Everpath
- May 22, 2019
- Pixel Accountant
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Everpath is a single-player Role Playing game with perfect visuals and amazing music, set in the procedurally generated world of Northbarrow. Explore, battle unique enemies, and face epic bosses using over 200 random generated items, enabling multiple gear combinations and gameplay styles. Each run in Everpath is truly unique."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The pixel art and graphics are charming and visually appealing, creating a nice atmosphere.
- The game offers a moderate difficulty curve that can be rewarding for players who enjoy a challenge.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.
- The controls and movement mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly in later levels where enemies can one-shot players.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and poor collision detection, which detract from the overall experience.
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their charming pixel art and beautiful artwork, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic experience. However, some users noted the lack of graphics settings, which can hinder gameplay on certain screens, and mentioned performance issues that may affect the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, there are calls for more customization options and technical polish.
“Charming pixel graphics (which was its initial draw to me), a formidable (yet fair) difficulty curve, a soundtrack that manages to both soothe and compel you into adventure, and easy to learn functions—whether you're using a controller or keyboard + mouse—all complement one another wonderfully, and make for an impressive game that you might otherwise mistake as rudimentary.”
“Graphics: 10/10 (it looks amazing)”
“I really like the art style, the fighting feels right and so far it felt rewarding to keep going.”
“No graphics settings (impossible to play on 21x9 screen).”
“There are currently no graphics or control options.”
“I totally understand that it’s a low-budget game and that there’s not much need for extensive graphics options, but key-rebinding and resolution options would be good to see.”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a captivating atmosphere, balancing soothing and compelling elements that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its quality, noting that it complements the charming pixel graphics beautifully, while some describe it as both memorable and atmospheric, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and artistic presentation.
“Charming pixel graphics (which was its initial draw to me), a formidable (yet fair) difficulty curve, a soundtrack that manages to both soothe and compel you into adventure, and easy to learn functions—whether you're using a controller or keyboard + mouse—all complement one another wonderfully, and make for an impressive game that you might otherwise mistake as rudimentary.”
“The art and music here are great, and the game is definitely off to a good start, especially as its main issue is due to be fixed soon.”
“The art is beautiful, the music is atmospheric, and the combat is difficult while also fair.”
“In fact, the only things you can change in the game are the music and sound effect levels.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun mechanics and engaging presentation, while others feel it lacks polish and suffers from issues like poor kinetic feedback. Despite these criticisms, many users enjoy the straightforward core gameplay and the charming pixel art, indicating potential for improvement in future updates.
“One of the best examples I've found of an indie game that doesn't need to go all out on the graphics to have amazing gameplay and mechanics.”
“It has already amazing presentation and the basic gameplay is fun.”
“The pixel art is magnificent, the gameplay is fun, and the music is good.”
“Competent art paired with incompetent gameplay.”
“I myself have not been able to get a full hour's worth of gameplay despite purchasing this game months ago.”
“Gameplay: 7/10 (worst things like ice skating and lack of 'kinetic feedback' are already said to be updated a few days after this review, will update review again then)”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art and somber music, creating an immersive experience. While some players find the atmosphere engaging, others note that it may not compensate for flaws in gameplay mechanics. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements contributes significantly to the game's ambiance.
“I enjoy the atmosphere and style.”
“The game has great atmosphere and art!”
“The art is beautiful, the music is atmospheric, and the combat is difficult while also fair.”
“The atmosphere is kind of neat, but it doesn't have any use if the basic controls are so flawed.”
“The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ultimately feels empty and uninspired.”
“While the visuals aim for a certain mood, the lack of engaging elements makes the atmosphere feel hollow.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Despite its limited content, the game offers significant replayability, particularly for an early access title. Players appreciate the variety provided by multiple characters and playstyles, making it enjoyable for quick sessions and encouraging future updates that promise additional content.
“With four different characters and playstyles to choose from, there's a good bit of replay value, and it's great to pick up when you've only got a little time.”
“It’s barely got any content at the moment and it’s still replayable, over and over.”
“It's barely got any content at the moment, yet it's still replayable over and over.”
“It's a simple game with plenty of replayability already for an early access game.”
“Also, more playable characters, more skills, and abilities would enhance replayability.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its solid performance on modern hardware, evoking an old-school feel. However, players have noted occasional glitches and a general lack of polish that detracts from the experience.
“It feels old-school but runs great on newer machines.”
“The game maintains a solid frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced zero crashes or bugs, which is impressive for a game of this scale.”
“There are occasional glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“The game feels unpolished, leading to frequent stability issues.”
“I encountered several bugs that made the game frustrating to play.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance experience for players.
“The game, as it stands, is very poorly optimized.”
“The performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-executed, providing a funny experience that feels accessible and enjoyable without being overly complex.
“It works well, it's funny and affordable.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more narrative depth, suggesting that additional story elements could enhance their understanding of the game's enemies and the overall world.
“The story is incredibly immersive, providing a deep understanding of the characters and their motivations.”
“I love how the narrative unfolds, revealing layers of the world and its history as you progress.”
“The character development is outstanding, making you genuinely care about their journeys and struggles.”
“I’d be quite interested to see some story elements to give the player a better understanding of the enemies and the world that the game is set in.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“There are too many plot holes that leave the story feeling incomplete and unsatisfying.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the gameplay experience, particularly when using unique weapons like a mechanical bow, which evokes feelings of empowerment and exhilaration as they engage in intense combat scenarios.
