Aeterna Noctis

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Summary

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D Metroidvania drawn by hand, with intense combats and skill-based platform sections. Taking the role of the 'King of Darkness' you must help him regain his power across 16 different and connected areas in an epic journey with environmental storytelling.

Storyline

Chaos, supreme god, creator of the universe and of all that it inhabits, decided at one point in his creation to make the world of 'Aeterna'. He populated it with different races and appointed wise rulers to show the way. Before long, these beings turned against their creator, grouping into two large groups and giving rise to war, death and hatred. This angered Chaos who, in his infinite immortality, took it as an insult to his magnificence and cast a terrible curse on the kings of both factions. He named them 'King of Darkness' and 'Queen of Light' and condemned them to fight each other until the end of days. Cursed, even death could not free them from their destiny since, even if they defeated their opponent, Chaos granted them the gift of immortality and they were reborn again to regain their power and continue their eternal war.


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Aeterna Noctis Reviews & Ratings

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Review by Loonlamb007 [user]
August 18, 2022

Nice Graphics, but the Rest is only a Joke. I dont see any good reason to compare this Game with hollow knight. In absolutely every part it isNice Graphics, but the Rest is only a Joke. I dont see any good reason to compare this Game with hollow knight. In absolutely every part it is such a really really bad downfall. I love metroidvanias so much. But this here is probably as bad as "souldiers". The biggest dissappointment to me in 2022. Don't even wait for Sale... Just skip it.

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Review by LaPS4
March 15, 2022

Aeterna Noctis is a metroidvania as beautiful as it is challenging, which captivates with it visual and it gameplay; and with a solid argument that motivates us to continue exploring every corner of your map.

60
Review by GameCritics
February 25, 2022

It’s a shame that Aeterna Noctis stumbles in both difficulty and design because it feels like it comes so close to greatness. Unfortunately, the demanding challenge and an obnoxious amount of backtracking overshadow what it gets right.

100
Review by Chebastian25 [user]
February 9, 2022

I read reviews that have nothing to do with the game, like this one that puts a 0 because it says you don't save progress. It is completelyI read reviews that have nothing to do with the game, like this one that puts a 0 because it says you don't save progress. It is completely false. The game is saved every time you touch a lamppost and there are hundreds or thousands in the game. It is saved every very short time. The game is great. Play it because you are missing out on one of the best metroidvania ever created.

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Review by Digital Chumps
February 3, 2022

Aeterna Noctis is a delightfully difficult Metroidvania that pushes the boundaries of difficult platforming and combat in a way that keeps the game fun and exhilarating. This hand-drawn action platformer is perfect for those who wanted just a bit more from similar games in the Metroidvania genre, albeit less charming. If you’re looking for a solid indie GOTY that effectively utilizes your PS5, look no further than Aeterna Noctis. Good luck, you’ll most definitely need it.

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Game Information
Release Date December 15, 2021
Publisher Aeternum Game Studios
Content Rated T (Teen)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Themes Action, Fantasy
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S