RPGFit check
Is Ephemeral Tale worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Dungeon-crawler fans who want randomized gear to shape character builds
- JRPG players who want different approaches to enemies and bosses
- Explorers who enjoy searching handcrafted environments for clues and secrets
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who do not want challenging fights may hit a wall against the game's enemies and bosses.
- Players who prefer a fixed progression path may find repeated gear collection and build changes a poor fit.
- Players seeking a multiplayer-focused RPG may not find that focus here.
Our take on Ephemeral Tale
Players who do not want to adjust their approach through gear and build choices may hit a wall during challenging enemy and boss fights. The randomized loot system also places gear collection at the center of character progression.
What is Ephemeral Tale?
Ephemeral Tale is a dungeon-crawling RPG combining handcrafted dungeons, classic JRPG-style combat, and loot-based progression.
Players travel through varied environments in search of people with the power to change fate, finding clues about a forgotten land along the way. Combat features enemies and challenging bosses, with multiple possible approaches and gear choices that support different builds. Randomized loot includes over 80 unique pieces for players to collect and use in shaping a play style. The game also offers keyboard, controller, and touch controls, colorblind settings, and difficulty options. Encounters include an undead T-Rex, and players can befriend a dog or pet a grackle.
How Ephemeral Tale plays
- 01Randomized loot
- Over 80 unique pieces of gear can be collected to shape different character builds.
- 02Dungeon exploration
- Clues found across varied environments reveal secrets about a forgotten land.
- 03Control options
- Input choices include keyboard, controller, and touch.
- 04Difficulty settings
- Players can choose from difficulty options, and the game includes colorblind settings.
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Ephemeral Tale: platforms & release
Is Ephemeral Tale worth it?
It is worth it if: dungeon-crawler fans who want randomized gear to shape character builds. Skip it if: players who do not want challenging fights may hit a wall against the game's enemies and bosses.
Where can I download Ephemeral Tale?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Ephemeral Tale's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Ephemeral Tale on?
Windows only.
