@@YaquiShaman I loved it was exclusive to the GameCube at the time, but wish it would have been ported elsewhere, it could have had a much bigger following.
@@cRPGeek Its everything I like... Retro dungeon crawling and a horrific struggle against an ancient evil. It's got that interesting look too where I can't quite decide if the animations are utilizing some sort of FMV.
First one here! Stopped by for the algorithm, will be back later after I watch it. This was one of my favorite GameCube games back in the day so I'm excited for this one!
Duuuude, I totally forgot how good the story was ! I haven't played this game since its release way back when. I also forgot about how long the ending dragged on. I know there are ways to cheese the magick system in this game but there is no need to as the difficulty level was perfect. I know this game was far from perfect but it was def one of the best on the GameCube and was so unique and still is. Nintendo had some kind of copyright on the insanity meter which is why there wasn't any other game like it. It actually just expired in 2021. Another great video that brought me right back to the past.
@@not_jon_vendi this was my first playthrough on probably 15 years or so, and even for me it's crazy how well this one maintained its atmosphere. It's hard to convey in video format, but it does everything just right, with the ambient sound changing as your character dips lower and lower on the sanity scale. Its definetly a cheeseable game, but like you said no reason for it. The difficulty is pretty well perfect just playing as intended.
Its such a shame, there was a second game planned but it sadly never got too far into development. Probably destined to be one of a kind, maybe a spiritual successor will release some day.
@@orcwarchiefreviews I had it when it released, sold it, then years later my brother re bought it for me. Now it will remain with me the rest of my life haha.
You know I always will hate covid I ended up having to sell my GameCube and I had all the resident evils all the Zelda's skies of Arcadia and zatch Bell and I don't think I'll ever be able to get all those back unless I find other means ;-)
@@orcwarchiefreviews that's a bummer! I curse my teenage self, I sold pretty much all my PC games back then I had so many classics. The worst part is the retro collecting scene is so nuts these days. I was considering trying to find myself a copy of Cybermage but looking it up it's hard to find a complete box for less than 150$. Tragic.
This game is a masterpiece until the player figures out that they can cheese the whole game by running in circles to restore their Magick. After that the combat isn't challenging and many segments drag on for a long time. Far from a a perfect game IMO, although I can see why people adore it. There's nothing quite like Eternal Darkness and it's certainly memorable. Excellent story, definitely the strongest part of the game is the unfolding narative.
@@segaofmyhouse for sure agree the story is the best part. I like the combat but it never feels too hard. I think I died once or twice in my playthrough.
@@aquawalrus I respect your opinion on Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem Also I think Nintendo should’ve gone down the Tom Hanks Syndrome path after the release of not just Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem but also both Metroid Prime and Geist (2005 video game) in my opinion. Just Saying?
One of my favorite horror games on the gamecube
@@YaquiShaman I loved it was exclusive to the GameCube at the time, but wish it would have been ported elsewhere, it could have had a much bigger following.
Waiting for a Legacy Realm of Terror review and playthrough :D
@@cRPGeek I really want to play that one. It's like a horror and dungeon crawler mixed into one, super unique!
@@aquawalrus I am certain you will like it, it's actually a really good dungeon crawler.
@@cRPGeek Its everything I like... Retro dungeon crawling and a horrific struggle against an ancient evil.
It's got that interesting look too where I can't quite decide if the animations are utilizing some sort of FMV.
@@aquawalrus Yup, and it was a bit hard to get for a long time, only since a couple of years it's available from GOG.
First one here! Stopped by for the algorithm, will be back later after I watch it. This was one of my favorite GameCube games back in the day so I'm excited for this one!
One of the best survival horror games out there IMO! Hope you like the video!
Duuuude, I totally forgot how good the story was ! I haven't played this game since its release way back when. I also forgot about how long the ending dragged on. I know there are ways to cheese the magick system in this game but there is no need to as the difficulty level was perfect. I know this game was far from perfect but it was def one of the best on the GameCube and was so unique and still is. Nintendo had some kind of copyright on the insanity meter which is why there wasn't any other game like it. It actually just expired in 2021. Another great video that brought me right back to the past.
@@not_jon_vendi this was my first playthrough on probably 15 years or so, and even for me it's crazy how well this one maintained its atmosphere.
It's hard to convey in video format, but it does everything just right, with the ambient sound changing as your character dips lower and lower on the sanity scale.
Its definetly a cheeseable game, but like you said no reason for it. The difficulty is pretty well perfect just playing as intended.
Never played it but watchddy a friend okay it on GC. Had so many good ideas I'm surprised we haven't seen more of it.
Its such a shame, there was a second game planned but it sadly never got too far into development. Probably destined to be one of a kind, maybe a spiritual successor will release some day.
I am so mad that I was never able to get this game legitimately for years only able to get a pirated copy I don't know how hard this was to get
@@orcwarchiefreviews I had it when it released, sold it, then years later my brother re bought it for me. Now it will remain with me the rest of my life haha.
You know I always will hate covid I ended up having to sell my GameCube and I had all the resident evils all the Zelda's skies of Arcadia and zatch Bell and I don't think I'll ever be able to get all those back unless I find other means ;-)
@@orcwarchiefreviews that's a bummer! I curse my teenage self, I sold pretty much all my PC games back then I had so many classics.
The worst part is the retro collecting scene is so nuts these days. I was considering trying to find myself a copy of Cybermage but looking it up it's hard to find a complete box for less than 150$. Tragic.
This game is a masterpiece until the player figures out that they can cheese the whole game by running in circles to restore their Magick. After that the combat isn't challenging and many segments drag on for a long time. Far from a a perfect game IMO, although I can see why people adore it. There's nothing quite like Eternal Darkness and it's certainly memorable. Excellent story, definitely the strongest part of the game is the unfolding narative.
@@segaofmyhouse for sure agree the story is the best part. I like the combat but it never feels too hard. I think I died once or twice in my playthrough.
@@aquawalrus I respect your opinion on Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem Also I think Nintendo should’ve gone down the Tom Hanks Syndrome path after the release of not just Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem but also both Metroid Prime and Geist (2005 video game) in my opinion. Just Saying?