Eternal Senia
- June 18, 2015
- Sanctum Games
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamEternal Senia is an action RPG following the story of Senia, a young warrior seeking to save her sister from the clutches of a dark god. Traverse through beautiful pixel art landscapes, battling nightmarish creatures with fast-paced combat and upgradeable skills. With multiple endings based on your choices and a poignant narrative, uncover the truth behind Senia's journey and the mysterious world she inhabits.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, with a simple yet satisfying gameplay mechanic that is easy to pick up.
- The story is engaging and emotional, with multiple endings that evoke strong feelings, making it a memorable experience.
- As a free game, it provides great value with enjoyable crafting mechanics, beautiful art, and a captivating soundtrack.
- The combat system is overly simplistic, relying on running into enemies to attack, which may feel unengaging for some players.
- There are occasional grammatical errors in the English translation that can detract from the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
- story43 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of the game centers around a girl searching for her lost sister, with a mix of emotional depth and simplicity that resonates with players. While some reviewers found the narrative predictable and basic, many praised its execution, emotional impact, and the accompanying music, which enhances the overall experience. The game features multiple endings, adding replayability, and is generally regarded as a solid, engaging story for a free-to-play title.
“The story is pretty solid about a girl looking for her lost sister.”
“Eternal Senia is a great game with a great story.”
“I loved the story, the music was great, and I had an emotional attachment to it.”
“There's not many actual decisions you make throughout the game outside of the endings, so not too much in the story role-playing aspect.”
“The story isn't really groundbreaking or inventive, and I personally believe you can see where it's going if you've seen enough anime or entertainment in general.”
“I understand that the creator of the game is desperate to get this story across, but I fault the presentation more for that issue.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy for players to pick up and enjoy, while still providing satisfying mechanics and unique battle experiences. Although some find it somewhat grindy and basic, many appreciate the engaging secrets, bosses, and emotional story elements that enhance the overall experience. The tutorial and interface are well-designed, contributing to a fun and addictive gameplay experience that keeps players entertained throughout.
“Actual gameplay is very simple to pick up and understand, but satisfying nonetheless, especially when you get to arc 3 and wreck everything.”
“I've got nothing really bad to say about the game, because it is extremely good for a free game. I enjoyed every second of it; getting all the secrets and bosses defeated was really interesting. The mechanics of all the monsters were really different than others I've seen despite them being simple. The story was also simple but still deep and fun to experience; I actually cried with the last ending I got, and it's not easy to make me cry.”
“Tutorial and introductions are designed properly, so that any player could be at ease in understanding gameplay concepts, objectives, and ideas.”
“The interface is rather on the basic side, and the gameplay seems somewhat grindy.”
“The gameplay is pretty simple; you just move in the direction of an enemy and you'll automatically hit them when you're touching them.”
“Gameplay is definitely not the greatest strength, but it's usable.”
- music18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience, with many players noting that it significantly elevates enjoyment. While the variety of tracks may not be extensive, the quality and fitting nature of the soundtrack resonate well with fans, particularly those who appreciate old-school RPGs. Overall, the music is described as beautiful, catchy, and well-timed, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and gameplay.
“Something I really want to focus on is the music; it fit every second of the story and made the experience 25% more enjoyable than what it would have been without it.”
“Wonderful game, it has a very nice story and very emotional and well-timed soundtracks, it's easy and simple 10/10.”
“The soundtrack was catchy as well, and the gameplay ... addicting.”
“There isn't some huge array of music, but there is enough variety for what you would expect from a free-to-play game.”
“I wonder if they ever considered a music DLC pack to come with it, because it would really be a great gift to their fans.”
“I love how the game runs, simple as good old Nintendo games, how the main menu looks like, and the background music of it.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the simplicity of crafting and find the grind manageable and reminiscent of classic games, others feel that the gameplay can be somewhat tedious and that certain difficulties may require significant grinding. However, the crafting system helps alleviate some of the grind, making it less daunting for players.
“Crafting is simple and materials aren't too grindy to get.”
“The game arguably isn't all that grindy; I'm not saying you can skip all the grind and immediately walk through the game with no difficulty, but the grind is manageable.”
“The interface is rather on the basic side, and the gameplay seems somewhat grindy.”
“Be wary of picking your difficulties though, it can take some grinding.”
“The game arguably isn't all that grindy, I'm not saying you can skip all the grind and immediately just walk through the game with no difficulty but the grind is pretty abysmal.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, praising its compelling story and impactful soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke tears and deep feelings, indicating that the emotional engagement is a standout feature despite the simple gameplay mechanics.
“I loved the story, the music was great, and I had an emotional attachment to it.”
“11/10 would cry again.”
“Wonderful game, it has a very nice story and very emotional and well-timed soundtracks, it's easy and simple 10/10.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's pixel graphics may not scale well in fullscreen, but the artwork is widely praised for its beauty and unique art style. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and engaging battle mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
“Beautiful music and artwork.”
“The artwork is great and the story is good (3 possible endings).”
“The art style is amazing and I loved the battle mechanics.”
“The game doesn't scale very well at fullscreen, but this is somewhat expected considering it's using pixel graphics.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability due to its multiple endings, which encourage players to explore different narrative paths. Additionally, the unique sprite designs and appealing CGs enhance the overall experience, making repeated playthroughs enjoyable.
“Senia and Magaleta's sprite designs look unique, the CGs used in the story are quite nice, and the multiple endings do add significant replayability to the game.”
“While the multiple endings do add some replayability to the game, the overall experience feels too linear, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“The game has a few different endings, but the lack of significant changes in gameplay mechanics makes it feel repetitive after the first run.”
“Despite the unique character designs and nice visuals, the limited choices and predictable outcomes diminish the replayability factor.”
