Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

 GameCube
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 286 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 286
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 286
  3. Negative: 11 out of 286
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  1. fuhreak
    Oct 30, 2021
    4
    Overrated, had nice ideas but is extremely repetitive, which is a massive flaw seeing as the developers ask you to replay it several times for the "true ending". Even with just one playthrough you'll be seeing the same content over and over again. Beat it once and just go watch a video of the real ending, you won't be missing anything by doing this.
  2. DerekAtHome
    Oct 30, 2016
    3
    As others have rightly noted, the gimmicks (sanity meter, multiple plots converging) are outweighed by very clunky controls, slow paced play and an overall terrible fighting mechanic. But the biggest flaws are seen with the repetitive nature of the game which is mind numbing. The amount of times you have to travel from point A to bring something to point B, and back to point A, then backAs others have rightly noted, the gimmicks (sanity meter, multiple plots converging) are outweighed by very clunky controls, slow paced play and an overall terrible fighting mechanic. But the biggest flaws are seen with the repetitive nature of the game which is mind numbing. The amount of times you have to travel from point A to bring something to point B, and back to point A, then back to point B makes the pace unbearable.… Expand
  3. Ryanphillips
    Jul 5, 2002
    1
    This game rules!!!! It is the best i have ever played!!! get it!!!! why have u all given it 9's or 10's????? this game rules it deserves a #1!!!!! Buy this game because it is the best!!!!
  4. MonkeyC.
    Mar 28, 2003
    2
    Boring anti-cheese game with no replay value whatsoever!
  5. EricS.
    Jan 12, 2004
    0
    Fun for the first 15 minutes, Eternal Darkness coudn't hold my interest. This is an example of a game that focuses all on graphics and plot, yet ignores gameplay. The "original" combat is slow pased, pointless, repetative, and overall, boring. To make matters worse, ED has an increadibly clunky controls which takes hours to get used to, and for the whole game it feels like the Fun for the first 15 minutes, Eternal Darkness coudn't hold my interest. This is an example of a game that focuses all on graphics and plot, yet ignores gameplay. The "original" combat is slow pased, pointless, repetative, and overall, boring. To make matters worse, ED has an increadibly clunky controls which takes hours to get used to, and for the whole game it feels like the characters are walking around in lead shoes! The most overly hyped game in years, Nintendo should just stick to kiddy games and leave everything else to Sony and Microsoft. … Expand
  6. DPP1987
    May 29, 2021
    3
    Tras jugarlo en pleno 2021 lo podría clasificar como un resident evil pero en cutre y aburrido. Los monstruos son feos hasta para estar hecho en 2002. Resident evil code verónica es también de esa época y los gráficos son mucho mejores. La jugabilidad es tosca, caótica, repetitiva y falta de acción. Los puzles son extraños, y la mecánica de las runas un auténtico coñazo. Como punto a favorTras jugarlo en pleno 2021 lo podría clasificar como un resident evil pero en cutre y aburrido. Los monstruos son feos hasta para estar hecho en 2002. Resident evil code verónica es también de esa época y los gráficos son mucho mejores. La jugabilidad es tosca, caótica, repetitiva y falta de acción. Los puzles son extraños, y la mecánica de las runas un auténtico coñazo. Como punto a favor le doy que la atmósfera del juego está lograda, y la historia no es completamente mala, pese a que la protagonista está sobreactuada. Honestamente no lo recomiendo.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best GameCube Game of 2002
5
#5 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
4
#4 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Developers of 3D games should study the camerawork in "Eternal Darkness." It's quite simply a stunning technical achievement.
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  2. Play Magazine
    100
    All of this delightful action and horror comes wrapped in a bone-chilling soundtrack with enough chanting and "what the hell was that?" sound effects to sen dyou running for the light switch. [Aug 2002, p.62]
  3. GamePen
    100
    From cover to cover this game was full of originality.
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