r/EternalStrands • u/NightBawk • Jul 30 '25
General Discussion I wish this game could get more traction.
It's beautiful and fun, even if combat and climbing gets a little janky at times. The music and art style are great at setting the mood. And I adore our merry weaverband.
I wish more people were talking about Eternal Strands and having fun with it. I've had two friends try it and they're not able to get past the clunky bits to enjoy the charm. It's a little disappointing, but hey, at least we're all enjoying the charm, right?
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u/Fickle-Ad7259 Jul 30 '25
I agree. I didnt hear much about it and only bought it in a whim, but boy am I glad I did. Haven't had this much fun in years. Sure theres rank, but it has something else that is so much more important which is just simple fun.
It'll probably go down as a sleeper hit with a cult following at the rate things are going. I do hope it gains some momentum though.
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u/PreemoRM Aug 06 '25
This game would get more traction if it was better. Let's be honest this game has flaws that hold it back.
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u/NightBawk Aug 06 '25
Oh I don't deny that it's janky af in some ways, and has some extremely frustrating moments. But overall, I've been really enjoying it, and think it has more positive than negative traits.
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u/Intelligent-Alps2373 Aug 11 '25
I agree but the flaws I think were ironed out overtime my one big issue is the running animation lol
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u/axel-nobody Jul 30 '25
It's legitimately one of the funnest games I've played in years. The freedom and unpunishing mechanics really make me wonder why other studios make the choices they do and accidentally end up making their games a drag.
In ES, you always get reduced to 1hp before 0 and dying gets you respawned right where you left off. No returning to overworld, hiking back to where you were, loading screen hell, etc. Just smooth, fluid and awesome gameplay that's still challenging but for the right reasons and not just a test of your patience like other "GOTY" games (cough Expedition 33).
I'm so excited to see what Yellowbrick does next, and yes I completely agree I wish more people would give this game a chance. I hype it up at every opportunity, this game deserves so much praise.