Software:Aeterna Noctis
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| Developer(s) | Aeternum Game Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Aeternum Game Studios |
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| Release | December 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Aeterna Noctis is a 2021 Metroidvania video game developed in Spain by Aeternum Game Studios.[1] It was released in December 2021 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam and Epic Games Store).[2]
Plot
Story
The series narrates the story of a pair of monarchs who, after being cursed with immortality, have been fighting and killing each other for eternity. But then, a revelation unleashes a chain of events that helps the monarchs find a way to break the curse and find love in the process.[1]
Characters
- King of Darkness - the main protagonist of the game and father of the Grey Soul.
- Queen of Light - leader of the forces of light and lover of the King of Darkness. Mother of the Grey Soul.
- Chaos - the Supreme God who rules all Creation and who placed the curses on the King and Queen.
- Chronicler - an elderly being who chronicles all the events of the world and its history in his library.
- Grey Soul - child of the King of Darkness and Queen of Light.
- Oracle - a mysterious being that helps the King of Darkness on his journey.
- Lord Drake VI - an archaeologist and adventurer, he sells Maps and Potions to the King of Darkness
- The Collector - a man who resides in the graveyard, who tasks the King with bringing him rare specimens. He gives the King the bestiary for documenting all monsters.
- B-69 - a robot who operates a train capable of warping through space. He is used as a fast travel mechanic between some areas.
- The Emperor - a powerful ruler who killed three gods before having his powers sealed by the Oracle. He is an optional boss.
- Celestial Dragon - a dragon from outer space disguised as a human. After finding his side quest, the King must chase him to random parts of the world.
Reception
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The PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch versions of Aeterna Noctis both received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3][4][5] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 50% of critics.[6]
Concluding his review of the game for Push Square, Ollie Reynolds wrote: "Ultimately, although there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu when playing Aeterna Noctis thanks to its unmistakable similarities to Hollow Knight, it thankfully manages to nail the most important elements in a Metroidvania: exploration and combat."[7]
Legacy
The second installment in the series, Summum Aeterna, a roguelite prequel based on Aeterna Noctis, was initially released for Steam in June 2022, and was released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch in late 2023.[8] The third installment in the series, Aeterna Lucis, a sequel to Aeterna Noctis, is set for release sometime 2026.[9][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 GONZÁLEZ, MANUEL (2021-12-10). "'Aeterna noctis', un videojuego creado en Talavera con proyección internacional" (in es). https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20211210/zoom-net-aeterna-noctis-videojuego-talavera-proyeccion-internacional/2237742.shtml.
- ↑ "Aeterna Noctis ya se puede reservar en GAME con postal exclusiva de regalo" (in es-es). 30 March 2022. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350752615/aeterna-noctis-ya-se-puede-reservar-en-game-con-postal-exclusiva-de-regalo/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Aeterna Noctis PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Aeterna Noctics PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Aeterna Noctis Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Aeterna Noctis". OpenCritic. https://opencritic.com/game/12476/aeterna-noctis.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Reynolds, Ollie (December 14, 2021). "Mini Review: Aeterna Noctis (PS5) - A Solid Yet Familiar Metroidvania". https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/aeterna-noctis.
- ↑ "Summum Aeterna es el nuevo trabajo de los creadores de Aeterna Noctis; primeros detalles" (in es). 2022-03-31. https://as.com/meristation/2022/03/31/noticias/1648727604_952563.html.
- ↑ "Anunciados Aeterna Lucis, DLC para Aeterna Noctis y fecha de Summum Aeterna" (in es-es). 16 December 2022. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350758777/anunciados-aeterna-lucis-dlc-para-aeterna-noctis-y-fecha-de-summum-aeterna/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (August 22, 2025). "Aeterna Lucis delayed to 2026". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/08/aeterna-lucis-delayed-to-2026.
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