Ethereal Estate

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Ethereal Estate is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Emergence Studio and was released on March 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Be an Ethereal Estate agent!As an Ethereal Estate agent AND a ghost, Lulu's job, and ghoulish obligation, is to wreck the Viotto's manor! Never before has a ghost unleashed such devastating chaos before, will you? Bring your friend to the mayhem!The Ethereal Estate experience is meant to be shared! Bring a friend to the carnage, either side by side in local Co-Op or in the safety of each other'…

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graphics13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Ethereal Estate offers a fun and chaotic sandbox experience where players can interact with various objects and complete humorous tasks as a ghost.
The game features charming graphics and a lighthearted art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play with friends.
It's free to play, providing a good amount of entertainment for a short time, with potential for more content in the future.

The game lacks depth and replayability, with limited objectives and only one map, which can lead to boredom after a short playtime.
There are performance issues, including lag and glitches, especially when many objects are in play, which can detract from the overall experience.
The controls can be unresponsive at times, and the AI behavior of the in-game characters is simplistic, making interactions feel less engaging.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and attention to detail, while others find them merely passable or even unplayable on lower settings. Overall, the visuals are described as good and simple, contributing positively to the game's fun and comical atmosphere, but they are not enough to compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and objectives.
- “Very good graphics, small and short sandbox game but again, it's free.”
- “I love the art style.”
- “Graphics are nice and clean with a very lighthearted art style with good attention to detail with just how many different objects are in the map and how they interact.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Even on low graphics, this game was virtually unplayable.”
- “Graphics: 4/10”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's story is polarizing; while some players appreciate the rich lore and engaging elements, others find it minimal or non-existent, often reduced to a few characters in a single setting. Many reviews highlight the lack of clear objectives and progression, suggesting that a more developed narrative could enhance the experience. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect to the gameplay, which is generally enjoyed for its fun and chaotic nature.
- “The rich story immersed us so well and the gameplay was electric.”
- “Nice little story too and a few fun film references.”
- “The story was nice; I didn't realize there was one until I found the secret goals in the menu.”
- “There isn't really a story; you are just in this one building with these same three characters.”
- “There's no story or any kind of progression.”
- “The graphics are good, and the interaction with objects is interesting, but there aren't any clear objectives, no story, no characters, nothing to keep you interested for more than a few minutes.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun mechanics and chaotic physics that encourage creative interactions, especially in local co-op mode. However, others feel that it lacks depth and polish, suggesting that while the game is entertaining, it doesn't fully meet the expectations of top-tier gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the humor and surprises, but there is a call for more development to enhance the experience.
- “The rich story immersed us so well and the gameplay was electric.”
- “The emergent gameplay elements with all the item interaction were hilarious.”
- “Gameplay: 2/10”
- “The gameplay is solid, and you can wreak havoc with local co-op or using remote play.”
- “The game has lots of little hidden secrets and surprisingly intricate mechanics like zapping people in the bathtub or reviving dead actors, playing around gluing stuff to walls, etc.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it dorky, cute, and consistently funny, especially when played with friends. While some users noted a lack of clear objectives, the game's physics and art style contribute to its comedic charm, making it an enjoyable experience overall. Many appreciate the emergent gameplay and item interactions that lead to humorous moments, though some express a desire for more content.
- “It's dorky, hilarious, and free.”
- “Pretty cute and funny game.”
- “The emergent gameplay elements with all the item interaction was hilarious.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, others highlight significant optimization issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further performance improvements to fully realize its beautiful concept.
- “Free, polished, runs smoothly on my dinky little gaming laptop (with YouTube playing in the background, if that matters).”
- “Needs a little work on the performance, but overall this is great for a free-to-play game :)”
- “Beautiful game, beautiful concept, but is really unoptimized and could definitely be improved upon.”
- “It desperately needs optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often requiring repetitive completion of the same rooms, which can feel excessive and time-consuming. Some users note that the grind can be a bit overwhelming at times.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I wish there were more rooms, as having to redo the same rooms over and over got kind of tedious.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development received a low score of 3/10, indicating that users found the art and character design lacking in depth and creativity.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they felt static throughout the story.”
- “The art and character design are decent, but the characters themselves lack depth and complexity.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game has stability issues, with some experiencing bugs that require significant troubleshooting time, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “We spent close to an hour troubleshooting.”
- “Fun, but kind of buggy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere with a good soundtrack that complements the visuals and adds a touch of humor to the experience. Overall, it enhances the game's environment and art style effectively.
- “Simple controls, good graphics, good soundtrack, and a small bit of lore in the background.”
- “It has a nice environment, art style, good music, and a nice touch of humor.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, with players enjoying the experience but not finding enough incentive to revisit it after completion.
- “I personally don't see much replayability here, but it was glorious while it lasted.”