The End of You

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The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the ungraceful clambering, oftentimes painful crawl towards closure. Interact with domestic objects, seek out memories, and embrace feelings that cut as sharp as a knife. SOMETIMES, YOU HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE A THOUSAND TIMES OVER. It feels like the apartment is alive with the remnants of her in every …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a powerful and poignant experience, with extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged storytelling.
It provides a unique insight into mental health and relationships, making it a thought-provoking experience.
The writing is nice and the game effectively uses its medium to create memorable moments.

The game is very short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.
Some players found the story to be somewhat vanilla and lacking in unique perspectives on grief and depression.
There are technical issues such as random stuttering and mouse control problems that can detract from the experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around themes of grief, is described as short and somewhat predictable, lacking the depth and uniqueness that players have come to expect from similar narratives. While it effectively navigates its emotional tone, many reviewers felt it fell flat compared to other titles, leaving them wanting a more personal and engaging experience. Overall, it serves as a brief escape into another world, but may not resonate deeply with those familiar with more innovative storytelling.
- “Definitely short but recommend if you just want to inhabit someone else's world or story for a short while.”
- “For me personally, I thought the story was very vanilla; you only gave me what I expect as a default from a story like this, and nothing more.”
- “I thought the game was just okay, but honestly I wasn't impressed by it compared to your last game which also had a depressing conclusion. Maybe I am just spoiled by games that explore grief from so many different angles. It wasn't bad, but I wanted more out of it; I think you could have gone a little deeper and more personal, or maybe pushed the story a little further.”
- “Not to say that this game does a poor job navigating the mood; it's honestly very much what I thought I would get from the game watching the trailer, kind of a story about grief that I think most people are familiar with.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as highly immersive and emotionally charged, reminiscent of "Gone Home," where a sense of potential tension lingers despite a lack of significant events. However, some players feel that while the atmosphere is well-executed, it lacks depth and nuance, offering a more conventional portrayal of grief and depression without adding anything new to the experience.
- “Extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged.”
- “I will say that I think you handled the atmosphere and immersion just fine, but on a personal level, I feel like this game gave me exactly the experience I expected and nothing more.”
- “The atmosphere is definitely similar to Gone Home, where you feel a bit like anything could happen but nothing does.”
- “I will say that I think you handled the atmosphere and immersion just fine, but on a personal level, I feel like this game gave me exactly the experience I expected and nothing more. I have played so many games that explored this idea with a lot more nuance, rather than just presenting a vanilla version of what I think everyone would associate with grief and depression by default.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players describe the game as extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged, evoking deep feelings and significant emotional experiences. Many report that it triggers painful memories and flashbacks, highlighting its powerful impact on their emotional state.
- “Extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged.”
- “I can't even remember the last time I've had such a deep emotional experience by playing any game at all.”
- “In my case, this game gives me a lot of sad and emotionally painful flashbacks (even the same phrases and words were used 6 years ago, and I thought I was over it).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features retro PS1-style graphics, appealing to fans of that aesthetic. Reviewers suggest that if you enjoy this nostalgic visual style, the game comes highly recommended.
- “Short walking sim with PS1 style graphics; if you like those sorts of games, then it's an easy recommendation.”
- “Graphics: retro”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as decent, with an emphasis on the importance of personal experience to fully appreciate it. Users suggest exploring additional gameplay content for a better understanding before diving in.
- “Really something you should experience yourself, but check out more gameplay here until you get it.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game primarily through its funny achievements rather than the main story, which some feel lacks uniqueness. The game offers a brief experience of about 40 minutes, encouraging multiple playthroughs to discover humorous interactions, though the overall emotional impact is considered minimal.
- “I enjoyed the funny achievements more than the story.”
- “The game is about 40 minutes long, and most of the achievements can be missed, so you may play it a few times to get a few funny interactions.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as decent, suggesting it is satisfactory but may not stand out as particularly memorable or exceptional.
- “Music: decent”
- “Music: decent”