One Step From Eden

 PC
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32

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  1. Czar210
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This game remember me so much of playing megaman battle network, not the same thing but a realy great game
  2. BrightenedLight
    Apr 2, 2020
    4
    Firstly me and my brother loved playing megaman battle network growing up. This game was marketed as slay the spire and battle network. I haven't played slay the spire but I loved deck building games. I thought I would love this game because of these things but it couldn't have been more wrong. The tutorial is lacking greatly. The main gameplay is way too chaotic in battle network as soonFirstly me and my brother loved playing megaman battle network growing up. This game was marketed as slay the spire and battle network. I haven't played slay the spire but I loved deck building games. I thought I would love this game because of these things but it couldn't have been more wrong. The tutorial is lacking greatly. The main gameplay is way too chaotic in battle network as soon as the main meter filled up the player had an opportunity to think about what to do next, this game expects you to know what a particular icon is going to do while not getting hit and assessing what cards you have upcoming. If you liked megaman battle network I would definitely advise you to stay away from this game as it has an uncanny valley effect, it feels like it should play like battle network but is lacking in the things that made battle network easy to pick up but hard to master.… Expand
  3. aditya1101
    Apr 29, 2021
    6
    This game is obviously very similar to megaman battle network, and I think it does a good job of taking that concept to another level and adding a lot of interesting and fun mechanics. Overall I feel that the progression could've been better gated to avoid overwhelming the player, and I personally felt that there were too many things to keep track of with some cards, but the combat wasThis game is obviously very similar to megaman battle network, and I think it does a good job of taking that concept to another level and adding a lot of interesting and fun mechanics. Overall I feel that the progression could've been better gated to avoid overwhelming the player, and I personally felt that there were too many things to keep track of with some cards, but the combat was overall pretty fun and the deck building aspect was done quite well.… Expand
  4. Vannish
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    One Step From Eden is a stylish, action card-battling rogue-lite with a playstyle resembling a mix between Slay the Spire and Megaman Battle Network.

    Like most rogue-lites, it doesn't offer much in the sense of storytelling, focusing almost exclusively in creating a challenging, highly satisfying and repetitive yet addicting gameplay experience that shines through its combat. The combat    One Step From Eden is a stylish, action card-battling rogue-lite with a playstyle resembling a mix between Slay the Spire and Megaman Battle Network.

    Like most rogue-lites, it doesn't offer much in the sense of storytelling, focusing almost exclusively in creating a challenging, highly satisfying and repetitive yet addicting gameplay experience that shines through its combat. The combat is brutal, and while it may cause some initial struggles, it only becomes more and more satisfying with time and as you learn all the enemies' attack patterns. Its an experience that doesn't leave you frustrated, you don't feel like the game is against you, but that you simply haven't yet learned enough, didn't play well enough, didn't build your deck well enough. Additionally, the unusual combat-style creates an experience that feels very fresh and unlike any other roguelite.

    Like any game, One Step from Eden doesn't come without its flaws, in this game they are mostly shown in the lack of actual rogue-lite elements, while you do get new things with each failed run, it is usually not sufficient to make each run feel fresh on its own, requiring you to think of what you want to do next, what character or build you want to try next. Additionally, while I respect the developers' intentional decision to not overly explain things through tutorials and let players figure things out on their own, I don't think that excuses the lack of mention anywhere in the game of some gameplay elements that can be hard to find out about on your own, which may alienate a good portion of players and makes certain aspects of the game unnecessarily troubling to learn.

    The sound and art, even if not astounding, are consistently high quality, leaving no reason for complaints.

    In the end, One step from Eden is a fresh, highly entertaining rogue-lite experience carried by its combat and its brutal but well-executed level of difficulty.    … Expand
  5. DarkFireUmad
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    Muy chulo, me recuerda a un juego de Megaman que jugué en la DS solo que en vez por turnos es en tiempo real y como mola, pero como todo Roguelite me acaba cansando, no todos pueden ser Hades. Los otros pj son muy distintos de por sí y difíciles de usar.
  6. Second-of-Relax
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    I love it, the gameplay is addictive and the music makes you fall in love. Reminds me of when I was a kid playing MegaMan on the DS. Thank you for bringing me back to my childhood.
  7. Ragegoberts
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. trash roguelike im worthless casual trash so never going to be able to beat the game ever… Expand
  8. RoyBrewer
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    I love this game it gave me the excitement of playing Battle Network again and created a system of just wanting to play one more game until I was stuck in a loop trying to improve all of my skills. I cannot stress enough this game is a triumph that needs experienced.

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#41 Best PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameMAG
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    One Step From Eden is a very fast card roguelike game with a great and memorable bosses, the main problem of which is a very slow progress in gaining abilities and new variations of characters.
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  2. IGN Japan
    Apr 10, 2020
    90
    The combination between deck-building and speedy real-time action make One Step From Eden a revolutionary title. While difficult and lacking in story, it’s definitely a game anyone should try.
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  3. GameSkinny
    Apr 8, 2020
    90
    One Step From Eden is a fantastic rogue-like deck-building game that is a few small tweaks away from perfection.
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