Entropy Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-08-19
- Worldbuilding and combat are excellent
- Art direction and atmosphere praised
- Permadeath adds high stakes
- Early access content too short
- Camera controls are problematic
- Hard mode lacks real challenge
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 92%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 8%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 91%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 9%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 121
- Negative points
- 39
- Gameplay points
- 53
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 23
- Misc points
- 54
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Worldbuilding is excellent
| The worldbuilding is highlighted as sublime and exceptional, with interesting lore and atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the immersive and unique setting, often comparing it favorably to Dread Delusion. | 97% |
Game is enjoyable
| Many reviewers express that the game is really good, fun, and a pleasant surprise. It is seen as a gem with solid bones and a fantastic experience so far, with high potential noted. | 97% |
Combat is praised
| Reviewers consistently praise the combat system for being punchy, snappy, and fun with old school appeal. It is described as straightforward yet deep, with tactical elements like limb cutting and a party system. | 86% |
Art direction admired
| The art direction and aesthetic are widely praised for being beautiful and fitting the grim dark fantasy setting. The grotesque yet absurdly beautiful style is a big highlight for players. | 72% |
Mechanics are liked
| The mechanics are generally liked, with many interesting features such as party assembly, first-person view, and modern conveniences. The leveling system and build variety are also positive points. | 69% |
Atmosphere is immersive
| The atmosphere is described as great and crazy atmospheric, contributing to a sense of immersion and making progression feel real. The combination of music and visuals creates a beautiful space. | 46% |
Permadeath adds stakes
| The permadeath mechanic is praised for adding challenge without stats and buffs, making combat high stakes and causing players to treasure their party members more. It is seen as a fun and impactful system. | 46% |
Writing is praised
| The writing and dialogue are frequently praised as fascinating, good, and engaging, with well-written characters and lore. The story is considered a selling point, often compared favorably to Dread Delusion. | 46% |
Story is interesting
| The story is found to be interesting and unique, with good dialogue options and decisions that lead to different outcomes. It is considered a key selling point, alongside worldbuilding. | 45% |
Unique and exciting
| The game is described as weird, exciting, unique, and interesting, standing out as one of the coolest RPGs this year. Its mix of JRPG elements and grim dark fantasy is appreciated. | 43% |
Music is appreciated
| The soundtrack is praised for being great, fitting, and improved significantly compared to the previous game. It adds to the old school RPG feeling and enhances the overall atmosphere. | 38% |
Exploration is fun
| Exploration in the overworld and areas is found to be enjoyable, with fun secrets and random events adding flavor. The world is intriguing and immersive, encouraging players to explore. | 38% |
Graphics are nice
| The graphics are noted as really nice, contributing to the beautiful and atmospheric presentation. The art style is a highlight, with character portraits full of personality and numerous. | 36% |
Pacing is enjoyed
| The pacing of the game is enjoyed, with the opening stretch having no issues and the content so far being loved. The game is estimated to have around 4 hours of content, which some may find short but enjoyable. | 35% |
Character designs praised
| Character designs, including portraits and the character Sirgeil, are appreciated for their personality and quality. The designs contribute to the game's appeal and immersion. | 28% |
Potential recognized
| Reviewers see great potential in the game and the developer, with the demo being very good and the game showing solid foundations. There is excitement for future expansions and content. | 28% |
Good value for price
| The game is considered absolutely worth the price, offering a solid experience with enjoyable content. It is seen as a great value for what it provides. | 21% |
Dungeon variety noted
| Dungeon layouts are diverse, adding to the exploration experience. The variety keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging. | 12% |
Secrets are enjoyable
| The secrets in the game are very fun, adding to the sense of discovery and exploration. They enhance the world's intrigue and appeal. | 12% |