A pixel aesthetic is used on the character and enemy models, but most of the game is fully rendered which allows for the lighting system to tie it all together. The first thing you’ll notice is damn, is it pretty.

It’s a side-scrolling action-adventure on a budget.

As stated previously this is Rising which sets up multiple companion characters you’ll meet in the full RPG.

Hundred Heroes is the main title and hits next year. Like Butter Over Too Much BreadĮiyuden Chronicle had a successful Kickstarter campaign which led to two games. Is it enough to make this one worth your time? Well, let’s find out. It’s damned pretty, the writing is great at times, and there is heart here. Yet I somehow grew to rather enjoy my time with it. At only $14.99 I was shocked at just how incredibly long this game is, especially considering its stunning lack of variation in both the gameplay and locations. It’s an odd one, as it is the action RPG spin-off prequel to a game that is coming out in a year! You’ll (eventually) take three characters from quite different backgrounds and hack & slash your way through the same environments over, and over, and over again. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is out day and date on Xbox Game Pass.

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