Aeterna Noctis Reviews

Aeterna Noctis is ranked in the 48th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
5 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2022

If you've played any other Metroidvania, just think about hitting a load screen for every single screen transition and you can quickly realize why that can be a real downer. The visuals also feel like they have too much motion blur on them or some kind of video compression effect that just leads to a muddy look. Maybe someone out there can find some enjoyment here and have fun with its edgelord protagonist and odd design choices, but this was just not a game for me.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2022

Although Aeternum Noctis is a solid production, some design decisions prevented the game from reaching its potential.

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75 / 100
Jun 12, 2023

Pit of the Damned adds a good amount of content and fixes some of the main issues found in Aeterna Noctis, making it a great choice for new and returning players.

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Unscored
Dec 13, 2021

The spiritual son of Hollow Knight. The first game of Aeternum Game Studios is an unexpected surprise with a beautiful visual and scenario design, an epic soundtrack and a exquisite playability. Probably the best indie game of the year.

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Mark Everglade
4 / 5.0
Dec 16, 2021

The phrase Metroidvania should not be applied casually, for those two games expanded what was possible, tossing gamers down cryptic corridors instead of cute green pipes. Aeterna Noctis may not innovate much, but it’s a worthy addition to this sub-genre that any fan of Hollow Knight will be pleased to play, if they can overlook the redundancy of gameplay elements. The frequency of the jumping puzzles will push many casual gamers away, but those looking for a classic, hardcore challenge will find it welcomes you with its skeletal hands.

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NoesPaisparaFrikis
Jorge Cuadri
9.3 / 10.0
Dec 24, 2021

It exudes ambition, quality and good ideas, and it is an absolutely huge video game in every way.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 14, 2021

Aeterna Noctis is a true work of art that stands out for its art and its difficulty. Defining the battle between light and darkness is an epic challenge.

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85 / 100
Jan 7, 2022

Aeterna Noctis is brilliant. It has an excellent design and it shows that the team knew what it was doing. It remains at the gates of the outstanding because I consider that there are some points where a bit of braking is passed when it comes to demanding the player, which will cause many players to find themselves with insurmountable barriers.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2022

Undoubtedly, Aeterna Noctis is one of the best metroidvanias today. Its biggest highlight is due to the rich mythology that was created for the game, along with a gameplay that is both challenging and rewarding. A sure recommendation only for long-time veterans of the genre.

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6 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2022

The simple things here are just okay, though they’re fairly standard. On the whole, and whilst I can’t quite put my finger on it, something feels stale with Aeterna Noctis — “Limp” even. What makes metroidvania’s so fun is not merely the challenge but the pace, reward, and sense of impact your upgrades give you. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, Aeterna Noctis tipped the scales heavily in favor of repetitive challenge that rarely feels rewarding to overcome.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2022

Aeterna Noctis has surprised me at all times thanks to its careful design, its demanding difficulty and its gigantic scale. A must for lovers of this type of experience.

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6 / 10
Jan 3, 2023

Aeterna Noctis brings a metroidvania experience influenced by several of the main games of the genre, with a complex level design, a long lifespan, and a well implemented visual environment. If experienced players will feel right at home, those with less time and fewer hours on their back around metroidvania games will find the high difficulty level off putting, and while the game's gentle pacing works great for the exploration it also risks making some players lose their momentum as they move around Aeterna Noctis' long lifespan and maze-like levels.

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5 / 10
Feb 20, 2023

A beautifully dark throwback to the classics, Aeterna Noctis revels in its classic charm. The difficulty also apes that of its forebears, which for some they might enjoy, others it might be too much. For those impartial, it’s another in a massive catalogue of Metroidvania titles.

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