Eternam is a humorous graphical adventure game from Infogrames, released originally in 1992 for IBM PC (DOS). A CD-ROM version with full speech was published in 1993. The game was developed by Hubert Chardot, who is better remembered from his Lovecraft-themed games Shadow of the Comet and Prisoner of Ice. While the game is mainly a two-dimensional adventure game, it contains a three-dimensional subgame, which pays homage to Drakkhen, a roleplaying game from Infogrames.
The plot of Eternam combines futuristic elements with historical settings. The player assumes the role of officer Don Jonz in Orion United Forces, who is starting a vacation in the planet Eternam. The planet is described as a galactic amusement centre, where different islands represent different periods of Earth's history.
After arriving on the planet and changing into a costume of barbarian warrior, Don Jonz learns that his archenemy Mikhail Nuke has taken over Eternam. The player must then make their way through the five islands of Eternam to Nuke's lair. The only help is planet's one remaining technician, Tracy, who has digitized herself into Eternam's network.
Blue portrait with green lips a look of serenity
The sorrow in your eyes captured
Moving forward a steady clip a search for tranquility
Security's your right bliss on your list
You found me before I found myself
You loved me before I loved myself
You gave yourself completely
And I can't give in
Your light spins the music repeatedly
The portrait stares at me as the world bends
From your all encompassing heart that heart of purity
It's so humbling to be your friend
You found me before I found myself
You loved me before I loved myself
You gave yourself completely
And I can't give in
Tu m'as trouvé avant que je me trouve
Tu m'aimes avant que je m'aime
Tu as laisse ton coeur ouvert
Et je ne peux pas succomber