Rise Eterna

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Rise Eterna is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Makee and was released on June 9, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

"Rise Eterna" is a tactical RPG that draws inspiration from classic titles, offering a nostalgic experience with an engaging storyline and unique characters. With 14 characters to recruit, each with their own abilities, players can build and customize their army to defeat enemies in epic battles. The game also features crafting and a rich, mature story centered on the relationship between two lost souls.

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features nice artwork and character designs, which enhance the visual experience.
The gem system for character building is flexible and allows for interesting customization.
Some players found the gameplay enjoyable and satisfying, especially when characters become powerful.

The story is poorly written and often nonsensical, with characters making illogical decisions.
Gameplay lacks depth and strategy, with many players finding it repetitive and simplistic.
The presence of random traps that can end turns and inflict damage without warning is frustrating and seen as an artificial difficulty spike.

story
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many reviewers describing it as weak, poorly executed, and lacking depth. Characters are often seen as unlikable, and the plot is criticized for being simplistic, nonsensical, and filled with cringe-worthy dialogue. While some players found moments of interest, the overall consensus is that the narrative fails to engage and does not hold up against the gameplay experience.
- “The story was decent enough to enjoy, the characters and their relationships were interesting, and the systems with using gems to make your characters stronger was refreshing.”
- “But after that part, the story is actually kinda interesting, despite being relatively simple, and the gameplay, although kinda repetitive and all, is actually kinda fun past a certain point.”
- “The story, the characters, and the soundtrack will guide you through a comfortable tactical journey.”
- “The story is an absolute mess.”
- “The overarching story is not well thought out, lacks any degree of style or substance, and feels like something from a meme about AI writing.”
- “And quite frankly it doesn't measure up; I'd even go so far as to say the game is bad, because I found it boring, nonsensical, and the early 'plot' development (if it can even be fairly labeled as such) is so completely rushed and illogical that I couldn't take the story seriously at all.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
73%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious and shallow compared to similar tactical games like Fire Emblem. While some appreciate the gathering and crafting systems, the overall mechanics are described as simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement. Despite a few interesting elements, the gameplay fails to provide depth or excitement, resulting in a disappointing experience for many players.
- “The one last thing to note about the gameplay is there are 3 heroes that are overpowered, and each of them can come pretty close to clearing a board on their own with the right abilities.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but enjoyable enough.”
- “I bought this game when it was on sale (2 USD), really worth it for the gameplay when on sale.”
- “The gameplay is turn-based; in Fire Emblem, attacks are returned with a counter unless the range is mismatched. However, in this game, the attacker's turn is just the attacker's turn; there is no counter.”
- “I think the game has a lot of interesting elements like a gathering and crafting system and a skill tree, but the gameplay during the actual campaign is kind of boring.”
- “The gameplay feels like it was made for a Nintendo DS, as the mouse is useless and the keybinds feel weird.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of Rise Eterna are generally well-received, featuring appealing artwork and a blend of anime and pixel art styles that enhance the visual experience. While the production values are commendable, with fluid animations and stylish visuals, some players feel that the overall graphical quality does not elevate the gameplay or narrative to the level of similar titles like Fire Emblem. Overall, the visuals are solid but may not fully compensate for shortcomings in other areas of the game.
- “It has pretty good production values; the artwork and visuals are good.”
- “The graphics and art style are quite nice.”
- “Its a pretty decent game with great artwork from the characters to the backgrounds.”
- “I am not gonna write a huge essay on this one, but just gotta mention that while the game's visuals and sprites are pretty respectable for a 2D JRPG, this game has completely failed in gameplay and story.”
- “The animation and graphics sure weren't lacking... the battle animation was fluid and beautiful... but playing it for around an hour proves that the game was lacking in a very particular element which was the story writing.”
- “Graphically, it's ok... just ok.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and monotonous, particularly during battles where the same track loops continuously. While there are a few different soundtracks throughout the game, many users noted that the limited variety and short loops detracted from the overall experience. However, some players appreciated the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's atmosphere during the tactical journey.
- “The story, the characters, and the soundtrack will guide you through a comfortable tactical journey.”
- “While the music, in general, is different enough, there is just one for battles.”
- “Music is pretty good.”
- “Pretty early on, I muted the music because it became so repetitive, especially because the music piece itself is pretty short and then looped.”
- “The same battle music for the first and last battle... lol”
- “Beyond that, the combat music is just the same droning, looped garbage (it's bad)... it got annoying after the first battle and doesn't appear to change.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and detrimental to the overall experience, with many noting that the battle system exacerbates this issue. Despite the game's potential, the reliance on grinding for character progression and upgrades leads to a lack of challenge and engagement, resulting in a frustrating experience for many. Overall, the game is perceived as overly grindy, detracting from its enjoyment.
- “The game comes off as a bit too grindy, with weapon upgrades missing and evolution and growth stuck to gems you can add as you find them.”
- “Game has great potential, but at the moment it is just a grinding game that lost me along the way.”
- “I only did about an hour of gem grinding and I completed the game's story in a little over 8 hours without feeling challenged whatsoever.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Character development in the game is criticized for being insufficient, as players feel rushed through the experience without meaningful growth or depth. While the character designs are appreciated, the overall lack of strategic and narrative depth detracts from the potential for richer character arcs.
- “The character development is lacking, as it rushes you through the game at breakneck speeds while also being difficult enough that you need to go back and grind.”
- “The game lacks depth in strategy, story, and character development.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cringy, outdated jokes reminiscent of 90s dad humor, often accompanied by inappropriate language that can feel disrespectful to players. Despite this, some users find the overall absurdity and lack of quality amusing, leading to a unique, if not entirely intentional, comedic experience.
- “I was laughing through it.”
- “It's actually funny that nothing is good about it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's emotional impact, noting that unexpected events often lead to tears, emphasizing the element of surprise in gameplay. Additionally, the writing is praised for its ability to evoke strong feelings, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “I can't tell you how many times they made me cry - there's no way to detect them, avoid them, it's just 'surprise' and the unit's turn ends.”
- “That's not even touching on the writing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no significant issues related to cutscenes, graphics, audio, or save functions.