There are some interesting elements to encourage diverse parties and replayability.”
- “But that does make calibrating replayability more important than in a normal SRPG, and I'm not sure this game is there yet.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its visually pleasing art style and effective dark ambiance, enhanced by a medieval setting and atmospheric music. Reviewers appreciate the polished presentation and nuanced combat, contributing to an immersive experience despite some unfinished story elements.
- “The art style is visually pleasing, and the art direction does a brilliant job at creating a dark atmosphere.”
- “I really enjoyed the medieval setting, stylish art, and atmospheric music, even if the story and character interactions are still unfinished.”
- “Veil of the Witch presents a polished tactical RPG with an atmospheric world and nuanced combat.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its clever ideas and the ability to generate genuine laughs during gameplay. While the humor may not be overwhelming, it effectively contributes to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “I really like this game: it has good ideas and it's funny to play!”
- “Surprisingly down to earth and creates some funny moments that got a laugh out of me.”
- “Funny, not much, and decent graphics.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Character development in the game is highlighted as a key aspect, with players praising the impressive character designs, particularly the oracle. The combination of engaging fighting mechanics and visually appealing character aesthetics contributes to a positive overall experience, making the game recommendable to others.
- “The character design is awesome; I like the oracle the most.”
- “I would recommend this game to others. I like the fighting mechanics and the character designs are really cool.”
- “RPGs are supposed to be about character development.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how little my choices impacted the character's development.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of hope and frustration regarding the emotional depth of the game, particularly in character creation, which they found touching in the previous installment. There is a desire for improvements in the game's mechanics before fully engaging with it, indicating that emotional investment is tied to gameplay quality.
- “The character creation in the last game was touching, and I'm hoping this one could be even better.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization encourages players to create well-balanced teams, as bosses and mini-bosses receive increased damage from combos of different weapons used in the same round. This design promotes strategic gameplay and teamwork for more effective combat.
- “Combo damage: bosses and mini-bosses take extra damage from combos of different weapons used in the same round, encouraging well-balanced and optimized teams.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes during critical moments, such as when defeating enemies.
- “When I kill him, the game freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”