Game Information
Game Title: Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (Apr 23, 2024)
- PlayStation 5 (Apr 23, 2024)
- Nintendo Switch (Apr 23, 2024)
- PC (Apr 23, 2024)
- Xbox One (Apr 23, 2024)
- PlayStation 4 (Apr 23, 2024)
Trailers:
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Pre-launch Trailer (ESRB)
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Pre-Order Trailer (ESRB)
Developer: Rabbit & Bear Studios
Publisher: 505 Games
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 81 average - 71% recommended - 22 reviews
Critic Reviews
COGconnected - James Paley - 75 / 100
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Cerealkillerz - German - 8.3 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes offers excellent content, especially for fans of JRPGs from the 90s, looks great and also keeps you engaged in the long term with the many characters that can be found. Only the story sometimes suffers from pacing issues and the current objective is not always completely clear. But that doesn’t stop the title from being a great new start for an almost forgotten series.
Checkpoint Gaming - David McNamara - 7 / 10
Despite boldly declaring “the JRPG is back” and then doing absolutely nothing new with the genre, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a decent, traditional JRPG that will tickle anyone who adored the classic PlayStation titles of the late nineties. Its modern affordances in visual design and voice acting bring this nostalgic adventure into the present day, but it is let down by sluggish, repetitive combat and some missed opportunities when it comes to utilising its massive roster of characters. Fans of Suikoden will likely already have this pre-ordered - for everyone else, check this out if you’re looking for a nostalgic romp and don’t mind a few speed bumps along the way.
GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 75%
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GameGrin - Alana Dunitz - 9 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is for fans of turn-based RPGs. It’s challenging, has great heroes, and a deep story. It will pull you in!
GameLuster - Nirav Gandhi - 9 / 10
I am shocked to my core; as a great lover of RPGs, this is one of the best ever. It’s a must play for any genre fan out there.
Gamer Guides - Ben Chard - 80 / 100
Eiyuden Chronicle is a fantastic first entry from Rabbit & Bear Studios in an attempt to bring back Suikoden. A by-the-numbers plot holds it back from truly achieving greatness, but a strong cast and exciting base building makes this a must-have for all fans of classic JRPGs.
God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 9.5 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a truly memorable experience that absolutely will stick with you when it’s over.
IGN Korea - Jieun Koo - Korean - 10 / 10
Another great title with immersive classic JRPG roots. Players will be busy with their hearts being engulfed with a tsunami of emotions when the game’s protagonists with all differences in races, culture and relationships eventually come together as one to share an ultimate goal. Players must build cities and defend against waves of invasions which brings enough motivation to show that even heroes still need everyone’s support to grow and be strong. Truly motivating once the players understand that maintaining positive relationships with other adventurers is key to advance forward in their journey. The 2.5D-esque graphics paired with dynamic action camera work is surely eye-candy and the sound design that focuses on epic 1-on-1 duels will be music to every gamers’ ears.
INVEN - Kwangseok Park - Korean - 8.5 / 10
A love letter to classic JRPG fans’ would be the perfect description for this game. It’s filled with various elements that evoke nostalgia for JRPG enthusiasts. However, despite its efforts to recreate the nostalgia of the past, maybe the absence of convenience feaures was too much.
Infinite Start - Mark Fajardo - 8.5 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a heartfelt homage to the Suikoden games, seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh experiences. While it effectively captures the essence of Suikoden, offering familiar storytelling and visuals that resonate deeply with fans, the presence of bugs and occasional performance issues may detract from the overall enjoyment. Nevertheless, these minor setbacks do not overshadow the game’s true strength—its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while delivering a new and captivating adventure. With its rich narrative and familiar gameplay elements, Eiyuden Chronicle feels like a true Suikoden game with a new title, making it a must-play for fans of the beloved series.
Kakuchopurei - Jonathan Leo - 90 / 100
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes perfectly captures the zeitgeist period of Japanese role-playing games of the late 90s, faults and all. […] Players who yearn for the days of an epic fantasy story with solid turn-based combat & dungeon puzzle shenanigans most immersive will find a lot to love in this heartfelt tribute from the late Yoshitaka Murayama and his team Rabbit & Bear Studios.
LadiesGamers.com - Margaret David - Loved
It won’t take long to fall in love with Nowa and his initial teammates on the Watch, and the bittersweet story beats come achingly fast in the first act of the game. Those who played the prologue game, Eiyuden Chronicles Rising, won’t have to wait long to meet some familiar faces and learn the answers to some of the questions left hanging there. From there, the journey is a comfortably familiar but emotional one, where power-hungry villains separate friends and family under the banner of a war that threatens to grow out of control.
It’s a beefy game, too, with backers who already got their copy claiming that they’re clocking 60 hours on a fast-paced playthrough, and I’m suggesting that around 80 is going to be a fair hour count for most players. Chock full of stuff to do, things to explore, and characters to meet and collect; for some of us, this is the game we wanted when we were teens and still enjoying our last free summers. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a fantastic JRPG, wearing its old-school quirks like a badge of pride, with even its deliberate annoyances feeling like a wool flannel shirt. I can safely say it’s a terrific game and one its backers will welcome home with delight.
Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 9 / 10
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Noisy Pixel - Azario Lopez - 7.5 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a beautiful JRPG from beginning to end. It captures the wonder of discovery and adventure in every scene, with an added dose of tension as you navigate the complexities of a nation at war. Still, much of the weight has been removed from the player to the point where it feels like the entire experience is on autopilot and you’re simply participating when it wants you to, like in a boss battle or environmental puzzle. That said, if I look at this game through the lens of it being Murayama-san’s adventure and not mine, I’m just happy that he allowed me to accompany him on this path. While it’s a brilliant showcasing of retro meets modern, there are areas to improve, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
One More Game - Vincent Ternida - 7 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes pays homage to the beloved Suikoden series, which left an indelible mark as one of the most memorable JRPGs during the PlayStation 1 era. The game’s expansive design and nostalgic elements evoke fond memories for fans. However, nostalgia can be selective, often glossing over past flaws.
The revival of dated mechanics, including random encounters, fixed savepoints, and lengthy world map treks, hampers the overall pacing. Additionally, new features like gimmicks, war games, and forgettable characters miss the mark. The resulting package falls short of the (unreasonable) highs set by its inspirational source material.
PSX Brasil - Portuguese - 85 / 100
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Push Square - Khayl Adam - 8 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the true spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, capturing what made those games magical and expanding on the premise a hundred-fold. It tells a well-written and verbose tale of courage and endurance, but adherence to some fairly brutal old-school design precepts means it won’t appeal to everyone.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Unscored
A turn-based JRPG that accommodates those familiar with Suikoden or those who don’t know what a Suikoden is. Embrace the old-school quirks and there’s a wonderful journey to be had here.
Spaziogames - Italian - 7 / 10
Old players who have grown up with the first two episodes of the Suikoden franchise and backers of the Kickstarter campaign will be the most pleased by Eiyuden Chronicles Hundred Heroes, and old school JRPG through and through. Divisive game design choices aside, what we have here is a solid effort, but also one that looks too much to the past and much less to the future of the genre.
TechRaptor - Andrew Stretch - 5.5 / 10
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes hits the right notes on paper but in practice, the story is poorly executed, battles are bland, recruitable characters are beyond forgettable, and the game itself is sluggish. The style and audio design do a good job, but not enough to save the overall experience.
The Beta Network - Anthony Culinas - 6 / 10
Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal, a decent story and varied dungeon designs throughout. However, it’s held back by tedious recruitment processes, lacklustre battle systems and pacing issues that drag down the potential level of enjoyment.
A few hours in, I’m not very high or low on the game just yet. I’m a big fan of most of Suikoden so I’m mildly concerned I’m not quite enthralled with this game yet considering how much of the old series is in here.
That said, if I were facing the tech issues that Switch players seem to be having, I’d be pissed off. I think this game’s rightfully getting panned for the state it was released in on that system. That raises some other questions about the overall project but I’ll reserve judgment until I’ve finished the game.
I hope the switch version will be fixed soon. They already rolling out an update for the switch, not sure how much it solves
