Ends

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Ends is a single player simulation game. It was developed by GroveDG and was released on May 9, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A Highway Gothic Horror. Your bus was late and now you can't catch your next bus home. It's 11:08 and you're going to want to be home by midnight. You'll need to walk the next couple of miles... alone... at night. Ends is the most literal version of a "walking simulator," but there's a lot more in store than that implies. Walk through surreal suburban sprawl as the world warps through …

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and creates a great atmosphere, making it feel like a spooky late-night walk.
It's a short, simple, yet effective horror game that can be a fun distraction for a little while.
Some players found enjoyment in discovering secrets and appreciated the overall spooky experience.

The gameplay is marred by cheap deaths from swerving cars and invisible enemies, leading to frustration and a lack of progress.
Many players experienced issues with camera and mouse sensitivity, making the controls feel unresponsive and difficult to manage.
The game can feel unplayable at times due to random deaths and a lack of clear mechanics, leading to a tedious experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players find the gameplay to be straightforward but criticize the excessively large map, which disrupts the gameplay loop and diminishes overall enjoyment. While bugs are minimal, one notable issue affects the ability to initiate certain actions.
- “The map is so big it makes the gameplay loop horrendous and not worth it.”
- “The gameplay is simple enough, and I didn't encounter many bugs besides not being able to start a walk after [redacted] happens.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong and immersive atmosphere, effectively capturing a spooky and tense environment centered around the unsettling experience of walking home under dire circumstances. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature, enhancing the game's chilling narrative.
- “Cool and atmospheric spooky game about walking home in the worst of circumstances.”
- “This game creates a great atmosphere too.”
- “Good atmosphere for the most part.”