Software:Aeterna Noctis

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Short description: 2021 video game
Aeterna Noctis
Developer(s)Aeternum Game Studios
Publisher(s)Aeternum Game Studios
Platform(s)
ReleaseDecember 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

Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S
6 reviews[3] 16 reviews[4] 2 reviews[5] 8 reviews[6] 1 review[7] 2 reviews[8]

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.[9] The third installment in the series, Aeterna Lucis, a sequel to Aeterna Noctis, is set for release sometime 2026.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ 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. 
  2. ↑ "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. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for Nintendo Switch Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  4. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for PC Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  5. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 4 Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  6. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 5 Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. 
  7. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox One Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. 
  8. ↑ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox Series X Reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/aeterna-noctis/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x. 
  9. ↑ "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. 
  10. ↑ "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/. 
  11. ↑ "Aeterna Lucis delayed to unspecified date in 2026 (UPDATE)" (in en-us). 22 August 2025. https://gonintendo.com/contents/46109-aeterna-lucis-delayed-to-unspecified-date-in-2026-update/. 



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