Aeterna Noctis

 Switch
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Hobby Consolas
    Nov 4, 2022
    80
    Even though it still has some problems and the port isn't perfect, we've enjoyed our time with Aeterna Noctis on the Nintendo Switch. Even more than the original game, actually, thanks to the fantastic Aeterna difficulty mode. If you haven't play or dropped it because it was too hard, now is the perfect time to jump back.
  2. Nintenduo
    Nov 4, 2022
    77
    Aeterna Noctis surprises you with its high difficulty and charms you with its addictive gameplay. A metroidvania that brings together elements of great games to create a big universe, that although it shines with its own light, it doesn't end up innovating, but it does very well what it sets out to do.
  3. COGconnected
    Nov 7, 2022
    76
    If the only console you own is a Switch, then Aeterna Noctis is a very good Metroidvania. I’d put it a tier lower than the best of the best in the genre, but still better than most, because of its excellent gameplay. If you own a PS5, Xbox, or PC, then the Switch should be the last version you play. The camera is too zoomed-out for handheld mode, and the framerate is very choppy compared to the other smooth versions. I wish I could also report on how the PS4 and Xbox One versions compared to the next gen versions. They were all planned for the same release day, and ended up taking another year to become available, so I would assume they are all downgrades that had to be quality compromised.

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. TheRealist1
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Not a huge fan of Metroidvania games, but this one caught me. The game is a simple grindathon with an interesting storyline, it does nothing special or new, but gaming is about fun and it is fun. Glad I found it late because I won't have to wait long for the sequel.… Full Review »
  2. fruitbat1015
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Best metroidvania since Hollow Knight. Controls great, art is great, world is huge to explore, etc.
  3. bokarsh-z
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    -buy the game when they fixes problems and price become 15 dollar but now even free not worth it
    -game very bad optimization, glitches    -buy the game when they fixes problems and price become 15 dollar but now even free not worth it
    -game very bad optimization, glitches everywhere and bad control ruined the game    … Full Review »
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