Edens Zero

Not all anime games I cover are based on stuff I have had any previous contact with, but I never see that as a bad thing. It’s always an opportunity to be introduced to a brand new IP, and who knows, I might even end up enjoying it. For instance, J-Stars Victory Vs., as janky as it was, was my gateway drug to stuff like Bleach, Gintama, and even JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to give the Edens Zero game a go, even if I had never heard of the anime prior...

Edens Zero is an action RPG based on Hiro Mashima’s series of the same name. While the original manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2018 to 2024, this is its first console adaption. With Konami at the helm, the experience shows solid fundamentals, but lets down on one specific point that’s dear to RPG fans.

This video game adaptation of Edens Zero doesn't make the best first impression, but if you stick with it for a few hours, it gets a lot better. It's rough around the edges and has multiple issues that persist throughout, such as a certain clunkiness to its combat, but its entertaining story full of outrageous characters and ample number of unique playable characters will keep you coming back for more.

EDENS ZERO is an addictive adaptation that will get you hooked on the story, even if you haven’t read it yet. If you look past the fanservice and repetitive combat, you’ll find a real gem of a storyline here.

This is a 3D action role-playing game based on the space fantasy comic/anime Edens Zero by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master. The player controls a diverse cast of characters as they embark on an epic adventure across different planets while battling powerful enemies! PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

If we had to use one word to describe EDENS ZERO, it would be 'basic' — but we don't necessarily mean that in a bad way. This is a very straightforward adaptation of the sci-fi manga and anime series, retelling the source material's plot across a rather rudimentary action RPG structure.

Konami's video game adaptation of Edens Zero is a fun action RPG that follows the events of the original story. The combat is a bit slow at first, but once you unlock more moves and playable characters, the action becomes far more palatable. However, the outdated graphics and presentation may be a barrier for some fans.

Edens Zero is a mediocre attempt to bring a well-loved manga into the interactive medium. The combat lacks the nuance found in stronger action-RPGs. While switching between party members adds some variety, battles quickly become repetitive and tiresome. The story is messy, and its basic presentation fails to hold your attention. Although the game throws together many ideas, none are fully realized, resulting in a disjointed and unpolished experience.

Superfans of the series might find something to love if they dig deep enough – but Konami’s Edens Zero, more than anything, is another grim reminder of the unrealized potential of anime-based video games.

Most known as a manga and second as an anime, KONAMI has taken it upon themselves to make a video game out of EDENS ZERO, the second of Hiro Mashima’s works to make the jump into gaming. Woefully, like Fairy Tale 2, EDENS ZERO has an immense amount of source material to work with, but refuses to take the jump into video game land seriously.