Eternights

"A decent mix of hack &s;n&s; slash and dating sim that works surprisingly well. Eternights is one of those games that give you more than you bargained for."

"Eternights can think with both heads, but when it decides to be serious, it is endearing and has beautiful moments between the characters."

"The first work of a small independent studio, Eternights is exactly what we expected: a title that is anything but ambitious and limited more or less in every respect, which overall is still delightful, witty and intriguing."

"Eternights is a surprisingly compelling and thoughtful horror action RPG with relationship bonding elements."

"Eternights is a true labor of love from a small team of developers that set out to create something for themselves. It just so happens that it’s also one of my favorite games of 2023. If you can look past …"

"Eternights is a good first outing for Studio Sai but it&s;s held back by overly perverse characters and predictable story beats."

"The game shows a great ability to leverage the charisma of its characters, combining it with a satisfying story and adrenaline-pumping combat. The relationship-building aspect is captivating and immersive, and although there are some awkward dialogues at times, it’s still …"

"Though far from perfect, Eternights has a lot of good ideas that heavier hitters in the action dating sim genre should follow. Despite being a small team, Studio Sai provides a fun and enjoyable experience in the scene, offering charming …"

"Eternights is one of the most thrilling and fun experiences I’ve had. It found a way to strengthen the action roguelike genre with the power of a dating sim. The inspirations from Persona are clear, but you won’t be disappointed …"

"If you are able to tolerate its mediocre main story, but still enjoy its fun combat and simple but effective puzzles, as well as the great relationships between the characters, then Eternights could be the perfect game for you. But …"

"It&s;s amazing to see such a passionate debut title from Studio Sai. Eternights elegantly blends in addicting and engaging action combat with dating mechanics while providing beautiful visuals and excellent voice acting. I can&s;t wait to see what&s;s next from …"

"There’s a lot of cool little ideas on display here. The combat system and the use of bonds is excellent. The dating sim sections are fun. Even the survival scavenging elements are a fun distraction. But they all feel insubstantial. …"

"Eternights is an ambitious and mostly successful swing at the dating-sim/action genre that delivers a cool world and likeable characters with robust combat options and a refreshing take on who you can love at the end of the world."

"Eternights&s; great success is that it manages to be more than the sum of its parts. The witty writing papers over the shakier aspects of the storytelling, the slight combat is used sparingly enough that its flaws rarely frustrate, and …"

"For those who love indies filled with good ideas, Eternights brings established formulas from various notable titles to tell a story about the end of the world with teenagers that only wanted to live their lives. There&s;s definitely room for …"

"A very weird mish-mash of intense fighting action, RPG elements, and dating sim vibes that makes for an unexpected ride"

"An awkward fusion of dating simulation and action. Though the attempt to combine two vastly different genres at opposite ends of the spectrum was innovative, it does not seem to manage a seamless integration. The dating simulation part was surprisingly …"

"Eternights is commendable but contentious, an intimate apocalyptic action-adventure that reaches for greatness with limited resources. For every unsophisticated story beat or half-baked mechanic, a pleasant surprise or diversion appears to take its place, a dynamic which should motivate almost …"

"It’s amazing how talented Studio Sai is, and how much it got right with Eternights. I had a great time despite some rough patches in the early hours, and I’d love to see what these folks can do with more …"

"Eternight is impressive when you think about how this was primarily made by a single developer. It&s;s ambitious and it wears its inspiration on its sleeve, which hurts it at times and equally makes it impressive. While it doesn&s;t outshine …"

"Eternights combines hack and slash action with Persona social links, but has a few too many issues to recommend to everybody."

"Eternights, an indie game inspired by Persona, blends RPG progression with hack &s;n&s; slash action. While combat lacks depth, the game shines in character development and storytelling. Its teenage-oriented tone may not appeal to everyone, but it offers a unique …"

"Eternights impresses with its effort, especially considering it&s;s developed by a small team. The game features voice acting in English, Japanese, and Korean, and it remains engaging until the end, despite some temporal inconsistencies. Should we overlook gameplay issues and …"

"The love at the time of the Apocalypse narrated in Eternights may not be perfect, but it isn’t insufficient either. StudioSai&s;s title makes good romantic points even if it falls into a few stereotypes and manages to entertain despite the …"

"Eternights feels like a fairly original game. It’s always nice to see a game try out some new genre combinations – and, as this shows, it’s especially fun when the game in question mostly pulls off the combo."

"Eternights is an enjoyable action RPG full of crude humour, lovestruck teens, and monstrous abominations out to kill you. Easy to recommend for any anime fan looking for their next adventure."

"Eternights may not be a game-changer for the genre, but it still offers a solid experience, thanks to a strong cast of characters and an engaging gameplay, especially in its dating sim aspect. It caters to a very specific audience …"

"Eternights can occasionally be rough around the edges, but there is a charming JRPG within that fans of the genre are sure to enjoy. Sure, the story may be all over the place, but at around a 15-hour play time, …"

"There’s a lot going on, most of it competently designed, but lacking that touch of finesse or technical flourish that oozes from the few series that serve as inspiration."

"Eternights deftly captures the essence of growing up, as told through the motions of an action-packed JRPG. Through its storyline and dialogue, the game manages to weave life into this classic genre with the aid of modern-day meme jokes and …"

"Weightless combat and forgettable story aside, Eternights is a solid game of romantic vibes in a crumbling world. (Review Policy)"

"Eternights is a masterful blend of dating simulation and RPG elements, delivering a gripping narrative that will tug at your heartstrings while challenging your strategic thinking in a post-apocalyptic setting. Whether you’re a fan of dating sims or action RPGs, …"

"Mixing Persona with real-time combat, Eternights delivers a robust package with charming characters, intimate romance, quirky writing, vibrant visuals, and an engaging gameplay loop. Despite it&s;s flaws, Eternights makes a valiant effort in being one of the many games you …"

"For that reason, however, it kind of bothers me. Part of my interest in independent titles involves viewing the art form without the overwhelming gloss. Eternights has that gloss, which is an accomplishment in its own right, but when you …"