Etheria: Restart (2025)
XD Inc.
Etheria: Restart is a turn-based Action-RPG game set in a neo-contemporary virtual city developed by XD Entertainment Pte. Ltd.. While encompassing Etheria, the virtual city, you, a Hyper-Linker, will fight side by side with Animus against virus invasions and explore hidden stories.
About the story
In the wake of a global freezing catastrophe, human civilization teeters on the brink of collapse... To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". In "Etheria", besides humans, there are Animus who can utilize Anima Power. The two species originally coexisted harmoniously in Etheria, until one day a disaster called "Genesis" began to corrupt the Animus, causing them to go berserk and threaten human lives. To combat Genesis, the Hyperlinker Union was established. And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.
Platforms
Android iOS PCGenres
Adventure Fighting Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
Action Fantasy Mystery Science fiction
Languages: English and 10 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
MonsterVine
By Branford HubbardWhile Etheria: Restart has solid worldbuilding and aesthetic appeal, its outdated free-to-play mechanics, tedious progression systems, and heavy reliance on gacha tropes hold it back from being a standout. It’s competent, but ultimately fails to respect the player’s time in meaningful ways.
Game8
By Alfonso MajaruconEtheria: Restart delivers a strong PvP-focused experience with deep mechanics and smart character design, making it a serious contender in the turn-based genre. However, its weak story mode holds it back from reaching its full potential. More concerning is the preferential treatment of a special class of heroes, which could easily disrupt game balance if left unchecked.
