At Eve's Wake

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At Eve's Wake is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Sugar Rush Studios and was released on October 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"At Eve's Wake" is a narrative-driven, atmospheric adventure game set in a mysterious and surreal world. As the player, you'll uncover the story of Eve and her connection to the world around her through puzzle-solving and exploration. The game features a unique art style and immersive soundtrack that adds to the game's dreamlike atmosphere.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a fascinating premise with a unique blend of cosmic horror and family dynamics, offering multiple plotlines and choices that enhance replayability.
Visually stunning with beautiful art and a well-composed soundtrack that complements the atmospheric storytelling.
The writing is engaging and thought-provoking, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.

Technical issues such as bugs, lack of a 'skip read' feature, and inconsistent event triggers can detract from the overall experience.
The endings feel rushed and anticlimactic, lacking the impactful visuals that could enhance the conclusion of the story.
The game can be confusing due to its large cast of characters and the unclear impact of choices, making it difficult to navigate through the various paths.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The game features a multi-plotline story that offers a rich and flexible narrative experience, allowing players to explore various choices and outcomes. While the intriguing story and complex characters are praised, some players express frustration with technical issues and the lack of helpful navigation tools. Overall, it is described as a fun visual novel with a compelling story, though not particularly scary, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover different endings.
- “If you follow me, you probably enjoy twisty-turny story games with a lot of options and a lot of possible outcomes, and that's exactly what you'll find here.”
- “The characters are all complex and interesting, great art, great story, and I love this game!”
- “We can't wait to play through it again to try different endings and see where the story ends up.”
- “The lack of a skip read text function, story flowchart, or any usable ending guides will be the least of your worries when your PC threatens to overheat from running a visual novel in windowed mode.”
- “They murder, con, and sweet-talk their way to becoming the favorite of the patron in this multi-plotline story set in a tiny, dark Eden.”
- “The 'main' plot can be finished rather quickly, which is a good thing.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in "At Eve's Wake" is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its phenomenal and chilling soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere beautifully. Despite some criticisms regarding technical issues, the soundtrack stands out as a significant highlight, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- “At Eve's Wake is an amazing visual novel eldritch horror game that has great art and great music.”
- “Marvelous music component.”
- “The music is serviceable but doesn't stand out.”
- “This, along with its chilly and melancholic soundtrack, was definitely a highlight.”
- “The music complements the game incredibly well.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics in the visual novel are praised for their beauty and high quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some reviewers express disappointment over the lack of distinctive visuals for the various endings, feeling that the vibrant descriptions deserve more impactful visual representation. Overall, while the graphics are strong, they fall short in fully realizing the potential of the narrative's colorful finales.
- “High-quality visual novel with multiple endings, fantastic graphic and sound component, and intriguing premise.”
- “With the graphical part so strong, it’s almost a crime to rob a player at the path’s end.”
- “Beautiful visuals.”
- “The biggest drawback is the lack of distinctive visuals for a wide variety of finales. Some are so colorful in their descriptions that I almost grunted in frustration at not having them captured on screen with gripping visuals that would make a lasting impact.”
- “With the graphical aspect being so strong, it’s almost a crime to rob a player at the path’s end.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by strong world-building that enhances immersion, though some players note it can also evoke a sense of small-mindedness and spitefulness. Overall, the atmospheric elements are well-crafted and contribute significantly to the game's environment.
- “Atmospheric world-building.”
- “All are properly atmospheric and contribute to immersion.”
- “The only thing you get is basically an atmosphere of a small-minded and spiteful nature.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a captivating emotional journey filled with ups and downs, complemented by well-designed characters, particularly the high priest. However, some players feel that the emotional transitions are not effectively conveyed due to the chosen artistic style.
- “The journey and emotional rollercoasters are wonderful.”
- “Characters are also fantastic (hats off to whomever created the high priest visual part of the character), but the emotional change doesn’t read as well, mainly due to the style chosen.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting that it consistently pushes their graphics cards to 100% usage, resulting in excessive fan noise and potential overheating concerns.
- “The optimization in this game is horrible; my video card has been running at 100% the entire time I've been playing, causing the fans to spin at maximum speed.”
- “The optimization in this game is terrible; my graphics card is constantly maxed out, leading to excessive fan noise and heat.”
- “The game's optimization is really poor; it pushes my video card to its limits, resulting in loud fan activity and potential overheating.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is visually stunning, but many users feel that the price is somewhat high relative to the amount of content and gameplay offered.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently highlight the exceptional replayability of the game, praising its rewarding challenges and the abundance of secrets to uncover, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I've never played a game with this much replay value, and I love the idea of such a hard-earned win with so many wonderful secrets to discover!”