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]

Aeterna Noctis
Developer(s)Aeternum Game Studios
Publisher(s)Aeternum Game Studios
Platform(s)
ReleaseDecember 2021
Genre(s)Metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player

Plot

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Story

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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

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  • King of Darkness - the main protagonist of the game.
  • Queen of Light
  • 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
  • Oracle
  • 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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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

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The second installment in the series, Summum Aeterna, a prequel to Aeterna Noctis, was initially released for Steam in June 2022, and will be 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 in 2024.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b GONZÁLEZ, MANUEL (2021-12-10). "'Aeterna noctis', un videojuego creado en Talavera con proyección internacional". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  2. ^ "Aeterna Noctis ya se puede reservar en GAME con postal exclusiva de regalo". Vandal (in European Spanish). 30 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  3. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  4. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  5. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  6. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  7. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  8. ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  9. ^ "Summum Aeterna es el nuevo trabajo de los creadores de Aeterna Noctis; primeros detalles". MeriStation (in Spanish). 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  10. ^ "Anunciados Aeterna Lucis, DLC para Aeterna Noctis y fecha de Summum Aeterna". Vandal (in European Spanish). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
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