Gothic platformer Love Eternal turns Celeste into a full-bore psychological horror game

Love Eternal is a unique blend of precision-platformer and psychological horror, developed by Brlka and published by Ysbryd Games. The game follows Maya, a girl taken to a castle filled with bitter memories by a strange god, where she must navigate through over 100 challenging screens filled with spikes, lasers, switches, and traps.

In addition to the intense platforming challenges, Maya also encounters surreal experiences in a metaphorical suburban household, including unsettling encounters with entities crawling on the ceiling. One of Maya’s advantages is her ability to reverse gravity, which she uses to navigate the treacherous environment of the game.

The game’s atmosphere is described as a mix of Celeste and Silent Hill, with hand-drawn pixel art graphics, a haunting score, and responsive controls that provide a sense of accomplishment. The narrative of Love Eternal promises to be psychologically unsettling, offering choices that may confound players.

Set to release in 2025, Love Eternal offers a dark and immersive gaming experience for fans of challenging platformers and psychological horror. For a contrasting experience, players can also explore Stardust Demon, a recent favorite among fans of bizarre 2D games.

For a more detailed look, here are some key features listed on the Steam page:

– Gorgeous hand-drawn pixel art graphics and meticulously crafted animations

– A lush and atmospheric score that sets the tone for the game

– Responsive controls that provide a sense of mastery and acrobatic accomplishment

– A psychological horror narrative that unfolds to reveal choices beyond comprehension

With its unique blend of platforming challenges and psychological horror, Love Eternal promises to be a gripping and immersive experience for players seeking a dark and atmospheric game.