Lost Eidolons? More Like, "Lost My Patience!" | Stiles' Reviews

[@aetius7139]

Funnily enough the inspiration of the story comes from sima qian "shiji" compilation of chinese historical epic. Its story mirrors that of the fall of the qin dynasty (empire of ludivictus) who conqured the other kingdoms (Qi, Han, Chu, Wei, Zhao, Yao). At first it brought stability. But as Qin shi huang di (emperor ludivictus) grew old he become obsessed with immortality. He burned books, excuted confucian scholars. Impose heavy labour duty. Eventually rebellion started to forment in various former 6 kingdoms. In chu, a local magistrate started a sucessful rebellion led by xiang liang (Isoro feniche). With the help of hos formidable cousin, Xiang yu (Balastar feniche). At the same time, A low born peasant and local scoundrel. Liu bang (Eden) was supposed to escort group of penal convict to labour camp. Got lost, and some prisoners escape along the way. Fearing the consquence. He joined the rebellion. Xiang yu and Liu bang become best friend quickly due to liu bang charms and silver tongue. Xiang liang later killed in an ambush at battle of dingtao (battle of seinzfeld) by qin commander Zhang han (General caspar) After that they part ways. With xiang yu head north to support a rebellion in zhao (Linnoit). While liu bang lead a vanguard to capture qin capital xiangyang (Leroyaure). Along the way charm, cajole, bribed enemeis to switch sides (Viturin anyone?). Turns out empetor had died months earlier and his trusted advisor Eunuch Zhao gao (prime minister maurin) took control for months pretending that emperor still alive. Meanwhile xiang yu become impatient of the slow progress kill his commander King huai (king abramo) in a rage. Usurp total control defeat zhang han, buried alive all surrendered qin soldiers. And proceed to xiang yang with intent to kill liu bang. Later liu bang hosted a banquet at hong gate (Viodelle) to repair relation with xiang yu. Xiang yu planned to assasinate liu bang but then hestitate to go throught the plan. Eventually liu bang escaped and rather than kill him outright xiang yu exiled liu bang to mountainous wasteland in sichuan (Liviyu). Xiang yu tgen proceed to loot, burn, and massacre the population of Xiang Yang. Liu bang fearing xiang yu changed his mind burned the gallery road (Like eden burning the gallery road linking liviyu to artemisia). Liu bang then spent some years building his army, securing alliances, amd bidding his time. He became temperamental and moody. (Just like eden). Eventually his old friend xiao he came back and recruited a talented general Han xin (Klara) to assist him. While in exile, Xiang yu was busy stomping opposition (just like balastar did). Eventually a big revolt in state of Qi (Hullisberg) draw xiang yu away from the capital. Liu bang then ordered an attack on guanzhong (vyugar). Who was garrisoned by former qin general Zhang han (Caspar). The rest of the story really similar. Xiang yu crushed liu bang time and time again. But liu bang keep coming back. Meanwhile, liu bang semi independent commander han xin (klara) keep winning victory after victory in the north while xiang yu is busy dealing with liu bang in a wild goose chase in the south. Eventually xiang yu gave up and signed a peace treaty. Which liu bang immediately broke after xiang yu turn his army back to chu. In a battle of gai xia (battle of charteau). Surrounded on three sides, xiang yu fought a fighting withdrawal back to his fortified camp in gaixia. Han xin then ordered his troops to sing a song about chu (much like eden sing a song in the game). That cause mass desertation of xiang yu chu troops. With only 800 elite men loyal left. He stormed out of the siege and made his last stand in Wu river (Neben river). Where he died. Chopped up to 8 pieces. Because liu bang promise a rank of nobility and a fief to whoever bring proof of xiang yu death.

[@Mr.KokoPudgeFudge]

0:53 That's a good insult, I'm taking that one, thanks Mr. Stiles.

[@StilesReviews]

Glad to be of service lol

[@visoroverwatch3247]

I play this on my steamdeck when Im trying to sleep and it usually puts me to sleep within an hour. Its a pretty good game to play on a handheld. Maybe not if your gaming on your PC lol.

[@jessefisher1809]

I love this game. I thought the story was more interesting and more mature than that of fire emblem and the combat is lots of fun. I wish there were more games like it.

[@limabarreto911]

Interesting game, I think, but there kind of is a lot of competition for this genre on PC I think to really have people jump to it when it's not among the best of them.

[@StilesReviews]

There are a lot of strategy games on PC, but not a lot that fit the more specific 'Fire Emblem-Like' niche as far as I'm aware. That said, yeah, I agree that a lot of people will be better served by another title. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@rogerlynch5279]

1:05Yes, a balanced mix out of XCOM and DRGON AGE ORIGINS also High Classs Tactics and a BRreathtaking Storyline that had been juciy I guess the missing true connection between Tactical Choices and Storyline is due to the total desinterest of , in my mind, especially younger players just wanting to butcher around. Some of those examples for ignoring the storyline you can find in several RPG Let´s Plays if you look around Thanks for the very valuable tips in your overview of the game

[@Truth-Justice-Freedom]

I restarted that same battle and did the exactly the same thing, and missed that 2nd chance again, had to brutal force the boss like u did lol. But I LOVE this game nevertheless!!

[@LibraScope]

That's a bit of a shame. Hopefully some of those smaller issues can be fixed. But yeah, the... shall we say, seeming lack of self-awareness of the narrative probably can't be remedied. There's always next time I suppose! Hopefully they get that opportunity.

[@StilesReviews]

I found out after wtiting this thst they are indeed making a sequel and im actually excited to see if its an improvement.

[@TheSushiandme]

I got bored of Baldue's gate 3. Why im looking for indie games to play.

[@jessefisher1809]

This is a good one! I highly recommend it!! For gameplay and story. Just know yes there is quite a bit of busywork in the camp inbetween all that.

[@eduardoarancibia169]

0:20 in and you've gained a subscriber.

[@StilesReviews]

Well i hope my actual content keeps you around haha

[@slipstream7324]

Is there an option to skip animations or speed them up?

[@StilesReviews]

You can hold down a button to speed up the animations, and I BELIEVE there was an option to make units move faster between turns, but I don't quite remember.

[@slipstream7324]

@@StilesReviews appreciate it

[@john0doesnt]

both are possible

[@ryanc5572]

The title of this video is hilarious 😂 A shame, it's been on my radar for a while. I play games a lot for story, bummer to see that it's sorely lacking

[@StilesReviews]

Thanks, I'm glad someone liked it. Was waiting for people to be mad that it was 'too click-baitey' xD.

[@Fred-ju1xs]

yeah. the story was soooo. blech. The writers obviosly favored the villains more than the heroes. The villains were more interesting and competent. The heroes felt weak and oh so stupid. And I couldnt even make plot decisions to make them act smarter. I just felt like I was stuck with stupid, weak characters who were destined to fumble their way to the end of the story no matter what. I guess the wanted to make it feel like you were facing a challenge.... but it felt like... AFTER you beat a tough challenge at the toughest difficulty the game would say to you..."Boy, we totally screwed that up, huh? We suck!"... The motivation to go above and beyond drained away when no matter what feats you do, your forces just barely squeak by in the story. If you like powerless fantasy, this game is for you though. your perfect battle will go unnoticed throughout the game as your army runs for their lives again and again. As your leader loses in the story over a over.

[@wilsonkierankitsune]

Might try Baldur's Gate 3 eventually, not sure though mostly because BG 2 is my all time favorite game so playing something with that titles feels... off since it feels disingenuous. Also I play Pathfinder in real life now so I'm not sure how well I'll work with 5th edition rules

[@limabarreto911]

Well, it was not made by the original devs, Larian got the license, among other reasons, because it would be popular, so it will feel a little off no matter what.

[@StilesReviews]

It feels very different from the first two Baldur's Gate games, but it doesn't feel like the name is arbitrary, which I was worried it would be.I think they did a very good job. I'm actually playing it right now while writing this reply haha. Honestly if I were to compare it to any other game, I would compare it to Dragon Age: Origins, though with turn-based combat.

[@wilsonkierankitsune]

@@StilesReviews I'll think about it, for now I have other RPGs in that style to play. Tyranny is up next

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

5e is so shallow and boring.. whoch os ofcourae, why its so popular now

[@Truth-Justice-Freedom]

Super fun gameplay and good character class development sys; GREAT storyline which is based on true history around 220BC in ancient China. Preordered and had a BLAST playing it!

[@StilesReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it. I had my issues with it, but am looking forward to trying the sequel when it comes out.

[@tomkelly00]

Not sure if you're pronouncing it right? But I've never heard that word spoken TBH. Anyway, I was intrigued by this game but it sounds like it's not worth the aggravation. Probably will not be buying it unless it goes to the bargain bin.

[@rpgnut5897]

I kinda knew this game wasn’t gonna be very good.

[@jessefisher1809]

It is good though! And I do play my games for story. I found it much more engaging than fire emblem. You can see the low budget at times, but w/e.