Life Eternal

About

A necromancer awakens in a dilapidated tower he once knew as a pristine stronghold for his lord and sorcerer that he was apprenticed under. Somehow, the necromancer slept through it all in a sleep so sound, not even his lord's death woke him up. But that's all right; his lord had foreseen this coming and made sure the necromancer had the knowledge and train…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The game features a beautiful sprite art style that enhances the storytelling experience.
It offers a short yet meaningful narrative with a touching story and engaging atmosphere.
The game is free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a quick, enjoyable experience.

The game suffers from low-quality graphics and lacks customization options, making it unappealing for modern gamers.
Gameplay is simplistic and can feel shallow, with a linear story that lacks depth and background lore.
Many players found the game misleading in its description, leading to disappointment regarding its content and goals.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its beautiful atmosphere, meaningful themes, and engaging environmental storytelling, complemented by charming pixel art and music. While many players appreciate the touching and straightforward narrative, some feel it could benefit from deeper lore and more impactful endings. Overall, it is described as a short yet enjoyable experience that effectively showcases the developer's storytelling talents.
- “A short and simple game, with a deep and meaningful story.”
- “Great little short story with amazing atmosphere and lore.”
- “Ronove is an incredible writer and storyteller, as well as game developer and artist, and this game showcases those talents of theirs best, with its well-written story, engaging gameplay that combines the mechanics of classic RPG Maker games and visual novels, well-designed environments and lovely art.”
- “The story was linear and straightforward, but it was quite touching as well.”
- “Moral of the story?”
- “A soothing quick game to play through with cute pixel graphics and a gentle yet moving story.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game are a mix of retro pixel art that some players find charming and fitting for the game's tone, while others criticize the outdated RPG Maker engine for its lack of fullscreen support and resolution options. While the visuals are appreciated for their stylized aesthetic and integration with the story, the overall quality may not meet the expectations of modern gamers seeking high-definition graphics.
- “Stylized graphics that definitely fit the tone of the tale this game is weaving.”
- “A short game (about an hour - my time is inflated by leaving it running in my absence) but enjoyable, with a good story, artwork/pixel graphics, and music.”
- “A soothing quick game to play through with cute pixel graphics and a gentle yet moving story.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty, particularly the pieces featured in the opening menu and a scene by the pond, which enhance the overall experience alongside the visuals and story. Players find that the soundtrack effectively complements the game's artistic elements, creating a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The music was beautiful, especially the piece that plays in the opening menu and during the scene by the pond.”
- “Wow, that was a lovely little experience - the visuals, music, and story all tie in really nicely together.”
- “A short game (about an hour - my time is inflated by leaving it running in my absence) but enjoyable, with a good story, artwork/pixel graphics, and music.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is polarizing; while some users criticize it for low-quality, repetitive mechanics typical of RPG Maker titles, others praise it for its engaging blend of classic RPG elements and visual novel storytelling, highlighting well-designed environments and strong narrative.
- “Ronove is an incredible writer and storyteller, as well as a game developer and artist. This game showcases those talents best, with its well-written story, engaging gameplay that combines the mechanics of classic RPG Maker games and visual novels, well-designed environments, and lovely art.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, enriched by compelling lore that enhances the overall storytelling experience.
- “Great little short story with amazing atmosphere and lore.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's linear and straightforward story is noted for its emotional impact, resonating with players on a deeper level despite its simplicity.
- “The story was linear and straightforward, but it was quite touching as well.”
- “The characters' struggles resonated deeply with me, making their journeys feel incredibly real.”
- “I found myself emotionally invested in the outcomes, feeling joy and sorrow alongside the characters.”