Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code

There is a short demo called Elohim Eternal Prologue that would do more to help you determine whether the game is something you're interested in than any of the reviews. I played it and liked what I saw enough to buy the main game.
I found the combat maybe a little too simple, and rarely had to change loadouts other than armor as I got new ones. I don't mean that in a bad way, I lost around three or four battles, but never needed more than a second attempt to win.
The storyline is a little complex and lore heavy, but I think it pays off in the end. I enjoyed it, and it did a pretty good job ramping up the intensity at the climax of the game. I felt like half of the epilogue could have been the prologue to the next game though. It is the first of a planned series, but that is obvious from the get-go.
There are not many side-quests and the character quests are short and late-game. Personally, I like that as I find side-quest heavy games to be annoying.
Game length is a little over 10 hours to 100% everything. You do not need to do any grinding to make it through the game. There is a little backtracking involved if you want to complete every little thing, but not much.
All-in-all I enjoyed the game, I like good stories that don't take an entire work week to get through and don't require me to spend several hours grinding so that I can get to the next part. If you do too, check out the demo.
I forgot to review the OST when I first posted my review. It's really good! Who ever did the soundtrack did a very good job capturing the moments of the game, pivotal events have excellent tracks.

The story is quite intricate with different factions which all have their own motivations. There are many mysteries in the game which are a nice set up for a sequel.

Battles are kind of basic and the menus are sometimes a bit confusing to navigate. For example, you first have to buy a skill, then teach it to a character and then equip it to said character. These steps are all in different parts of the menu and sometimes it's not clear which part you're in.

Highly recommended! The story is amazing, and I can't wait to play following chapters. I truly believe if this game had a bit better presentation (pixel art and UI, font looks blurry for example), it could be up there with the likes of Chained Echoes and Sea of Stars as top indie JRPGs.
Again, I highly recommend it even if only for the story, it's the only game that's managed to scratch that Xenogears itch.

Tldr: Wow, what a story. If you can get through a little of the word soup during the first portion of the game this is truly a hidden gem that needs to see light. If you remember an old PS1 game called Xenogears, while this has some inspiration from that it makes everything its own. Highly recommended.

Gameplay: This is a story drive JRPG. You'll explore the world while fighting enemies. The combat system is a bit of a fusion of persona/old-school JRPG and a quick timed mechanic to score an extra attack once a weakness is hit. You'll gain additional powers as you progress. This is an RPG maker game, so the quality for the battles is pretty limited but the creater did a great job with what they had. I found both the exploration, story and combat all worthwhile investments of my time. 4/5.
Story: So first off, as an amateur author myself, I'm always drawn to RPGs for the story. And I enjoy it even more when that story is something new, something I haven't seen before. Elohim Eternal takes the biblical mythos and weaves in a story of supernatural yet futuristic elements together. I don't want to spoil too much of it and my only comment would be to stick through the intro sequence when they're dropping lots of biblical verbiage, it all pays off. I am more than excited to see a sequel come out. 5/5.
Music: Classic JRPG fare, but it fits so well. Everything was enjoyable, but not as memorable as a Nobuo Uematsu. 4/5.
Graphics/Art-style: So this is an RPG maker game and you can see this is where the game suffers the most. With that said, the maker did a great job with what he had. Enemy designs are unique and interesting, the maps are well-done and this is a tier above many other RPG maker games but certainly don't go in expecting super graphics. 4/5.
Fun-factor: I had mistakenly turned off the battles at the beginning (yes, you can choose to play only for the story if you so wish) and I turned them on about 2 hours in and went back, fighting all the enemies I missed on my first go through. I don't generally do that and found the combat system interesting, but what really kept me going was the story. Fantastic job there and I cannot wait to see where it continues in the next entry. 5/5.
Overall: If you like JRPGs, especially old-school ones with a different story that will draw you in, this game is right up your alley. 4/5.

This game proves that a compelling story doesn’t require many characters—quality triumphs over quantity. The narrative is captivating, with an inspiration from Christianity that some might find “disrespectful” due to its mythological parallels with earlier religions like Greek and Roman. However, it’s handled tastefully and sincerely.
The characters are very relatable, though it took me a while to warm up to Joshwa. He initially comes across as somewhat whiny. This was likely intentional, showcasing his growth throughout the game. The dialogue is well-crafted, and the story kept me engaged. I actually looked forward to playing again between breaks.
I highly recommend this game. It offers the perfect-sized adventure—not too long, not too short.

I was sent a copy of this game to Let's Play for YouTube and truthfully, it's got to be one of my favorite RPGMaker games I've played in a while.
The story, the characters, the battle system, the music. It all comes together for something truly engaging and unforgettable.

Great RPG with heavy focus on story and lore.
It can be a bit overwhelming in the beginning with all the terms being thrown around but if you can get past that hurdle you will be in for a treat.