Everreach: Project Eden

41%
Game Brain Score Based on 198 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Everreach has potential, but it's not there yet. Hopefully, Elder Games will continue to support it post-launch.
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Everreach: Project Eden is a fast-paced, story-driven action RPG set on the visually stunning planet of Eden. As a member of the Everreach elite forces, players must uncover the secrets of Eden's ancient civilization and save its future. Engage in epic battles against dangerous enemies, master unique weaponry, and explore diverse environments in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.

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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

41%
Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews
story55 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions
  • The game has a compelling story that keeps players engaged, with some interesting twists.
  • The graphics and environments are visually appealing, creating an immersive sci-fi atmosphere.
  • The voice acting is decent, and the character of Nora is likable, adding charm to the game.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making aiming and movement frustrating.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag during loading screens and inconsistent frame rates.
  • The checkpoint save system is poorly implemented, often forcing players to replay long sections after dying.
  • story165 mentions

    The story of "Everreach: Project Eden" is generally regarded as engaging and reminiscent of classic sci-fi narratives, drawing comparisons to "Mass Effect" in its structure and themes. However, many players feel that the story is too short and lacks depth, with a predictable plot and limited exploration opportunities. While some appreciate the humor and character interactions, others criticize the pacing and execution, suggesting that the game has potential for a more expansive narrative in future installments.

    • “The story is really cool and the RPG progression of abilities feels good.”
    • “The story is solid.”
    • “I very much enjoyed the story of this game and the voice acting was great, which made me connect with the characters.”
    • “It's slow, it barely has a story and, of course, RPG elements aren't really there.”
    • “The premise certainly had the ingredients to be interesting, but the poor pacing makes you wade through bland story for the majority of the game and just when things start to get interesting, the game ends.”
    • “The story feels like a side story where nothing interesting happens for about 3.5 hours and then suddenly in the last 30 minutes they try to cram out exposition, but the whole thing just falls flat.”
  • gameplay61 mentions

    The gameplay of this game has been widely criticized for being clunky, basic, and lacking in fun, with many reviewers noting mechanical issues such as dull shooting mechanics and poor vehicle handling. While some players appreciate the story and graphics, they feel that the gameplay does not meet expectations, often describing it as amateurish and poorly optimized. Overall, the game seems to struggle with delivering a satisfying gameplay experience, leaving many to suggest it may only be worth playing during sales or with mods to improve the experience.

    • “The usage of flashbacks as a framing mechanic is pulled off fairly well.”
    • “I found once I became used to the mechanics of the game, things became much easier to manage and actually fun.”
    • “But the story, the different locations, weapons, skins, and so on all look beautiful and fit pretty well into the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay alone is horrible at best.”
    • “It's short, made by a small dev team, and gameplay is probably the worst you will ever experience.”
    • “With janky animations, embarrassing story, awful combat mechanics, and horrible enemy layouts and AI, there's just not much positive to say about it.”
  • graphics51 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals can be decent or even good at times, they often feel dated, reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Some praise the artwork and color palette, but others criticize issues like texture quality, motion blur, and lack of optimization. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but they do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings.

    • “The graphics and style of this game are pretty good, but the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
    • “The artwork is fantastic however.”
    • “The presentation is stunning, with detailed visuals and great music.”
    • “The graphics look like they're from the Xbox 360 and PS3 days.”
    • “The game looks pretty but it is definitely a throwback to 2007 graphics-wise.”
    • “The visuals look pretty decent when you're standing still (and can't see very far ahead) but once you move the motion blur is so bad it made me a little nauseous.”
  • music25 mentions

    The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers noting it as a standout feature that enhances the sci-fi atmosphere. While some describe it as serviceable or decent, others highlight it as excellent and a significant contributor to the overall experience. However, a few critiques mention a desire for more ambient tracks to complement the existing soundtrack.

    • “The presentation is stunning, with detailed visuals and great music.”
    • “Special mention goes to the music which was fantastic and really added to the sci-fi adventure feel.”
    • “The music was excellent throughout.”
    • “You have everything for your enjoyment, the worse version of the dialog system, where choices have no meaningful effect on anything, music that tries hard to mimic Jack Wall's fantastic score, boring guns, unimaginative enemies, awful vehicle sections, and horrible animation that's even worse than the unpatched version of Mass Effect: Andromeda.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting issues such as lag, stuttering, and poor animations, even on high-end PCs. Many users suggest that the game runs better under compatibility settings and is more suited for game controllers than PC controls. Overall, while there is potential for improvement through future patches, the current state of optimization detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I'm sure with more patches and optimizations the game will get better.”
    • “It seemed to be more optimized for a game controller than PC use.”
    • “A good game with good quality and performance.”
    • “Aside from the length, the game is kind of unoptimized and laggy; a solution is to make the game run on Windows 8 compatibility settings.”
    • “Stuttering despite high frame rate, awful animations, and clunky controls really make this not worth the effort.”
    • “The game, graphically, isn't that intense to warrant that kind of power draw and really needs a lot more optimization.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clever minigames and character interactions that elicited genuine laughter, particularly from the robot companion. However, others criticize the reliance on overused tropes and inconsistent voice acting, which detracts from the comedic experience. Overall, while there are moments of effective humor, the execution can be hit or miss.

    • “The game's story is pretty cool so far, though nothing mind-bending, it even has some decent humor here and there.”
    • “But there was a moment when I picked up my robot pal where I genuinely laughed out loud at an intentionally funny exchange (also a Red Dwarf reference later on).”
    • “The story is great, the action is fun, the characters are very likable, the game has a great sense of humor which I did not expect and surprised me.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of significant bugs, while others report persistent glitches and clunky performance that detract from the overall experience. Issues such as freezing during saves and rare checkpoints contribute to a perception of the game being poorly optimized and in need of further development. Overall, stability remains a significant concern for many users.

    • “There is definitely some potential here, but at the same time, it feels like there were some glitches that were never worked out, glitches which may keep a lot of people from giving this game a fair chance.”
    • “It is a buggy, poorly made and written mess.”
    • “The game runs so clunky, so buggy, so far from even early access.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting its impressive sci-fi environments and appealing color palette. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating an immersive experience.

    • “The environments were amazing, and I loved the atmosphere.”
    • “The game's overall atmosphere feels good; the color palette is nice, and the terrain is excellent.”
    • “The only thing going for the game is the sci-fi atmosphere.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers definite replayability due to its lighthearted nature and engaging gameplay, despite some shortcomings compared to AAA titles. However, it lacks the potential for additional replay value through updates or expansions.

    • “Definite replayability because of this.”
    • “It will never have additional replay value, and it will not receive infinite updates forever.”
    • “Probably since it does some things just as badly as some AAA titles while somehow staying more playable and lighthearted.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in relation to shooting and aiming mechanics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite a compelling story.

    • “Especially shooting and aiming is really tedious and annoying.”
    • “The story is nice, but the gameplay is a bit tedious.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading users to advise others to save their money. Additionally, there are complaints about inconsistent gameplay mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Save your money; this is obviously a cash grab and a trash heap of a game.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as delayed keypress responses and unpredictable movement, which detract from the player's experience and engagement.

  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers praise Nora's character design, highlighting it as a standout aspect of her development within the game.

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Critic Reviews

36% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
7-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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