Testseek.com have collected 47 expert reviews of the The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
November 2014
(80%)
47 Reviews
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Abstract: Ethan Carter is a game about stories. It's a disarmingly personal tale, a murder mystery about childhood alienation that resonated with me in unexpected ways. And yes, it was created by a guy who is best known for making an incredibly violent first-person...
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter uses ambiguity to tell an interesting tale. Unfortunately the lack of direction can mean you spend too much time aimlessly fumbling through a pretty world....
Published: 2014-09-29, Author: Nick , review by: gamecrate.com
Abstract: Platforms: PC, PS4 (release date TBD)This review will not spoil the ending or significant plot details of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person mystery/horror game from indie developer The Astronauts. In it you play...
Simple yet enjoyable puzzlesolving, Story is both mysterious and utterly captivating, Absolutely breathtaking environments, Tackles complex themes in an elegant yet unpredictable way
Vague autosave system
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(90%)
Published: 2014-09-29, Author: Christopher , review by: pcgamer.com
A tense and spooky stroll through a gorgeous world, some fun supernatural detective work, and an efficient script with sparse dialogue...
The upside of this is Ethan Carter's world is not simply window dressing. The landscape serves a purpose at every point. Each definitive area either functions to forward the main story or give greater context to Red Creek Valley and its inhabitants. The a...
Superb almost photo-realistic graphics, Creepy atmosphere, Freedom to explore, Unsettling use of sound
Puzzles aren't challenging, Important objects hard to find
A richly atmospheric, story-led adventure which makes up for in chills what it lacks in challenge. The puzzles could be tougher and more varied, and at times all the wandering drags, but it's a superb-looking, forward-thinking mystery game that creeps yo...
Published: 2014-09-30, Author: Tom , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: What sort of game it is remains splendidly elusive for some time, allowing you to simply enjoy your surroundings. The first thing that happens is you find yourself being snapped at by elaborate mantraps in the woods. They never quite get you, but you can ...
The annoyances of poor puzzles and confusing environmental exploration are unfortunate—Ethan Carter's story would be a lot easier to appreciate if presented in a different way...
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(60%)
Published: 2020-04-19, Author: Jordan , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Each new generation of video games promises more polygons, pixels, and processing power than ever before. Developers gush about how the latest PlayStation and Xbox consoles deliver buzzwords like bloom lighting, particle effects, 4K, ray tracing, and norm...
