Ereban: Shadow Legacy

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a better 3D platformer than it is a stealth game.

Ereban Shadow Legacy it's not original at all, but it's yet another demonstration that a game can be entertaining even without innovating. The indie nature of the project is evident, especially on the technical front, but if you can overlook the graphics, you'll see that behind it lies an honest gaming experience, capable of entertaining with simplicity.

Despite the lack of impactful storytelling, the unique stealth gameplay utilising shadows is what really sets Ereban: Shadow Legacy apart from others in the same genre. Having to look around, plan your route, and adapt if things don’t work out, all while remaining undetected, creates a whole new set of challenges not seen in other games.

Use the shadow powers of the Ereban to expose Helios before it's too late!

Go in thinking of a good indie game and not a highly polished triple-A game, and you will have a brilliant time. This isn’t shade or hate, it’s just setting expectations. Honestly, the performance is the only real letdown here; the scope and gameplay are top-notch, but it just stutters along and takes the fun out of it. If you can handle the later levels tanking the frame rate, the shadow-shifting and level design make it a standout stealth title. This is my favourite game of the year so far.

The Spanish studio Baby Robot Games has done a great job with this title. Ereban is a game that knows exactly what it wants to offer and executes it with precision.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a stealth game that understands the value of focus. Instead of trying to do everything, it builds its identity around shadows, movement, and clever level design. The result feels a bit like stepping back into the era of compact PS2 games where levels were designed with care and the experience trusted you to figure things out without constant handholding. What makes it even more impressive is that it comes from a small team making their first game. You can feel the passion behind it in the mechanics, the art style, and the thoughtful level design. The ranking system, different playstyles, and challenge medals also give the game plenty of replay value for anyone who enjoys mastering stealth systems.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy presents itself as a solid and distinctive stealth game, basing much of its appeal on shadowy movement and observation-focused level design. Its greatest strength lies in how it allows players to experiment with the environment, constantly combining light and darkness without losing momentum. While its story and some secondary systems aren't particularly deep, they serve their purpose well within the overall experience. Overall, it's a polished, entertaining, and coherent game, especially recommended for those who enjoy more tactical and patient stealth without excessive difficulty.

Fans of Aragami and other stealth-action games will find plenty to enjoy in Ereban: Shadow Legacy – an engaging story is wrapped up neatly in stealth mechanics that can be very engaging, but sadly the issue with responsivity in the controls, gameplay that quickly becomes stale and a morality system that needs to justify itself in a world where it feels unnecessary drags the experience down; the game itself is fun, but would definitely benefit from some major tweaks and changes.

If you're looking for a stealth game to try out, then Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a strong option. While the story is far from a masterpiece, it does its part and serves as a solid catalyst for the player's shadow powers and allows the player's perspective to be challenged.