Angels of Death Episode.Eddie
- May 21, 2020
- Vaka Game Magazine
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Angels of Death Episode.Eddie" is a special edition of the game that explores the past of the B4 floor master, Eddie. Eddie, born into a cemetery clan, loves his family's work but faces abuse from his eldest son. His life takes a turn when he meets a mysterious girl in a graveyard, leading to revelations about their shared hellish experiences. This edition is included in the first volume of the anime's Blu-ray and DVD and is now available on Steam.
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Reviews
- The game provides a deeply emotional and engaging backstory for Eddie, enhancing the player's understanding of his character from the original Angels of Death.
- Despite its short length, the narrative is well-crafted and effectively conveys the dark themes of abuse and trauma, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- The visuals and music are praised for their quality, contributing to the overall atmosphere and emotional weight of the story.
- The gameplay is minimal, lacking puzzles or significant interaction, which may disappoint players expecting a more traditional gaming experience.
- Many players found the story to be overly simplistic and predictable, with numerous plot holes and underdeveloped characters that detracted from the overall experience.
- The game is very short, leading some to feel it does not provide enough content for its price, especially when compared to the original Angels of Death.
- story103 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story primarily focuses on Eddie's tragic backstory, providing a deeper understanding of his character from the original game, "Angels of Death." While many players found the narrative engaging and emotionally impactful, some criticized it for being short, lacking interactivity, and containing plot holes. Overall, it is seen as a bittersweet exploration of Eddie's descent into insanity, with potential for further character backstories in future installments.
“Overall, the game tells an intriguing, saddening story and does an amazing job at helping you understand Eddie's character more.”
“As the story progresses, you can see how Eddie's sanity begins to deplete and how the trauma he endured shaped him to become who he was in the main story.”
“A short and sweet game that lets you delve into Eddie's backstory and why he is the way he is in Angels of Death.”
“The story is mainly about kids being beaten up and animals getting hurt and killed.”
“This story makes no sense and it was extremely disappointing, considering I loved Angels of Death.”
“There are so many plot holes that, after playing, I was easily able to jabber on about how so many elements just make absolutely no sense whatsoever or could have easily been developed further to make a deeper story.”
- emotional13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with many players expressing that it made them cry due to its heartfelt and heartbreaking narrative. The story, primarily focused on Eddie's tragic backstory, is described as dark yet touching, evoking a deep understanding of his character and eliciting strong emotional responses despite the game's limited gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the emotional depth and storytelling, often feeling emotionally drained after experiencing it.
“Didn't expect it to be so sad and emotional; honestly, it's just as good as the original main game/anime.”
“Eddie's story was heartbreaking to say the least, and it gives us perspective on why he is the way he is in Angels of Death.”
“This story was getting really good, and quite a lot of sad and emotional moments were being displayed. Even though it lacked gameplay and focused more heavily on story, I didn't mind that.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for its minimal interaction, featuring little to no puzzles and primarily consisting of walking and dialogue. While many players found the story engaging and emotionally impactful, they noted that the gameplay experience was short and heavily reliant on cutscenes, which detracted from the overall experience for those seeking more traditional gameplay elements.
“The game was very enjoyable, the story was interesting and the ending was perfect, despite that, the gameplay was short and most of the game consisted of cutscenes and dialogues.”
“This story was getting really good and quite a lot of sad and emotional moments were being displayed, and even though it lacked gameplay and focused more heavily on story, I didn't mind that.”
“Gameplay-wise, it also lacks puzzles or anything to do, really.”
“If you expect gameplay, don't play this game.”
“It only took me an hour and a half to beat; there are no true puzzles and most of the gameplay is walking and talking.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its beauty and ability to evoke emotions. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in character development, the soundtrack remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's unease and enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered outstanding and integral to the gaming experience.
“The music and the overall atmosphere are really great too.”
“I think this is a very well-made and good game, and just like in the first game, the story and the soundtrack are beautiful.”
“Regardless, like the base game, the music and visuals are outstanding.”
“There is no room for inference; there's no interesting psychology added to Eddie's character. It's basically just a watered-down version of Eddie losing his mind to circus music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their outstanding quality, with improvements noted over the previous title, including well-executed animations. While the visuals are somewhat graphic, they are not excessively so, and the overall presentation complements the storytelling effectively.
“Regardless, like the base game, the music and visuals are outstanding.”
“Perfect length, nice execution of animation and graphics, good storytelling.”
“The graphics and controls are improved compared to the previous title.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to its straightforward nature and lack of exploration, with players expressing a desire for multiple endings or additional content to enhance replay value. Overall, it is considered not very replayable.
“The game is not for everyone since it is a pretty straightforward game without much room for exploration, doesn't have much replayability, contains some sensitive themes, and has a somewhat unclear ending.”
“I wish there were different endings or something to make it more replayable.”
“No replayability.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is noted as brief but impactful, particularly highlighting the growth of Eddy and the master of floor B4, suggesting that even limited screen time can effectively enhance character depth.
“It is very short; however, it does a great job of capitalizing on Eddie's character development.”
“There is a lot of character development for the master of Floor B4.”
“There is a lack of meaningful character development throughout the game.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve as the story progresses.”
“I was disappointed by how little depth the character arcs had; they felt rushed and unconvincing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music and overall tone contribute to a pleasant and immersive experience.
“The music and the overall atmosphere are really great too.”
“The game sets its tone pretty well, and I found the atmosphere pretty pleasant.”
