EDENS ZERO Reviews
Superfans of the series might find something to love if they dig deep enough – but Konami's Edens Zero, more than anything, is another grim reminder of the unrealized potential of anime-based video games.
Edens Zero features a good gameplay system coupled with an excellent combat system. Unfortunately, the game is extremely repetitive and superficial.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The story is messy, and its basic presentation fails to hold your attention. Although the game throws together many ideas, none are fully realized, resulting in a disjointed and unpolished experience.
Edens Zero is a seemingly half-hearted and unconventional undertaking: a title designed for fans who already know the story, the characters, and their powers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Edens Zero from Konami does a wonderful job of representing the source material it was born from. It comes with a meaningful and engaging story with great characters that are well-developed, while presenting an easy-to-jump-into gameplay design that is fun to dive into without much fuss. The hiccups lie with the lack of frequent enemy encounters and the choice of how you can play the game.
Edens Zero takes an enjoyable if tropey sci-fi anime and bloats it with gameplay and mechanics that belong in the early 2000s. It is altogether weaker than the sum of its serviceable parts.
Edens Zero is a weird mesh of older beat 'em ups, Musou, and Action combat that turns out to be quite fun. It can feel outdated with its accessibility and lack of PC options, but it is still really engaging.
This video game adaptation of Edens Zero doesn't make the best first impression, but if you stick with it for a few hours, it gets a lot better. It's rough around the edges and has multiple issues that persist throughout, such as a certain clunkiness to its combat, but its entertaining story full of outrageous characters and ample number of unique playable characters will keep you coming back for more.
There's no doubt that Edens Zero manages to adapt a dense and complex story into an extremely accessible action RPG format. However, aspects such as gameplay, visuals and narrative structure show incredible unrealized potential, resulting in an adaptation that takes little advantage of what Hiro Mashima's incredible work has to offer.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Edens Zero, much like Fairy Tail 2, is a missed opportunity. Once again, Mashima's works are not made accessible, and Edens Zero seems to be half-ready in pretty much everything: despite an engaging combat system and a faithful recreation of the anime's characters and story, its technical aspect leaves much to be desired. It's basically an empty game, with dull scenarios and little to no interactivity, and this makes this barely sufficient game hardly enjoyable by more casual fans.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As an outsider looking in, the video game adaptation of Edens Zero confused the hell out of me due to its disjointed take on the manga’s plot. Its combat and overall mechanics could have been just a bit more polished. Still, with that said, I had a pretty good time with it. It’s dumbed down in terms of its gameplay, and its presentation is really freaking good. It won me over due to its simplicity. Now, did it make me want to actually watch the Edens Zero anime? No, it didn’t.
Konami’s Edens Zero is an absolutely average action-RPG that unfortunately disrespects the anime's story, but those who love Hiro Mashima’s work might find something to like about the game.
While boss battles offer more exhilarating and challenging moments, the lack of greater refinement in its core systems, coupled with the absence of activities beyond battling and collecting chests, prevents Konami's title from truly standing out in an already saturated genre. For those unfamiliar with the original universe, the game might also not be the best entry point, as the fast-paced narrative makes emotional involvement with the characters difficult. Nevertheless, dedicated fans of Hiro Mashima's work and players seeking a simple adventure that follows some of the anime's main events will find an enjoyable journey here, albeit a lukewarm one in several aspects.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Konami's video game adaptation of Edens Zero is a fun action RPG that follows the events of the original story. The combat is a bit slow at first, but once you unlock more moves and playable characters, the action becomes far more palatable. However, the outdated graphics and presentation may be a barrier for some fans.
EDENS ZERO is a title that shines more for its passion for the original work and the possibilities of immersion in its universe, than for its impeccable technical execution.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Edens Zero is a simple and repetitive game, only recommended for anime fans; if you're unfamiliar with the original story, you can skip it and you won't miss out on anything special.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
EDENS ZERO isn't here to redefine the action RPG. It's a passion project, made for fans, by developers who clearly care about the source material. What it lacks in depth and budget, it makes up for with personality, charm, and sheer content density. It's cozy, nostalgic, and rewarding in the way only a certain kind of anime RPG can be.
Edens Zero is another low-budget anime tie-in with hidden potential. Despite dated visuals and a confusing, shallow narrative, it offers surprising customization and some solid mechanics - though underused and ultimately repetitive. Aimed mainly at existing fans, it falls short as an entry point for newcomers. With more polish, a sequel could shine, but for now it’s best suited to the series' enthusiasts.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Edens Zero mixes quick story beats with easy-to-grasp combat and some fun team-swapping. There’s plenty to do in its open world, even if the environments feel empty and the performance takes a hit. Unlocking new skills and gear adds some variety to fights, but things stay pretty laid-back overall. If you’re into the series or just want something casual to mess around with, it might be worth a look.
EDENS ZERO sets out to honor the spirit of Mashima’s beloved series but ends up feeling more like an unfinished beta than a fully realized RPG. There are glimmers of enjoyment—janky-but-fun combat and a few heartfelt character moments—but they’re buried beneath outdated visuals, a bland open world, a rushed narrative, a repetitive gameplay loop, and an overall lack of polish.