Eternal Poison
A dark fantasy tactical RPG about capturing demons called Majin.
Eternal Poison, known in Japan as *Poison Pink*, is a turn-based tactical role-playing game for the PlayStation 2. Developed primarily by Flight-Plan and published by Banpresto, it is a dark fantasy title where players capture demons called Majin. These captured creatures can either join the party in battle or be brought back to the base for various customizations.
The story begins in the Kingdom of Valdia, where the demon realm of Besek has materialized. This realm is inhabited by Majin, who have kidnapped the kingdom’s princess. In response, the king issues a decree calling for her rescue, attracting a diverse group of adventurers with conflicting motives. The narrative unfolds from the perspectives of five distinct parties as they travel through Besek.
In North America, Atlus released the game on November 11, 2008, as a two-disc set that includes a soundtrack CD with selected tracks.
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, *Eternal Poison* received mixed reviews. In Japan, *Famitsu* gave it a score of 30 out of 40, with two eights and two sevens. IGN criticized its confusing menus, lengthy loading times during battle animations, and repetitive soundtrack, while Destructoid praised its visuals and engaging story. 1UP.com described it as "a darkly beautiful, but very flawed, gothic/noir strategy-RPG."
- Developer
- Flight-Plan
- Publisher
- Banpresto
- Platform
- PlayStation 2
- Genre
- Turn-based tactical role-playing game
- North American release
- November 11, 2008
- Japanese title
- Poison Pink
Lore & Background
Eternal Poison begins in the Kingdom of Valdia, where the demonic realm of Besek has suddenly appeared. This realm is home to demons called the Majin, who have captured Valdia's Princess. The King of Valdia issues a decree for her rescue, which brings numerous adventurers of dissimilar intentions. The story is told from the perspectives of five key parties as they journey through Besek to rescue the princess.
Reader's Guide
Eternal Poison received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of two eights and two sevens for a total of 30 out of 40. IGN criticized its confusing menus, long loading times during battle animations, and its repetitive soundtrack, while Destructoid praised the looks and the engaging story. 1UP.com called it 'a darkly beautiful, but very flawed, gothic/noir strategy-RPG.' The game was released in North America by Atlus as a two-disc set, which includes a soundtrack CD featuring selected tracks. Its significance lies in its unique demon-collecting mechanic and its multiple-perspective narrative, though technical and design flaws limited its impact.
Did You Know?
- The game was released in Japan as Poison Pink.
- It was developed mainly by Flight-Plan and published by Banpresto.
- The North American release by Atlus was a two-disc set including a soundtrack CD.
- Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.
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