But the way each of their backstories and personalities is progressively revealed makes interactions remarkably fulfilling. Sure, Eternights’ companions are rooted in trope, with a cast built around familiar archetypes like an eccentric scientist, a pop idol, a rather timid athlete, and a peculiar, world-weary young male. Likewise, interactions between you and the game’s other romanceable characters feel organic. Prodding you into signing up for the latest dating app, he’s the ultimate wingman, habitually supportive when responding to your dialog choices. Chani is simultaneously preoccupied with sex and yet undoubtedly under-experienced. Whereas Atlus’ lead characters are all relatively chaste, Eternights’ two lads act like a couple of actual high school-age horndogs. Take the relationship between Eternights’ nameable protagonist and his long-time friend Chani. The influence is intentionally obvious, offering a few points of reference before the game ventures into bold, new directions.

It’s much more akin to an original song that utilizes a sample from a well-known hit, transforming the work into something remarkably different. Yes, just like Atlus’ celebrated franchise, comradery is the catalyst for success.īut despite all the outward similarities, Eternights is no mere clone. Similarly, when you’re not navigating through the game’s meandering dungeons and confronting nightmarish creatures, you’re attempting to build rapport with your acquaintances. Notably, there’s the same gradual sense of apprehension every time the in-game calendar inches toward your next deadline. No, the inaugural effort from Seattle-based Studio Sai begs to be likened to the Persona series.

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