The End of You

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The End of You is a single player role playing game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by Memory of God and was released on June 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The atmosphere is haunting and beautifully crafted, creating a deeply immersive experience.
The game effectively explores themes of grief and loss, providing a poignant narrative that resonates emotionally.
Despite its short length, the game offers a powerful and impactful experience that lingers with players long after completion.

The gameplay can feel tedious, as players spend time searching for objects that progress the story, which can detract from the emotional impact.
The storytelling relies on predictable cliches common in walking simulators, lacking the depth and originality that some players may seek.
The game may be too emotionally heavy and bleak for some players, making it a challenging experience rather than an enjoyable one.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered on themes of grief and loss, is described as predictable and lacking depth, failing to evoke strong emotions despite its melancholic atmosphere. While it effectively conveys its narrative within a short timeframe, many players feel it doesn't take enough risks or offer a unique perspective, resulting in a "vanilla" experience that leaves them wanting more. Overall, the mood is appreciated, but the storytelling is seen as a missed opportunity for greater emotional impact.
- “The atmosphere is fantastic and melancholic, but the storytelling walks into predictable places that it's hard to feel compelled at any point.”
- “It just exists to tell a relationship story in hopes that maybe people who play it won't make the same mistakes.”
- “Definitely short but recommend if you just want to inhabit someone else's world or story for a short while.”
- “Walking around and desperately looking for the problem that progresses the story really kills the mood.”
- “The game competently tells its story of grief and loss over 30 minutes without any interesting risks taken.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic, melancholic, and oppressive qualities, often evoking a sense of horror. While it effectively creates an emotionally charged environment reminiscent of titles like "Gone Home," some players feel the storytelling is predictable, limiting the overall impact. Despite this, many recommend the game for its atmospheric experience, especially when available at a discount.
- “The best part of the game is the atmosphere; it's heavily oppressive and feels like an outright horror game sometimes.”
- “Regardless, I will still recommend the game since it gets heavy discounts and the atmosphere alone makes the experience worth it.”
- “Extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged.”
- “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 did this idea with a lot more nuance and not just 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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The game is described as emotionally heavy and sad, offering a deeply impactful experience that may not be suitable for sensitive players. While some find it to be an intensely atmospheric and emotionally charged journey, others report it triggering painful memories and negative feelings, leading to mixed reviews regarding its emotional depth.
- “What the game is...is emotionally heavy and sad.”
- “Extremely atmospheric and emotionally charged.”
- “Can't even remember the last time I've had such a deep emotional experience by playing any game at all.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily involves exploring your apartment, interacting with various objects, and performing simple actions like turning on the sink or opening doors. While some users find it decent, they suggest experiencing it firsthand for a better understanding.
- “The actual gameplay consists of you walking around your apartment, picking up and examining various objects, and occasionally doing things like turning on the sink, opening a door, and so on.”
- “Really something you should experience yourself, but check out more gameplay here until you get it.”
- “Anyway, the actual gameplay consists of you walking around your apartment picking up and examining various objects, and occasionally doing things like turning on the sink, opening a door, and so on.”
- “Gameplay: decent”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is delivered through tapes that players can find and play on an in-game stereo, with users describing the soundtrack as decent.
- “The soundtrack is delivered through tapes you find and can play on your in-game stereo.”
- “The music adds a unique atmosphere to the gameplay.”
- “The variety of tracks enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is limited to tapes you find and can only be played on your in-game stereo.”
- “The music is decent but lacks variety and depth.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a retro PS1 style, appealing to fans of that aesthetic. Players who enjoy this nostalgic visual approach are likely to find the game's graphics charming and recommendable.
- “Short walking sim with PS1 style graphics; if you like those sorts of games, then it's an easy recommendation.”
- “Short walking sim with PS1-style graphics; if you like those sorts of games, then it's an easy recommendation.”
- “Graphics: retro”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily found in its funny achievements and interactions, which some players enjoyed more than the main story. However, the overall comedic impact may feel lacking compared to other games with more unique takes on humor. Players may need to replay the game to fully experience its humorous elements.
- “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 experience the funny interactions.”