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Graphics look excellent, the performance is surprisingly decent too, and I loved the choice and consequence aspect of the game, the dialogue was a bit cheesy and generic

The beta was only about an hour long, but it was enough to instill confidence in the game

Though the enemy AI is odd, UI is pretty cluttered, the animations in general looked really bad, kind of reminded me of Samson lol, the enemies are very tanky for some reason and every time you shoot an enemy, it's like they have no hit reaction, the voice acting was amateurish aswell

but I suppose that is to be expected of a game that's more than a year out, hopefully they fix all of this before launch, but this is Owlcat we're talking about sooo yeah

This list is stacked with the best RPGs of all time (according to previous votes), I threw them in a tournament, made a programme to shuffle them up and make random match ups, and now it's time for round 2.

- Match 1: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Vs Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

- Match 2: Cyberpunk 2077 Vs Dragon Age: Origins

- Match 3: Baldurs Gate 3 Vs Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

- Match 4: Fallout: New Vegas Vs Elden Ring

Pick the best from each match, the one with the most votes will move on to round 3 and the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.

Eliminations so far:

- Chrono Trigger 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

- Final Fantasy 7

- Mass Effect 2

- Mass Effect

- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

- Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 😭😭😭

- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 😭😭😭

- Divinity: Original Sin 2

If you can't pick between the two or simply don't know either one of them you don't have to vote. \*\*Making a vote for each match is NOT required. Even if you just vote in one match it's fine.\*\*

If I were define Earthbound/Mother-like games it be games with simple graphics, turn based, absurdism humour, gets you in the feels, and at times has meta commentary. 

Here are some ranked Quick reviews of these type of games I played:

 Undertale: This game was perfect in my books for what it tried to aim to be. The style, music, story-lore, writing, bullet hell combat, simplicity, length made it a near perfect experience 10/10. 

Look outside: This game was simply a pleasant surprise. The horror style the survival mechanics, graphics, humour, the non-linear nature, recruitment structure, rng, replayability is exactly what I look for for a modern earthbound style game. Only set backs is the convoluted trigger mechanics for special events and characters at times. 9/10

Space Funeral: very short ( ~1:30 hrs) free rpg game made in 2011 with great presentation and music. It’s also weird, nonsensical, strange and has funny moments. It gets the absurdism formula right as an artistic expression by the sole developer not overthinking making the game. In an interview (wiki), much of the game was made up on the spot as an excuse to use a specific music track demonstrating the artistic flow of its creation. The creator also wanted to break the form of the Jrpg purism with classical medieval theme with a more absurd awkward presentation.  So overall, pretty great with obvious battle weakness and suggest checking out still 8/10 

Lisa the painful: Felt like a newgrounds rpg that tries to be edgy. The novel mechanics, personality, and world is interesting but the gameplay frustrations and mixed general plot didn’t vibe. Humour and originality does elevate it. 7/10. 

Grimm Hollow: Nice 2 hour rpg game that largely forgettable but also simple. Worth check out since it’s free. Remember just liking it. 7/10

Off: THE original Clair obscur expedition 33, even has a matriarch major villain. Expressionist art piece that was pioneer to the indie Jrpg game scene. Puzzles and battle system suck but the abstract story and presentation were appealing along with short play time. The game has auto battle feature and it’s also has a free version on pc. But overall the ambiguity of expressionist art isn’t for everyone. 6/10

Earthbound and Mother 3: Ironically these games that started the genre didn’t flow well as slow gameplay pacing and difficult curve for mother 2 were somewhat off putting when I tried it. Might have to revisit them if I play with faster speed mod to offer a fairer assessment. 

Delturne: beat the first chapter and tried parts of second but i think better to wait until game is complete. Hesitant about the length of these games as I think they work best when they’re shorter. I wonder if Toby fox formula is being over extended as well and overdoing it with this or. It. 

Others?: haven’t played these games but heard issues with citizens of earth and Knuckle Sandwich.  Hylics games have great art style mainly, Omori is well acclaimed that gets your in the feels but maybe long. Oddadventure upcoming Kickstarter game that look very Earthbound like. Oddity is just a psy-op. 

So overall, Earthbound like games are an interesting genre of rpg games worth checking out for the simple style and focus on subversive commentary.

Wouldn’t mind hearing other recommendations or viewpoint too if possible. thanks for stopping by and hopefully some people will try some of these games on this list. 

What if we took the tactical card mechanics of a roguelike deckbuilder and combined it with the dopamine hit of ARPG loot drops? In the video, you can see the mechanic where you can open your inventory, equip a legendary axe mid-combat, and completely change your deck's synergy and damage output.

The world-building is also something unique. It’s a gritty dark fantasy, but there is absolutely no magic. Everything is driven by pure archaic science, ancient engineering, and sheer survival against monsters from another world.

Don’t rely on luck—trust the heat of the furnace. In Eldryngard, power isn't found in temples; it’s extracted from metal. Through a deep system of archaic metallurgy, you have total control over your arsenal's evolution:

• Industrial Synergy: Create pieces that don’t just boost your numbers, but permanently modify how your cards function on the battlefield.
• Mechanical Enhancement: Level up your equipment to face increasingly lethal threats.
• Attribute Reforge: Adjust the components of your weapons and armor so they mold perfectly to your deck’s strategy.
• Ancestral Ascension: Transform rare items into Ancestral Relics, unlocking the true potential of lost engineering to decimate the Xenos hordes.

Each survivor brings a distinct combat style. Master deep mechanics that demand more than just luck:

• Draegor, the Royal Guard: The bulwark of Eldryngard. He uses heavy armor and a shield not just for defense, but to convert his Block into devastating blows. He is the master of survival and defensive strategy.
• Aldrich, the Barbarian: A whirlwind of steel. Wielding a two-handed axe, he enters a state of uncontrollable Fury. The more wounded Aldrich is, the more lethal his area-of-effect attacks become.
• Darian, the Poison Master: Silent death. Focused on debilitating the enemy with persistent Toxins, Darian wins battles through attrition, watching his opponents succumb before even delivering the final blow.
• Hanako, the Yamatai Spy: Sequence precision. With her dual daggers, she utilizes a system of Combos and card flows. Her attacks strengthen with every card played in the correct order, punishing the enemy with a storm of cuts.
• Elyndra, the Forest Warden*: Ballistic precision and biological vanguard. An expert in long-range shots with high-tension bows, Elyndra dominates the battlefield by keeping her distance. She utilizes the tactical support of Arctos, her combat bear, who acts as a living wall to defend her while she identifies and eliminates enemy weak points.
• Zahara, the Siege Engineer*: Heavy ballistics and area denial. Zahara doesn't fight with elegance, but with raw mechanical force. Armed with a heavy siege crossbow, she fires massive bolts that pierce the toughest carapaces. As a master of rudimentary engineering, she controls the flow of combat by installing tactical traps that punish any enemy daring enough to advance.

2 Game Modes

• Journey Mode: Explore a dense campaign through brutal Acts. Rest in towns, manage your deck, accept exclusive missions, and participate in infinite hunts to strengthen your hero. Progression here is persistent, and the world evolves with your victories.
• Hardcore Mode: For veterans seeking the limit. Permadeath and procedural encounters inspired by the genre's greatest classics. Face 10 levels of progressive difficulty (Ascension) that make Eldryngard a near-impossible challenge for the unprepared.

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4624130/Scourge_of_Eldryngard