Aeterna Mode vs. Noctis Mode, what is the difference?

If you are a lover of Metroidvania games, in Aeterna Noctis there is a perfect game mode for you, the Aeterna Mode. However, if extreme challenges and platforming are what you want, you are a Noctis Mode player. But do you know what the differences are between these game modes? We explain it to you.

Aeterna Mode (A pure Metroidvania experience) In essence, the game has been completely redesigned to offer you as a player a 100% Metroidvania experience where action and exploration are the protagonists. If it's one of your favorite genres, don't miss the opportunity to get lost in a huge open world with 16 unique areas and hundreds of enemies with unique mechanics. The challenge lies in recovering your power and facing fearsome final bosses that will demand the most of you.

Noctis Mode (Platforms and extreme challenges) We could say that for the first time two genres such as Metroidvania and platform games have been mixed. Playing on this mode, you will not only have to explore and recover your powers, but you will also face constant puzzles, platform sections and challenges only recommended for the most demanding players. If you think this is not for you, we do not recommend playing on Noctis Mode since frustration can ruin the experience. This mode includes all the achievements, so it is also ideal for completionist players or for those who, after beating Aeterna mode, want to enjoy the title again with more difficulty.

What if I started in Noctis mode and the difficulty is too much for me? Or... What if I started in Aeterna mode but want a more challenging experience? The player can switch between one mode or the other at any time without losing progress and reloading the game at the last save point, allowing the Aeterna Noctis experience to be shaped at your will.

Some examples of Aeterna Mode Vs Noctis Mode

In Aeterna Mode, the spikes have been removed from the platforms to make it easier to fight the enemy. This way you can slide and lean on the platforms without worrying about environmental hazards.

In Aeterna Mode, the chainsaw puzzle is replaced by an enemy encounter. This way the gaming experience is more focused on exploration and action, moving away from more challenging puzzles.

In Aeterna Mode, environmental hazards have been removed so navigation through the level is less demanding and doesn't require pinpoint accuracy.

In Aeterna Mode, you have more hazard-free space to jump, dodge, and attack enemies. In Noctis Mode, you are required to be more precise with the controls to avoid all environmental hazards, such as spikes.

Playing in Noctis Mode you have to pay attention to breakable platforms and time your jumps correctly, while in Aeterna Mode you can move more freely without the need for precise jumps and dashes.

Aeterna Mode Achievements

While all achievements can be unlocked in Noctis Mode, only those story-related ones can be acquired by playing in Aeterna Mode. This is the list of achievements available in Aeterna Mode:

• You are prepared!

• Immortality is insufferable

• Doctor in da house

• The lord of the crystals

• Tourist information point

• My preciousss

• Well gifted

• Verbiage

• Guns, lots of guns

• Do a barrel roll

• You are an adult now

• Kwik-e-mart

• Take another piece of my heart

• My soul is in good hands

• Play it again, Sam

• It's a long way to the top

• Gotta obtain them all

• I do not like this place

• Vertiginous

• A loose wire

• Extinct the fires

• I've been here before

• Know thyself

• Just pull the plug out

• Doppelgänger

• Run, you fools!

• Stairway to heaven

• Hail to the King!

• Rest in peace

• Alone in the dark