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Aeterna Noctis
DeveloperAeternum Game Studios
PublisherAeternum Game Studios
ComposerJuan Ignacio Teruel Torres
Platforms
ReleaseDecember 2021
GenreMetroidvania
ModeSingle-player

Aeterna Noctis is a 2021 Metroidvania video game developed in Spain by Aeternum Game Studios.[1] It was released in December 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.[2]

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 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

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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

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  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 "Aeterna Noctis PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Aeterna Noctics PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Aeterna Noctis Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Aeterna Noctis". OpenCritic. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Reynolds, Ollie (December 14, 2021). "Mini Review: Aeterna Noctis (PS5) - A Solid Yet Familiar Metroidvania". Push Square. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Summum Aeterna es el nuevo trabajo de los creadores de Aeterna Noctis; primeros detalles". MeriStation (in Spanish). 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  9. ↑ "Anunciados Aeterna Lucis, DLC para Aeterna Noctis y fecha de Summum Aeterna". Vandal (in European Spanish). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  10. ↑ Romano, Sal (August 22, 2025). "Aeterna Lucis delayed to 2026". Gematsu. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
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