Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
The game offers a wide variety of weapons, including swords, scythes, and pistols, each with unique attack patterns, ranges, and capabilities. This diverse selection allows players to tailor their playstyle, further enhanced by the ability to upgrade and customize weapons using gems.
The responsive controls and challenging enemy encounters demand that players rely on their reflexes and mastery of the game's mechanics. Enemies display diverse attack patterns, requiring players to dodge and counter effectively to overcome the hordes and powerful bosses they face.
The game's "Seed Mechanic" generates randomized worlds with varying enemy behaviors, events, and map sizes for each playthrough. The "seed genes" that determine world characteristics further add to the game's customization and challenge options, allowing players to tailor their experiences.
Despite the roguelike nature, players can unlock new weapons, upgrades, and world modifiers that carry over between runs, ensuring that each subsequent attempt feels like meaningful progress and investment in their character's development.
In addition to the fast-paced combat, the game incorporates platforming elements and exploration. Players must navigate various environmental challenges, such as traps and obstacles, adding an additional layer of skill and decision-making. Exploring the game's interconnected world also rewards players with new areas, secrets, and valuable resources.