Eternal Life of Goldman: More Than Just Another Fairy Tale… Or Is It?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
THQ Nordic's *The Eternal Life of Goldman* looks like a grimdark fairy tale RPG with a heavy dose of moral ambiguity, and the gameplay trailer has Jeff cautiously optimistic about its potential to be more than just another retelling.
Right, so THQ Nordic just dropped a gameplay trailer for *The Eternal Life of Goldman*, and frankly, it's got me scratching my head in the best way possible. At first glance, it looks like your typical grimdark fairy tale reimagining – you know, the kind where Little Red Riding Hood packs heat and the Big Bad Wolf is a corporate CEO. But there's something… off. And I mean that in a good way, mostly.
The game, showcased at both the THQ Nordic Showcase 2025 (according to IGN South Africa, where I first spotted this gem) *and* a Nintendo Direct, seems to be pulling from a whole bunch of different wells. We're talking Brothers Grimm meets *Disco Elysium* meets… I dunno, maybe a splash of *Hades* for good measure. You play as Goldman (surprise!), and apparently, he's got some serious longevity going on. We're talking possibly *eternal* longevity. The trailer showcases some isometric gameplay, lots of dialogue choices, and a world that's both beautiful and utterly decaying. Classic, right?
But here's where it gets interesting. Goldman's eternal life isn't exactly a blessing. It seems to be tied to the messed-up fairy tales that permeate this world. And judging by the trailer, he's got a *lot* of baggage. We're talking moral quandaries, tough choices, and a whole lotta people wanting a piece of him. It's not just about surviving; it's about *what* you survive for. Deep, I reckon.
The gameplay snippets show off what appears to be a branching narrative with consequences. Your choices matter (as they always bloody well should). And the combat… well, it looks strategic, perhaps even a little turn-based in spots. Definitely not your hack-and-slash fairy tale. More like, contemplate-your-existence-while-slowly-dismembering-your-enemies fairy tale. Which, let's be honest, is much more my cup of tea.
Now, I'm cautiously optimistic here. THQ Nordic has a history of backing some genuinely interesting projects, but they also have a tendency to… well, let's just say not *every* game they publish is a winner. But *The Eternal Life of Goldman* has a certain charm. It feels like it's trying to do something different. It's not just rehashing old tropes; it's twisting them, contorting them, and maybe even giving them a good solid kick in the teeth. And, as a wizard of chaos, I'm definitely here for it.
Whether or not it actually delivers on its promise remains to be seen. But based on this trailer, *The Eternal Life of Goldman* is definitely one to watch. And if it manages to stick the landing, it could be a real dark horse (pun intended) in the gaming world. Source: IGN South Africa
Tags: RPG, Fairy Tales, THQ Nordic, Isometric, Narrative Adventure
Original article: IGN South Africa