Eternights

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,175 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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Eternights is a surprisingly compelling and thoughtful horror action RPG with relationship bonding elements.
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"Eternights" is a single-player Romance Hack and Slash game with an intriguing story, ingenious gameplay, and pretty visuals accompanied by an ingenious soundtrack. The game features significant grinding, offering both humor and intense emotion. Players explore a post-apocalyptic world, combating infected monsters and finding love while striving to save humanity. The Deluxe Edition includes exclusive artbook and soundtrack content for a richer experience.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,175 reviews
story205 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • Engaging story with emotional depth that resonates with players.
  • Charming characters with well-written dialogue and humor.
  • Fun combat mechanics that blend hack-and-slash with RPG elements.
  • Combat can feel repetitive and lacks variety in enemy design.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, like dodging and parrying, can be inconsistent.
  • The ending may feel rushed and unsatisfying for some players.
  • story542 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it emotionally engaging and well-written, particularly praising the character development and humor. However, several critiques highlight issues with pacing, abrupt endings, and a lack of depth in certain plot elements, leading to a feeling of rushed storytelling. Overall, while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it resonates with players who appreciate character-driven stories and romantic themes, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “I loved the story throughout the entire game.”
    • “The story is touching and concise; it's a perfect pick-up-and-play.”
    • “The story is undoubtedly the game's strongest aspect.”
    • “The story is shallow and poorly written.”
    • “The story moves inconsistently, with the ending coming out of nowhere at a suddenly breakneck pace, capped off by a lackluster boss fight where you don't even get to take down all of the boss's health.”
    • “The overarching plot was entirely predictable, the whole 'light is good and dark is bad' trope.”
  • gameplay254 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its blend of action and dating sim mechanics reminiscent of titles like Persona. While some enjoy the combat and social elements, describing them as fun and engaging, others criticize the gameplay for being repetitive, clunky, and lacking depth, particularly in combat mechanics and puzzle design. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for those who appreciate its unique mix of genres, despite its flaws.

    • “The combat mechanics are intuitive yet deep, allowing for satisfying encounters that require careful planning and execution.”
    • “The gameplay is a perfect mix of easy to pick up and challenging enough to keep you hooked.”
    • “Ridiculously fun game, satisfying combat, stellar gameplay, heartwarming story, and highly recommended.”
    • “The gameplay resembles a very barebones Persona game - you have a limited time that you have to divide between beating dungeons and spending time with your friends.”
    • “The few main things I think made the gameplay worse is that there is 'one' singular 'rinse and repeat' mechanic to break shields, how I found myself using the great-sword 85% of the time (because of it simply being better in most cases than the sword), the way that the difficulty is extremely easy even on max difficulty, and how all you need to do is dodge roll at a specific time to more or less win every fight just makes the gameplay uninteresting at times.”
    • “The actual gameplay though is relatively simple and easy to get in with minimal stat and ability progression.”
  • humor145 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, memorable characters, and a mix of juvenile and heartfelt moments that resonate with players. Many reviewers found the dialogue genuinely funny, often leading to laughter during gameplay, while some noted that the humor can be hit-or-miss, particularly for those not fond of anime tropes. Overall, the game's comedic elements are seen as a strong point, enhancing the experience despite some criticisms of the combat and narrative depth.

    • “The writing is very funny and the combat is fun and exciting, though it takes a little while to get the hang of it.”
    • “This game is absolutely hilarious.”
    • “The dialogue is good and funny, very much like persona games, so if you like being a smartass or a perv in those games you will certainly find it here.”
    • “The action part of the game is clunky and not funny.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the gameplay.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
  • emotional112 mentions

    Players express a deep emotional investment in the game's story and characters, highlighting the heartfelt narrative and well-crafted relationships that evoke laughter and tears. Many reviewers note that the game successfully balances humor with poignant moments, leading to impactful emotional experiences, particularly during the ending. While some critiques mention pacing and execution issues, the overall sentiment is that the game delivers a touching and memorable emotional journey.

    • “It's easy to have an emotional connection with the characters that join you in this journey to save the world from a reality-destroying apocalypse.”
    • “The emotional pay-off is well worth it though, so I applaud the developer for trying to give a unique spin on games like this!”
    • “The game does an excellent job at attaching the player emotionally to the characters, forcing the player to select the number one, and then pulling at the player's heart as they attempt to save the one more beloved than the rest!”
  • graphics109 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and vibrant visuals that effectively create an immersive atmosphere. While some players appreciate the creativity and charm of the graphics, others criticize them for being low-budget and inconsistent, particularly in animation quality and character models. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point for the game, especially considering its indie development, but they may not meet the expectations set by AAA titles.

    • “One of the most impressive aspects of Eternights is its stunning visuals and immersive world-building.”
    • “The graphics are jaw-dropping, immersing you in a visually stunning world.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, and the storyline had me completely engrossed.”
    • “The graphics are bad.”
    • “3D graphics look cheap, combat is horrible, and as a Souls player, I just hate the controls and not being able to change the button mapping.”
    • “The graphic style is a little like a terrible 3D anime adaptation made by Netflix.”
  • music75 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and emotional impact, particularly during key scenes and battles. Some players find the soundtrack memorable and well-integrated, enhancing the overall experience, while others describe it as forgettable or serviceable, noting occasional mismatches between music and scene tone. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its standout moments and memorability.

    • “What really blew me away is the soundtrack—it's like they composed it just for my ears.”
    • “The music adds so much to the emotions of the game.”
    • “The atmosphere and vibe of the game is just great, especially combined with great music.”
    • “Music is pretty forgettable; in fact, it's pretty unnoticeable. It was just there, but at least it wasn't bad.”
    • “Certain aspects could have been expanded more, and bigger story moments were lacking in gravity as the music wasn't hitting those beats to give it more impact.”
    • “The music in the game is also eh.”
  • grinding17 mentions

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in combat and scavenging mechanics. While the game offers multiple endings and engaging story elements, the lack of a fast-forward option for dialogue and the necessity of grinding through dungeons detracts from the overall experience. Many suggest that the game would benefit from a more streamlined approach, potentially as a visual novel without the cumbersome battle mechanics.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
    • “I love how the grinding mechanics keep me engaged for hours.”
    • “The scavenge mechanic also quickly becomes boring and mechanically tedious.”
    • “Honestly, it's just tedious.”
    • “The combat can get a bit tedious towards the end of the game, when you encounter enemies who can't be hurt by standard attacks, so you have to wait for them to wind up their attacks so you can dodge at just the right moment, slow down time and break their guard.”
  • character development12 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the strong character designs and chemistry between characters, while others criticize the lack of depth and consistency in character arcs. Although the writing and world-building are highlighted as strengths, several players noted that some plot threads feel underdeveloped or forced. Overall, the game is recognized for its impressive character design and engaging relationships, despite some shortcomings in character depth.

    • “The character development and the chemistry between the characters are nothing short of masterful.”
    • “How the devs managed to create a great game with good story, good world building, good lore, and great character development in an 8-10 hour game is beyond me, but they did it and should be extremely proud of their debut title.”
    • “I really like the character designs and writing.”
    • “There are also some plot threads that are never fully developed, or are shoehorned in for the sake of 'character development'.”
    • “The characters were not really fleshed out, and had forced character development (if they got any at all).”
    • “Character design/animations - nothing crazy here again, but it worked well for what it wanted to achieve with its characters.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of color palettes, often leaning towards blues and darker tones, which some players found overly prominent. However, the simplistic art style effectively conveys personality and mood, enhanced by strong voice acting and a compelling soundtrack. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its originality, drawing inspiration from titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and the Persona series while maintaining a fresh identity.

    • “I found the art style used its simplistic graphics very well to create an atmosphere; character models had just enough to give personality.”
    • “Not only does the game boast an incredible story, but the constantly developing mood and atmosphere, along with the voice acting (Yuna and Chani were my favorites), are some of the best.”
    • “The atmosphere and vibe of the game is just great, especially combined with great music.”
    • “The color palette always being in the blues was very noticeable, and sometimes it was too dark, which detracted from the intended story-wise atmosphere.”
    • “While the art style uses simplistic graphics effectively to create an atmosphere, the character models lack enough detail to convey personality.”
    • “The atmosphere feels like a mix between Cyberpunk 2077, Gears of War, and the Megaten/Persona series, which can be distracting given the developers' admission of Persona inspiration.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on older hardware without significant performance issues. While the combat and character interactions are well-received, some users noted that the game menus and settings are underdeveloped and buggy.

    • “This game is very well optimized, and has a variety of interactions with the characters, making the journey all the more meaningful.”
    • “The game is also really well optimized, so I'm confident it'll perform well on a wide range of systems.”
    • “You do lose some performance.”
    • “There are no performance or stability problems per se, but the game menus/settings are not only bare-bones, but loaded with bugs... like an intern threw together the extra PC UI in an hour or two and never bothered to QA any of it.”
    • “The performance was well done as well; I've played this on my six-year-old gaming laptop on high settings and I did not have any problems, when most games from 2022 and later stutter quite a bit for me.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the multiple romance routes and the option for new game+ that encourage revisiting the game, others find the short campaign length limits replay value. The dating sim elements are highlighted as a strong point, but some reviews suggest that the game could benefit from more content to enhance replayability.

    • “Because of the limited in-game time and many available choices, I found it had a nice replay value and I played through it 3 times.”
    • “The dating sim elements are easily the best part of this game for me, and pursuing the other characters' romance routes adds replayability for sure.”
    • “This is mostly because they make up most of the 10-hour campaign, which is a little short, but with the option of New Game+, secrets, and missed interactions, it adds to the replayability.”
    • “The game is a little short at 11 hours, which is perfect because it doesn't overstay its welcome. You can enjoy your one playthrough of it because there is very little replay value here.”
    • “The replayability is kind of bad, but it makes up for it with unique characters and some really funny moments.”
    • “This is mostly because they make up most of the 10-hour campaign, which is a little short, but the option of new game+, secrets, and missed interactions adds to the replayability.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes during loading screens that force players to restart from the beginning. Reviewers have reported severe bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration over having to replay sections without the option to speed up dialogue. Overall, the coding appears inadequate to handle the game's demands, resulting in a frustrating experience.

    • “I have tried completing this game several times, but at some point during the story, the game freezes on the loading screen, and I have to restart from the beginning.”
    • “It's atrociously buggy.”
    • “After the accidental hours of backtracking, I wanted to stab myself in the face for having to sit through the same slow dialogue multiple times with no speed-up, basically because the coding for this game can't handle it if anything happens slightly too fast; it glitches.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers criticize the monetization aspect for its intrusive ad banners, which detract from the overall experience and appear poorly designed, making the city environment feel simplistic and unremarkable.

    • “The city surroundings seemed too simple and unremarkable, which leads me to criticize the ad banners around the streets; some looked like they were made in Paint.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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Critic Reviews

72% average critic score

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Play time

11hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
7-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 9 analyzed playthroughs

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