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Review of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Apr 2024
Cover image of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 23 Apr 2024
Genre: Role-playing
Developer: Rabbit and Bear Studios
Publisher: 505 Games

Introduction

Ah, 'Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes' - the very title suggests a crowd attending a rather unfocused party. Picture this: a hundred of your closest friends gathering, some of whom are just here to take selfies. If you ever wanted to model the best aspects of your good ol' '90s RPGs while zapping a little modern magic onto it, this game might just do the trick, assuming you can dodge the occasional bout of nostalgia-induced nagging.

Gameplay

Gameplay is reminiscent of simpler times, where a character's biggest dilemma was not whether to save the universe, but rather which of the three pieces of cheese to offer a raccoon to reach the next level. You'll engage in turn-based combat that allows your particularly heroic characters to do all the dramatic, over-the-top shout-outs like, 'To the front lines!' Meanwhile, the enemies are just sitting there thinking, 'These guys must really be taken seriously.' Party customization is extensive - after all, a revolving cast of a hundred heroes brings with it the opportunity to create a team that feels like your high school reunion: confusing yet oddly comforting.

Graphics

Visually, there's a charming distraction in the art style, which feels like a warm hug from your favorite childhood blanket. Vibrant colors leap out in splendid disarray, and characters move with a whimsical grace, or at least the grace of a Cabbage Patch doll being thrust into battle. The game practically screams, 'Look how cute I am!' while you're in the throes of a battle, which could be equally disorienting as charming... much like a chubby cat attempting parkour.

Conclusion

In summary, 'Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes' is the RPG equivalent of wearing socks with sandals. You might feel slightly embarrassed yet comfortable while also being mildly aware that your choice of attire is questionable. If you're in the mood for a pleasantly retro adventure stuffed with a plethora of characters and unique battle system, then dust off that joy-con and make friends with your inner child! Just be prepared to stumble over some outdated mechanics, like running into an old acquaintance and awkwardly reminiscing about the good old days of dial-up internet. An intriguing fusion of old and new, this game does justice to the genre while gently reminding players who the real heroes (and antiheroes) are in our hearts.

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