He Spanish studio Aeternum Game Studios has surprised us in recent years with some very interesting video games that have shown that we have enough talent here to compete with other great productions that come from other markets. While it continues working on the next installment of the Aeterna Noctis saga, it has also developed another title with the name of Eden Genesis.
Over the past few months we have spoken to you on several occasions about this game that is about to hit the stores, as it will do so tomorrow. In my case I have had the opportunity to play it thoroughly these last few weeks to tell you about the sensations it has given me, about which I already told you that the Spanish team is back in style with Another project that you can’t wait to let go of.
Eradicating infections from the virtual world of Eden
This action-platform adventure takes us to a future set in the year 2072at a time when technology has advanced so much that an implant called Neural Amplifier Link has been created. The aim of this small device is to boost the capabilities of human beings and take them beyond what anyone is capable of imagining, thus turning them into cyborgs.
Unfortunately for those who wanted to take advantage of this chip, it seems that it was capable of producing some terrible side effects that can trigger a deadly diseaseThese are the consequences suffered by Leah Anderson, our protagonist who suffers from SND (Synthetic Neurodegeneration), an infection that over time can fry the brains of those who suffer from it.
That doesn’t mean that all is lost, because a technology has been created that is carrying out an experimental treatment that is said to be ideal for curing this disease and thus saving all those who are affected. To do this, he must grant access to an artificial intelligence so that it can enter his mind, forcing both parties to collaborate so that everything returns to normal, which causes it to be transferred to a virtual world known as Eden.
It is a place that is based on the world of a video game in which everyone apparently spends countless hours. The difference is that this one is based on her conscience, memories and experiences that she has lived, which Leah gradually discovers by visiting places she already knows and characters that seem very familiar to her, including some that will act as allies and will be of great help to her to overcome adversities.
The curious thing about this aspect is that it is clear that the creators of the game are very fond of other similar universes, because throughout the entire adventure You keep seeing references to movies and seriesboth live action and anime, known worldwide, as well as the cameos of characters taken from other games. Although in most cases their faces are not seen, the truth is that it is not necessary to fully recognize them by their hairstyles and clothes, such as Vi from League of Legends, Spike from Cowboy Bebop and even posters based on Ghost in the Shell, among many other examples.
The plot continues to advance and become more interesting as Leah unravels the mystery behind this treatment which doesn’t seem as reliable and efficient as it seemed at first, so that’s always a good incentive to keep going. At certain moments, certain animated sequences parade by, with voices in English, while all the texts have been translated into Spanish with a language that I found excessively vulgar and somewhat exhausting due to the amount of swear words that the protagonist keeps saying in almost every sentence.
For its part, the soundtrack has good songs, including the possibility of listening to their alternative piano versions that will be available through a DLC and that have been touched by content creator Elesky. Even so, the original melodies are also worthwhile, and what is also not far behind is its graphic section, with which it is clearly noticeable that Eden leaves us with a cyberpunk world in which you go through different areas that are very different from each other, such as the typical futuristic street neighborhood or another area with Asian touches.
A most frenetic and addictive action
To eliminate SND infections, it is possible to take advantage of a wide variety of attacks and abilities that Leah has, but above all, what she stands out is the speed at which it moves everywheresince there is no need to stop at any time. That is, our heroine can run, jump and slash with a sword, which are her main or basic abilities, although in reality all this goes even further.
The virtual world of Eden allows us to explore it as we please little by little, through which there are dozens of doors that lead to the different phases of the adventure and in which we can obtain cards that are essential to unlock more areas. That’s where the factor of being extremely fast and not stopping running around wherever comes into play because the time it takes to complete the levels influences the score you get at the end.
There are also enemies and blocks all around the game that need to be destroyed, as this also gives you a higher score if you eliminate them all. The finishing touch is timing, which could be defined as playing with style, because if you run around everywhere and don’t slow down while destroying everything in your path, perform perfect jumps and don’t get hit, you will maintain perfect timing, so the sum of all the above is what determines the score you end up getting.
Thus, It is necessary to reach an S rank in the phases
Returning to Leah’s abilities, she is able to execute up to three consecutive jumps until she steps back on the ground to recover energy, but best of all, she can also run along walls and ceilings if she has managed to pick up enough speed, which gives the game amazing freedom when it comes to exploring the levels, the world of Eden itself and also when it comes to plan moves and the most satisfying routes on each screen. And not all of them are enough to reach the finish line, since there are others in which you have to eliminate all the enemies in the shortest time possible.
On the other hand, there are all kinds of elements throughout the stages that serve as help, such as sliding platforms that increase the speed at which Leah runs, but there are also various traps capable of eliminating you in a single blow, which makes you briefly retreat and lose a good amount of time. This means that sometimes There is no choice but to repeat the phase from the beginningbecause the slightest mistake, such as a bad jump or a missed hit, can end up being fatal when it comes to reaching the highest rank.
At first the difficulty is very accessible because the first phases are designed to learn to perfectly master the controls, although as more areas are unlocked more problems arise when it comes to surviving, so the game forces you to learn all the controls, jumps and attacks perfectly that Leah has, such as the fact that she recharges part of her energy if she takes out an enemy, which leaves you with no other option than to take advantage of all the protagonist’s abilities, because sometimes there are jumps and places that cannot be reached in any other way.
In another order of things, throughout Eden there are items to collect and at any time you can consult a map, either to quickly select any of the levels you have already completed or to instantly teleport to any place in this virtual world, which is certainly appreciated because in the long run it ends up being enormous in size. And what is also not lacking are another series of puzzles that consist of pressing certain buttons on the controller or keyboard to unlock doors or secrets, which puts everyone’s steel reflexes to the test, since you barely have more than a second to press the right button.
iGamesNews’s opinion
The peaks that each of the phases of Eden Genesis They are the ones that encourage you to want to constantly improve and learn new combos or ways to overcome the challenges ahead. The difficulty keeps increasing and it is noticeable, about which it must be recognized that there are parts in which you shoot too much to reach the highest rank and it can cause you to some less skilled player at the controls gets stuck unless he perfects his way of playing.
At least, it’s not like there are a thousand different skills to take into account. It’s just a matter of learning the timing of attacks and jumps well so as not to fail in the attempt and if not, you can always take a look at other people’s attempts, as if they were a tutorial, to learn to play better. Whatever the case, The adventure becomes very addictive constantlynot only because of its brilliant plot with an excellent narrative and moral charge, but also because the gameplay is very entertaining as you keep going from one place to another as if there were no tomorrow.
In short, Aeternum Game Studios leaves us with another gem of magnificent quality. Perhaps it does not reach the high level of its other works, but it is Another great game that will keep you well entertained during this summer and it is undoubtedly one of the platform adventures that will be remembered this year, especially because it is so addictive from the first minute.
Eden Genesis Price
The launch of Eden Genesis will take place in digital format with a price of 24,99 dollarsIts release is expected on August 6th in PS5, Xbox Series X/S y PC via Steamwhile those who want to get it in Nintendo Switch will have to wait until September 12.
Eden Genesis duration
The duration of Eden Genesis It is a bit complicated to calculate, because here The ability of each person greatly influences by completing each level, so an expert with amazing controls and reflexes might be able to complete the adventure in less than ten hours, but normally this amount is much higher and it shoots up even more if you want to find all the collectibles and obtain the S+ rank in all the levels.
Eden Genesis
Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (version reviewed), PS5 and Xbox Series X/S |
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Multiplayer | No |
Developer | Eternal Game Studios |
Company | Eternal Game Studios |
Launch | August 6, 2024 |
The best
- The variety of levels and the challenges they pose.
- The way it pushes you to get the best score.
- The number of nods to other games and movies
Worst
- It is missed not being able to evolve the character.
- The foul language used is too excessive.
- The difficulty of certain stages may put off some people.
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