The Collage Atlas

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The Collage Atlas is a single player action game. It was developed by John William Evelyn and was released on April 19, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"The Collage Atlas" is a hand-drawn adventure game where players explore a dream-like world and shape its growth and soundscape through their movements. With intricate details and hidden secrets, the game encourages exploration and discovery while touching on themes of agency, memory, and hope. The dynamic soundtrack, featuring vocals by Frankie Rose, adds an extra layer of immersion to the player's journey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features stunning hand-drawn art and a beautiful soundtrack, creating a serene and immersive experience.
It offers a gentle, thoughtful narrative with simple puzzles that encourage exploration and reflection.
Players appreciate the emotional depth and wholesome messages conveyed through the poetry and visuals.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks complexity, which may not appeal to those seeking a more challenging experience.
Some players found the volume normalization problematic, making it difficult to balance sound levels.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or depth.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style and striking papercraft aesthetic, which create an immersive and emotionally impactful experience. Reviewers highlight the meticulous attention to detail and the ability of the visuals to evoke strong feelings, making the game not only beautiful but also deeply engaging. Overall, the artwork is considered a significant draw, enhancing the game's relaxing and reflective qualities.
- “The power the soundtrack holds combined with the hand-drawn graphics is mind-blowing. Very few games have made me cry, and this game will make you feel things. You will cry when playing this game; I'm not sure if they're happy tears or sad tears or even a mix of both, but if a game can invoke that much emotion and awe...”
- “Absolutely beautiful game. I loved the art style and the soundtrack; it's really good if you want to play something relaxing - a dreamy world you can immerse yourself in and reflect.”
- “The artwork is stunning and well worth the price of admission.”
- “I was initially drawn to it because of the striking visuals which were so painstakingly created, and I wondered if that was going to be all it had to offer.”
- “Again, didn't finish it though so maybe that would have gotten better further on and I'd still recommend it for the visuals alone, just need a bit more patience than I have.”
- “I actually looked through the developer's social channels and Tumblr, and the amount of work that went into this, and its pure aesthetic and design work, is really something.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The game's story, while brief, is praised for its beauty and poetic quality, reminiscent of a Robert Frost poem. Players appreciate the delicate mystery and personal narrative that unfolds, enhanced by simple puzzles that serve to advance the story rather than complicate it. However, some find the storytelling approach fragmented, likening it to separate quote tiles rather than a cohesive narrative.
- “This game is pretty short, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in beauty and story.”
- “I was intrigued by the delicate mystery and the personal story that was being unveiled.”
- “The story itself is like living a Robert Frost poem.”
- “Like separate quote tiles in a store, rather than conveying a proper story.”
- “And then there's the story, the message the game conveys, it's stunning.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is described as minimal and somewhat repetitive, leaning more towards interactive art than traditional gaming mechanics. While it features intuitive mechanics and clear instructions, some players may find it lacks depth and can feel fractal in its goals, leading to a potentially boring experience for those seeking more complexity. Overall, the artistic direction and storytelling are praised, but the gameplay may not satisfy everyone.
- “Well, it appears you're going on some sort of journey, and it's no mere walking simulator either; it actually has some gameplay!”
- “The necessary instructions are integrated into the gameplay and quite clear.”
- “The game drops various mechanics that are easy to intuit, and there's enough here that it never gets boring.”
- “The gameplay and challenge is very minimal and, as one other reviewer said, closer to interactive art.”
- “Visually stunning and I liked the sound, but I found the gameplay a bit too boring for my tastes.”
- “I think the only potential negative, outside of players looking for something more mechanically dense, is that the game can feel fractal in its goals.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to evoke strong feelings, often described as both beautiful and soothing. The combination of the soundtrack with the hand-drawn graphics creates an immersive and reflective experience, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall gameplay. Players appreciate the music's role in crafting a dreamy atmosphere, contributing to a relaxing and impactful journey.
- “The power the soundtrack holds combined with the hand-drawn graphics is mind-blowing. Very few games have made me cry, and this game will make you feel things. You will cry when playing this game; I'm not sure they're happy tears or sad tears or even a mix of both, but if a game can invoke that much emotion and awe...”
- “Absolutely beautiful game. I loved the art style and the soundtrack; it's really good if you want to play something relaxing - a dreamy world you can immerse yourself in and reflect.”
- “Good lord, I could go on about that sound design and the music in general for a while; it's so good.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a powerful soundtrack that together create a moving experience. Players report feeling a range of emotions, often leading to tears, whether from joy or sadness, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings through its wholesome message and poetic elements. Overall, it is described as a deeply emotional journey that resonates with players.
- “I was positively surprised by the poems on top of the beautiful art, and the game has a wonderful wholesome message.”
- “The power the soundtrack holds combined with the hand-drawn graphics is mind-blowing. Very few games have made me cry, and this game will make you feel things. You will cry when playing this game; I'm not sure if they're happy tears, sad tears, or even a mix of both, but if a game can invoke that much emotion and awe...”
- “An emotional experience, a poem where you are part of the tale, intricately hand-drawn.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its stunning visuals and relaxed, poetic ambiance, reminiscent of "Dear Esther." Players find it to be a lovely and immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Absolutely stunning world with a very relaxed, poetic atmosphere.”
- “Lovely atmosphere; if you liked Dear Esther, you should definitely try this one.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with most players reporting minimal performance drops from a stable 60 FPS, suggesting that significant performance issues are unlikely for the majority.
- “I only saw a few performance drops from 60.”
- “I doubt any players will have performance issues.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be non-tedious and easy, viewing it more as a relaxing sequence of events rather than a frustrating chore. This perspective suggests that the grinding aspect contributes positively to the overall experience.

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The Collage Atlas is a action game.

The Collage Atlas is available on PC, Windows and Cloud.

The Collage Atlas was released on April 19, 2024.

The Collage Atlas was developed by John William Evelyn.

The Collage Atlas has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Collage Atlas is a single player game.

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