Ettrian - The Elf Prince

I really wanted to like this game. The first 5 minutes are top tier quality. Some of the best setup I've seen in years from an indie game. The intro was cinematic and special. Delivering just enough information that it teases us with what's to come while establishing world lore. But also leaves out enough information that we want to know more and try to fill in the blanks of what might be happening. It also has a perfect and wonderful blend of 3D worlds and 2D sprites. Normally I dislike that aesthetic but here it blew me away. But once you get past the intro it all falls apart. There is no story beyond that. Things you thought were super important you just find laying around. The power scaling feels off as you find yourself fighting massive hulking dragons within a few minutes of starting play. But mostly it sets up this beautiful and potentially rich story and then says "nah, go fight a few goblins and that's the game." This game feels like scam. The worst part is in it's early access info it says the story is 80% finished already. But I finished everything available to the game right now within an hour of play. The time I've played is a little longer because I needed to go …

The game is visually impressive, with each map boasting unique visual effects that keep the experience fresh and engaging. The graphics have a charming old-school pixel art style, executed with high quality that stands out and adds a nostalgic touch to the overall aesthetic. The combat system follows a basic JRPG style, which, while not groundbreaking, is competently done and enjoyable. It may not be the highlight of the game, but it serves its purpose well and complements the overall gameplay. However, navigation within the game can be a bit challenging. It’s sometimes difficult to identify exits on the map and understand where they lead. Early in the game, some exits are blocked off with notices indicating they are still under development, which can be slightly frustrating, it shows that the game is still improving. Personal recommendation : It may be so good adding some side quests and puzzles to fill the map and some guides to direct the player and feed theme information about the story so they can have a clear idea what they are doing. Bonus point : the music is peak! :> Despite these minor issues, the game shows great potential, especially in terms of its storyline. The …

At first i was thinking it was little off but when i played more of it i enjoyed it i look foreword to when it done so i can play it to the end.

The game starts off really well and I was very interested in where it goes. Sadly, I gotta say, it was going down the drain, being extremely random, unbalanced and I lost all sense of what was even happening and where to go, just to get killed in one shot by a Monster that was below my own level. Sorry, but stay away. For more Info, here is my Video on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtDL-yl5yio

I loved the old school graphics and turn based fights. The levels were well designed and i can't wait to play the full game.

The game looks very good, the visual effects used make each map feel very unique and kept things from being visually boring. combat was done in a fairly basic jrpg style but wasn't bad. knowing where i had to go was a bit of an issue, it was a bit difficult to know where the exits are in the map and where they go. some exits even very early on are blocked off, with notices that they are still being worked on. in conclusion, first quick impressions are that it's a cute little game that I will continue to improve!