Eternal Love: A Blend of Platforming and Atmospheric Horror

Alright, so, picture this: you’re cruising through a digital sea of video games, right? And bam, platformers everywhere. It’s like they’re multiplying just to mess with you. Seriously, how’s anyone supposed to be the next “big thing” like, I dunno, Shovel Knight or Celeste? They gotta be different, right? Anyway, I got sidetracked—PAX East 2025. That’s where I stumbled on this game called Love Eternal. Yeah, it kinda hit me in the feels.

So, imagine a game that’s a love letter—or maybe a breakup text, I’m not sure—to all things unique. Love Eternal is the brainchild of some sibling duo. Apparently, their move from Oregon to LA—and all that wildfire chaos—had a big influence on them. The game? Total mind-trip with vibes from this anime, Perfect Blue. Not that I’m an anime expert, but it’s got that psychological swirl going on, you know?

Starts off with Maya, just hanging with her fam. Then the phone rings—so classic horror, right?—and suddenly, poof, family gone. The world outside? Ancient, fragmented. Like you’re stuck in a weird dream where nothing makes sense.

And just when you’re starting to think, “What’s going on?” you’re thrown into platforming madness. Maya can flip gravity over like it’s no big deal—well, she’s limited, gotta land first before doing her ceiling walk again. Those red stones? Mid-air flips, baby. And oh boy, they want you to really flex your brain with those.

Anyway—no wait. Oh, right—the game’s not just about hopping around; it wants you to think too, all while dragging you through this story. It’s got talk of escaping weird castles and stolen kids, possibly by some lonely god? Yeah, safe bet I’ll be freaked out. By the end of it, I’m expecting to be both emotionally wrecked and wowed. Four hours of this rollercoaster, later this year on just about every console you can think of.

So, buckle up. Or don’t. I dunno, see how you feel.