Underplayed Gems

Aselia the Eternal -The Spirit of Eternity Sword- (2016)

Aselia the Eternal -The Spirit of Eternity Sword- cover
Developer
Xuse
Publisher
JAST
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.3 of 5, 81 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical tactical RPG with a melancholic visual novel narrative and punishing difficulty.

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What players say

Players love the story and world but warn the tactical combat is challenging and punishes poor planning. The Steam version is censored and missing a route. Players split on the pacing: some find it slow early, others enjoy the slow burn. Replaying routes means redoing every battle, which can feel tedious.

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