AeternoBlade II

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
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  1. Areajugones
    Oct 12, 2019
    68
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. LaPS4
    Nov 13, 2019
    62
    AeternoBlade II is an interesting game that only players who have played the first installment can enjoy. The gameplay in general is more than good, but there are small gaps that make it become a bit "boring."
  3. GameGrin
    Nov 8, 2019
    45
    I couldn’t help but feel that the greatest time manipulation Aeternoblade II succeeds at was the 15 hours I wasted playing it.
  5. Video Chums
    Nov 23, 2019
    40
    Simply put, AeternoBlade II feels like one of those PS2 games that your weird friend loves but you can't help but wonder why.
  6. Cubed3
    Oct 16, 2019
    20
    It takes a special kind of talent to make a really boring action platformer. AeternoBlade II can almost be the cure for insomnia if it weren't for its embarrassing voice acted cutscenes. Outside of a few striking vistas, there is so little of value to enjoy here. There are so many better similar kinds of titles out there like Blasphemous or Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and that is not even counting 2D action games from before 2019. With so little going for AeternoBlade II, there is no reason to ever play it.

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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 10 out of 26
  1. Sora13north
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    For what it is, AternoBlade II is not a bad game. However, this does mean it is far from perfect and does have its share of downfalls. It’s aFor what it is, AternoBlade II is not a bad game. However, this does mean it is far from perfect and does have its share of downfalls. It’s a hack n slash puzzle platformer title developed by Corecell Technology and published by PQube.

    The story is simple – an all-out war for universal power. Prevent the bad guys from securing an artefact that will give them complete control. Simple enough and easy to follow. My interest in the story did come and go, the biggest draw was actually AeternoBlade’s combat.

    The combat is just what you would expect from a hack n slash. But, that is what makes it so endearing, picking up a controller and mindlessly cutting down enemies makes a nice change of pace from having to count your ammo and think about your next attack.
    In terms of fluidity combat wise the game is sound, combat flows well, and it doesn’t feel blocky.

    Earn rewards through Norns memorials – enter the Enigmata and complete a trial to get some items to help you on this adventure. Similar to Norns memorials, you will save your progress at a Norns, and it will also serve as a checkpoint for the level. You will return either here upon death or you can go back to the start of the area if you so wish.

    You’re not limited to just one character on this journey, experience the slicing and dicing Freyja, Felix and Bernard, each catering to a different play style. However, the majority of the game is played as a side scroller. Not that this is a bad thing since the third-person perspective sections of the game could do with a bit of work. The camera becomes your enemy when you have a wider range of movement.

    While the characters may look good, it soon becomes infuriating to watch as they speak. The lips and sound are so out of sync sometimes that I actually lose track of who is speaking. However, this isn’t a constant problem, more it comes and goes.

    Most games in the hack n slash genre involve mindless button basing – a sure-fire way to ensure victory. That works in AeternoBlade II during the levels (for the most part) but slamming the buttons in a boss battle is a good way to end up six feet under.

    Throughout the game, you will earn new abilities such as the time paradox ability. Essentially you create a clone to copy your actions after you’ve done them, you have the gift of time, use it wisely. Gifts like this come in handy against bosses and solving puzzles.

    Clearly, this game decided the bosses should be what makes the game challenging, it can be easy reaching a boss – whole other story when fighting them. As a major fan of the Souls series, I can get on board with tough boss fights. In fact, they are quite well designed and versatile in AeternoBlade II, the developer did well.

    Overall, the game is an enjoyable experience and is worth playing whether or are a previous fan or not. It may have its faults such as the animations and dodgy camera angles, but it makes up for that with it’s fun combat and good puzzles.    … Full Review »
  2. Crazydog11295
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    AeternoBlade II is a very interesting game for me. It has quite good visual, action, puzzle and theme song. It's a high-quality game for theAeternoBlade II is a very interesting game for me. It has quite good visual, action, puzzle and theme song. It's a high-quality game for the B-tier game. It's let down with a couple of bugs but it cost with fun using time ability. It's worth buying it especially if it is in the sale.… Full Review »
  3. Steyraus
    Feb 14, 2021
    1
    Terrible ballanceing game most of the game is to easy the jumps to nearly imposible. Perfotmance snd look of the game is budget, voice actingTerrible ballanceing game most of the game is to easy the jumps to nearly imposible. Perfotmance snd look of the game is budget, voice acting is unaceptable by 1990s stanards.. This game should not have passed quality stanards on consoles. It belongs in the budget $1 section on Steam… Full Review »
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