Everdine: A Lost Girl's Tale

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In "Everdine: A Lost Girl's Tale," players navigate a dark forest as Everdine, collecting items and solving puzzles to escape and uncover the area's mysteries. With a focus on atmosphere and inspired by folklore, the game features multiple endings and wholesome horror elements, although it contains flashing lights and images. Sound is recommended for a full experience.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Beautiful visuals and art style, with great attention to detail and atmospheric music.
Engaging gameplay with interesting environmental puzzles and a charming main character.
Multiple endings provide replayability and encourage exploration of the game's world.

The storytelling and character development are lacking, making it hard to connect with the plot and characters.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the lack of an 'always run' option and inability to skip cutscenes, can be frustrating.
The game feels incomplete, with unresolved plot points and rushed endings that leave players wanting more context.

story
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its lack of depth, cliché dialogue, and poor execution of storytelling elements. While some appreciated the dark themes and interesting plot revelations, they criticized the insufficient foreshadowing and unclear objectives that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's atmosphere and visuals were praised, suggesting potential for improvement in future projects.
- “The story can get a little dark when it comes to the fates of other lost travelers.”
- “Whether solving puzzles, deciphering backstory through cleverly integrated environmental clues, or humming along to the subtle and haunting melodies of the forest, Everdine has it all.”
- “Has a nice philosophy, that you have a clear objective which you have to work towards, but everything else, learning about the world and its sad background story, is up to you.”
- “The storytelling is lacking by a lot, and so is the dialogue; it's as cliché and predictable as it can be.”
- “While this game has superb visual/audio, the storytelling is executed poorly.”
- “There are too few foreshadowing to make people curious about the story.”
graphics
13 mentions
69 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style, attention to detail, and effective use of lighting effects, creating an immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and unique environments that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game. While some aspects of the gameplay could be improved, the graphics consistently receive positive feedback for their quality and execution.
- “I loved the graphic style and attention to details, especially the art and lighting effects.”
- “As expected of this developer, the artwork is stunning, well executed, and does an amazing job pulling you into this fantastical world of magic and mystery.”
- “The game has a variety of interesting environments that mesh well with its visual aesthetic.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised, with users highlighting the impressive soundtrack, visual design, and overall ambiance as standout features. While the story and gameplay could use improvement, the atmospheric elements, including the art style and character design, contribute to an enjoyable experience that encourages players to return.
- “The soundtrack is also very atmospheric.”
- “The story isn't really that interesting and there were some points where it could have benefited a lot from better signposting about what you were meant to do, but the atmosphere and artwork made it an enjoyable enough experience.”
- “Also nothing but positive things to say about the music and visual design; they are all very well done.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality, complementing the visuals and gameplay effectively. Reviewers highlight the unique art style and well-placed soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The soundtrack is also very atmospheric.”
- “The music, graphics, and gameplay are very well made and enjoyable.”
- “Also nothing but positive things to say about the music and visual design; they are all very well done.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-crafted and enjoyable, aligning with typical RPG Maker experiences that blend puzzle-solving with survival elements. Overall, the gameplay loop is considered decent, complemented by strong music and graphics.
- “The music, graphics, and gameplay are very well made and enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay for the most part is in line with other RPG Maker experiences, featuring a combination of puzzle solving and running for your life.”
- “The gameplay loop is decent.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that while RPG Maker games can often involve grinding for experience points in turn-based battles, they can also focus on storytelling. However, some users find certain gameplay elements, like the frequency of footsteps, to be tedious and suggest options to reduce repetitive actions.
- “I never played an RPG Maker game before; I thought those were all about grinding XP in turn-based battles, but apparently, you can also tell beautiful stories with it.”
- “Just some minor critique: the footsteps frequency was a little tedious. I would love an option to set fewer steps played per tile.”
emotional
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users finding the story and characters to be boring and unengaging. This results in a diminished emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
- “The story and characters felt incredibly boring and lacked any emotional depth.”
- “I found the emotional aspects of the game to be underwhelming and unengaging.”
- “The characters were so flat that I couldn't connect with their emotional journeys.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game features beautiful art and appealing character designs, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development, suggesting that visual aesthetics may overshadow narrative growth.