Status anarchistica Nov 16, 2023
This is free in the Epic store this week:
Earthlock (2018)
Expanded Game of Earthlock: Festival of Magic
Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
2.58 from 36 ratings
1150 members have it in their collection · 7 playing now · 824 backlogged · 26 wish listed
How long? Main story 46h · with extras 16h · 100% 36h (from 3 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Snowcastle Games
- Publishers
- Snowcastle Games
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Mar 08, 2018 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
- Mar 08, 2018 (North_America) Nintendo Switch
- Apr 11, 2018 (North_America) Xbox One
Also available on
- Earthlock: Festival of Magic (2016) · LIN, MAC, PC, PS4, WiiU, XONE
Rating distribution
5 stars
0
4 stars
5
3 stars
14
2 stars
14
1 star
3
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status jademonkey Feb 11, 2021
I had more fun with Earthlock than I expected based on the negative reviews. I really enjoyed the visual design, and the combat was more engaging than most menu-driven JRPGs. Character customization was also quite good. There is a grid based system you could allocate stats, passive talents, and active abilities in, along with a 'bond' system that gives characters …
I had more fun with Earthlock than I expected based on the negative reviews. I really enjoyed the visual design, and the combat was more engaging than most menu-driven JRPGs. Character customization was also quite good. There is a grid based system you could allocate stats, passive talents, and active abilities in, along with a 'bond' system that gives characters rather meaningful passive bonuses based on who they partner with in combat. The music was well done, if not as memorable as other games in the genre. There was a lot of charm to the game, overall.
Unfortunately the writing was almost non-existant. A character could die and there'd only be a line or two of dialogue to acknowledge it. Of course, this means the characterizations and overall plot were sorely lacking. That's a rather huge flaw for a JRPG, but given the short runtime (~20 hours), the visual charm and combat carried my interest to the end of the game.
Not a game I'm likely to replay, but it was a nice JRPG fix that I got passively through a humble bundle. That said, it looks like the developer is working on an action RPG follow up, which I'll be keeping an eye on. If they improve their writing, it could be something special. Even if not, think they'll at least be able to put together something enjoyable.
Status CrazyDutchwoman Jun 27, 2018
There is not an option for the ps4 version that I bought. Trying out new games after I so enjoyed (and still enjoy) Battle Chasers Nightwar) I bought Legend of Heroes and played just a bit and looking good and now Earthlock.
Crazy because not that I do not have anything to play with Lost Sphear and Persona 5 plus …
There is not an option for the ps4 version that I bought. Trying out new games after I so enjoyed (and still enjoy) Battle Chasers Nightwar) I bought Legend of Heroes and played just a bit and looking good and now Earthlock.
Crazy because not that I do not have anything to play with Lost Sphear and Persona 5 plus Ni No Kuni 2 on my tbp shelf. What luxury.