Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes

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Top Critic Average

66%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
3 / 5
PC Gamer
85 / 100
IGN
7 / 10
TheGamer
5 / 5
Game Informer
8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4 / 5
Nintendo Life
6 / 10
Creators: Rabbit & Bear Studios, 505 Games
Release Date: Apr 23, 2024 - Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Engaging and nostalgic 2D-HD art style

Deep, turn-based combat system with party customization

Adheres heavily to retro mechanics, which may feel dated to some players

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a JRPG that embraces a classic turn-based formula reminiscent of the Suikoden series. Critics praised the game’s compelling cast of characters, nostalgic 2D-HD visuals, and a deep, engaging combat system. The story successfully weaves multiple character arcs, but some found its adherence to retro RPG mechanics and a slow narrative pace less appealing. Technical issues on specific platforms, especially the Switch, also hampered the experience, though fans of traditional JRPGs will appreciate its depth and charm.


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Critic Reviews for Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes

A big throwback RPG that doesn't meaningfully mess with Suikoden's 30-year-old formula.

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A joyous adventure and fitting swan song for one of Japan's great RPG directors.

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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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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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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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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a retro-JRPG throwback that delivers with great characters, an engaging story, and fun gameplay progression.

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The crowdfunded spiritual successor to the acclaimed Suikoden RPG series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes marks the final work of Yoshitaka Murayama, who created the Suikoden Series, and led Eiyuden Chronicle's development.

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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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