Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
noleafclover
100% score
A long time coming before it's 2002 release, the game has been oficially added to the long list of Nintendo classics. Touted as a Resident Evil killer, the game proved it was much more than that with an intensely gripping storyline in wich the player is played and a host of other remarkable features. The battle system is simplistic but when used in conjunction with the magick spells it turns into a fun and creative alternative to the standard auto-aim fights and other akward battle systems(a key difference from Resident Evil). The presentation adds a thick layer of atmosphere with awesome creature desings and architectural grandness, and the sanity system is just the creepiest thing to come into the eyes of a jaded horror fan. The sound design is also cfarted with the same amount of care as the rest of the game. Enemy howls soar through yoour ears while lip-synched voice-acting brings each character to life with their convincing plights and sorrows. Eternal Darkness' visuals are also amazing and run smoothly, with ocasional texture problems being the only minor gripe. The game is extremely enjoyable, with everything from the gameplay to the interaction with the story polished and expertly crafted. It's good to know that with all these good aspects the game is pretty long and needs to be completed three times before the plot completely unfolds, but believe me, you'll play it alot more than that.
