Eternal Love: A Blend of Platforming and Atmospheric Horror

Alright, let’s jump into this chaos of words and thoughts — the wild brainstorm that is my mind after trying Love Eternal at PAX East. So, you know how you’re browsing through game shops these days, right? It’s like, wall-to-wall platformers. They’re everywhere, you know? Trying to stand out in that crowd — well, it ain’t easy, folks. Yet, there was this vibe, this almost spine-tingly uniqueness about Love Eternal.

Okay, side note — siblings made this game. Like, real brother-sister collaboration. That detail just stuck with me for some reason. Maybe because of their whole Oregon to LA life saga, with those raging wildfires — yeah, those terrifying things — leaving a mark. Influences seeping in from who knows where, even those artsy anime, like Perfect Blue. Intriguing, right?

So here’s the deal — you start as Maya. Picture this: a cozy chat with her family and BAM, there it is, the ever-dreaded phone call. Gosh, phones can be ominous, can’t they? And when she gets back, poof, family gone, poof again, the whole world’s ancient and… I don’t know, fragmented? Yeah, that’s the word. It’s trippy.

I think I digressed there, but anyway. Maya — suddenly she’s all upside down, flipping gravity like it’s nobody’s business. Makes me dizzy just thinking about it. But nope, can’t flip willy-nilly in mid-air, ‘cause physics or something. I guess they want you to, like, solve puzzles and not just float around. Then there are these quirky red stones you collect. They’re a real game-changer. Literally.

The game smells like a love letter to indies like Celeste and VVVVVV. Isn’t that sweet? And those save points — they’re like tiny mercies scattered around, saving you from pulling your hair out. Kind souls, those developers.

There’s talk of storms, gory stuff about memory castles and gods with weird hobbies. Just the kind of narrative to glue you to your seat for a few hours. Apparently, we’re in for a four-hour thrill ride when it finally drops on your platform of choice. Brace yourself. Or maybe just bring snacks and a comfy cushion. Trust me, you’ll need it.