Etrom: The Astral Essence

 PC
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
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  1. MehmetT.
    Nov 29, 2007
    3
    I was actually really looking forward to playing this game because it has a really interesting setting. BUT, the oddly told narrative, the constantly looping, uncreative music, and the repetitive, boring combat forced me to abandon this game. I really wanted to continue on to find out more about the setting and the story, but it was just all to much for me to bear.
  2. jackninesmiles
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    All RPG have something in common, and i dont think that is worth mentioning. Posing as social dystopia this game does oddly well in terms of atmosphere. Plot is so/so, but world is described pretty well. Demon magic, guns, Stupid government and so on. Graphics are comfortable enough. Lack of exploration is painful. Is this Spanish?

    Key Features: 1. Hard beyond Hell. Whatever people    All RPG have something in common, and i dont think that is worth mentioning. Posing as social dystopia this game does oddly well in terms of atmosphere. Plot is so/so, but world is described pretty well. Demon magic, guns, Stupid government and so on. Graphics are comfortable enough. Lack of exploration is painful. Is this Spanish?

    Key Features:
    1. Hard beyond Hell.
    Whatever people write about it, it's not true. Truth is, game is not designed for u to actually play to the end. It breaks your patience and your player experience. Nothing is easy. Controls, magic, potions, BULLETS, maps, quests, teleports, shops, stats, special demonability. Dont install for kids, animals or pregnant women.

    2. Strange.
    Game is f**king strange to the point of no return.    … Expand

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Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
  1. GameZone
    75
    I can forgive the horrible controls because so much attention was given to the story, the graphics and even the gaming experience.
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  2. PC Format
    49
    The usual amateurish nonsense. [May 2006, p.90]
  3. Worth Playing
    45
    I was exceptionally disappointed in Etrom. I wanted so desperately to love this game, as it seemed to have all the makings of a rich, rewarding play experience. (Post-apocalyptic dystopian future?? Sign me up!!) However, the ocean of poor design ideas slays all of the potential before it can even begin.
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