Feb 2022
Buckle up, gamers! We're diving into 'Edge of Eternity', a JRPG that promises to be the lovechild of classic turn-based battles and deep emotional storytelling-right on your beloved Switch! Spoiler alert: it has hex grids, which makes it sound like math homework but is actually way cooler, trust me. If you've ever dreamt of saving the world from an alien menace-and potentially losing your mind in the process-you've come to the right place.
Alright, let's break this down: you control the dashing Daryon. He's not your average hero; he's a soldier who throws his duties out the window to save his mommy. No pressure, right? Gamers will navigate Daryon through a beautifully crafted open world-think lush forests and deadly robot-infested wastelands, because why wouldn't you want to experience nature while dodging lasers? The combat system? Oh boy, hold onto your Joy-Con! It's a blend of tactical and turn-based combat spiced up with Active Time Battle mechanics. This means you'll be sweating bullets while planning moves as you try to outsmart enemies. The switch from your kid's console to tactical genius starts now! You'll be maneuvering characters on a hex grid, which basically means you'll need to channel your inner chess master while praying that your strategizing skills pay off. But faints and miscalculations can lead to calamity. Missing that one strategic hex is like deciding to wear two different shoes to an interview-awkward and potentially disastrous! The skill tree in 'Edge of Eternity' is no walk in the park either. It's pretty expansive, filled with the potential for building your team just the way you like-whether you want to go all-out attack mode or take the more defensive route, it's all here. Choosing the right skills might save you from the embarrassing fate of being the only hero whose team gets wiped out by a rabid squirrel. And let's be real, no one wants that. The game introduces free updates too, so you're getting a dungeon filled with 50 procedurally generated levels! Yep, that's right! Just when you think you've mastered a level, it will throw random difficulties at you, demanding even higher levels of strategic thinking. It's like mowing the lawn-once you think you're done, a strange tin can becomes your new nemesis, and you're left wondering how you ended up in this mess. New Game Plus is also a thing, ensuring that after you've done the emotional toll of chasing your sister and battling alien hordes, you can give it another go with more powerful foes! Because who doesn't want to relive this stressful scenario again? If crying over your characters' tragedies wasn't hard enough, now you get to feel defeated on a larger scale. Yay for self-inflicted agony!
Visually, 'Edge of Eternity' is like a Saturday morning cartoon with a dash of watercolor painting sprinkled in. It feels like someone slapped a beautiful canvas of art on your screen while still trying to crank up the action. The environments are absolutely stunning, but be prepared to squint at some wonky character animations that might remind you of your uncle trying to dance at weddings: awkward, yet endearing in their own way. The rich colors and detailed backdrops will catch your eye for sure, but it sometimes feels like the characters are constantly there to remind you that this is indeed a video game... and can't all be perfect. At times, the graphics can feel a little like they took a nap through some polished finishes, giving you that grungy indie vibe mixed with AAA aspirations. But hey, we're giving it points for creativity!
'Edge of Eternity' on the Switch is definitely a mixed bag of candy-some sweet, some just plain nutty. It brings together charming storytelling, an expansive world, and engaging battle mechanics that scream 'challenge accepted!' It's a JRPG that will both make you feel like a tactical genius and question your choices when you end up combatting eleventy-billion monsters at once. Just remember the golden rule: save often, or you're in for a wild ride that may just end with you having to re-evaluate your gaming strategy (and possibly your life choices). With a score of 7 out of 10, it's a recommend, but brace yourself as you leap into the chaos of saving your loved ones and managing a battle-tested life while still trying to look cool doing it. So, grab your snacks and hit start-adventure awaits!
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