Eternal
- June 12, 2024
- Harkee
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Get on itch.io StoreEternal is a first-person survival horror shooter, set in a sinister mental asylum inspired by the SCP Foundation universe. Players experience unending resurrection, driven by a mysterious force to escape the asylum while unraveling their own inability to die. Encounters with unique entities and scavenging for survival are crucial as you learn from each death and devise new strategies to face off against a variety of terrifying creatures.
Reviews
- The game offers a captivating survival horror experience with unique mechanics and intense gameplay that keeps players on edge.
- Sound effects and the mannequin concept create an immersive atmosphere, adding tension and excitement to the gameplay.
- Despite its short length, the game provides high-quality scares and memorable jump scares, making it a surprisingly enjoyable experience for its price.
- The constant respawning of enemies can be frustrating, making the shooting aspect feel pointless and leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The axe weapon feels underpowered and slow, requiring multiple hits to defeat enemies, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from issues like long reading materials that provide little useful information and a lack of world-building, making it feel less polished.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, especially considering its low price point, making it a fun option for casual play without high expectations. However, it also features captivating survival horror elements with unique mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“Surprisingly interesting mechanic in this one.”
“But overall it is a $3 game, so it's not fair to expect AAA title type of gameplay. I would still recommend this game if you're looking for a random game to play for fun; just do not go in expecting a huge, amazing experience.”
“Eternal delivers a captivating survival horror experience with unique mechanics and intense gameplay.”
“Full gameplay (timestamps in the description): https://www.youtube.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The SCP concept effectively grounds the bizarre narrative, making it more relatable, but reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline with additional phases to enhance the overall experience.
“It would be great to have a more elaborate story base with more phases.”
“The SCP concept makes the bizarre story more familiar.”
“The plot twists felt forced and didn't add to the overall narrative.”
“The characters lacked depth, making it hard to care about their fates.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing animations, such as a zombie flailing its arms and the characters' comical running style, which often elicits laughter rather than fear.
“One of the zombies flailing its arms in one spot was more funny than scary.”
“The character's run animation looked hilarious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by the unsettling mannequin concept, which introduces complexity and terror, complemented by superb sound effects that contribute to an immersive experience.
“The mannequin concept adds complexity and terror, while the superb sound effects create an immersive atmosphere.”
“The haunting visuals and eerie soundtrack perfectly blend to create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with tension, thanks to the atmospheric lighting and unsettling background noises.”
