Eve Williams And The Secret Of The Trunk
- February 29, 2024
- Stefanie Paetzold
Get on SteamWhat 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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Reviews
- Well-written story with interesting characters and multiple endings that enhance replayability.
- Unique cel-shaded art style and consistent worldbuilding create an engaging cyberpunk atmosphere.
- Puzzles are logical and gradually increase in complexity, making them accessible for players of varying skill levels.
- AI-generated voice acting is inconsistent and can be distracting, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some puzzles, particularly in the final location, feel illogical and slow down the pacing of the game.
- Inconsistent character accents and occasional awkward animations can break immersion.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is well-crafted and engaging, set in a suitably cyberpunk environment with a mix of intriguing characters that develop over time. Players appreciate the impact of their choices on the narrative, which is filled with clever puzzles and surprising plot twists, although some found the pacing between the plot and gameplay to be uneven. Overall, the narrative is praised for its depth and the immersive experience it offers.
“The plot is interesting and sometimes surprising.”
“Loved exploring the world, solving puzzles, and the impact my choices had on the story.”
“Decisions actually influence the course of the story.”
“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.”
“The story is exciting and the puzzles were clever and challenging but not too much that you end up frustrated and aimlessly running around trying to combine every item with everything.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of classic adventure mechanics and a modern, branching narrative, though some players feel the pacing is uneven, with the plot accelerating while gameplay slows down. Quick time events are noted as a positive addition that enhances the overall 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a unique cel-shaded art style that enhances its distinct aesthetic, showcasing impressive architecture, vehicles, environments, and character designs. Reviewers note that the graphics are commendable for a solo development effort, especially considering the game's fair pricing.
“Unique cel-shaded art style.”
“[h3]Unique art and aesthetic:[/h3] 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.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The environments feel bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design, noting that it enhances immersion in the story and allows players to connect more deeply with the characters.
“I also liked the character design; you could really feel yourself in the story.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its excellent ambient sound design, featuring a well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the experience without being distracting or overwhelming.
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
