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 touching backstory for Eddie, enhancing the character development from the original Angels of Death.
- The narrative is well-crafted, with great music and visuals that create a compelling atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the series.
- Despite its short length, the game effectively conveys a tragic story that resonates with players, making it a must-play for those interested in Eddie's character.
- The game is very short, lacking in gameplay elements such as puzzles or significant interactivity, which may disappoint players expecting a more traditional gaming experience.
- Some players found the story to be overly melodramatic and predictable, relying heavily on tragic backstories without much depth for other characters.
- Technical issues, such as screen flickering and a lack of replayability, detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- story79 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story focuses on Eddie, a character from "Angels of Death," exploring his tragic backstory and descent into insanity. While the game is primarily dialogue-driven and lacks significant gameplay elements, it effectively conveys emotional depth and character development, making it a poignant experience for fans seeking to understand Eddie's motivations. Overall, it is a short yet impactful narrative that resonates with players, particularly those familiar with the original game.
“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.”
“This game relates more to a movie than it does a video game in the sense that it is all about the story as opposed to being about the gameplay.”
“The story was annoying; without spoilers, it involves killing animals and barely provides any satisfactory explanation as to why Eddie became a killer.”
“It's a short game (it took me around two hours) with barely anything even resembling puzzles... but if you already like the original Angels of Death, I still think this game is worthwhile, especially if you were interested in Eddie's backstory.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deeply heartfelt and often heartbreaking narrative, focusing on the protagonist Eddie's tragic backstory. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, with many expressing that the story's depth compensates for its limited gameplay. Overall, the emotional weight of the story leaves a lasting impact, resonating with players and prompting a strong emotional response.
“Didn't expect it to be so sad and emotional; honestly, it's just as good as the original main game/anime.”
“The narrative is quite dark, yet it is also very touching.”
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of walking and dialogue, with little to no traditional gameplay elements. While many players found the focus on story and emotional moments enjoyable, the lack of substantial gameplay and the short duration were noted as drawbacks. Overall, the experience is more narrative-driven than gameplay-oriented, which some players appreciated despite the limitations.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“If you expect gameplay, don't play this game.”
“It didn't affect the gameplay too much but was annoying to play with almost half the screen glitching.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its beauty and ability to evoke emotions. It complements the story effectively, contributing to a sense of unease while maintaining high production quality, similar to the first game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enriches 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.”
- 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 they complement the storytelling effectively. Overall, players appreciate the combination of impressive graphics and engaging narrative.
“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.”
