Lost Eidolons
A tactical RPG about mercenaries overthrowing a tyrant emperor.
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Lost Eidolons is a 2022 tactical role-playing game developed and published by South Korean studio Ocean Drive Studio. The game follows mercenary Eden as he leads a group of fighters through turn-based, grid-based battles to overthrow a corrupt emperor. It received generally positive reviews, with praise for its gameplay, story, characters, and voice acting, though criticism was directed at its pacing, polish, art, animations, and lack of gameplay variety.
Background
Lost Eidolons is set in the kingdom of Benerio under the Artemesia Empire, founded by Emperor Ludivictus. The protagonist, Eden, is a freelance mercenary who becomes a fugitive after a mission to rescue a woman named Andrea goes awry. He joins the rebellion led by Isoro Feniche and eventually helps crown Abramo Orsio as king of Benerio.
The story takes a turn when Balastar Feniche, Isoro's nephew, grows increasingly ruthless, kills Cristobal, and becomes a tyrant himself. Eden gains the powers of the Eidolons—godlike spirits that choose mortal hosts—but is initially unable to defeat Balastar. After two years of struggle, Eden corners and kills Balastar, with the ending varying based on whether the character Gilbert was saved: Eden either rules as a benevolent king or becomes another ruthless conqueror.
Did You Know?
- Combat includes a weakness system based on equipped weapons and armor, and magic can alter terrain, such as fire igniting wooded areas.
- The story's ending changes depending on whether the player saves the character Gilbert.
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- Wikipedia: Lost Eidolons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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