The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia
- April 13, 2022
- HongShou Studio
- 13h median play time
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Get on Play Store"The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia" is a tactical RPG set in a fantasy world with unique political and diplomatic systems. Recruit heroes, build your kingdom, and make alliances or declare war to achieve your objectives. The game features turn-based strategy, character development, and intricate storylines with multiple endings.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and character design, which enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and engaging core gameplay loop with a focus on hero management and territory expansion.
- The game has a lot of replayability due to its various factions and character interactions.
- The game suffers from poor balance, particularly in its combat and economic systems, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The English translation is often subpar, making it difficult to fully appreciate the story and character interactions.
- The diplomatic system feels underdeveloped, with many players feeling that diplomatic actions have little impact on the game.
- story46 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth and coherence, with many quests failing to advance the plot or character development. While some players appreciate the lore and character backstories, they feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and could benefit from more interactions and a clearer structure. However, there are hints of potential, as some users express hope for future updates that could enhance the storytelling experience.
“The countries are so unique and interesting, and the development of heroes and armies, searching for items, exploring caves and ruins, and the interplay of characters when recruiting and during quests makes me want to play every faction.”
“If this game had a book series, I would read it over and over; the story is complex and incredibly well put together.”
“Worth the really low price, has an incredible story and complex strategy that'll keep you coming back to it - and it'll only get better.”
“The story is bare-bones and nearly non-existent.”
“Aside from the opening scene of each faction, you get some quests that don't advance anything (neither plot nor character, and it isn't even entertaining).”
“Unfortunately, the story just kind of drops out.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its focus on recruiting heroes and assigning them tasks, with a mix of familiar mechanics for fans of the genre, though it is often described as simplistic and casual. While the game offers enjoyable strategic elements and appealing visuals, many players feel that it lacks depth and complexity, particularly in its non-combat mechanics and dungeon crawling. Overall, it serves as a good entry point for newcomers to grand strategy games, but veterans may find it lacking in challenge and variety.
“The cute anime characters are pretty much what is grabbing people to try the game... I guess its extremely simplistic gameplay is a good gateway into the genre for people who've never played a grand strategy game before.”
“Good strategy which allows you to get down into the details or take a high-level view and faster gameplay.”
“Great visual, interesting lore and story, great strategy gameplay; it only needs a bit more pacing to it and late-game challenges or something. With more updates, patches, and expansions, it will definitely be more interesting.”
“The non-combat part of the gameplay is about as bare-bones as it can possibly be.”
“You would think that with such light mechanics on the map that it wouldn't really be 'the point' of the game, it's just something to fuel the warmachine, but it's really not because neglecting the grind means that you aren't 'doing anything' at all.”
“The best items can be gained from dungeons but that mechanic still needs some work because you hardly ever get the items you want (bad drop rates)... and it takes four whole turns until a party returns.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and character design, featuring a vibrant pixel art style that enhances the overall presentation. Many reviewers highlight the detailed artwork and colorful aesthetics, noting that it is a standout aspect of the game, although some suggest improvements in character customization and AI. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a visually engaging experience.
“The artwork in this game is incredible, probably the best part of its presentation; in fact, its sprite work is decent too.”
“The art style is overall incredibly good and it looks great!”
“The game features a truckload of detailed artwork (so many heroes...), beautiful music, and enjoyable game mechanics.”
“The pixel art style is basic.”
“It's a somewhat simplified Total War game with an anime aesthetic.”
“They need to work on the AI, add meaning to each character, and improve small creative aesthetics, such as changing the color of the character or ability when equipping an item.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the core mechanics of recruiting and upgrading units are enjoyable, the late-game management becomes tedious, especially with a large number of heroes and cities to oversee. The introduction of features like "auto assign" helps alleviate some of the monotony, but many still feel that the game could benefit from better pacing and quality of life improvements to streamline the experience. Overall, while grinding is present, it can be managed to maintain some enjoyment.
“It ends up being grindy and not overly economically balanced, but it's got a fun core to it, with recruiting and upgrading units and expanding territory.”
“No, I need to manually assign every turn... this is very tedious and kills all the joy of playing.”
“Honestly, speed up the early game, make the early wars feel better than just grinding to hit level 3 on a few key troops to have fun.”
- music8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and variety, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful compositions that fit well with the game's atmosphere. However, some users noted occasional issues, such as tracks ending abruptly during gameplay or not aligning perfectly with the mood. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's appeal, complementing its detailed artwork and engaging mechanics.
“The music is varied and really good.”
“The game features a truckload of detailed artwork (so many heroes...), beautiful music and enjoyable game mechanics.”
“The main menu screen along with the beautiful song are a treat already.”
“The music is mostly okay, but sometimes it either bugs out (the track ends mid-battle) or just doesn't fit the atmosphere.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, with players experiencing varied gameplay due to different hero and faction dynamics in each playthrough. Many users highlight the depth of story and mechanics, suggesting that even repeated playthroughs can feel fresh and engaging. Overall, it is considered highly replayable, especially for fans of the genre.
“I'm having a very different experience on my second playthrough, even though I'm playing the exact same faction, so I think the replay value of this game is pretty good.”
“Amazing game with lots of replay value.”
“This makes for some decent replayability - a hero that carried you in one game because your faction had amazing tier 10 cavalry units and a faction legendary item to match them might be replaced by someone else in the next when your faction has amazing archers instead.”
“I'd have happily paid double the price for this game as even most triple-A titles don't have this much story and replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often seen as endearing, with players finding flaws amusing rather than frustrating. Additionally, the appointed chancellor delivers funny lines that enhance the comedic experience during executions.
“I tend to find these flaws endearing and hilarious rather than annoying.”
“There are many good reasons for executions, and your appointed chancellor often comes up with funny lines for the occasion too.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's beautiful artwork and character design significantly enhance the overall character development, contributing to a more immersive and engaging experience.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The backstories and growth of each character are thoughtfully crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, including instances of the game freezing during turn transitions.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally considered acceptable, but there are notable issues with the music, including occasional bugs where tracks end abruptly during battles and instances where the music does not align well with the game's overall mood.
“The music is mostly okay, but sometimes it either bugs out (the track ends mid-battle) or just doesn't fit the atmosphere.”
“The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“The environmental sounds are repetitive and fail to enhance the mood, making the experience feel dull.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, citing its battle mechanics as reminiscent of classic titles like Dragon Force and Generation of Chaos, which evoke feelings of nostalgia and enjoyment.
“The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in; I felt connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
“The story had me on the edge of my seat, and I found myself genuinely caring about the outcomes of the characters.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience and making me feel every high and low.”
