Aeterna Noctis
- December 15, 2021
- Aeternum Game Studios
- 11h median play time
If a challenge is what you’re after, you’ll find it within Aeterna Noctis. There’s still plenty to appreciate and enjoy if that’s up your alley, but it doesn’t do enough to allow its concept to stand out from the competition.
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Get on Epic Games Store"Aeterna Noctis" is a single-player fantasy Metroidvania game with excellent storytelling, stellar mechanics, outstanding graphics, and a good soundtrack. As the King of Darkness, players explore 16 connected areas in a challenging journey to regain powers, battling enemies and overcoming treacherous platform sections. The game's unique atmosphere and wholesome story stem from an epic creation myth, where two rebellious leaders are cursed to fight for eternity by the all-powerful Chaos.
Reviews
- gameplay522 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- graphics362 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- story332 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- music308 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- grinding92 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- atmosphere78 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- emotional16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
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- funny14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
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- stability9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
- replayability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
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- character development7 mentions
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- ads2 mentions
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Critic Reviews
Aeterna Noctis (PS5)
Aeterna Noctis is a delightfully difficult Metroidvania that pushes the boundaries of difficult platforming and combat in a way that keeps the game fun and exhilarating. This hand-drawn action platformer is perfect for those who wanted just a bit more from similar games in the Metroidvania genre, albeit less charming. If you're looking for a solid indie GOTY that effectively utilizes your PS5, look no further than Aeterna Noctis. Good luck, you'll most definitely need it.
90%Aeterna Noctis Review (PS5) – Symphony For The Devil
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50%Aeterna Noctis Review – Gorgeous and challenging
Aeterna Noctis is an amazing example of how a developer can mix together gameplay elements from many popular platformers of the past few years to construct something greater than the sum of its parts. While it owes a gameplay debt to games like Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, and Castlevania, Aeterna Noctis’ fascinating setting and enjoyable gameplay make it easy to appreciate on its own. Its beautiful world and gorgeous soundtrack make exploring Aeterna is a joy, even when its high difficulty is knocking you down over and over. If you’ve been seeking your next Metroidvania fix, Aeterna Noctis is definitely worth diving into.
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