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Etrom: The Astral Essence PC
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39 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
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  1. GameZone
    75
    I can forgive the horrible controls because so much attention was given to the story, the graphics and even the gaming experience.
  2. PC Format
    49
    The usual amateurish nonsense. [May 2006, p.90]
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  3. PC Zone UK
    46
    It's still ploddingly adequate in an unsurprising way, but the faults are just too many. [Sept 2006, p.72]
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  4. Worth Playing
    45
    I was exceptionally disappointed in Etrom. I wanted so desperately to love this game, as it seemed to have all the makings of a rich, rewarding play experience. (Post-apocalyptic dystopian future?? Sign me up!!) However, the ocean of poor design ideas slays all of the potential before it can even begin.
  5. PC Gamer UK
    36
    Woefully dated and underwritten sub-"Diablo" hack-slashery. [June 2006, p.81]
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  6. GameSpot
    20
    An unplayable, buggy mess.
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 1 out of 1
  1. MehmetT.
    3
    I was actually really looking forward to playing this game because it has a really interesting setting. BUT, the oddly told narrative, the constantly looping, uncreative music, and the repetitive, boring combat forced me to abandon this game. I really wanted to continue on to find out more about the setting and the story, but it was just all to much for me to bear.… Full Review »
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