Alright, so picture this: I’m scrolling through a bunch of game stores online, as you do when you’re supposed to be doing something productive—oops—and bam! Platformers. They’re everywhere. It’s like a festival of jumping and running. But, like, how does one even get to be the next big thing, like Shovel Knight or Celeste? I dunno, maybe by being… different. That’s totally how I felt after a spin with Love Eternal at PAX East 2025. I mean, talk about standing out, right?
So, get this: Love Eternal was cooked up by this sibling duo. It’s like their baby, reflecting on—hold up—their move from Oregon to Los Angeles and, wildfires? Gosh, it’s like the drama of their life is in this game. And yeah, it hits those anime vibes, particularly Perfect Blue. Why? Dunno, it just does. The story pulls you right in.
You kick off as Maya. It’s all cozy until—wait for it—the phone rings. She answers it and, poof, family gone. Total vanish act. And the world outside? It’s like a mix of ancient ruins and lost memories. Sort of makes you dizzy just thinking about it. There, she’s dodging stuff and flipping gravity? Walking on ceilings? Sounds like a headache, but Maya, she’s on it—jumping, flipping, and, importantly, not getting gravity-sick (which is a thing in my head).
Oh, and you can’t just float around willy-nilly, nope, gotta land somewhere first to flip again. But don’t worry, there are these nifty red stones. Grab one mid-air and bam—flip away. It’s like defying physics, but not really. And with the puzzles? There’s a lot of head-scratching going on. It’s like those indie game vibes, you know? Celeste, VVVVVV, I see you, devs, loud and clear.
So what’s the endgame here? Those devs, they want you thinking on your feet—or hands—while navigating these death traps. Story’s got layers, it’s kinda deep with hints at escaping some creepy castle filled with bitter memories or something about a kid getting whisked away by a lonely god. Yup, it’s a trip. Stay tuned for a wild, short—but, like, impactful—four-hour ordeal. It’s dropping this year across all boards: Xbox One, Switch, PlayStations, PCs. Ready your thumbs, folks.
