Aeterna Lucis

Aeterna Lucis is the second installment in a series of action platformer metroidvanias with RPG elements, originating from 2021. Like the first game, it was developed by Aeternum Game Studios.

Plot

Aeterna Lucis is set in a fantasy world of Aeterna. After the events of Aeterna Noctis, the balance between Light and Darkness was disturbed, bringing the world to the brink of destruction. We play as the Queen of Light, who must face Chaos to save the world; the world's top deity, who's cursed her to forever fight the King of Darkness.

Mechanics

Aeterna Lucis is a side-scroller. The game tasks us with completing main quests and side missions. To experience the story, we must pay attention not only to dialogue but also item descriptions. There's lots of environmental narration as well.

The adventure leads us through diverse, interconnected locations, forming a vast, maze-like world. As we traverse it, we must avoid traps and obstacles, jump on platforms and face enemies. Combat is fast-paced, requiring constant movement, avoiding enemy attacks and counter-attacking. Apart from regular enemies, we'll also face numerous powerful bosses.

As we progress further, we develop the protagonist and face greater challenges. We'll also unlock new abilities used to reach previously inaccessible areas.

Technical aspects

Aeterna Lucis retains the first game's colorful, cartoonish artstyle. The soundtrack is atmospheric and fits the tone well.

Last updated on 19 December 2023