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  • Summary: Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.
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  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Apr 9, 2026
    95
    Esoteric Ebb is a remarkably confident CRPG that wears its Disco Elysium inspiration on its sleeve while delivering exceptional writing and meaningful player choice. Though not entirely original, its execution is polished, thoughtful, and often brilliant. One of the strongest narrative-driven RPGs in recent years.
  2. Mar 16, 2026
    90
    For those who appreciate dense narrative games and experiences that emphasize character role-playing, Esoteric Ebb offers one of the most interesting proposals in the genre in recent years.
  3. 90
    Esoteric Ebb is incredible. Saturated with fantastic writing and memorable characters, its systems marry CRPG and TTRPG mechanics in clever ways.
  4. May 20, 2026
    90
    Become a legendary cleric! Be fearless, brilliant, omniscient and immortal. Roll the dice and face the consequences of your decisions. This adventure is designed for a specific group of players, who will appreciate it all the more.
  5. Mar 6, 2026
    86
    A brilliant narrative RPG that’s a must-play, and not just for fans of Disco Elysium.
  6. Mar 2, 2026
    85
    Esoteric Ebb is a multitude of things: a low-stakes political mystery, a comedy with solid writing and fleshed-out characters that have personalities even if there are no vocal performances to go with them, and it's a good-looking game that feels like the spirit of Disco Elysium. Most of all, it's an enjoyable experience that begs for multiple playthroughs to see all of the different scenarios and personalities. This is a pleasant surprise of a title, and those who value good dialogue above all else will be very happy with Esoteric Ebb.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 19, 2026
    60
    The problem is that, in the areas where Esoteric Ebb differs most from its clearest inspiration, it's imitating something else. [Issue#422, p.112]

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