Stephan Adamus
COGconnectedAeterna Noctis (Switch) Review – Choppy Port of a Great Metroidvania
Published 11/4/2022
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76
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/15/2021
Aeterna Noctis
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D hand-drawn action platformer, a Metroidvania with thrilling combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat and heart-stopping platform sections that will put your skills to the test. Become the King of Darkness in an epic journey through 16 connected areas.
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- Aeternum Game Studios
- Publisher
- Aeternum Game Studios
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Critic avg
71
11 scored reviews
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11
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 71 across 11 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1001 review · 9%
80–892 reviews · 18%
70–796 reviews · 55%
Below 702 reviews · 18%
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Mike Burgess
Nintendo World ReportAeterna Noctis (Switch) Review
Published 11/4/2022
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott McCrae
Nintendo LifeReview: Aeterna Noctis - An Ambitious Metroidvania That Doesn't Quite Hit The Mark
Published 11/4/2022
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerAeterna Noctis Review - Niche GamerAeterna Noctis Review - Niche Gamer
Published 2/7/2022
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70
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Read originalMark Isaacson
WellPlayedSolid Yet Unsurprising
Published 1/6/2022
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70
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Read originalTom Quirk
Checkpoint GamingAeterna Noctis Review – Gorgeous and challenging
Published 12/16/2021
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Aeterna Noctis'
Published 12/14/2021
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70
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Read originalOliver Reynolds
Push SquareReview: Aeterna Noctis (PS5) - A Solid Yet Familiar Metroidvania
Published 12/14/2021
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJacob Zeranko
Screen RantAeterna Noctis Review: A Solid Metroidvania With A Few Hiccups
Published 12/13/2021
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70
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedAeterna Noctis Review – A Perfectly Crafted Metroidvania
Published 12/13/2021
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88
+17 vs critic avg
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