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The Maker's Eden

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68%Game Brain Score
story, music
replayability, monetization
68% User Score Based on 91 reviews

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The Maker's Eden is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Screwy Lightbulb and was released on July 30, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Maker's Eden" is a first-person hypertext adventure game presented in a motion comic style, set in a science fiction/noir world. As a character seeking to discover your predefined purpose, you'll explore a world filled with androids, flying cars, and a vintage 20th-century atmosphere. This episodic game includes 3 acts, with acts 1 and 2 currently available and act 3 in development. The game also features trading cards.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
story29 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting and well-written story with intriguing reveals, especially as you progress.
  • The art style is beautiful and fits well with the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The music is excellent, contributing to the immersive sci-fi noir vibe of the game.
  • The game feels unfinished and abandoned, with only two acts released and a cliffhanger ending.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
  • The lack of voice acting and limited content in the current state of the game detracts from the overall experience.
  • story
    85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its intriguing plot, strong world-building, and engaging dialogue, though some players find it overly simplistic or short, with episodes ending on cliffhangers that leave the narrative feeling unresolved. While the art and music complement the storytelling effectively, the pacing and lack of puzzles can detract from the overall experience. Many players express excitement for future chapters, despite concerns about the game's unfinished state and the linear nature of its narrative.

    • “Quite a lot of effort was put into world building, and the story, dialogue, and pacing are all very good.”
    • “The story is great, the atmosphere is engrossing, and the art is top notch.”
    • “The story itself was amazing and very well written.”
    • “There are only two hours worth of content, and the second episode ends on a huge cliffhanger that leaves the entire story feeling very much unresolved.”
    • “Unfinished - just as the story felt like it was going to progress, it abruptly ended.”
    • “Considering how short the story is, Act 2 release is long overdue, which is not helping the situation.”
  • music
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality, atmospheric presence, and ability to enhance the overall experience, often described as a blend of ambient, electronic, and jazzy elements. However, some users noted the lack of volume control and occasional repetitiveness after extended play. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's immersive storytelling and setting, making it a standout feature.

    • “The music is atmospheric and fits the game superbly.”
    • “The amazingly beautiful artwork highlighted by the smooth and comforting soundtrack made the story flow with ease.”
    • “I love the music and the feel of the game, as well, and I really got drawn into the story.”
    • “There are a few minor technical issues: if you exit to Windows for whatever reason, the music may stop playing and it won't restart until you restart the game.”
    • “There's no voice acting or material sounds either, and the music gets repetitive after half an hour.”
    • “The soundtrack sounds quite decent to me, but no accents at all.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a stylish, comic-inspired art style that effectively creates an immersive sci-fi noir atmosphere. While many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and atmospheric quality, some note inconsistencies in graphical execution and express a desire for refinement in future updates. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's setting and storytelling, despite some technical flaws.

    • “The artwork is stylish, and the game does manage to create a cool sci-fi noir atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are consistent, stylish, and feel great.”
    • “The aesthetic fits the setting perfectly.”
    • “The problem is not the gameplay or art, but the technical graphical implementation is flawed.”
    • “It seems that the art style is unresolved and needs refinement for the next two chapters.”
    • “Graphics wouldn't make this type of game more fun, but an upgrade would really help to make this game stand on its own even more.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally engaging and intuitive, offering a few hours of enjoyable experience with a focus on storytelling and world-building. While the mechanics are simple and some players find the gameplay lacking in depth, the unique hypertext adventure style and casual approach cater well to fans of graphic novels and sci-fi themes. However, technical issues and a short first act detract from the overall fluidity of the experience.

    • “Gave me a good few hours of gameplay, kept my attention, and overall, it's a decent time.”
    • “Decent writing and music, good world-building, and efficient gameplay for a point-and-click (the lack of an inventory system is a surprising and welcome benefit).”
    • “During gameplay, most of the puzzles can be solved intuitively, and the game provides a fair amount of hand-holding to ensure you progress through the story.”
    • “The problem is not the gameplay or art, but the technical graphical implementation is flawed.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, there's not much to talk about, really.”
    • “The act 1 is ridiculously short, the gameplay mechanics are ridiculously simple.”
  • atmosphere
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stylish artwork, engrossing sci-fi noir setting, and atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted inconsistencies in the artwork, the immersive environment and compelling story keep players engaged. Overall, the combination of beautiful art, intriguing lore, and evocative sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that resonates with fans of sci-fi and cyberpunk genres.

    • “The artwork is stylish, and the game does manage to create a cool sci-fi noir atmosphere.”
    • “You will take longer if you stop to admire the art in more detail, soak in the atmosphere and listen to the music.”
    • “The story is great, the atmosphere is engrossing, and the art is top notch.”
    • “So far, that's a big minus for atmosphere.”
    • “The music enhanced the atmosphere, making me feel like I was a character in Blade Runner.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is limited until additional chapters are released, with players expressing little motivation to replay it in its current state. However, there is potential for improved replay value in future episodes due to promised freedom and choices that may impact subsequent acts.

    • “That should not be really an issue: good direction also means there is no filler, and we are promised more freedom and choices that affect the following acts, so it can have decent replayability.”
    • “I may go through the game again, but I don't expect there to be much replayability available overall (only when all the episodes are available, of course).”
    • “Very short, no replay value until chapter 2 arrives.”
    • “Right, forgot about replayability.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience.

    • “If this is your convoluted way to say 'cash grab,' I have some shocking news for you.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who are willing to spend money.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by well-written dialogue and amusing character interactions, contributing to its engaging narrative. While it primarily functions as a point-and-click adventure with limited freedom, the irony of its themes adds an extra layer of humor. Overall, players find the humor to be a delightful complement to the game's beautiful art and music.

    • “A game with beautiful art and music, a surprisingly interesting story with some pretty good and funny dialogue, well-written characters, and interesting ideas.”
    • “The game is mostly a point-and-click adventure served as a graphic novel with limited freedom, which is funny since freedom is a topic addressed by the game itself.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its strong writing and design, resulting in each character being a unique and memorable personality.

    • “The writing and the character design work so well together, making every character a unique, memorable personality.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to their development, making every interaction feel meaningful.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve based on player choices, creating a truly personalized experience.”
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The Maker's Eden is a action game with science fiction theme.

The Maker's Eden is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing The Maker's Eden.

The Maker's Eden was released on July 30, 2014.

The Maker's Eden was developed by Screwy Lightbulb.

The Maker's Eden has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

The Maker's Eden is a single player game.

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