![]() Chani is juvenile and crass from the onset, preoccupied with women and dating in a cartoonish way. Yuna and Chani in particular are at times amusing and engaging, perhaps because they are there for the bulk of the game. One of the game’s best surprises is the characterization and script. It’s a familiar gameplay loop, and one that Eternights is eager to imitate. This aspect of the game’s time management mechanic requires gamers to budget their time, spending days (or nights) bonding with other party members if not in a dungeon or progressing the story. This is, in part, determined by how the characters interact as well as the frequency with which they train with the player character, an activity that only occurs at night. ![]() Outside of combat, there is a “Bond” system which tracks each character’s relationship with the main character. ![]() Players must navigate each dungeon, battling monsters and solving puzzles while being mindful of the calendar’s deadlines. This is when the game’s myriad systems begin to reveal themselves, drawing inspiration from popular JRPG series and tropes. Most boss enemies are interestingly designed. From there, the character quickly encounters Yuna, a pop star, before being whisked away on a train where they are told they must navigate through a series of labyrinths in order to quell the carnage. When going to meet up for a date with someone he met on the app, a mysterious event occurs and transforms the bulk of the citizens into mindless, faceless zombies. ![]() It opens with the player character fiddling on his phone, establishing a profile on a dating app with his friend, Chani. The game bills itself as a “dating sim action RPG,” and takes place during the end of the world. Eternights, the debut from erstwhile one-man shop Studio Sai, does an admirable job of putting its best feet forward with an interesting story, sharp characterization and mix of gameplay styles, but underwhelming combat and presentation dulls the experience just enough to keep some gamers wondering if there will be a second date. Which is why first impressions are so important, especially when someone is deciding whether they want to spend more time with you. One wrong move at the onset can cause trouble down the line – or worse. From the initial flirting, first dates, and more, dating is all about timing and rhythm. ![]()
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