Eden Genesis
- August 6, 2024
- Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Get on Steam"Eden Genesis" is a platform game set in a cyberpunk world where corporations have control. Players control Leah, a young cyborg woman, who joins an experimental treatment to find a cure for a disease affecting augmented people. The game features fast-paced trials that put your reflexes to the test and a rich storyline. Overcome the challenges to unlock Leah's full potential and eliminate the corruption in her mind.
Reviews
- The game features fluid and responsive controls, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay experience.
- The vibrant cyberpunk visuals and atmospheric soundtrack create an engaging and immersive environment.
- The time trial mode adds a competitive edge, allowing players to race against ghosts and improve their scores.
- The learning curve can be steep, making it challenging for some players to master the mechanics and achieve high ranks.
- Some levels are considered too short, which may leave players wanting more content.
- The lengthy introductory scene can be tedious and may deter players from fully engaging with the game.
- music9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and atmospheric quality, enhancing the cyberpunk setting and overall experience. While the soundtracks are generally well-received, some players express a desire for more upbeat tracks during gameplay. Overall, the music complements the fluid controls and engaging graphics, contributing to an immersive environment.
“The controls are fluid and very sharp and precise, and the music is very fitting for every stage and the cyberpunk setting.”
“Atmospheric music immerses you in this beautiful and pleasant world.”
“Cyberpunk-style platformer with a great soundtrack.”
“I'd love to have more upbeat music during the levels.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered decent, featuring a simple yet interesting narrative that is enhanced by fully voiced characters and engaging dialogues. While some players find the plot to be a blend of familiar movie tropes, the inclusion of lore and side quests adds depth, making the overall experience more enjoyable. The story effectively supports the gameplay mechanics, particularly in the context of the platforming elements.
“The game turned out very beautiful, with an interesting storyline; the dialogues reveal the plot effectively.”
“There's a simple story guiding us along, and a brief tutorial, which is always a plus in these types of games.”
“Pretty sure it's two popular movie plot lines intertwined.”
“Edit: Got some lore drops, my opinion of the story has increased, but it's still not anything super crazy.”
“I am unsure of where the plot is going, but I honestly didn't expect much, so it's already blown me away.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its strong dynamics and responsive controls, providing an engaging experience that keeps players entertained. However, some users find the mechanics challenging to grasp initially, with a steep learning curve and a somewhat tedious tutorial that could benefit from a more gradual introduction to the game's features. Overall, the combination of a decent story mode and mostly fully voiced characters enhances the experience, despite some levels being perceived as too short.
“Very dynamic gameplay with responsive controls for gamepad.”
“Also a plus I will single out for myself the dynamism of the gameplay - all the time in motion does not let you get bored with catcalls or dialogs.”
“Love this runner-like mechanic with high pace.”
“The mechanics and controls can be a little hard to understand at first; the learning curve to achieve S+ may be daunting for some, and some levels are a bit too short.”
“I didn’t like two things - the short but at the same time tedious tutorial. Instead of giving the player several introductory races where existing mechanics are gradually introduced, we are shown everything and everyone all at once.”
“The gameplay feels overwhelming at times, with too much information presented too quickly, making it hard to grasp the mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant and colorful visuals, with smooth animations and a variety of engaging locations, including a neon city and unique "holographic dimensions." While some users noted a lack of detail in the main character's visuals, the overall aesthetic is considered pleasing and reminiscent of the studio's previous title, Aerterna Noctis.
“The soundtracks are generally good, and the graphics are also pleasing to the eye.”
“Secondly, the variety of locations; we will not only run around the neon city, but also in 'holographic dimensions', as I like to call it.”
“Cyberpunk platformer with engaging combat and vibrant visuals.”
“There's an area of the game with similar visuals, and I think it even borrowed sound from Aerterna Noctis (the studio's first game), but that's okay because I love that game too much.”
“A little lacking in the visuals of the main character, but otherwise the animations are very smooth.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, enhanced by vibrant special effects and atmospheric music. Players appreciate the combination of engaging visuals and controls, which contribute to a captivating experience in this 2D platformer.
“A cool game in 2D style and with a cyberpunk atmosphere.”
“A complex and atmospheric platformer in the cyberpunk setting.”
“Atmospheric music immerses you in this beautiful and pleasant world.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, particularly due to a brief and overwhelming tutorial that fails to gradually introduce mechanics. However, fans of challenging platforming may still find enjoyment in the grind.
“I didn’t like two things - the short but at the same time tedious tutorial. Instead of giving the player several introductory races where existing mechanics are gradually introduced, we are shown everything and everyone one time.”
“Eden Genesis did not coincide with my expectations, but fans of teeth-grinding platforming will enjoy it.”
