If you're a fan of deck-builders, roguelikes, real-time strategy or bullet hell action, there's a game for you on its way to Switch soon. Going by the name of One Step From Eden, it looks to combine strategy with frantic real-time action and it's dropping on Switch eShop on 26th March.
Ticking off genre buzzwords like a marketer's dream, the game originated as a Kickstarter project looking to recapture the spirit of Mega Man Battle Network and hit a $60,000 stretch goal to fund a Switch version. Over the past couple of years it has generated positive responses from various indie game shows and it's certainly action-packed if the trailer above is anything to go by. Self-described as a 'a blend of bullet hell action and card game strategy', you'll be crafting decks from a selection of over 200 spells and chaining together combos in battles against multiple enemies and bosses as you make your way to the eponymous Eden.
The main design and development of One Step From Eden appears to be primarily the work of Thomas Moon Kang, although three other people are listed on the game's Kickstarter page, two of whom are composers. Here are some of the features highlighted in the official press kit blurb:
- 9+ Playable characters and Bosses
- 40+ Unique evolving enemies
- Deckbuilding with 200+ spells
- 100+ strategy changing items
- Procedurally generated worlds and battles
- Life or death choices and alternate endings
- Local co-op and PvP
With local co-op and a lovely pixel art look, Switch would seem to be an ideal platform (although it's also coming to Steam). For anyone pining for Mega Man Battle Network, this looks like a fun modern take on the concept with its own twist, and could be worth checking out more closely when it launches at the end of March.
Ah, if only it was also an open-world, f2p Battle Royale as well, eh? Now that would tick ALL the boxes! Like the look of the trailer above? Feel free to share your thoughts below.
Comments (13)
I will keep an eye on this as I have recently gotten into card battlers (Steamworld Quest and Slay the Spire).
I'm keen to seen how they combine the real time aspects with the grid based strategy elements. Thanks for helping to put this on my radar
"Would you Adam and Eve it?"
Oof! That one got an audible groan out of me.
cant really pay attention to any other deckbuilding until ascension 20 on all 4 characters in slay the spire...currently 14 on Ironclad, 13 Silent, 17 Defect and 3 Watcher
Still hyped as this brings me my battle network gameplay I've been craving.
wooo! not even gonna wait for the sale this time!
This slightly reminds me of Chain of Memories with real-time card mechanics. Definitely will look into it.
Looks rad, keeping an eye on it!
@Dayton311 I hope there is some sort of follow up to steamworld quest.
This looks EPIC, and reallly coooolll X3!!! cant wait to play this!
Megaman Battle Network style gameplay?day one purchase for sure.
Cost? Any idea?
Looks good! Looking forward to this one
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