There's not much warranting a playthrough of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising for anyone who doesn't plan on playing Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes when it's released in 2023. That isn't to say that it's an unpleasant experience altogether. The writing is fun and feels breezy, the art style looks great, and the controls are simple and fluid. But the gameplay loop, with a heavy emphasis on fetch quests, and a fairly easy challenge makes the game feel very bare bones. If you're looking for an engaging Metroidvania experience you're spoiled for choices.
Sure, just like the Suikoden games there's supposed to be some kind of carryover from Rising's save file into Hundred Heroes. And like any Suikoden fan that was reason enough for me to dive in head first, no questions asked. But simply put there's not much of a game left if you strip away that it's a prequel for an upcoming game.
Sure, just like the Suikoden games there's supposed to be some kind of carryover from Rising's save file into Hundred Heroes. And like any Suikoden fan that was reason enough for me to dive in head first, no questions asked. But simply put there's not much of a game left if you strip away that it's a prequel for an upcoming game.