| Cerealkillerz |
Unknown |
8.3 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes offers excellent content, especially for fans of JRPGs from the 90s, looks great and also keeps you engaged in the long term with the many characters that can be found. Only the story sometimes suffers from pacing issues and the current objective is not always completely clear. But that doesn’t stop the title from being a great new start for an almost forgotten series. |
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| CGMagazine |
Justin Wood |
8 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a worthy spiritual successor to Suikoden. Outside of some combat tweaks there is a lot to love here. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
David McNamara |
7 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Despite boldly declaring “the JRPG is back” and then doing absolutely nothing new with the genre, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a decent, traditional JRPG that will tickle anyone who adored the classic PlayStation titles of the late nineties. Its modern affordances in visual design and voice acting bring this nostalgic adventure into the present day, but it is let down by sluggish, repetitive combat and some missed opportunities when it comes to utilising its massive roster of characters. Fans of Suikoden will likely already have this pre-ordered |
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| COGconnected |
James Paley |
75 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
As far as homages go, Hundred Heroes is an exceptional one. That old-school sensibility is captured perfectly, almost to its detriment. The sprite art is exceptional, the voice work is fantastic, and the character designs are excellent. I wish the pacing was more modern, though. And I’d be fine with an updated approach to inventory management. But all that is what makes this such a faithful successor to the Suikoden series. Well, that and the establishment of your own kingdom full of heroes. If you’re looking for the next Suikoden game, this is it! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a worthy ascendant to the Suikoden throne. |
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| Digital Trends |
George Yang |
3 / 5 stars |
04-21-2024 |
As a Suikoden successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is faithful to a fault. |
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| Eurogamer |
Kaan Serin |
Not Recommended |
04-21-2024 |
A big throwback RPG that doesn’t meaningfully mess with Suikoden’s 30-year-old formula. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Lorenzo Mango |
7.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
“To JRPG lovers” is the first sentence we read when starting Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes, testifying to the intentions that moved the developers of Rabbit & Bear Studios Inc.. In fact, the game is an impeccable collection of quotes, cues, mechanics and plots dating back to various sacred monsters of the genre, moreover staged with a curated artistic direction and really “in love” with its sources of inspiration. |
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| eXputer |
Hanzala Iftikhar |
4.5FALSE |
04-22-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a love letter for all Suikoden fans; it embraces the classic essence and doesn’t succumb to modernity. |
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| Game Informer |
Josh Broadwell |
8 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a good reminder of why the RPG genre left some parts of its Golden Age behind. It’s also a testimony to what makes the genre special and the power of good storytelling to move and inspire. Admittedly, rigid adherence to archaic structures makes those first impressions tough to look past, but a creative battle system, extensive party customization, and top-notch writing make up for the retro jank. |
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| GameBlast |
Victor Vitório |
7.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was clearly made with dedication to deliver an epic experience about assembling a resistance army in the midst of an inglorious war. The narrative cannot give importance to such a vast cast, but, overall, it does a good job with what it has at hand, telling an engaging, well-written and well-voiced story. Translation does not follow the same level and several systems seem to be too close to the old productions on which they are based, missing the chance to modernize to allow for more efficient management. The end result is a good JRPG that suffers from limitations, which can still be resolved with changes here and there to systems, options and menus, bringing with it the potential to really shine in its environment. |
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| GameGrin |
Alana Dunitz |
9 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is for fans of turn-based RPGs. It’s challenging, has great heroes, and a deep story. It will pull you in! |
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| GameLuster |
Nirav Gandhi |
9 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
I am shocked to my core; as a great lover of RPGs, this is one of the best ever. It’s a must play for any genre fan out there. |
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| Gamer Guides |
Ben Chard |
80 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle is a fantastic first entry from Rabbit & Bear Studios in an attempt to bring back Suikoden. A by-the-numbers plot holds it back from truly achieving greatness, but a strong cast and exciting base building makes this a must-have for all fans of classic JRPGs. |
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| Gamers Heroes |
Johnny Hurricane |
8.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chonricle: Hundred Heroes is exactly what Suikoden fans have been asking for. Fans of old-school JRPGs or games about recurring characters shouldn’t hesitate to check it out. |
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| Gamersky |
Unknown |
7.5 / 10 |
04-22-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is sure to satisfy long-awaited fans of the series, but whether it will win over casual gamers is another story. It boasts a quality script and a large, unique ensemble cast, but its dated design and lack of side-quest guidance will detract significantly from your experience. |
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| GAMES.CH |
Benjamin Braun |
75 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes mainly delivers what the developers promised. It’s a mostly very classical JRPG experience with beautiful graphics and great music. But while fans of the 90’s JRPGs might get anything they love about these classics here, they also get nearly everything, that they might hate about them. |
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| GameSkinny |
Abby Smith |
9 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has the nostalgic feel of a ’90s JRPG but revitalizes the genre with lovable characters and epic strategy sequences. |
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| GamingBolt |
Ravi Sinha |
7 / 10 |
04-22-2024 |
As an aggressively old-school role-playing game, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes suffers in areas like combat, side quest design and balance but makes up for it with the story, extensive cast and strong presentation. |
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| God is a Geek |
Mick Fraser |
9.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a truly memorable experience that absolutely will stick with you when it’s over. |
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| Hobby Consolas |
David Rodriguez |
82 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes is a great journey back to the golden age of the JRPG and a tribute to all the good things Suikoden gave us. With nostalgia as its flag, this game manages to overcome its lack of innovation to deliver a great adventure that will take you back to simpler times. |
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| IGN |
Jess Reyes |
7 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
One you get past its slow start, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes mostly succeeds in weaving the stories of multiple countries and characters together into a sprawling epic. |
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| IGN Italy |
Francesco Destri |
7.5 / 10 |
04-23-2024 |
While Suikoden II and IV remain on another level, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes takes the formula of these classics to some extent and repurposes it in a JRPG that is certainly interesting but perhaps not as beautiful and accomplished as we would have hoped. |
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| IGN Korea |
Jieun Koo |
10 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Another great title with immersive classic JRPG roots. Players will be busy with their hearts being engulfed with a tsunami of emotions when the game’s protagonists with all differences in races, culture and relationships eventually come together as one to share an ultimate goal. Players must build cities and defend against waves of invasions which brings enough motivation to show that even heroes still need everyone’s support to grow and be strong. Truly motivating once the players understand that maintaining positive relationships with other adventurers is key to advance forward in their journey. The 2.5D-esque graphics paired with dynamic action camera work is surely eye-candy and the sound design that focuses on epic 1-on-1 duels will be music to every gamers’ ears. |
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| Infinite Start |
Mark Fajardo |
8.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a heartfelt homage to the Suikoden games, seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh experiences. While it effectively captures the essence of Suikoden, offering familiar storytelling and visuals that resonate deeply with fans, the presence of bugs and occasional performance issues may detract from the overall enjoyment. Nevertheless, these minor setbacks do not overshadow the game’s true strength—its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while delivering a new and captivating adventure. With its rich narrative and familiar gameplay elements, Eiyuden Chronicle feels like a true Suikoden game with a new title, making it a must-play for fans of the beloved series. |
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| INVEN |
Kwangseok Park |
8.5 / 10 |
04-22-2024 |
A love letter to classic JRPG fans’ would be the perfect description for this game. It’s filled with various elements that evoke nostalgia for JRPG enthusiasts. However, despite its efforts to recreate the nostalgia of the past, maybe the absence of convenience feaures was too much. |
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| Kakuchopurei |
Jonathan Leo |
90 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes perfectly captures the zeitgeist period of Japanese role-playing games of the late 90s, faults and all. …] Players who yearn for the days of an epic fantasy story with solid turn-based combat & dungeon puzzle shenanigans most immersive will find a lot to love in this heartfelt tribute from the late Yoshitaka Murayama and his team Rabbit & Bear Studios. |
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| LadiesGamers.com |
Margaret David |
Recommended |
04-21-2024 |
It won’t take long to fall in love with Nowa and his initial teammates on the Watch, and the bittersweet story beats come achingly fast in the first act of the game. Those who played the prologue game, Eiyuden Chronicles Rising, won’t have to wait long to meet some familiar faces and learn the answers to some of the questions left hanging there. From there, the journey is a comfortably familiar but emotional one, where power-hungry villains separate friends and family under the banner of a war that threatens to grow out of control. |
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| MonsterVine |
Nick Mangiaracina |
4.5 / 5 stars |
04-22-2024 |
To say I’m surprised by how much I’ve been enjoying Hundred Heroes is an understatement. Truly, I cannot wait to not only finish this game. I’m also really hoping the passing of the great Yoshitaka Murayama doesn’t slow Rabbit & Bear Studios down because I would really love to see more RPGs in this vein. |
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| Niche Gamer |
Fingal Belmont |
9 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes perfectly captures everything it set out to achieve. While the “love letter to JRPGs” phrase gets thrown around a lot these days, and sometimes makes me cringe despite my adoration for the genre, I have to hand it to Rabbit & Bear Studios. They made a promise and delivered with in amazing ways I never thought possible – Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a love letter to classic JRPGs. |
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| Nintendo Blast |
Ivanir Ignacchitti |
6.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an RPG that actively strives to go against the market’s quality of life efforts in pursuit of an old-school ideal. However, the result is a game that closes in on itself and caters only to the most die-hard fans of the genre. It’s a shame, because even simple adjustments, like a mission menu and occasional changes to the menu, would be enough to maintain the challenge without the part that is purely inconvenient. |
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| Nintendo Life |
Mitch Vogel |
6 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the epitome of a flawed gem-the kind of game that does a lot of things right and we’re sure will command a dedicated legion of fans, but has legitimate problems that are tough to overlook. The expansive narrative, gorgeous spritework, and addictive combat all help make it an easy recommendation to any classic JRPG fan, but bear in mind that it can feel dated in its design philosophy and that the Switch version has a lot of performance problems, at least at launch. If you can get past those issues, this is an enjoyable and immersive RPG that mostly achieves what it set out to do. |
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| NintendoWorldReport |
Jordan Rudek |
5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Were I not reviewing the game I would have put it aside after a few hours and never thought about it again. Eiyuden Chronicle comes after scores and scores of excellent and successful turn-based RPGs from which it could draw inspiration. Instead, it neglects so many of the lessons learned throughout the years in favor of outdated, tedious gameplay. |
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| Noisy Pixel |
Azario Lopez |
7.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a beautiful JRPG from beginning to end. It captures the wonder of discovery and adventure in every scene, with an added dose of tension as you navigate the complexities of a nation at war. Still, much of the weight has been removed from the player to the point where it feels like the entire experience is on autopilot and you’re simply participating when it wants you to, like in a boss battle or environmental puzzle. That said, if I look at this game through the lens of it being Murayama-san’s adventure and not mine, I’m just happy that he allowed me to accompany him on this path. While it’s a brilliant showcasing of retro meets modern, there are areas to improve, and I can’t wait to see what comes next. |
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| One More Game |
Vincent Ternida |
Not Recommended |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes pays homage to the beloved Suikoden series, which left an indelible mark as one of the most memorable JRPGs during the PlayStation 1 era. The game’s expansive design and nostalgic elements evoke fond memories for fans. However, nostalgia can be selective, often glossing over past flaws. |
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| PC Gamer |
Baxter Burchill |
85 / 100 |
04-22-2024 |
A joyous adventure and fitting swan song for one of Japan’s great RPG directors. |
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| PCGamesN |
Lowell Bell |
6 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Whether or not you’re a fan of Suikoden II, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is just about worth your time. Unfortunately, almost every high point in Nowa’s adventure is met with a painful low, making for a disjointed experience bursting with forgettable minigames and characters. |
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| Press Start |
Harry Kalogirou |
7.5 / 10 |
04-22-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a robust remembrance of JRPGs from a bygone era. Despite some of the more archaic design elements of that generation seeping through the cracks, this spiritual successor to Suikoden offers a comforting and familiar experience that feels inherently nostalgic. Between engaging characters, a diverse world, alluring combat, and more, Hundred Heroes is proof that this sub-genre is timeless, even at its roots. |
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| PSX Brasil |
Thiago de Alencar Moura |
85 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a beautiful love letter to RPGs. It has an excellent story and characters, a challenging and entertaining combat system, as well as a vast amount of content to explore, all wrapped up in a package with great graphics and soundtrack. It’s a must-have title for fans of the genre. |
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| Pure Xbox |
PJ O’Reilly |
8 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a slick and satisfying spiritual successor that gives Suikoden fans a great big dreamy treat whilst updating, modernising and streamlining its most retro aspects into a brand-new and exciting adventure for newcomers. With a timely tale to tell, excellent battle systems, an amazing cast of characters and plenty of experimentation and puzzling in its dungeons, this is a big win for Game Pass, and a fine farewell for one of the industry’s true greats. Now, isn’t that a lovely thing. |
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| Push Square |
Khayl Adam |
8 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the true spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, capturing what made those games magical and expanding on the premise a hundred-fold. It tells a well-written and verbose tale of courage and endurance, but adherence to some fairly brutal old-school design precepts means it won’t appeal to everyone. |
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| Rock, Paper, Shotgun |
Ed Thorn |
Recommended |
04-21-2024 |
A turn-based JRPG that accommodates those familiar with Suikoden or those who don’t know what a Suikoden is. Embrace the old-school quirks and there’s a wonderful journey to be had here. |
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| RPG Fan |
Zach Wilkerson |
80 / 100 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes might be a poor imitation of the games that came before, but it still has plenty to recommend it. |
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| Shacknews |
Lucas White |
7 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Maybe Hundred Heroes doesn’t have me ready to run outside screaming about miracles, but I’m plenty satisfied and ready to go back and fill in some old, classic JRPG blind spots. Well, after I replay Tierkreis. |
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| Siliconera |
Jenni Lada |
5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes. On a PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle might generally be fine, but on the Switch it is a mess. |
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| SpazioGames |
Gianluca Arena |
7 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Old players who have grown up with the first two episodes of the Suikoden franchise and backers of the Kickstarter campaign will be the most pleased by Eiyuden Chronicles Hundred Heroes, and old school JRPG through and through. |
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| TechRaptor |
Andrew Stretch |
5.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes hits the right notes on paper but in practice, the story is poorly executed, battles are bland, recruitable characters are beyond forgettable, and the game itself is sluggish. The style and audio design do a good job, but not enough to save the overall experience. |
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| The Beta Network |
Anthony Culinas |
6 / 10 |
04-22-2024 |
Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal, a decent story and varied dungeon designs throughout. However, it’s held back by tedious recruitment processes, lacklustre battle systems and pacing issues that drag down the potential level of enjoyment. |
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| The Games Machine |
Danilo Dellafrana |
6 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is a good, deliberately old-fashioned JRPG with all the pros and cons. As a love letter to Suikoden it hits the mark despite some uncertainties, but the biggest problem at the moment are the bugs we encountered during the review, some very serious and impossible to ignore. Wait patiently for the bugfixes. |
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| TheGamer |
James Kennedy |
5 / 5 stars |
04-21-2024 |
Murayama and the rest of the fine folks at Rabbit And Bear did it. They’ve created a masterwork. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes may have one foot firmly planted in the past, but make no mistake, its other foot is lunging forward into the future. |
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| TheSixthAxis |
Reuben Mount |
6 / 10 |
04-23-2024 |
What could have been the best strength of Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is its greatest weakness. With the amount of things to do, types of gameplay available, and sheer number of heroes to recruit, the game feels unfocused and inconsistent. Some of what it does, it does very well, but it doesn’t quite overcome the negatives. Those who truly love classic JRPGs like myself will find plenty to feast on, but those who don’t should go Nowa near it. |
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| Twinfinite |
Lewis Rees |
4 / 5 stars |
04-23-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has had a rocky road to release. The latest (and, sadly, final) game from legendary Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama is a beautifully executed JRPG that feels both modern and nostalgic. Above all else, it’s a game where the developer’s passion for the genre is evident in everything from the storyline to the battles. |
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| Video Chums |
Mary Billington |
9.1 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an incredibly enjoyable RPG and it brought back great memories of the Suikoden series. Collecting the heroes and having them join you in battle while you build your base and protect the land is just as fun as it was decades ago. 🏰 |
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| Wccftech |
Francesco De Meo |
8.5 / 10 |
04-21-2024 |
While its premise, story beats and main characters echo Suikoden II a little bit too much, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes manages to stand on its own with a compelling tale, excellent characterization, classic JRPG gameplay and great presentation, which make it easy to look past some of its shortcomings, such as balancing and minor gameplay issues. The world of Allraan may never get into the spotlight again due to the unfortunate departure of its creator, but it is undeniable that it couldn’t have been introduced to JRPG fans in a better way. |
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| Windows Central |
Alexander Cope |
4 / 5 stars |
04-21-2024 |
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an enjoyable JRPG that old-school and new JRPG fans alike will enjoy. It has dozens of playable heroes to recruit and sidequests to complete, the combat system is intuitive and satisfying and the 2D-HD graphics are pleasing to look at. While the storyline, characters, and mini-games are relatively simplistic and there’s lots of micro-management required, these issues do not deter from the game’s positive qualities. |
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