Jordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportOne Step From Eden (Switch) Review
Published 3/25/2020
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/26/2020
One Step From Eden
One Step From Eden combines strategic deckbuilding and realtime action with roguelike elements. Cast powerful spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, collect game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies. Make it one step from Eden, the last shining beacon of hope in a bleak post-war world. Fight alone (or with a friend in co-op) and lead your character down a path of mercy or destruction. Features: - Deckbuilding with 200+ spells & 100+ game-changing items - Action deckbuilding, a blend of bullet hell action and card game strategy - 8+ Playable characters and Bosses - Life or death choices with alternate runs and endings - Unique evolving enemies that get ingeniously more difficult - Procedurally generated worlds and battles - Local co-op and PvP - Full controller and keyboard & mouse support - Steam Workshop & mod support
- Developer
- Thomas Moon Kang
- Publisher
- Maple Whispering Limited, Humble Games
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The critic average is 78 across 12 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Ben Simmons
PC InvasionOne Step From Eden Review – A step too hard
Published 3/25/2020
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