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
- The game has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic arcade games from the 80s, with great pixel art and music.
- Controls are well implemented, providing a smooth gameplay experience.
- It's a fun game with the option to save progress, making it accessible for casual players.
- The gameplay is shallow and lacks challenge, with infinite continues making it too easy to achieve the good ending.
- There are several quality of life issues, such as the inability to skip the intro screen or adjust settings like sound and music.
- Some players experienced intermittent control issues, leading to frustration and consideration of refunds.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and thematic relevance. However, players express frustration over the lack of options to adjust sound settings and the inability to skip the intro screen, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The theme of the game, the music, and the pixel art are really good.”
“The graphics and animation are great, and the music is very good.”
“The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“There are no options to adjust the music volume or mute it entirely, which is frustrating for players who prefer a quieter experience.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall immersion.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the controls and overall experience as excellent and engaging, particularly for arcade enthusiasts, while others criticize it as dull and slow-paced, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“Awesome game, perfect controls, incredible gameplay; a must-play for anyone who loves arcade.”
“There's no reason to bother doing that because all it does is slow the already dull gameplay down.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or excitement.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and animation are highly praised for their quality, complementing the overall experience with excellent music.
“The graphics and animation are stunning, and the music complements the experience beautifully.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed, making the game world feel alive and immersive.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.”
