So what is else what do the critics think? Here’s a review covering the Switch version as well as the Xbox and PlayStation releases:
Nintendo World Report gave Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes a score of 5 out of 10 and shared the following thoughts on the Switch release’s performance:
“In short, the Switch version runs like a dumpster fire and looks like garbage inside said dumpster. I’ve lost hours of progress to screen freezes and the Switch home menu crashing, and it’s entirely possible that I’ve wasted even more time just looking at the loading screen or waiting for the menus to stop appearing. FPS jumps all over the place and slows down significantly during strategic war battles which are as unattractive as they are unnecessary I’m not sure a hundred patches would be enough to clean it up.”
Digital trends was a bit more lenient – giving it 3 out of 5 stars:
“A hundred heroes it doesn’t work well on Switch either. Fortunately, there were a few patches that were released during the preview period that alleviated some of the early issues… As the successor to Suikoden, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes maybe he’s faithful to a fault. Its war story is better than those found in most Fire Emblem games, and its lively cast of characters is a highlight. The turn-based combat system is also one of the best I’ve experienced of its kind in years. It’s just a shame that the frustratingly retro RPG design and lack of quality-of-life features detract from the whole journey.”
Siliconera also reviewed the Switch version – calling it a “mess” and giving it a 5 out of 10:
“Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is designed to give players a modern take on the classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead over 100 playable characters through a war-torn world that only you can save… On PC, I imagine Eiyuden Chronicle would could is generally good, but on Switch it’s a mess.”
Reviews seem to have been more favorable on other platforms, with our sister site Push Square
“Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a true spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, capturing what made those games magical and expanding the premise a hundredfold. It tells a well-written and detailed story of bravery and endurance, but adhering to some pretty brutal old-school design precepts means it won’t everyone likes it.”
