Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/echoes-of-aeons/id1504009158?ls=1 Echoes of Aeons Crescent Moon Games At the edge of the Universe the Aeons set about to create and to destroy. What was left in the wake was the children of … $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsAt the edge of the Universe the Aeons set about to create and to destroy. What was left in the wake was the children of Terra, unified and prosperous... Until the breaking of the world. Follow Rinelesca "Rin" Stellaris, The daughter heir to the throne of Lusec, as she is caught in the midst of a brewing war, after celebrating centuries of peace in her home nation. As tensions rise, Rin sets out on her own to figure out the cause of the goings on in Terra. As she inches closer to uncovering the truth, what she thought was myth slowly becomes reality. And Eldric Estellion A young man orphaned in his youth, unbeknownst to him, he is one of the Descended. A fabled people born of mortal and Aeonic blood. Thrown into a world beyond possibility, Eldric must find the courage to face his deepest fears. Is it destiny or choice in which one’s life is framed? A tale of two souls, bound together by fate, as they challenge destiny in an epic tale of time and space, love, laughter, the human condition and those who seek to destroy existence. ■ Game-play Features • Set out on a journey of epic proportions across the world of Terra and into the unknown. A massive narrative with 15+ hours of game-play. • Explore a gorgeous hand-painted world, find hidden items, play mini-games, and set sail via the world map to many varied locals! • Fast paced action combat with massive boss fights! Take part in real-time fast paced battles that happen on the spot and play out in 60 FPS. Optimized "floating joystick" controls built from the ground up for iOS. • Switch your character on the fly to gain a tactical edge in combat! Do battle as a ranged archer with devastating AoE magic or an in your face melee specialist with quick-fire abilities. • Build your own unique combos that utilize the Aeonic Arts to summon magical swords or “Incanta” arrows in any order you choose! • Utilize the Tech Tree system to unlock specialized upgrades for your characters such as discounts at shops, raising stats, unique passive abilities, and so much more! ■ Soundtrack • No RPG is complete without a beautifully crafted soundtrack. With 50+ songs, Echoes of Aeons has an expansive score that really sets the mood and brings the world to life! ーーーーーーーー Operating System iOS 12.1 or later Recommended Devices iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max iPod touch (7th Generation) iPad (5th, 6th or 7th Generation) iPad Air 2, iPad Air (3rd Generation) iPad mini 4, iPad mini 5 iPad pro ( All generations) We cannot guarantee proper performance on devices other than those listed above. Please confirm your device model before downloading this app. Information Seller:Crescent Moon Games Genre:Action, Role Playing Release:Apr 09, 2020 Updated:May 04, 2020 Version:1.1.2 Size:2.8 GB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal AlchimiaStudios likes this. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #2 metalcasket, Apr 29, 2020 I'll have some (okay, a LOT of) impressions for this in a little bit. Y'all in are for a treat. AlchimiaStudios and ste86uk like this. anthony78 Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2015 3,128 703 113 #3 anthony78, Apr 29, 2020 Out in the US already (and 3 GB?!?). https://apps.apple.com/us/app/echoes-of-aeons/id1504009158 AlchimiaStudios likes this. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,000 113 #4 ste86uk, Apr 29, 2020 Damn 3GB that is huge! I won’t be downloading that while I’m in work. @metalcasket looking forward to your impressions. AlchimiaStudios likes this. JoshCM Well-Known Member Aug 11, 2009 4,250 23 38 Game Designer Upstate NY http://www.crescentmoongames.com #5 JoshCM, Apr 29, 2020 3GB is what happens when you work on a game too long TheSilveryWolf, AlchimiaStudios, Gwarmaxx and 2 others like this. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #6 metalcasket, Apr 29, 2020 Sooo…I heard someone promised impressions? So far I've managed to sink a few hours into this and what were initially supposed to be first impressions have turned into a full-fledged 2000 word review, so maybe we shouldn't do that and instead try and keep this as short as possible? Yeah, not happening. I've had my eye on EoA for years now, but the project's been in the making for so long now that there have been literal years between me remembering it was a thing. Nearly 8 years later it's actually out, and awesomely, Crescent Moon's been along for the entire journey. Josh could've easily dropped publishing this and moved along, yet even with the rise and fall of Forest Moon Games, he's still here. Alchimia, at the same time, haven't exactly had the best journey either…what with a failed Kickstarter campaign (which, tbh, had I known existed, I would've actually backed) and all. You know how they say "It's all about the journey, not the destination"? When you've got a destination that's this good...screw that saying. Upon first launch to the moment I was sold, there must've been a total of 10 minutes. That's not to say the game starts off on the wrong foot. There's significant world-building, cutscenes, mature unforced dialogue and a humble start that gets you invested, while still leaving space to get to know the characters. The graphics are warm and inviting, but it’s not until you start exploring the interiors of a castle that you realize just how downright gorgeous the game is. Everything’s right there in the App Store screenshots, but this combination of Leisure Suit Larry (Love for Sail), Broken Sword and Monkey Island art is just such a winner. You guys now know that the game’s 3 GB installed (nearly 10 times the size Alchimia thought it would clock in at nearly 10 years ago), but there have got to be hundreds upon hundreds of hand-drawn backdrops that absolutely justify that size. No matter how far I’d progress, I would be hit by more and more art. An 8 year development cycle allows that, however, and when each piece of art is better than the one it was preceded by, you know you have something special in your hands. The music, similarly, is another highlight of the game. Combined with the graphics, it’s easy to forget you’re playing an Action RPG. It feels like a crossover with a Point ‘n’ Click adventure (and that’s why I think the game’s so accessible). From majestic castle tunes (seriously, I can’t think of the proper term for this and it’s been hurting my brain) to dark and looming space-y battle music, to summer-y island vibes, the soundtrack is absolutely all over the place (in the best way possible) and makes for a complete experience. However, you can’t have a complete experience with bad combat, right? While misleadingly one-dimensional at the start, it doesn’t take long before you’re slotting weapons of your choice into what’s essentially a combo sequencing mechanic that’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Basically, you tap one button for your main attack, and based on the weapons and order you’ve set in the sequencer, you’re greeted with dedicated attacks (and animations). It’s perfect for mobile. Along with your main attack you’ve got slots that are filled with unlockable spells and whatnot. Both characters you take control of (Eldric and Rin) play differently. Eldric’s the close-combat dude while Rin has ranged attacks, and while they share the same tech points to improve their stats, they both have their own aforementioned unlockable spells. That allows you to personalize the game experience as much as you want, and while I’m not really highlighting everything, the game has tons and tons (seriously…TONS) of merchants, unique stat-changing items to equip, buy or sell and everything you’d associate with RPGs. It never feels overwhelming and the UI and menus are perfectly balanced. Similarly, the controls are snappy, responsive, satisfying to play with and both Rin and Eldric move at a refreshingly brisk pace. There’s just way too much to talk about, to be honest. From the way Eldric and Rin’s relationship blooms, the witty banter between all the characters, the appropriately timed sickness joke, mini games, the massive overworld with tons of varied locales, boss battles that channel 90s video game logic, the variety of objectives to complete over a 25-50 hour playthrough...it’s just one big obvious labor of love put together by 2 people over the span of nearly a decade. While the effort alone would be enough to reward the developers with your hard-earned money, the actual game speaks for itself. It bridges the gap between a 2012 and 2020 App Store and seriously feels like it could be a Game of the Year contender no matter when it was released. Remember guys, this was supposed to be released around the iPhone 4s lifecycle, yet here we are and literally nothing feels outdated. The game’s fresh, modern (yes, even X device fullscreen support) and a joy to play. Nothing but the highest recommendation from me. To the boys at Alchimia (and Josh for the unwavering support), I salute you. Oh, and a shout-out to GameSalad! What was once the biggest joke and black sheep of the App Store…I won’t even get into their past. Let me just say that when I initially saw that unmistakable spinning loading icon, my heart nearly dropped…but when everything I’ve mentioned above is not even hindered in the slightest by GameSalad (seriously, we’re talking transitioning between tons of locations!), someone’s done their homework. I don’t know if it allows for iCloud and/or controller support, but as it stands, I’m super impressed with the stability, framerate (could be mistaken, but I think this is running at a solid 60fps), battery consumption and heat production brought by a modern GameSalad. Bravo! Get this folks. TheSilveryWolf, erherringbone, AlchimiaStudios and 1 other person like this. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,966 718 113 England #7 psj3809, Apr 29, 2020 Wow trailer is amazing and thanks for the review above ! How does it control ? Tap to move or virtual joystick and buttons ? Very intrigued by this one, huge fan of Crescent Moon games so i'm looking forward to this AlchimiaStudios likes this. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #8 metalcasket, Apr 29, 2020 Dear god, tap to move would've ruined this entirely. Joystick and buttons for the win! AlchimiaStudios likes this. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,966 718 113 England #9 psj3809, Apr 29, 2020 ^Thanks, just saw a raw gameplay video here... Instant purchase from me later. Seems amazing Edit - cant watch anymore as i dont want it to spoil it for me later ! Looks stunning Bought and downloading now! TheSilveryWolf and AlchimiaStudios like this. Makara Nou Well-Known Member May 29, 2019 563 152 43 Male https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9mojIWbYFolADF7ZwPJQxA?view_as=subscriber #10 Makara Nou, Apr 29, 2020 Glad that I could also help by beta testing the game AlchimiaStudios likes this. macplash Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2014 2,645 1,103 113 Male 3D artist Munich, Germany #11 macplash, Apr 29, 2020 You got me right here at this point. I wasn’t sure from the upcoming games category thread, but I am now. Thanks for the rest of the review too. Bought! AlchimiaStudios, metalcasket and ste86uk like this. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #12 metalcasket, Apr 29, 2020 Do post impressions if and when you have a chance! You're brutally honest, so I'd appreciate peeps get a second opinion if you feel differently about it. AlchimiaStudios and macplash like this. macplash Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2014 2,645 1,103 113 Male 3D artist Munich, Germany #13 macplash, Apr 29, 2020 @metalcasket I’ll see what I can do. I got 8 hours until Levelhead is out and that’s gonna be the center of the universe for me from that point. So I either rush it now and leave it unfinished (I assume it offers more than 8 hours of gameplay) or pick it up in a few days when my hype for Levelhead cools down a little. We’ll see. AlchimiaStudios likes this. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #14 metalcasket, Apr 29, 2020 You’re so cute. “More than 8 hours of gameplay” he said. Haha, just messing. You’re in the 25-50 hour range with this one matey. AlchimiaStudios and macplash like this. bx59 Well-Known Member Dec 2, 2016 238 116 43 #15 bx59, Apr 29, 2020 I insta-buy those kinda titles, just to show my respect & support. But I feel like I'm in for a treat as well.. AlchimiaStudios, ste86uk and macplash like this. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,000 113 #16 ste86uk, Apr 29, 2020 Just purchased after the comments, hopefully I enjoy it. I do much prefer turn based combat in my games but I’ll give this a go. Although I’m playing so many at the moment I’m not sure when I’ll launch the app. AlchimiaStudios likes this. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,966 718 113 England #17 psj3809, Apr 29, 2020 Played for about an hour. Really like it. A lot of text !! Fair few conversations at the start. had a few battles. Suddenly switched to a female character which suprised me ! So far so good AlchimiaStudios and ste86uk like this. stubbieoz Well-Known Member Jun 23, 2015 1,880 358 83 Male Grey haired gamer NSW Australia #18 stubbieoz, Apr 29, 2020 @metalcasket I’m buying it just to show appreciation for your time spent doing that novel of a review. Naa, I was getting it anyways, but first I got to see what games get deleted to make space for it (and hopefully don’t get deleted from the AppStore while they are removed) I’m concerned that once I open it up, I will stop playing The Greater Good...... and I’m almost to the final boss. So the plan is I will just download it and leave it unopened on my iPad....... ....... oh yeah, like that’s gonna happen. AlchimiaStudios, metalcasket and ste86uk like this. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,000 113 #19 ste86uk, Apr 29, 2020 @stubbieoz I got it too and have the same feeling about The Greater Good and starting this. These first world problems are getting out of hand. stubbieoz and AlchimiaStudios like this. Gwarmaxx Well-Known Member Feb 2, 2010 4,446 376 83 NCC 1701 #20 Gwarmaxx, Apr 29, 2020 you don't need to delete them: go to your device settings and then on the option to check the disk space available, click on the game you want to take off and choose the first option to uninstall the app (not that to eliminate it), you will maintain all docs, so all saves and eventually all temporary downloaded files, will delete the main app only, but it will still be available on the home screen with the cloud icon ready to be re-downloaded. stubbieoz and AlchimiaStudios like this. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Damn 3GB that is huge! I won’t be downloading that while I’m in work. @metalcasket looking forward to your impressions.
Sooo…I heard someone promised impressions? So far I've managed to sink a few hours into this and what were initially supposed to be first impressions have turned into a full-fledged 2000 word review, so maybe we shouldn't do that and instead try and keep this as short as possible? Yeah, not happening. I've had my eye on EoA for years now, but the project's been in the making for so long now that there have been literal years between me remembering it was a thing. Nearly 8 years later it's actually out, and awesomely, Crescent Moon's been along for the entire journey. Josh could've easily dropped publishing this and moved along, yet even with the rise and fall of Forest Moon Games, he's still here. Alchimia, at the same time, haven't exactly had the best journey either…what with a failed Kickstarter campaign (which, tbh, had I known existed, I would've actually backed) and all. You know how they say "It's all about the journey, not the destination"? When you've got a destination that's this good...screw that saying. Upon first launch to the moment I was sold, there must've been a total of 10 minutes. That's not to say the game starts off on the wrong foot. There's significant world-building, cutscenes, mature unforced dialogue and a humble start that gets you invested, while still leaving space to get to know the characters. The graphics are warm and inviting, but it’s not until you start exploring the interiors of a castle that you realize just how downright gorgeous the game is. Everything’s right there in the App Store screenshots, but this combination of Leisure Suit Larry (Love for Sail), Broken Sword and Monkey Island art is just such a winner. You guys now know that the game’s 3 GB installed (nearly 10 times the size Alchimia thought it would clock in at nearly 10 years ago), but there have got to be hundreds upon hundreds of hand-drawn backdrops that absolutely justify that size. No matter how far I’d progress, I would be hit by more and more art. An 8 year development cycle allows that, however, and when each piece of art is better than the one it was preceded by, you know you have something special in your hands. The music, similarly, is another highlight of the game. Combined with the graphics, it’s easy to forget you’re playing an Action RPG. It feels like a crossover with a Point ‘n’ Click adventure (and that’s why I think the game’s so accessible). From majestic castle tunes (seriously, I can’t think of the proper term for this and it’s been hurting my brain) to dark and looming space-y battle music, to summer-y island vibes, the soundtrack is absolutely all over the place (in the best way possible) and makes for a complete experience. However, you can’t have a complete experience with bad combat, right? While misleadingly one-dimensional at the start, it doesn’t take long before you’re slotting weapons of your choice into what’s essentially a combo sequencing mechanic that’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Basically, you tap one button for your main attack, and based on the weapons and order you’ve set in the sequencer, you’re greeted with dedicated attacks (and animations). It’s perfect for mobile. Along with your main attack you’ve got slots that are filled with unlockable spells and whatnot. Both characters you take control of (Eldric and Rin) play differently. Eldric’s the close-combat dude while Rin has ranged attacks, and while they share the same tech points to improve their stats, they both have their own aforementioned unlockable spells. That allows you to personalize the game experience as much as you want, and while I’m not really highlighting everything, the game has tons and tons (seriously…TONS) of merchants, unique stat-changing items to equip, buy or sell and everything you’d associate with RPGs. It never feels overwhelming and the UI and menus are perfectly balanced. Similarly, the controls are snappy, responsive, satisfying to play with and both Rin and Eldric move at a refreshingly brisk pace. There’s just way too much to talk about, to be honest. From the way Eldric and Rin’s relationship blooms, the witty banter between all the characters, the appropriately timed sickness joke, mini games, the massive overworld with tons of varied locales, boss battles that channel 90s video game logic, the variety of objectives to complete over a 25-50 hour playthrough...it’s just one big obvious labor of love put together by 2 people over the span of nearly a decade. While the effort alone would be enough to reward the developers with your hard-earned money, the actual game speaks for itself. It bridges the gap between a 2012 and 2020 App Store and seriously feels like it could be a Game of the Year contender no matter when it was released. Remember guys, this was supposed to be released around the iPhone 4s lifecycle, yet here we are and literally nothing feels outdated. The game’s fresh, modern (yes, even X device fullscreen support) and a joy to play. Nothing but the highest recommendation from me. To the boys at Alchimia (and Josh for the unwavering support), I salute you. Oh, and a shout-out to GameSalad! What was once the biggest joke and black sheep of the App Store…I won’t even get into their past. Let me just say that when I initially saw that unmistakable spinning loading icon, my heart nearly dropped…but when everything I’ve mentioned above is not even hindered in the slightest by GameSalad (seriously, we’re talking transitioning between tons of locations!), someone’s done their homework. I don’t know if it allows for iCloud and/or controller support, but as it stands, I’m super impressed with the stability, framerate (could be mistaken, but I think this is running at a solid 60fps), battery consumption and heat production brought by a modern GameSalad. Bravo! Get this folks.
Wow trailer is amazing and thanks for the review above ! How does it control ? Tap to move or virtual joystick and buttons ? Very intrigued by this one, huge fan of Crescent Moon games so i'm looking forward to this
^Thanks, just saw a raw gameplay video here... Instant purchase from me later. Seems amazing Edit - cant watch anymore as i dont want it to spoil it for me later ! Looks stunning Bought and downloading now!
You got me right here at this point. I wasn’t sure from the upcoming games category thread, but I am now. Thanks for the rest of the review too. Bought!
Do post impressions if and when you have a chance! You're brutally honest, so I'd appreciate peeps get a second opinion if you feel differently about it.
@metalcasket I’ll see what I can do. I got 8 hours until Levelhead is out and that’s gonna be the center of the universe for me from that point. So I either rush it now and leave it unfinished (I assume it offers more than 8 hours of gameplay) or pick it up in a few days when my hype for Levelhead cools down a little. We’ll see.
You’re so cute. “More than 8 hours of gameplay” he said. Haha, just messing. You’re in the 25-50 hour range with this one matey.
I insta-buy those kinda titles, just to show my respect & support. But I feel like I'm in for a treat as well..
Just purchased after the comments, hopefully I enjoy it. I do much prefer turn based combat in my games but I’ll give this a go. Although I’m playing so many at the moment I’m not sure when I’ll launch the app.
Played for about an hour. Really like it. A lot of text !! Fair few conversations at the start. had a few battles. Suddenly switched to a female character which suprised me ! So far so good
@metalcasket I’m buying it just to show appreciation for your time spent doing that novel of a review. Naa, I was getting it anyways, but first I got to see what games get deleted to make space for it (and hopefully don’t get deleted from the AppStore while they are removed) I’m concerned that once I open it up, I will stop playing The Greater Good...... and I’m almost to the final boss. So the plan is I will just download it and leave it unopened on my iPad....... ....... oh yeah, like that’s gonna happen.
@stubbieoz I got it too and have the same feeling about The Greater Good and starting this. These first world problems are getting out of hand.
you don't need to delete them: go to your device settings and then on the option to check the disk space available, click on the game you want to take off and choose the first option to uninstall the app (not that to eliminate it), you will maintain all docs, so all saves and eventually all temporary downloaded files, will delete the main app only, but it will still be available on the home screen with the cloud icon ready to be re-downloaded.
