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WOW!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Eternal Darkness is amazing! This game has Almost no flaws in my eyes, although i would not give this to anyone under thirteen as someparts are pretty disturbing. This game is easy enough to play but its not too simple. It provides a nice aiming system which makes it even more fun as you can dismember anybody part you feel like and it also gets you to create your own effective tactics. The controls are easy to use so you wont die because of a complex button combo you couldn't pull off. Eternal Darkness has a gripping plot which takes you through many different time periods with authentic weaponry which is true to its time. You also take on the role of many diffrent induviduals some which have lower sanity or health meters then others making some characters harder to play with. Eternal darkness has a moderate replay value so its not a one timer like some games of its genre. All in all Eternal Darkness is worth every penny.

the best game ever

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i have been playing games since 1977 and i never thought there would be a game so intense as this.the graphics are top knotch the sound is frightingly perfect and the story makes you want to play this game over and over and over again.the detail is stunning the jumping from time to time is fun from character to character but yet there all connected threw this strange book what a great game.if u don't buy this game you are missing out on the best game of all time.

Cthulhurific!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Okay, so there isn't a single reference to Cthulhu through the entire game, but it is the most Lovecraftian story I have ever seen that didn't have HPL as the author.

Each chapter of the game allows you to play a different character in one of 4 locales at a different time period in history. Each character has unique attributes and equipment available. As you play through each character the story is advanced through very nice cutscenes.

The spell system used in the game is great too. By picking up various runes throughout the game you can eventually cast 12 different spells. I appreciated that through experimentation you could cast some spells before you were 'given' them.

The game was very flexible with regards to style of play. One time through I used almost exclusively melee attacks. Another time through I used mostly magic. And it is important to play through the game more than once...

Insanity is only the beginning

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Upon first glance, you may be expecting a spin-off of Resident Evil. Just another survival horror game with no plot except trying to shoot everything that moves. You couldn't be more wrong. Being co produced by Nintendo you already have to expect the game to be great, and it is. The graphics aren't anything to be stunned over, but they are still great. The game play is what sets this game apart. Going through the chapters of an echanted book, you play as over a dozen different characters with a plot connected between them all. The plot itself is reason to be thrilled for this game. On a different note, the way you play through the game is unique beyond belief. The attacking system allows you to single out certain parts of the body to attack. Allowing you to cut off the head of your foe leaving him vulnerable. Plus there's the much talked about insanity meter. Upon seeing the creatures of the dead, your character's sanity gradually depletes. Here's where the fun starts! The more insane you grow, the weider things become. You may experience seeing your game reset for a few seconds, or see your character become dismembered temporarily. Not exactly what you'd expect from the "Kiddie" system huh? This game is more intuitive than anything seen recently. It's a great buy and one you'll be playing in your mind for months on end.

Buy NOW!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First I was sceptical of the game because I was stuck like 5 minutes into it in the observatory, but this game is by far one of the greatest! Beautiful graphics, intriguing story, capturing your fears, and fun controls. This is a must buy, plus there are 3 different endings and 3 different paths to choose your destiny!

Engrossing Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Eternal Darkness was one of the first game's released for the Nintendo Gamecube and it was developed by silicon knights (the fantastic team behind other great gamecube exclusive, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes.) This is one of the most creative, innovative, and engrossing games I have ever played and it definitely deserves a lot of attention. However, one important aspect of this game is that the weak of heart or those who are offended by extremely dark themes and some major gore and violence would probably want to avoid this game. For everyone else though, this is an amazing game that can shell out tons of intense gameplay, and storylines.

Story: This is definitely one of the best aspects of this game and should be a selling point. The story revolves mainly around a book called the Book of Tomb. You begin the game by playing as Alexandra Roivas who has come to her grandfather's mansion to identify his body. Alex's grandfather had been brutally murdered and so Alex decides to investigate the mansion to attempt to find clues to who killed her only living relative. Early on in the game, Alex finds the Book of Tomb and from that point on, not only can Alex perform spells, she also begins to find chapter pieces that tell stories of different characters whose lives somehow intertwined with the lives of other characters in different chapters as well as with Alex's murdered grandfather, Edward Roivas. The first chapter that Alex discovers follows the final steps of Pious Augustus, a Toman soldier who discovers a mysterious temple in the desert and whose desire for greatness may lead him down a dark and dangerous path. The unusual part of this game is the fact that as you find chapters and read them (thus assuming the role of whichever character is highlighted in that chapter), more often than not, you play through with that character until their untimely demise. This makes the first parts of the game seem quite futile, but as you move forward in the game, you will find that not all of your character's sacrifices are in vain...

Graphics: Since this is one of the first games released for the gamecube, the graphics may seem somewhat inferior to games like resident evil 4 and the metroid prime games. However, upon further examination, it is easy to see that a lot of effort went into the graphics system and the environments are particularly detailed and intricate. I also found that as you went farther into the game, the character models and designs became more realistic and believable. This was a nice touch since the characters later on in the story play more important roles than some of your first characters. (with the exception of Pious, that is) I personally enjoyed the graphics and found that they matched the atmosphere and quality of the game perfectly.

Sound: I found that this is one aspect of the game that excelled immensely. All of the sounds that the game makes are engrossing and intense and there is always a sense of fear and despair as you travel through the various locales of the game as you realize the potential for another enemy to jump out at you or for a particular insanity effect (more info in the gameplay section), to kick in. Other sounds such as the sounds that enemy's make and other sounds are creepy and dark.

Gameplay: As great as the story of this game is, personally I found the gameplay aspect of the game the most intriguing and best. Essentially the gameplay is divided inbetween playing as Alex and trying to find chapter pieces and then playing as whichever character is in that chapter. You'll find that playing as Alex is not quite as enjoyable as the other characters because there are no enemies and there are a lot less puzzles. These segments are kind of like the prelude or appetizer to the meat of the game which is when you are playing as one of the characters in one of the chapters. Most of the gameplay revolves around hacking and slashing your opponents and solving some very ingenious puzzles. One particularly creative puzzle involved summoning a zombie to step on a switch and start a trap which was attached to a chain that opened a door that you could not get through. There is also a complex magic system that involves finding different runes that when placed in the right order will be able to accomplish a certain task. Different spells include reveal invisible, recover, and magickal attack. There are many more spells in the game and discovering all of them and using them ends up being a creative and engrossing process. There is one facet of gameplay that stands out the most. This is the insanity aspect of the game. Basically, every time an enemy sees you, your sanity meter lowers and the chance for an insanity effect to kick in is much greater. To regain sanity, a finishing move has to be used on a downed enemy. There are many insanity affects in ther game. Walls bleed, statues turn their heads and look at you, characters will walk into a room and explode limb by limb or simply dissappear into the ground. Not all of the insanity effects affect only the characters and you will find that your tv will turn the volume down itself or the game will tell you that all of your data has been erased. These are particularly cool. Different enemies effect your insanity meter differently and you will continually struggle to keep your sanity up. All in all, eternal darkness: sanity's requiem is a game that you should buy and will enjoy immensely.

Best game thus far in next generation consoles

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

That is until The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker comes out in March. Back to ED: this game should have been one of the best selling of all time but too bad about all the ignorant gamers out there who don't know what's good. I never had this much fun playing a game since Ocarina of Time. That's how good it is and it just hurts to see a game like this go unnoticed by the majority gamers out there. I am a hardcore gamer and I know a good game when I play it and if you were a hardcore gamer you should know too. This deserves 'Game of the Year' of 2002 by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences not Metroid Prime...which was also a great game. Here's my breakdown on the game:

Gameplay: 10
Most think the sanity effects are the coolest but IMO I like the spells better, even if there were no sanity effects I'd still love this game.

Graphics: 9
Could have been better, but seeing how this game was originally being made for N64 I could see how long it could take Silicon Knights to beef up the graphics to the Gamecube's potential. Still they're satisfying enough to make this game look awesome.

Sound: 10
The sound (and music) is definitely one of the best in any game I've heard. Even if you don't got a surround sound setup the sound is still sweet.

Control: 10
Not much to explain here. Control is easy after about 10 to 20 minutes of gameplay much like any other game and if you find the controlling in Resident Evil hard this is nothing. Controlling in this game is just basic and simple which makes it as fun as it is.

Silicon Knights said they are already working on a new title and haven't said what it is, most likely Too Human (originally being made for PS1 but cancelled), which has computer-generated graphics up in par with Final Fantasy. I just hope SK will always be 2nd party for Nintendo.

The only thing missing from this game is a bear riding a bik

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The only way this game could be beter is if they added a couple more people to be. Otherwise, this game is in a word, "PERFECT". to the game play to characters to enemies to levels to the cinematic little movies the games shows to the script! If that's not perfection I don't know what is.

live saver

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

when i played this game i was going through a tough time in my life. this game kept me going, it gave me something to keep my mind occupied. i loved the game and how it overlapped itself (the different characters would go back to the same places). the ending was the only part i didn't like. it just seemed like it ended after my dozens of hours playing.

New twist on the survival horror genre

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

First off, let me say that this genre (survival horror) in general is overlooked by many. Why is this? People are probably scared of the game. That is what makes the genre fun though. If you love psychological thriller type of stuff, then this game is a must. Personally, I don't find this game as scary as it is an all round fun game to play. The insanity effects are cool, and well done. Was playing with my friend today and he thought the game broke when the famous "blue screen of death" appeared on the screen. It was just an example of the insanity effect. Very interesting effects overall. Some range from subtle (ex. bleeding walls) to the obvious (ex. screen appears to have been turned off). This game seemed very similar to "Prince of Persia", as far as the gameplay is concerned. For me, if I'm looking for a scare, I'll go with Resident Evil, but if I'm just looking to have some fun I go with this game. The only thing I don't like this game is it's lack of any surprises. Resident Evil has the shock aspect of horror, while this one plays with your mind. Overall this would be a great game if you're just getting into the survival horror genre. I also recommend the Resident Evil series.

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