Evangeline

30%
Game Brain Score Based on 18 reviews
  • story
  • emotional
  • gameplay
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Evangeline is a short story of love and connections, and was inspired by the loss of one of the game developer's, Nicholas Laborde, grandfather. Set in a monochrome neighborhood, Evangeline uses color as a primary mechanic to guide players through the world. Evangeline has been created with dedicated color blind accessibility options after a gif of Evangeline’s color mechanic was posted to reddit…

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  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Oculus Rift
  • Xbox
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Reviews

30%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
emotional4 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game's atmosphere is chilling and comforting, creating a unique blend that enhances the emotional experience.
  • The narrative, particularly the final story beat, is touching and resonates well with players who take the time to explore.
  • The game features beautiful aesthetics, a gorgeous score, and a unique color mechanic that adds depth to the experience.
  • The gameplay is aimless and repetitive, with a lack of clear direction and engaging story elements throughout most of the experience.
  • Many players encountered bugs and glitches, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
  • The game is very short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes, which many feel does not justify the price.
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being aimless and lacking cohesion, with most emotional impact concentrated in a single segment at the end. While some players find the side stories touching and appreciate the contrast between selfishness and true love, others feel the narrative is underdeveloped and fails to provide a satisfying experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as short and vague, leaving players wanting more depth and connection.

    • “The story, especially as it pertains to the side story happening around you, is touching.”
    • “To be specific, the fact that one man's petty selfishness hurt the potential love story someone was cultivating, while at the end we see what a true love story can feel like is the perfect contrast.”
    • “The story itself is cute and intriguing, very well written.”
    • “I understand that there was a personal story behind this and the devs wanted to stress the importance of love (which is a nice sentiment), but that doesn't change the fact that this game is as aimless as they come.”
    • “Even worse, there doesn't seem to be an actual story.”
    • “You walk around, read a few vague notes with no cohesive story, and just when you think something interesting might happen... it's over.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game features a poignant emotional narrative that culminates in a touching final segment, providing a heartfelt exploration of love and life amidst an otherwise bleak experience. However, some players feel that the overall aimlessness detracts from the emotional impact, as the significant story moments are limited.

    • “The story, especially as it pertains to the side story happening around you, is touching.”
    • “To spend most of the game in bleakness, with bleakness happening to others around you, makes the final story beat most touching.”
    • “It is a very heartfelt and compassionate narrative on love and life.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a unique color mechanic and engaging writing, but it suffers from inconsistencies in story coherence and some bugs and glitches. Despite these issues, the game offers enjoyable mechanics and moments of humor.

    • “There are a few bugs and glitches, but Evangeline has a neat mechanic, a great heart, and some hilarious unintentional physics.”
    • “The color mechanic is very unique, and the writing is packed with feels!”
    • “The story and gameplay don't make sense.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game exhibits several bugs and glitches, leading some users to liken it to a buggy prototype or tech demo. Despite these issues, it features an engaging mechanic and entertaining physics moments.

    • “However, what I got was something more akin to a buggy prototype of a tech demo.”
    • “There are a few bugs and glitches, but Evangeline has a neat mechanic, a great heart, and some hilarious unintentional physics.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful aesthetics, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some users report performance issues, such as slow gameplay even after adjusting settings, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Beautiful aesthetics, gorgeous score, and a narrative that is relatable and hard-won and absolutely necessary.”
    • “I bought the game for $7.99, and it was incredibly slow. Even after clearing up space, updating my computer, and lowering the graphics settings, I just gave up.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “I was disappointed with the graphics; they felt flat and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely regarded as its strongest feature, captivating players with its immersive and engaging environment.

    • “The game's atmosphere is by far its strong suit.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
    • “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic moments, particularly stemming from amusing physics glitches, which add a lighthearted charm despite some bugs and technical issues. Overall, players find the humor to be a delightful aspect that enhances the experience.

    • “There are a few bugs and glitches, but Evangeline has a neat mechanic, a great heart, and some hilarious unintentional physics.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the overall design and asset choices effectively.

    • “The choice of font and overall design is extremely well-done, as well as the music and asset design.”
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