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Evergate

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86%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
replayability, grinding
95% User Score Based on 104 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Evergate is a single player platformer game. It was developed by PQube and was released on September 1, 2020. It received negative reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Evergate is a single-player platformer game with good mechanics, graphics, and a sensational soundtrack. As a lost soul named Ki, players navigate through 85 challenging stages in the afterlife, harnessing the 'Soulflame' mechanic to smash through crystals and unlock new abilities. The goal is to decipher Ki's connection to a kindred spirit and find a way back to earth.

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Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews
gameplay37 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Evergate features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a haunting orchestral soundtrack that create an immersive and emotional atmosphere.
  • The unique Soulflame mechanic offers innovative puzzle-solving opportunities, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and approaches to each level.
  • The game provides a rewarding experience with optional challenges and collectibles, encouraging replayability and mastery of its mechanics.
  • The game's difficulty can be polarizing, with some players finding the precision required for success to be frustrating and unforgiving.
  • The narrative, while poetic, may feel too abstract or minimal for those seeking a more traditional story-driven experience.
  • Technical limitations on PC, such as lack of resolution options and control customization, may detract from the experience for some players.
  • gameplay
    111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Evergate offers a captivating blend of puzzle-solving and platforming, centered around its unique "soulflame" mechanic that encourages creative problem-solving and strategic thinking. The gameplay is well-paced, introducing new mechanics gradually to maintain engagement without overwhelming players, while the charming visuals and emotional storytelling enhance the overall experience. With a variety of challenges and polished controls, Evergate provides a rewarding and enjoyable gameplay experience for both casual and skilled players.

    • “Evergate, developed by Stone Lantern Games and published by PQube, is a beautifully melancholic puzzle-platformer that blends spiritual storytelling with precise, skill-based gameplay.”
    • “The combination of fluid platforming and clever puzzles provides a gameplay experience that is both challenging and rewarding.”
    • “What really makes Evergate great is the way that it adds new ideas and gameplay mechanics constantly to provide a fresh sense to the player.”
    • “Just overall aggravating mechanics, in my humble opinion.”
    • “But the gameplay is a bit too boring for me.”
    • “So I wouldn't say the game requires much mechanical skill; it's all about figuring out how to get through.”
  • music
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Evergate is widely praised for its emotional depth and orchestral quality, enhancing the gameplay experience and complementing the game's visuals and narrative. Composed by Hiroki Kikuta, the soundtrack is described as both atmospheric and engaging, making it a standout feature that resonates with players long after they finish the game. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and art creates a captivating and immersive experience that many reviewers highly recommend.

    • “The music in this game is gorgeous; it just hits you emotionally at all the right moments throughout the game and its sweet story.”
    • “The soundtrack, composed by Hiroki Kikuta, is equally impressive, with atmospheric music that perfectly complements the environment and narrative, creating an immersive listening experience.”
    • “The music is neither background noise nor simple accompaniment—it’s a driving emotional force that breathes life into every success, failure, and quiet moment of reflection.”
    • “Evergate’s emotional power often emerges not from words but from the interplay between music, environment, and player action, transforming gameplay moments into emotional revelations.”
  • story
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Evergate is a beautifully minimalist narrative that unfolds through evocative visuals and brief glimpses of the protagonist Ki's past, emphasizing themes of remembrance and transcendence. While some players found the story simplistic, many appreciated its emotional depth and how it complements the gameplay, creating a charming and immersive experience. Overall, the narrative, though not the primary focus, enhances the game's atmosphere and resonates with players through its heartwarming and poetic presentation.

    • “The hand-drawn aesthetic, combined with seamless transitions between levels, gives the impression of wandering through a living watercolor storybook.”
    • “Emotional storytelling: the story is engaging and poetic, with deep themes and a sensitive presentation that resonates with players.”
    • “A charming and affecting story about second chances enhanced by a magnificent fully orchestral soundtrack round out this impressive first release from four-person indie outfit Stone Lantern Games.”
    • “The story unfolds through brief glimpses and memories rather than long stretches of dialogue or exposition.”
    • “The narrative’s minimalism invites interpretation; it’s less about telling a clear-cut story and more about evoking a mood of remembrance and transcendence.”
    • “The story itself is mediocre, but the essence of this game lies in the puzzle platformer mechanics and how it is presented to the player.”
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn aesthetic, vibrant color palette, and storybook-inspired visuals that create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the seamless transitions between levels and the charming art style, which is complemented by a beautiful soundtrack. However, some users noted the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, but overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's emotional storytelling and engaging gameplay.

    • “The hand-drawn aesthetic, combined with seamless transitions between levels, gives the impression of wandering through a living watercolor storybook.”
    • “The game’s setting is simply stunning, with storybook-inspired visuals and world designs that evoke a sense of wonder and calm.”
    • “Stunning visual aesthetics: the 2D art is rich and detailed, with a vibrant color palette that enriches the visual experience.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “No graphic elements, no jumpscares as in Ori, etc.”
    • “While the aesthetics are surely inspired by Ori, the gameplay is pretty different.”
  • emotional
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Evergate is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, enhanced by hand-drawn visuals and a haunting orchestral score that elevates gameplay moments into profound emotional experiences. Players appreciate the game's ability to convey feelings through its environments and music rather than dialogue, creating a heartwarming yet poignant journey. The combination of innovative mechanics, charming aesthetics, and a touching story resonates strongly with players, making it a standout title in the platformer genre.

    • “What begins as a simple journey of light and movement gradually unfolds into a deeply emotional tale, carried by hand-drawn artistry, a haunting orchestral score, and a series of ingenious mechanics centered around the soulflame—a unique gameplay system that defines the entirety of Evergate’s identity.”
    • “Evergate’s emotional power often emerges not from words but from the interplay between music, environment, and player action, transforming gameplay moments into emotional revelations.”
    • “The music in this game is gorgeous; it just hits you emotionally at all the right moments throughout the game and its sweet story.”
  • replayability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers a solid level of replayability, particularly for speedrunners and completionists, thanks to its artifact system, time trials, and multiple objectives per level. Players are encouraged to refine their skills and explore different strategies, while optional goals and power-ups enhance the experience. However, some users noted that the replay value may be limited for those not interested in speedrunning or achieving all objectives.

    • “This system gives Evergate a quiet sense of replayability, inviting players to refine their skills and uncover the many subtleties hidden beneath its serene presentation.”
    • “Completing the optional goals unlocks power-ups; collecting and playing around with them provides replay value for completionists, while players having trouble can go back to gather power-ups from earlier worlds to help them through the later ones.”
    • “Dividing levels into three objectives that don't run concurrently all the time was smart, to force replayability but to allow for experimentation with the actual path that you're going to travel, and there's enough leeway in most of these elements in order to scoot by even when a plan falls apart at first attempts.”
    • “Nice little games, very entertaining, although not much replayability.”
    • “Replay value: it has decent replay value.”
    • “Completing the optional goals unlocks powerups; collecting and playing around with them provides replay value for completionists, while players having trouble can go back to gather powerups from earlier worlds to help them through the later ones.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a soothing ambiance enhanced by an impressive soundtrack from Hiroki Kikuta, which complements the narrative and environment, creating an immersive experience. While the reliance on accuracy and repetition can occasionally disrupt this tranquility, the overall atmosphere remains engaging, supported by a touching story and charming protagonist. Players appreciate the well-integrated music and worldbuilding, contributing to a lightly challenging yet enjoyable experience.

    • “The soundtrack, composed by Hiroki Kikuta, is equally impressive, with atmospheric music that perfectly complements the environment and narrative, creating an immersive listening experience.”
    • “Atmospheric soundtrack: the music is engaging and complements the game's narrative and environment, contributing to an immersive experience.”
    • “The story is well-woven into the game, as is the music, atmosphere, and worldbuilding.”
    • “The reliance on accuracy and repetition can test players’ endurance, occasionally interrupting the otherwise soothing atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly optimized, delivering impressive frame rates of 300-500 fps even on lower-end PCs, and it has shown minimal glitches, even during the beta phase. Reviewers report no significant performance issues, with only minor bugs encountered throughout the gameplay.

    • “The game is incredibly well optimized; I was getting 300-500 FPS, and I have heard that even on lower-end PCs it performs excellently. Coming from someone who got to play this game in beta, even this game's beta had fewer glitches than a lot of modern games' full releases do.”
    • “Performance: I had no performance issues and only one minor bug throughout the whole game.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be complicated and tedious as levels progress, though the music remains enjoyable and catchy, providing a positive distraction during repetitive gameplay.

    • “The levels quickly become very complicated and tedious to complete.”
    • “Grinding through the same levels over and over feels like a chore rather than a challenge.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with polished mechanics and minimal glitches reported even at launch. Players have noted impressive optimization, achieving high frame rates, and the beta version demonstrated fewer issues than many fully released games.

    • “The game is incredibly well optimized; I was getting 300-500 fps, and I've heard even on lower-end PCs it performs excellently. Coming from someone who got to play this game in beta, even this game's beta had fewer glitches than a lot of modern games' full releases do.”
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Evergate is a platformer game.

Evergate is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Evergate.

Evergate was released on September 1, 2020.

Evergate was developed by PQube.

Evergate has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Evergate is a single player game.

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