Eve Williams And The Secret Of The Trunk

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What is Eve Williams And The Secret Of The Trunk? Eve Williams And The Secret Of The Trunk is the creation of a solo developer from Germany and a game that blurs the lines between a classic point-and-click adventure and a decision-driven visual novel. In the fictional city of New Cologne, you'll step into the shoes of Eve, a tough-as-nails private detective whose skill and choices will determine …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a well-written story with interesting characters and a unique cel-shaded art style that enhances the cyberpunk aesthetic.
Gameplay is engaging with logical puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, allowing players to feel accomplished without excessive frustration.
The game offers multiple endings and meaningful choices that impact the narrative, providing a high replay value and a satisfying experience.

Some character voices are generated by AI, leading to inconsistent quality and immersion issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
The final location's puzzles are perceived as illogical and slow down the pacing of the story, creating a disconnect between plot progression and gameplay.
There are occasional inconsistencies in character accents and voice acting, which can be distracting and affect the overall immersion.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-crafted and fits the cyberpunk genre, featuring a mix of initially uninteresting characters who develop depth as the narrative unfolds. Players appreciate the engaging plot, the impact of their choices on the storyline, and the clever puzzles that enhance the experience without causing frustration. Overall, the narrative is exciting and immersive, with a semi-realistic comic style that adds to its appeal.
- “The plot is interesting and sometimes surprising.”
- “Loved exploring the world, solving puzzles, and the impact my choices had on the story.”
- “I'm so excited to see what happens next... I like this semi-realistic comic style and especially that I can influence how the story develops... exactly mine!”
- “As for the storyline, it's certainly suitably cyberpunk, though the ending is not to my personal taste in the genre.”
- “There was an impression that the plot was speeding up and the gameplay, on the contrary, was slowing down.”
- “I've already played the demo of the trunk and I'm really impressed by the story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a strong combination of classic adventure mechanics and a modern, branching narrative, though some players feel that while the plot accelerates, the gameplay itself tends to slow down. Quick time events are noted for adding a dynamic element to the experience.
- “Great blend of classic adventure mechanics and a modern, branching narrative.”
- “+ Quick time events loosen up the gameplay.”
- “There was an impression that the plot was speeding up while the gameplay, on the contrary, was slowing down.”
- “Quick time events loosen up the gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique cel-shaded art style that enhances its distinct aesthetic, showcasing impressive architecture, vehicles, environments, and character designs. Reviewers appreciate the graphics as well-executed for a solo development, especially considering the game's fair pricing.
- “Unique cel-shaded art style.”
- “Unique art and aesthetic: the architecture, the vehicles, the environments, the fashion, the hair!”
- “Controls and graphics are absolutely fine for a solo development, especially at a fair price.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character design, noting that it enhances immersion and allows players to connect deeply with the story. Overall, the character development is seen as a strong point that enriches the gaming experience.
- “I also liked the character design; you could really feel yourself in the story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its quality, complementing the excellent ambient sound and spatial design. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is well-integrated, avoiding any distractions and enhancing the overall experience.
- “The ambient sound was excellent with a nice spatiality to the sound design, and the music was good—nothing shouty, out of place, or distracting.”
- “Very good soundtrack.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, akin to a choose-your-own-adventure novel, allowing players to explore various outcomes and choices in multiple playthroughs.
- “It's like a choose-your-own-adventure novel with tons of replayability.”

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