October 25, 2018
Radin Games

Eternum EX

7.5IGN Logo Bueno Sir Arthur ha envejecido pero hay tiempo para una aventura más. Juega con él para intentar recolectar todos los cofres de estos 25 niveles infernales en busca de la eterna juventud. Por Gustavo Maeso

58%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

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About

Eternum EX is a single player arcade action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Radin Games and was released on October 25, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Sir Arthur has gotten old... too old. He has lost everything he had and loved, and with nothing more to lose he leaves for Samarnath, an evil subterranean kingdom in search of treasures, adventures and the most important: five magical orbs that together provide: the Eternal youth.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

Eternum EX captures the classic arcade feel with enjoyable platforming action and a nostalgic aesthetic.
The game offers a variety of enemies and challenging boss battles, providing a fun and engaging experience for players seeking a retro platformer.
Players appreciate the option to save progress in Console mode or enjoy unlimited continues in Arcade mode, catering to different play styles.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor graphics quality and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
Some power-ups are unbalanced, and the gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
The design choices made for console compatibility have resulted in limitations that frustrate PC gamers, such as fixed controls and lack of customization options.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay of Eternum ex is a blend of nostalgic elements from classic games, featuring dull moments that can slow down the experience, yet it offers a memorable combination of music, graphics, and mechanics reminiscent of Ghosts 'n Goblins and Mario Bros. Players appreciate the responsive controls and arcade-style gameplay, with smarter enemy behavior and competitive leaderboards enhancing the overall experience. Despite some frustrations, it remains a must-play for fans of the genre.
- “Eternum Ex brings together the music, graphics, gameplay, and downright frustrating experience that is so memorable from the old classics!”
- “It has the style of Ghosts 'n Goblins in its music, looks, and basic attack mechanics for the player, whilst it has the 'single screen' platform gameplay of Mario Bros, and the enemy behavior of Pac-Man (albeit much more defined and smarter).”
- “Awesome game, perfect controls, incredible gameplay; a must-play for anyone who loves arcade.”
- “Except there's no reason to bother doing that because all it does is slow the already dull gameplay down.”
- “Eternum ex brings together the music, graphics, gameplay, and downright frustrating experience that is so memorable from the old classics!”
- “It has the style of Ghosts 'n Goblins in its music, looks, and basic attack mechanics for the player, whilst it has the 'single screen' platform gameplay of Mario Bros, and the enemy behavior of Pac-Man (albeit much more defined and 'smarter').”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game is praised for its groovy 8-bit style, blending gothic horror with funk elements, creating an addictive and memorable experience. Reviewers highlight the strong thematic integration of music with the game's graphics and gameplay, noting its nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic titles. However, some users express frustration over the lack of options to adjust sound settings and skip intro screens.
- “The theme of the game, the music, and the pixel art is really good.”
- “Missing lots of polish such as being able to return to the main menu from a game only qtd, plus you can't skip the annoying intro screen even though you've already read it all, nor can you adjust settings like sound/music or turn off the scanlines effect, which is a huge annoyance.”
- “Eternum ex brings together the music, graphics, gameplay, and downright frustrating experience that is so memorable from the old classics!”
- “The groovy 8-bit style music that has gothic horror if it was filtered through funk sensibilities.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics in the game are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution or customization, which may disappoint players seeking modern visuals. While some appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic games, others find the low-quality graphics unappealing. Overall, the combination of graphics, music, and gameplay evokes a memorable experience for fans of retro gaming.
- “Eternum ex brings together the music, graphics, gameplay, and downright frustrating experience that is so memorable from the old classics!”
- “The graphics and animation are great and the music is very good.”
- “Very retro graphic - makes 8-bit look high tech; if you like that type of thing, it's a personal opinion.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Eternum ex is criticized as a cash grab, with a price of around $8 USD deemed excessive given the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.
- “Eternum ex has the greedy, cash grab price of around $8 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed to squeeze every penny from players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game begins with an introductory story presented through scrolling text, setting the stage for the narrative that unfolds.
- “Upon starting the game, you’re greeted with some scrolling text that sets the stage for the introductory story.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “Each chapter unfolds beautifully, revealing layers of depth that keep you engaged and eager to discover what happens next.”
- “Upon starting the game, you’re greeted with some scrolling text that introduces the story.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character development is lacking, making it hard to care about their journeys.”