Evertree Inn

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Evertree Inn is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on January 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Evertree Inn" is a cozy, narrative-driven simulation game where you manage a quaint inn and build relationships with its colorful guests. Customize and upgrade your inn, cook meals, and uncover the village's secrets through engaging conversations and quests. Experience the charm of a peaceful, story-rich environment with a variety of tasks and activities.

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 600 reviews

story158 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of freedom in character choices and interactions, enhancing replayability.
The writing is engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling story that keeps players invested.
The game successfully blends fantasy elements with a mystery narrative, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.

The story is relatively short and feels rushed, leaving players wanting more depth and exploration.
Many players feel misled by the free-to-play model, as significant portions of the game require payment to access.
The consequences of choices often feel shallow, diminishing the impact of player decisions on the overall narrative.

story
291 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
44%
2%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging and immersive narrative, well-developed characters, and the freedom of choice that significantly impacts the gameplay. However, a common criticism is its brevity, with several users expressing disappointment over the short length and the need to pay for additional content, which can leave the story feeling incomplete. Overall, while the story is praised for its creativity and replayability, many players feel it could benefit from more depth and length.
- “The story is immersing, with complex storytelling and well-fleshed-out characters that simply come to life!”
- “A fantastic story and a great interactive game!”
- “The story really keeps you on the hook and every decision made truly gives an impact.”
- “Ultimately the story is too short, rushed, lacks the depth that is expected from a detective thriller story, and the consequences of the choices are extremely shallow.”
- “Introduces an interesting cast, but instead of giving us a chance to get to know them (you know, to figure out who the murderer might be), they are permanently removed from the story just as soon as they are introduced.”
- “The issue I have with it is that I ended up having to pay a hefty price tag for what felt like a rapid and brief finish to the story.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
30%
12%
The game offers strong replayability, featuring multiple endings, branching paths, and hidden secrets that encourage players to explore different choices and character abilities. While some reviews note its relatively short length, many agree that this aspect enhances the overall experience, making it engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. Overall, players appreciate the well-written story and character development, contributing to its high replay value.
- “This game has a lot of replayability—not only are there multiple endings, but there are also a lot of branching paths with the different characters and varying protagonist abilities.”
- “The game is fairly short but very replayable indeed—something actually enhanced by its length.”
- “The different story options make the game replayable and immensely entertaining.”
- “Low replay value, the dialogue rarely changes.”
- “It also has a solid replay value; however, the base plot structure remains the same. I would compare it best to a 'choose your own path' adventure novel.”
- “Yes, you have to pay for the second half of the story, but this game has a ton of replay value.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The gameplay is praised for its depth, engaging mechanics, and strong character development, contributing to an immersive experience despite the game's relatively short length. While some players find certain mechanics overly complex or misaligned with their character choices, the overall consensus highlights the fun and impactful nature of the gameplay, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of fantasy narratives.
- “Well-written, fun gameplay, good characters and a great climactic ending!”
- “Absolutely loved meeting Dandy and the gameplay is super fun; each action we make really does impact the experience.”
- “A lot of fun and worth the money if you like a good fantasy story, though I will say that there are some mechanics that are a little too fiddly for my taste.”
- “As I've seen others say, it is a bit on the shorter side, but the story, characters, and unique gameplay more than make up for it.”
- “Despite it being relatively short, the mechanics and characters have an immense amount of depth that adds wonderfully to the experience.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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70%
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism for being misleading, as players are only given access to the first three chapters for free, with a $5.99 charge required to unlock the rest. Many users expected ad-supported gameplay but found no ads present, leading to frustration over the lack of transparency regarding in-app purchases. Overall, players feel deceived by the "free" label, as the game effectively requires payment to experience its full content.
- “And there are no ads.”
- “It says there's in-app purchases, but what they don't tell you is you only get the first 3 chapters for free to play, which only last about 5 minutes, because you have to pay $5.99 for the rest of the game.”
- “You put this game for free, but sorry, this game is not free. It really angers me when creators put games 'for free' but there are in-app purchases for the full game.”
- “Ads are still in the game, so why should we need to buy it?”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
Character development in the game is widely praised for its depth and engagement, with many reviewers highlighting the well-crafted storylines and high replayability. While some express disappointment that relationships do not carry over into future games, the overall consensus is that the character development system is exceptional and enhances the overall narrative experience.
- “Great story, high replayability, some of the best character development in gaming.”
- “I would definitely recommend this game to anyone, especially since the storyline and character development is on point!”
- “The character development system is amazing!”
- “It was disappointing to put all of this effort into character development and the in-game relationships, only to realize that it wouldn't ever carry over into another game.”
- “The character development felt shallow and unfulfilling, leaving me wanting more depth and connection with the characters.”
- “Despite the initial promise, the character arcs were predictable and lacked the complexity needed to make them truly engaging.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its freshness and cleverness, with engaging dialogue and interesting characters contributing to an entertaining atmosphere. Players appreciate the funny achievement system and find the overall experience immersive and replayable, often leading to genuine laughter.
- “The dialog was interesting and the humor seemed fresh.”
- “Great atmosphere and some good humor!”
- “Funny dialogue, interesting characters, great replay value.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, user experiences with stability are mixed; while some praise the game for being glitch-free, others report significant issues, including freezing and crashing upon launch.
- “Great job by the author; I didn't find any glitches in the system at all!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on gameplay without interruptions.”
- “It used to be great, but now it won't even load and it freezes.”
- “It freezes as soon as I open the app and crashes shortly after.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express disappointment with the lack of graphics, noting that the game primarily consists of text without any visual elements or music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “However, most people would prefer to spend this price on something with graphics, or at least some music.”
- “All it is is text, no graphics.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, praising it as the most beautiful and heart-wrenching work from the developer. The character-building choices enhance the narrative, contributing to a simple yet engaging story that resonates with players on a personal level.
- “Out of all the games I've played by Cog, this is the greatest, most beautiful, and most heart-wrenching piece of art they've ever released.”
- “The range of choices to build the character profile available is brilliant, as it's a simple, wholesome, yet interesting story.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment with the music aspect, suggesting that it falls short compared to other elements like graphics, and many feel that the price would be better justified with a more engaging musical experience.
- “However, most people would prefer to spend this price on something with graphics, or at least some music.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging and enjoyable qualities, complemented by a touch of humor that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great atmosphere and some good humor!”