To add to the depth are ten different spell types. Your deck can be supplemented with artifacts you might find or receive from leveling up that grant passive bonuses - from extra life to damage modifiers, artifacts quickly become key to any loadout. As you progress through the various branching paths towards Eden, treasure chests may be encountered with new spells or new skills can be purchased skills from the Shopkeeper (who can eventually become a playable character). What a character’s deck starts out with does not necessarily mean it needs to stay that way.
A future “Chronos” loadout changes Saffron’s gameplay to a much slower pace with pause weaponry. Saffron may start with an off pistol weapon for quick, continuous fire that creates quick, darting combat. Each loadout also vastly changes the way characters play for variety in approach. Each character features their own flavor text, special loadouts for starting gear and cosmetic outfits. Each character has different kinds of specialization that make them a master of one or more combination of spell types. She’s a well-balanced character for first-time players.
The first character that can be played as is Saffron, a military scientist that is adept with all types of spells. For example, once these bosses are defeated at the end of each of the eight paths to Eden, you can choose to either destroy them completely with a final attack or spare their lives so that they can fight by your side through special support actions. And while One Step from Eden gives clear gameplay directions, there are also subtle actions the game asks us to intuit that may change gameplay. In my first playthroughs these characters gave me a run for my money, but regardless of where the run is ended, unlock ability cards are still unlocked that may be used in future runs. These characters are able to be unlocked through progression and you may even meet them on the field of battle as you make your way towards the end-goal of Eden. Not only does this give some sense of world-building, but it’s also indicative of each character’s playstyle. Each of the nine playable characters have their own special abilities, weapons and flavor text. While it’s not a title that’s devoted to storytelling, you can still get a sense for the magically sci-fi flavor developers were going for. Gorgeous character designs and an upbeat soundtrack set the tone for the game. And while there is no shortage of death in One Step from Eden, you at least unlock permanent cards for battle and still feel that progress has been made despite any setbacks.Īt a first glance, One Step from Eden is a vibrant, colorful feast for the senses. Each boss level is adequately challenging and engaging for a wild ride.
As you make your way through each procedurally-generated path onto the next level, a vast repertoire of enemies are encountered that have unique fighting styles and strategies of their own. From poison damage to frost effects from wall structures for blocking to actual shield regeneration, it appears One Step From Eden has thought of it all. There are various classes of spells that can be used in unison or by themselves to create themed decks. Not only must you be precise in your movements on the field by dashing around and avoiding attacks, you must also be strategic in the way spells are used and decks are built. What sets this title apart from its seminal counterparts is that it’s a constantly evolving strategy game as well. It’s a title deeply reminiscent of tactics we might remember from Mega-Man Battle Network titles with its nearly identical grid design and combat style. Featuring powerful spell-slinging action, a nearly endless combination of cards and tons of progression unlocks, One Step From Eden has seamlessly integrated various mechanics to create a frantically immersive tower climb experience. The strategic deck-building, real-time action title provides a deep time-sink for fans of the rogue-like genre. One Step from Eden has launched during a time when titles with a plethora of replayability are needed.
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