Revisiting Nintendo's Atmospheric M-Rated Cult Classic | Eternal Darkness

Eternal Darkness by Silicon Knights stands out on the Nintendo Gamecube because of its horror themes and M-rating - in fact, it was the first game published by Nintendo to receive an M-rating.

Eternal Darkness had a difficult development and troubled legacy but still emerged as fan-favorite game for the Gamecube because of its visionary story and world, eerie atmosphere and innovative gameplay.

Check out this video on the production, history, gameplay and legacy of this fantastic cult hit.

0:00 Introduction
1:42 Eternal Darkness Development and Silicon Knights
10:40 Eternal Darkness Story
16:00 Survival Horror, and the Three Gameplay Innovations of Eternal Darkness
26:20 The Exceptional Atmosphere of Eternal Darkness, Combat and Puzzles
35:10 The Death of Silicon Knights and Odd Legacy of Eternal Darkness