Product Info

Platform

Switch 2, Switch, PC

Publisher

WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS

Developer

WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS

Genre

RPG

Players

1

File Size (Minimum)

3.8 GB

Release Date (NA)

Sep 16, 2026

Purchase From

eShop

Steam

Home » Another Eden Begins (Review)

Another Eden Begins is a rebuild of the original free-to-play mobile game Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space. It offers a much better experience by eliminating the gacha mechanics, allowing it to feel and play like a traditional role-playing game (RPG) that those who grew up with this style of turn-based games will enjoy.

A Furrmiliar Time

You play as Aldo, who sets out on a mission to rescue his kidnapped sister Feinne, who possesses a unique ability that the beastfolk want. Unfortunately things are looking too good for our hero, but suddenly he is swept into a dimension that takes Aldo on a journey as a time traveler through different eras of the past, present, and future.

Sound familiar? Those who know or have played Chrono Trigger or Chrono Cross will get a deja vu, as the story was written and directed by Masato Kato, known for his work on the two Chrono titles. Additionally, the main theme was composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, who composed both Chrono titles as well. This game evokes a sense of nostalgia for classic RPGs. Another Eden Begins is not a game that should be viewed as a successor to the games nor a tie-in but a brand-new adventure that uses time traveling as the game’s plot.

The game does throw in a few Easter eggs that represent the Chrono series. For example, a character in the starting village of Baruoki has an appearance that resembles Lucca Ashtear from Chrono Trigger. Not only that, the character’s name is Ashtear, representing Lucca’s last name. One resemblance you won’t miss is the humanoid frog character named Cyrus, whose fans of Chrono Trigger will recognize that iconic visual as the playable character named Frog. Furthermore, ironically, Cyrus is a knight and a mentor to Frog in Chrono Trigger. It’s enjoyable to spot these moments, even though the games are unrelated.

While the rebuilt version covers the first chapter, the mobile version has additional chapters to explore. However, players don’t have to be concerned with the gacha system and the online live service. The following chapter adds new gameplay features and tweaked mechanics to its gameplay along with a new story to follow, so stopping at the first chapter for this platform makes sense. Could we see the second chapter come to platforms in an offline feature? That’ll be up to the team behind Another Eden Begins.

The adventure you’ll take is intriguing and pulls you in each step of the way. The mystery behind Aldo and Feinne. The unique characters you’ll encounter, who will join your team, remind you of the classic RPG Chrono Cross with their variety and the number of playable characters available. Players can enjoy at least twenty hours of the main story. You can expect to play much more if you tackle every side quest. Those who enjoy classic RPG storytelling that gives vibes from the Super Nintendo (Famicom) days will enjoy the journey.

After completing the game, players are offered to play in the New Game+. This feature allows you to experience a new ending, which includes over ten different endings based on your choices and actions throughout the story. Gear, character progression, and stats transfer over, so you don’t need to worry about starting completely over.

A Meowtastic Time

The visuals, like the mobile version, are puppet-like animations. While this style may not appeal to those seeking more fluid character animation, it is effective, particularly during battles. The character illustrations have small detailed upgrades and look more vibrant compared to the mobile version.

New dubbed voices and scripts were added in Another Eden Begins, which adds more volume to the game’s story, but the new English version sounds awkward, as if reading off the script with a lack of emotion. However, the Japanese dub carries more emotion on its dialogue.

The landscapes and backgrounds are more polished and don’t have the curvy terrain the mobile version had that made it look like you were traveling on a globe. Players can move seamlessly between areas and there are no loading times for players. Exploration is on linear paths, but in different directions. Players can open up the mini map for a better visual to find pathways, treasures, enemies and more. No more random battles like the mobile version. Players have control if they want to attack or avoid enemies.

Players will also come across cats wondering around where you can collect them and let one join your party as a follower. There is a story behind the role of cats in the game, but players will need to uncover it themselves without any spoilers from this review.

The music is meowtastic with its variety of orchestrated scores. The main theme by Yasunori Mitsuda does carry that familiar feeling of Chrono games. The rest of the soundtrack, incorporating traditional folk instruments and an orchestra by Procyon Studios, does make it feel like a Chrono game. The battle theme “Chaotic Recognizer” is energetic and upbeat for the battles you’ll encounter on screen. Its tune sounds quite familiar but distinct enough to enjoy. Roaming the halls and dungeons does feel more mysterious with its distinctive tracks.

Preparing for Clawback

Battles are turn-based, and there’s no timer for players to initiate a command. Use elemental attacks to find enemy weaknesses or cast spells to buff or heal your team. However, battles feel quicker due to the chain mechanics. Each character carries a condition to charge up their “Chain Skill.” For example, Aldo can build his gauge up, represented as dots, when any character on the front line initiates a move that the enemy is weak to. When the gauge is full, that character will automatically initiate the attack. Some conditions aren’t just offense moves but also can trigger when using healing. Try out these features and observe how the numerous attacks can lead to quick battles. There isn’t a difficulty setting, but the game feels easier than its normal difficulty level if you prepare your party appropriately.

Another offensive feature is the “Another Force,” which requires the gauge located in the top right corner of the screen to fill during battle. Once full, unleash it. It gives your team a timed moment where you can unleash attacks from each party member that won’t spend their magic points at a rapid pace, but there’s a cooldown per character. Enemies don’t get a turn, so take this opportunity to deplete the enemy’s health bar.

One of the unique features this game holds is the “Valor” system, where you can utilize your entire party. Only a team of four can be on the battlefield, and the game has quite a number of fighters at your disposal. However, the Valor system allows you to switch party teams during battle. It does require a gauge of dots to fill before initiating the system. This system is a beneficial way to prevent annihilation and allows you to use fighters that you enjoy but cannot fit into a team of four. Don’t worry, each character receives full experience points whether they are active or sitting back. It prevents players having to spend time grinding to utilize the Valor mechanic.

Each fighter carries a dual ability tree by spending points to learn new skills or build stats. These points are earned when reaching a certain level. Players can choose the path they want and equip these skills but are limited to a few slots.

Players can also take on “Alley Quest” to improve their friendship between Aldo and a team member. These quests involve stories that help players understand the characters, improve their Kinship level, and earn rewards. Kinship levels can unlock a fighter’s potential and open more story content.

Earning badges provides rewards that can benefit the fighter when equipped. You can also earn badges from challenging enemies found roaming on the board, engulfed in a red fog-like effect. These badges are ranked in bronze, silver, and gold. The higher the rank, the more effects it has. It certainly adds more value to players to strive and reap in the rewards to improve their team’s performance.

The Final Time

Another Eden Begins successfully rebuilds the original mobile game into an entertaining and traditional RPG experience by removing the gacha and live-service mechanics and letting the time-traveling story, charming cast, strategic turn-based combat, and meowtastic soundtrack shine. While there are a few spots that could be improved and it may not appeal to everyone, this furrmiliar adventure through time is worth taking.

An Nintendo Switch 2 code was provided by the publisher for this review. Another Eden Begins launches on September 16, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam). Fans can visit the game’s official website for more information.