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Elea - Episode 1

70%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay
70% User Score Based on 81 reviews

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"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.

Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
Elea - Episode 1 screenshot
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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
story31 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • 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.
  • story
    63 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.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality, with many reviewers noting the beautiful visuals, polished lighting, and immersive sci-fi environments. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the dreamlike sequences that enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, especially for an indie title, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “As I mentioned before, the visuals are very well polished, as well as the lighting and the sound design.”
    • “The game looks exceptionally good and has really AAA graphics for an indie game.”
    • “The visuals are amazing, and I am quite happy with the diversity of the locations.”
    • “Visually it's fine, outside of the moments you need to wait for the trippy visuals to move the story forward.”
    • “Some words about the graphics.”
    • “Keeps you wanting to find more, with some crazy visuals and dreamlike sequences.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for its inconsistent mechanics, slow movement, and wacky controls, which detract from the overall experience. Players often find themselves confused by the game's direction and pacing, with some elements feeling broken or poorly implemented. While it may appeal to those who enjoy atmospheric experiences, the lack of clarity and coherence in gameplay leaves many feeling frustrated.

    • “If you like acid trips and atmospheric gameplay, this is the game for you!”
    • “As such, it has its rough edges, both in terms of bugs as well as not completely streamlined gameplay elements.”
    • “In my opinion, the developers couldn’t decide what kind of game they wanted to make, so gameplay is all over the place and it doesn’t do any genre exceptionally well.”
    • “As such it has its rough edges, both in the side of bugs as well as not completely streamlined gameplay elements.”
    • “It's good when you have it; however, there are inconsistencies where these mechanics are gone, and very early the gameplay starts to punish the player, asking you to wait several minutes for an event to happen, making you wonder if this is a cutscene, if you have to wait for something to finish, or if you have to do something about this.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is polarizing; while some players appreciate its stunning graphics and superb audio design, describing it as immersive and reminiscent of an acid trip, others find it frustrating and not enjoyable. Overall, the atmospheric elements are highlighted as a strong point, but they may not resonate with everyone.

    • “If you like acid trips and atmospheric gameplay, this is the game for you!”
    • “The scenes, atmosphere, and graphics are awesome!”
    • “The music is very atmospheric, and overall the audio design is superb.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with many reviewers noting the impressive quality of the soundtrack that rivals AAA titles. The atmospheric score enhances the minimalist sci-fi visuals, evoking nostalgia for classic adventure games while also energizing players with its vibrant ambiance. Overall, the audio design is considered superb, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “With a gorgeous, minimalistic, sci-fi look and feel and a killer soundtrack and ambient sounds, which bring you back to the roots of adventure gaming and Myst, while in another moment make you want to put on the raving glasses and pants.”
    • “The music is very atmospheric and overall the audio design is superb.”
    • “With a gorgeous, minimalistic, sci-fi look and feel and a killer soundtrack and ambient sounds, which bring you back to the roots of adventure gaming and Myst, while at another moment making you want to put on the raving glasses and pants.”
    • “The soundtrack is also very impressive - at some places, it sounded like an AAA game.”

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