Everdine: A Lost Girl's Tale
- November 18, 2022
- Starlit Castle
Get on SteamIn "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.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The soundtrack is atmospheric and complements the gameplay well, creating an immersive experience.
- The environmental puzzles are well thought out and add an enjoyable layer to the gameplay.
- The storytelling and dialogue are clichéd and lack depth, making the plot feel predictable and incomplete.
- Many characters are underdeveloped, leaving players with unanswered questions about their roles and fates.
- The game lacks essential quality-of-life features, such as an 'always run' option and the ability to skip previously viewed dialogue.
- story31 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story has been criticized for its lack of depth, cliché dialogue, and predictability, leaving players feeling unengaged. While some found the atmosphere and artwork enjoyable, many noted that the storytelling and character development fell short, with insufficient foreshadowing and unclear objectives detracting from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, there are glimpses of potential, and some players appreciated the darker themes and interesting plot revelations, suggesting that with further development, the narrative could improve significantly.
“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.”
“While adjusting the content towards the end would've made for a more satisfying experience, on the whole Everdine was enjoyable and worthwhile for any lover of story-based RPG Maker titles.”
“The storytelling is lacking by a lot, and so is the dialogue; it's as cliché and predictable as it can be.”
“Compared to other RPG Maker games that I have played, the story and characters fell short, and I did not find the gameplay very compelling.”
“While this game has superb visuals and audio, the storytelling is executed poorly.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, attention to detail, and effective use of lighting effects, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers noted the beautiful visuals and unique aesthetic, which successfully draw players into a fantastical world. While some suggested improvements in gameplay signposting, the graphics remain the standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“I loved the graphic style and attention to details, especially the art and lighting effects.”
“Easily the best aspect of this game is the graphics; I can tell a lot of love went into the look of the game.”
“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.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised, with users highlighting the impressive soundtrack, art style, and overall ambiance that enhance the experience. While the story may lack depth and clarity at times, the atmospheric elements and visual design contribute significantly to the enjoyment, making it a memorable setting that encourages players to return.
“The atmosphere and artwork made it an enjoyable enough experience.”
“I would like to say the art and the atmosphere of the game are impressive.”
“Nothing but positive things to say about the music and visual design; they are all very well done.”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality and seamless integration with the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the unique art style and well-placed soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. The combination of great music and graphics enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
“The soundtrack is also very atmospheric.”
“It's a nice little game, with really good visuals and some great music.”
“Also nothing but positive things to say about the music and visual design (atmospheric anime style intermission screens); they are all very well done.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-crafted and enjoyable, featuring a mix of puzzle-solving and survival elements typical of RPG Maker games. However, some players feel that it lacks depth compared to other titles in the genre, with the story and characters not being as compelling. Overall, the gameplay loop is considered decent but may not stand out significantly.
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express surprise that RPG Maker games can focus on storytelling rather than just grinding for experience points in turn-based battles. However, some find the frequency of footsteps during exploration tedious and suggest an option to reduce the number of steps per tile.
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for featuring a boring story and unengaging characters, leading to a lack of emotional investment from players.
“The story and characters felt incredibly boring and uninspired.”
“I found the narrative and character development to be dull and unengaging.”
“The emotional depth was lacking, making the story and characters feel flat.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While players appreciate the beautiful art and character designs, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.
