Eternum EX
- October 25, 2018
- Flynn's Arcade
Get on SteamSir 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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Eternum EX successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic 1980s arcade games with its music, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.
- The game offers a variety of enemies and challenging boss battles, providing a fun and engaging experience for players who enjoy retro platformers.
- Players appreciate the option to choose between saving progress in Console mode or having infinite continues in Arcade mode, catering to different play styles.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor graphics quality, lack of resolution options, and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the gameplay to be shallow and repetitive, lacking the depth and challenge expected from a modern platformer.
- The design choices made for console compatibility have resulted in limitations that frustrate PC gamers, such as fixed controls and a lack of customization options.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 connection between the music, graphics, and gameplay, noting that it enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. However, some users express frustration over the lack of options to adjust sound settings or skip intro screens, detracting from the overall experience.
“The groovy 8-bit style music has a gothic horror vibe if it was filtered through funk sensibilities.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 and music 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's 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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Eternum ex is a blend of nostalgic elements, combining the music and aesthetics reminiscent of classic games like Ghosts 'n Goblins with the single-screen platforming style of Mario Bros and the intelligent enemy behavior akin to Pac-Man. While some players find the gameplay dull and frustrating, others praise its perfect controls and engaging arcade experience, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
“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 g&g 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').”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Eternum ex is criticized for its high price of around $8 USD, which many users feel is unjustified due to the game's defects and shortcomings, especially when compared to the abundance of free, higher-quality games available 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 last cent 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game begins with an engaging introduction featuring scrolling text that sets the stage for the story, providing players with essential background information.
“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.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
