Eden Genesis PC Review

Many of you may be familiar with a game called Eternal Night. In 2021 this difficult metroidvania was launched that became famous, over time, for its great difficulty. Two years later it would arrive The Eternal Supremewhich would expand the story and universe created with the first version. Both games are the work of The eternal game of studyeither. If you see, just from the name, we already see how important tradition is. And the best of all is that they are the Spaniards and this is another example of the excellent shape in which Spanish independent development is currently. Today I come to speak to you analysis of his last match, Genesis of EdenAvailable since August 6 on all consoles (except Switch, which will arrive in September) and PC.

To begin with, as they say, the third time is a charm and This time around, the devilish difficulty of their previous games is left a little more to one side. (especially from Aeterna Noctis) and is above all a more accessible product. I want to start the analysis here, before going into its history, because I want to make this very clear and avoid any confusion. It is very possible that many of our readers have seen this It’s the work of the same studio and assume it will be just as difficult. No, it’s not.. If it’s for this subject, go for it without fear.

A cyberpunk story

Now yes, fully entering the historythe beginning is suggestive. As I try to do in all my analyses, I do not want to enter the realm of spoilers and I will only present to you what can be seen in any promotional material of the game. Set in the future cyberpunkAs is often the case, it is the big companies that dominate the “calico” and “facilitate” the improvement of life. One of them is the possibility of implanting a chip in the brain that will allow it to release its full capacity and function at full capacity.

Unfortunately, there are some cases where technology fails and this one chip speaking badly, it fries the neurons and the subject is condemned to an early and certain death. And what a coincidence, we will be Leah, and we will be diagnosed with the said disease. Instead of thinking that all is lost, there is an experimental treatment with which a new therapy could cure our disease and prevent our death. So we accept this treatment without losing anything.

Really the story is followed with interest. Developed in short cinematic sequences in the purest style Ghost in the Shellis a story clearly inspired by 90s classics like Akira. This doesn’t make it any less interesting, on the contrary, I find that it is masterfully told and makes you want to know more when it is your turn to leave the controller for a moment and listen to what we are told.

In addition to navigating on a map that will help us know more details about the traditionswe will also find “objects» which constitute a complete reference and nods to other video games. There were several moments when the developers surprised me with details I didn’t expect. And that’s to say thank you.

Easy to learn gameplay, but can be very challenging

Moving fully into the purely playable realm, another caveat we must make is that the game is more platform than metroidvania. We will have something that goes backwardsbut rather as a necessary tool to advance the story and not as a playable mechanic. The crux of the problem will lie in the precision platforming that has been with us for many years.

After a short tutorial in which we will learn the basic mechanics, we will access the world of Eden Genesis to, little by little, progress in a story that, as we said, is very interesting. The The basic actions that we will have are the classics of this type of games: jumping, double jumping, rushing, climbing walls, etc. All this can be done in a “limited” way, since we will have a kind of counter (a bar located in the lower margin) that will “measure” the number of actions we can do in this brief maneuver.

We will also have enemies to eliminate. For this we have a normal attack and a strong attack. But also, if we collect some objects scattered on the stage, this will allow us to fire a kind of “cannon shot” that will be ultra-destructive and will even go through walls to do a lot of damage.

Several challenges await us on the map

With the basic mechanics explained, it remains to be seen how they translate into a playable world. As they say, after the tutorial, we will be thrown into the city and we will have “doors” that will give us access to these scenarios. There will be several types of scenarios (some more focused on classic platforms, others more focused on combat…), but in each of them we will have to get 1 to 3 “keys” This will allow us to move forward on the general map and thus advance the game and the story.
Obviously, these keys will be assigned to us based on our performance in this scenario. For this, we will be assigned a score: S+, S, A, B, C or D. Only the highest will give us the 3 keys and Getting them, I can assure you, will be a difficult task..

They will be taken into accountparameters such as time spent, but also facts such as not receiving any impactcollect all the objects scattered around the stage or eliminate all the enemies in the stage. Without a doubt, a whole set of things to watch out for and that will require the best of ourselves if we want to get the maximum score.

But don’t worry, we’re not alone. Although this game is not a title multiplayerwe will have a certain multiplayer aspect since, for each event, you will also be able to access a ranking in which to see the best times in general and those of your friends, you can, in addition to viewing it, download the “phase” of another player and use it in yours by “adding” his ghost to your game. I found it to be a very interesting addition that, in addition to forcing you to bite and surpass yourself, will help those who need help in their strategy.

It has several options so you can adapt it to your tastes

In this sense too, we have some aspects directly related to the accessibility of the game. For example, we can highlight our silhouette to make it more visible and better guide us, we can also highlight enemies, ramps, and even be completely immune to attacks or facilitate a hacking mechanism that the game has. These are small aids that can be very useful for many players who may feel overwhelmed and that does nothing but open up a game to everyone.

Ultimately, it’s about simple but effective gameplay that accommodates all types of players. From the most casual (to whom it must be said that they will be able to complete the adventure without throwing the controller at the screen) to the most hardcore who are looking for a challenge close to the most difficult games. In terms of playability, it reminds us a lot of games like Celestial

Excellent aesthetics and music by Elesky

Without wanting to go into much more detail, I will now address the technical aspect of the game. Not before leaving my admiration for its aestheticsvery successful and which shines especially in the yearscinematic sequences that tell us the story. Even having some touches of the study Ghiblithe art is not only visual, but (even if this version did not have it yet) we will appreciate the music by the famous pianist Eleskywhich provides the soundtrack of the game. Undoubtedly a great addition and a great success, since the combination gives an excellent result.

We developed almost the entire game in Steam bridge. On PC we tested it and noticed some tearing, but we understand that these small bugs will be fixed before launch (we had access to the game well before its launch).

On the other hand, on Steam Deck it works perfectly. Without the need to make any additional adjustments, the game runs perfectly and the 60 FPS is stable and rock solid. In addition, if we limit the TDP to 8 for example, the frame rate still does not change or its performance suffers a bit. Of course, the battery savings between releasing the TDP or adjusting it somewhat are almost zero, so it is not worth skimping on the battery. The consolidated Valve PC lasts about 4 hours without having to charge it. And thanks to the playability, it is a game that is suitable for spending a few minutes when you do not have much time, since they are short phases, also ideal for short games.

Eden Genesis Analysis: Conclusions

Eventually, we really liked Eden Genesis. Although we are talking about a game more focused on platforms than on the metroidvania aspect, we are faced with a game that, in addition to shining in the narration, offers us a challenge adapted to each of us. Completing the story won’t take you many hours, but if you want to get the most out of the game, you have games for hours and hours. And all this seasoned with a sublime aesthetics which serves as a prelude to a straightforward and addictive gameplay. In the end, we find ourselves facing a game that was designed above all for to entertain. And wow yes It fulfills its purpose, which is more than sufficient..