{"id":102658,"date":"2022-07-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d27fq2mgp64qlg.cloudfront.net\/en\/?p=102658"},"modified":"2022-06-30T16:26:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T08:26:32","slug":"eternal-tree-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d27fq2mgp64qlg.cloudfront.net\/en\/post\/102658\/eternal-tree-review","title":{"rendered":"Eternal Tree Review – A Beautiful Turn-Based RPG with Great Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eternal Tree<\/a><\/strong> is the newest addition to Bilibili\u2019s mobile gaming portfolio, bringing together animated 2D chibi sprites and 3D animations into an in-depth battle system. Though Eternal Tree follows the traditional format of the turn-based RPG, Bilibili takes what could be a massive, dull grind and turns it into a challenging adventure; strategy plays a key role in every fight, and even the smallest of upgrades to your team feel rewarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The creators show efforts to craft a unique world for players to enter, combining medieval, post-modern, and futuristic themes into an intricate plot. Though the game has only been recently released in Japan, you never know when a global version will some, so this review will cover how Eternal Tree shapes up in the mobile RPG genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span>An Immersive Story to Draw in Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eternal Tree introduces the player to the world of Titarella through the eyes of a rookie Seeker, who is tasked with discovering relics of the past. On an unassuming assignment, the player stumbles upon a mysterious girl named Artemesia who joins the protagonist\u2019s company. Together, the Seeker and their enigmatic ally set out on a journey to unravel the mystery of the planet and its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With a unique story told in the style of visual novels, Eternal Tree treats players to an immersive worldview with a stunning soundtrack and gorgeous pictures. Each character also has its own side story, allowing players to get to know the members of the roster. Later segments of a character\u2019s side story can be unlocked by increasing the Bond Level, rewarding Gemstones that are used to roll the gacha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The player-selected avatar also has a prominent role in the story with its own set of sprites. Eternal Tree\u2019s story largely remains the same regardless of the gender selected, and the player can change their character\u2019s gender at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each tale boasts a sizable word count for each story section without feeling like filler. Eternal Tree\u2019s art style initially came across as completely serious, but the presence of chibi sprites provided some much-needed levity in the story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The only downside to the game\u2019s storytelling is the lack of voice acting. Though this isn\u2019t a major issue. But voice acting is becoming a popular trend in RPG games, It might be difficult to become immersed in the story with only dialogues and graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u258d<\/strong><\/span>A Simple Yet Deep Combat System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The player is immediately thrown into the tutorial once they begin the game, teaching the basic mechanics of fights while also hinting at what\u2019s to come in the story. Drawing heavily from traditional turn-based RPGs, turns are traded between the player\u2019s party of five and the enemy by initiating attacks until one side is wiped out, with players being given the option to use active skills to help gain an edge in fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The RPG must-have element wheel mechanic can also be found in Eternal Tree, where characters of an element can deal more damage to enemies they are strong against while taking more damage from enemies of an element that is superior to theirs. You can also unleash the character’s Burst Skill by filling up a gauge to 100%; this attack is unique to each character, and may help you turn the tide of a difficult battle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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