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Edge of Eternity: Development and Gameplay
As mentioned,Edge of Eternitywas developed by Midgar Studio, and crowdfunding for the game began in 2013 via Kickstarter. The love for classic JRPGs is clear from the studio’s name, and music forEdge of Eternitywas composed by Yasunori Mitsuda and Cedric Menendez. Mitsuda is well-known for his work in JRPGs,includingChrono Trigger,which helps the game’s atmosphere feel more authentic to early JRPGs. While some players were disappointed with the depth of the world that can be explored inEdge of Eternity,the majority of reviews praised the level of detail in the game’s captivating aesthetic.
The combat inEdge of Eternityis turn-based, again adding to the old-school JRPG vibe of the game. However, battles in the game take place on a hexagonal grid, so players can also strategically place their characters during the fights. Finally, the turn-based system also makes use of an ATB (active time battle) gauge,soFinal Fantasyplayers should be mostly familiar with the gameplay.
The rest of the gameplay follows all the typical tropes of JRPGs, and in generalEdge of Eternityhas relatively simple gameplaymechanics that although are traditional to JRPGs, don’t necessarily add anything new either. During development, Midgar Studio made clear it wanted to take players' feedback and ideas into account. As such the ambitious indie studio has crafted this game with a clear love of the genre, and many of the game’s limitations will be likely due to having a much smaller developer team than some big-name RPGs. It’s worth noting that the combat has been updated and tweaked by the development team since it went into early access.
Edge of Eternity’s Story
A large part of the appeal of JRPGs is the huge, fantastical worlds that players can explore.Edge of Eternityis set in Hyrone, which has been under attack from the Archelites for decades.The technologically advanced Archelites have also created a virus known as the Corrosion, which turns people into vicious monsters. While Hyrone has been able to keep the Corrosion at bay, no cure has been found.
Edge of Eternity’snarrativefollows Daryon and Selene in a quest to find a cure for the Corrosion, as their mother has contracted the disease. Daryon is a soldier who has become disillusioned with the war with the Archelites, and Selene is a priestess at the Sanctorium. Daryon and Selene meet a number of allies along the way who can join their party. Players are also accompanied by Nekaroo, an adorable giant cat that can carry the characters on its back and sniff out secret treasure and other important items.
Edge of Eternityis available now on PC, and will release on June 30, 2025, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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