The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

The Eternal Castle Remastered is an interesting attempt, but it works backwards and forwards in equal measure, and its new additions thoroughly clash with its retro vision. It showcases enough unique artistry that I can’t imagine starting it and not wanting to finish, but it’s so mechanically flawed that I can’t actually recommend starting it unless you’re a hardcore fan of its lineage.

The Eternal Castle is more than a mere nostalgia trip for aging gamers still hanging on to their 5.25-inch floppy drives. In many ways, it's just as modern as it is retro and more than capable of holding its own against its more illustrious contemporary peers. Luckily it's just my memory that isn't as good as it used to be.

I left my time with The Eternal Castle Remastered extremely impressed by its aesthetic achievements but more than a little let down by how much the gameplay feels like a chore. The quality of its visuals are undeniable, but sometimes it’s better leaving certain things, like clunky controls, in the past.

The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is not like any other game I’ve played. It is both hyper-modern and old-school, horrifying and uplifting, rich with detail yet surprisingly concise when all things are considered. It has immense replay value, not in the least because of extensive new game plus content.

Perhaps The Eternal Castle keeps its controls slightly off-key and a little janky to play up its supposed 1987 origins. Perhaps it’s another one of its mysteries that will go unsolved. In the end The Eternal Castle is a fascinating experience and one that you won’t soon forget. If like us, taking one look at a screenshot makes you immediately wanted to play it – be sure to check it out.

The Eternal Castle nos ha gustado; y mucho. Es difícil explicarlo lo bien que ejecuta su propuesta y lo atractivo que llega a ser su apartado audiovisual, pero también es comprensible que lo que ves te eche para atrás. Nosotros, personalmente, aconsejamos verlo en movimiento o, si decidís lanzaros a por él (cuesta 5,99 euros), que os lancéis con la idea de que vais a jugar a un juego de 1987, aunque no lo sea.

Intencionalmente engañoso y con un espíritu rebelde, The Eternal Castle (Remaster) hace del fingir una seña de identidad, escondiendo debajo de su apariencia tosca una gran jugabilidad que hará las delicias de quienes se acerquen a probarlo.

The Eternal Castle Remastered è un titolo concettualmente eccellente e complessivamente riuscito, dalla realizzazione amabile e dall'indiscutibile fascino retrò. Ovviamente bisogna condividerne lo spirito per apprezzarlo davvero. Chi non è disposto a percorrere i passi che lo hanno determinato stilisticamente ci troverà soltanto uno strano gioco con pochi colori e con un sistema di controllo impreciso.