Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.
At $14.99. It has been as low as $3.74.
- Story and characters: 212 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 101 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 69 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 3k player reviews · updated 4 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
This unusual perspective immediately sets the tone for an experience that values observation, problem-solving, and emotional connection over traditional action mechanics, making it one of the more original narrative adventures available on Steam.
The gradual expansion of exploration options gives the experience a satisfying sense of progression without relying on repetitive combat encounters.
Although it presents the environment through an intentionally minimalist interface instead of detailed 3D visuals, the game encourages players to construct vivid mental images through descriptive writing, environmental data, and atmospheric sound design.
Although it presents the environment through an intentionally minimalist interface instead of detailed 3D visuals, the game encourages players to construct vivid mental images through descriptive writing, environmental data, and atmospheric sound design.
This indirect form of interaction creates an engaging relationship between player and protagonist, as every decision made through the interface directly influences Ellery's survival and success.
Theme by theme
Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.
No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.
Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. 2 more themes were each raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and are not shown.
Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $14.99. The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.
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