- September 6, 2018
- Kyodai Ltd
Elea - Episode 1
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About
"Elea - Episode 1" is a first-person psychological thriller set in space. Players take on the role of Elea, a Space scientist searching for her missing husband. The game features a rich and atmospheric narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and the manipulation of memory. As Elea, players will encounter challenging puzzles, mysterious environments, and unsettling encounters with AI.











- The game features beautiful visuals and a compelling sci-fi story that keeps players engaged.
- The sound design and voice acting are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Despite its short length, the game offers an intriguing experience that leaves players wanting more.
- The gameplay suffers from slow movement and clumsy controls, which can hinder the overall experience.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with triggers that can disrupt the flow of the story.
- The pacing is often frustrating, with long waits and unclear objectives that can lead to confusion.
- story63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story is described as intriguing and thought-provoking, set in a well-crafted sci-fi environment that captivates players, though it requires patience and investment in reading notes to fully grasp the narrative. While some players appreciate the immersive visuals and engaging plot, others find the pacing slow and the story progression frustrating due to technical issues and unclear objectives. Overall, it offers a compelling experience for those who enjoy deep storytelling in a visually rich setting, despite some criticisms regarding clarity and engagement.
“A great story-driven experience and definitely a must for those who like adventure games.”
“Its skillfully created sci-fi setting and engrossing story arc work perfectly together, and you are eventually led to a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more of it.”
“The most important thing for me is that the story is very intriguing and thought-provoking, so I am happy with the experience and can’t wait for the second episode.”
“I'd be willing to excuse most of where the game fails with its slow walking, wacky controls, and sometimes just outright broken mechanics for the story, except that even there it falls flat as it leaves you wondering what the hell is going on and why.”
“The best example that can describe it is the last season of the Twin Peaks TV show - the pace is killing slow, the story sounds simple and linear, your character objectives are trivial, and you could easily get lost in what is happening when moving between 'chapters' in this episode.”
“They commonly complain that games in this genre aren’t really games - mainly because there are no real decisions to be made, there is slow walking involved, or the player has to invest time to read notes and listen to conversations to figure out the story.”