There are two ways in which you can play Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. One is the default format, called Normal Mode, which is the way intended to go through this game if you want a difficult journey.
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On the other hand, there’s an easier mode accurately named Simple Mode. This one is more oriented to casual players that prefer to experience the story with as few obstacles as possible. There are a few differences between these two playstyles but don’t worry, we’ll go over each one in this guide.
As already mentioned, Normal Mode is the setting you will have already pre-selected when starting Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising for the first time. In this mode, you’ll experience the combat tools in a more complex and complete way.
For example, as you go on unlocking the rest of the cast for your party, you’ll have one button associated with each one of them. To swap characters and perform attacks with them, you have to press their designated button.
The other two members of your party will be Garoo and Isha, which you will unlock by completing specific main quests.
This is especially important when doing Link Attacks. This is a special gameplay mechanic that lets you chain attacks in a unique way while changing characters on the fly. In Normal Mode, you’ll have to press that character’s button at the right time.
To know more about Link Attacks, please visit our guide.
If you prefer to have a more calm and easy way of playing this title, don’t worry. That’s the reason Simple Mode is here. Using this mode, you can make progress in your missions mostly using two buttons: attack and jump. The game will swap between your characters automatically, without the need to press an additional
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