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.
- 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
| 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 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis ya se puede reservar en GAME con postal exclusiva de regalo". Vandal (in European Spanish). 30 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Aeterna Noctis for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ "Summum Aeterna es el nuevo trabajo de los creadores de Aeterna Noctis; primeros detalles". MeriStation (in Spanish). 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ "Anunciados Aeterna Lucis, DLC para Aeterna Noctis y fecha de Summum Aeterna". Vandal (in European Spanish). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-17.