The Memory of Eldurim
- February 7, 2014
- Liminal Games
Get on Steam"The Memory of Eldurim" is an indie RPG that allows players to explore a new world and its haunting story while discovering adventures along the way. Combat is based on strategy and recognition of openings, with various options for shaping civilization and making political decisions. Your choices and fighting skills will determine the fate of towns and cities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has beautiful graphics and a well-crafted world that encourages exploration.
- There is potential for a unique gameplay experience with a dynamic leveling system and interesting combat mechanics.
- The developers have shown commitment to the game with frequent updates and community engagement.
- The game has been abandoned with no updates for an extended period, leading to disappointment among players.
- Many features are incomplete or missing, making the game feel more like a tech demo than a finished product.
- Players have reported significant bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of content, making it unplayable for some.
- graphics23 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, describing them as beautiful and immersive. However, some users criticize the overall optimization and unfinished feel of the game, suggesting that the focus on graphics may have detracted from gameplay development. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, concerns about the game's completeness and performance persist.
“I will start by saying it looks amazing; the graphics are great!”
“The graphics are beautiful, and the action is silky smooth.”
“The graphics are superb, and the amount of gameplay I have had so far has been very exciting.”
“One area, very poor optimization, janky combat, rough graphics, menus from the 90s; the list goes on.”
“Instead of buying this game, throw your money out of a window; at least someone will be happy if he picks it up. You will not be happy by buying this dead, unfinished game that has been abandoned by the developers and feels more like a graphical demo than anything else.”
“My hope was to get a few minutes of finished game, but 30 seconds in you can tell the game is only half done. The graphics aren't terrible, but there's no direction and everyone is awkwardly silent.”
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many players noting a lack of direction, engaging quests, and character development. Users report that the quest log is often non-functional, leading to confusion and aimless gameplay, while the overall narrative feels underdeveloped and uninviting. Despite the beautiful world design, players express a strong desire for a more compelling storyline and improved quest mechanics to enhance their experience.
“I think with a little voice acting and once they add the big story, this game will be a big hit.”
“Haven't delved too far into the story yet, but I'm excited to learn more about what's going on in the world of Eldurim.”
“The only thing that this game really needs is a storyline plus a big open world, but guys your work is amazing.”
“No real quests, a simple mind-numbing fighting system, no real background story whatsoever, and no sense of exploration since there is absolutely nothing to find in this terrible world.”
“The gameplay can feel slow, and the story isn't much better as most characters aren't very likable.”
“Until the devs start actually doing something, I wouldn't recommend this unless you like wandering around aimlessly with no viable story.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting that while it has a solid foundation and enjoyable exploration, it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth. Critics point out issues such as slow mechanics, clunky combat, and a lack of engaging features, suggesting that the game prioritizes aesthetics over gameplay refinement. However, some players appreciate the potential for improvement and the charm of the environment, indicating that with further updates, the gameplay experience could significantly enhance.
“The gameplay itself is mostly what you'd expect from an ARPG.”
“The devs are hot on combat mechanics and you have to earn your kills, not only by moves but also knowledge of which particular weapon and weapon spells work best against each enemy type.”
“Currently only one very large island is available but it gives a good few hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels broken and not well refined, but playable.”
“Look at the post, 7 months and nothing from the team; it does have a great foundation, but with an empty world comes empty gameplay.”
“If you're here to play the game, I will say it's too early for that; though I enjoyed the environment and the charming ambient lighting, the game as a whole reeks of unpolished mechanics and lacks more features than it delivers.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, particularly in the main town, where it enhances the atmosphere. However, outside of town, ambient music is sparse, and while battle music is included, it may not leave a lasting impression. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated but lacks variety and memorability in certain areas.
“The music is absolutely beautiful - 'nuff said.”
“The main town has music, but except for the occasional orchestral chord swells, there's not much in the way of ambient music outside of town.”
“Battle music is also present at times, but don't go in expecting hours of music to get stuck in your head (not yet at least).”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including unresponsive boss fights and frequent crashes. Many feel that the game remains in a pre-alpha state, lacking essential updates and polish since its release, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“The phantom boss fight was also buggy in the sense where I would take all of his health away and he wouldn't die.”
“When I bought this a long time ago, this game was buggy as hell. A year later, it's still the same. Does this cross my mind to play again? What does is why I even bought the game a long time ago when Skyrim was out with mods, etc. This is why I am posting this non-review about my buggy, crashing experience.”
“There's a lesson to be learned when €18.99 is asked for a pre-alpha early access game that is buggy, broken, incomplete, and bland, and that's hardly been updated since its release seven months ago.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users frequently encountering unskippable 30-second ads on YouTube that load seamlessly, detracting from the overall experience.
“Definitely a cash grab.”
“Always get 30-second, unskippable ads on YouTube that load with no problem.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has received positive feedback for its optimization, with users noting that it runs smoothly and features impressive visuals.
“Now it runs smoothly and looks beautiful.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that recent updates have significantly improved the game's playability, enhancing its overall replayability.
