Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Experience Inc.
- Publishers: Kadokawa Games
Entaku no Seito: The Eternal Legend (2012)
Entaku no Seito: The Eternal Legend is a dungeon crawling JRPG developed by Sting and published by Kadokawa Games. It was originally released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2012, and was later ported to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation Vita. A Windows version was released in 2014, and a Nintendo Switch version was released in 2020.
The game is set in the world of Entaku, a land where humans and demons live side by side. The player takes on the role of a young adventurer who must explore dungeons and fight monsters in order to save the world from an evil force.
Gameplay
Entaku no Seito is a turn-based dungeon crawler. The player controls a party of up to three characters, and must explore dungeons filled with monsters and traps. The game features a unique trapping mechanic, which allows the player to lure enemies into traps in order to gain an advantage in battle.
The game also features a bonding system, which allows the player to build relationships with their party members. As the player’s bond with a party member increases, they will learn new skills and abilities.
Finally, the game features a rivalry system, which allows the player to compete with other adventurers for treasure. The player can choose to fight other adventurers for treasure, or they can team up with them to take on more difficult challenges.
Story
The story of Entaku no Seito follows a young adventurer named Atrus. Atrus is a member of the Seito, a group of adventurers who are tasked with protecting the world from evil. One day, Atrus is sent on a mission to investigate a mysterious dungeon. When he arrives at the dungeon, he finds that it is filled with monsters and traps.
Atrus must fight his way through the dungeon and defeat the monsters within. As he progresses through the dungeon, he learns more about the evil force that is threatening the world. He also learns more about his own past and his destiny.
Characters
- Atrus: The protagonist of the game, Atrus is a young adventurer who is a member of the Seito. He is a skilled swordsman and a powerful magician.
- Lyra: A young woman who is a member of the Seito. She is a skilled archer and a powerful healer.
- Garius: A young man who is a member of the Seito. He is a skilled axe fighter and a powerful tank.
- Selene: A young woman who is a member of the Seito. She is a skilled thief and a powerful spellcaster.
- Oz: A young man who is a member of the Seito. He is a skilled dual wielder and a powerful fighter.
Reception
Entaku no Seito was met with positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the game’s unique trapping mechanic, its bonding system, and its rivalry system. The game was also praised for its challenging dungeons and its engaging story.
Legacy
Entaku no Seito is considered to be one of the best dungeon crawling JRPGs on the PlayStation Portable. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay and its engaging story. Entaku no Seito has also been cited as an influence on other dungeon crawling JRPGs, such as Demon Gaze and Stranger of Sword City.
Conclusion
Entaku no Seito: The Eternal Legend is a must-play for fans of dungeon crawling JRPGs. The game features a unique trapping mechanic, a bonding system, and a rivalry system that make it stand out from other games in the genre. The game also has a challenging dungeon and an engaging story. If you are looking for a great dungeon crawling JRPG to play, then you should definitely check out Entaku no Seito: The Eternal Legend.
Review Score
8.5/10
