ELEA

Gostaria de ter terminado [b]ELEA[/b] com a mesma empolgação que comecei, mas infelizmente não. Duas coisas me fazem apreciar um jogo: mecânica e/ou história. ELEA, infelizmente, não tem nenhum dos dois. Este jogo tem gráficos excelentes. A ambientação é ótima. O level design é rico em detalhes. Músicas e efeitos sonoros conseguem criar ambientes claustrofóbicos, tensos, calmos e etc. Porém nada disso me impressiona se a mecânica não for divertida/desafiadora ou uma boa história. A mecânica de ELEA é a mais simples possível: um walking simulator com análise de objetos. A história é confusa, rasa, curta e que deixa mais dúvidas do que respostas. O marido da protagonista estava em uma expedição chamada Pilgrim, com o objetivo de colonizar Solace, um exoplaneta. Eles perderam contato no momento que chegaram no destino. Sendo assim, 13 anos após a perda de contato, a esposa dele (você, uma cientista espacial) embarca em uma expedição para descobrir o que aconteceu. O problema é que a história se resume a [spoiler]ter breves lembranças da sua vida na Terra (introdução do jogo) e, logo após, vários efeitos sem nexo nenhum (você está num experimento? está sonhando?), e termina com você tendo que escapar da nave por meio de uma cápsula de fuga[/spoiler], é isso. Eu gosto de jogos non-nense (sem sentido). A ideia de muitos deles é serem [b]interpretativos[/b]. Mas não é o caso aqui. O jogo se propõe a contar uma história, porém falha. A mecânica poderia compensar isso por ser divertida ou desafiadora, mas não. [b]Pontos positivos:[/b] + Gráficos. + Level design. + Música e som. [b]Pontos negativos:[/b] - História confusa. - Curta duração (menos de 2 duas horas). - Final deixa mais dúvidas do que respostas. - Cutscenes não se adaptam à resoluções ultra-wide (o restante da tela fica "recortado"). [b]Pontos neutros:[/b] - Mecânica extremamente limitada. - Interface um pouco confusa e desorganizada.

Not really a game. It's more link fragments of what could've been a game. The bit and pieces of the story are scattered with little to no context, as well as an unclear timeline. Then it ends, just as you think it might have gotten interesting. It's a real shame too, because it had the potential to become good, and the graphic is great. It's like someone just ran out of budget. Also, super short

Игра вылетела дважды: первый раз с синим экраном, подумал что это из-за пк, так как в игре действительно было 30-40 фпс порой с весьма низкими просадками на высоком уровне графики (игра вообще предлагала оставить ультра). При повторном заходе решил играть в окне 1024*768 со средними настройками графики - отыграл около 20 минут при стабильных 60 фпс, но после захода в новости на компьютере главной героини случился новый вылет. Конфа пк: Ай5, 16Гб оперативы, 4 Гб видео - более чем соответствует минимальным. Имеется более новый ноут с Ай7 и видюхой на 8 Гб, но ставить данную игру туда я не стану точно, так как во время установки игры стандартный брандмауэр "отругал" некий акс-файл, точное название не запомнил, что-то вроде "Elea...win64...shipping.exe". Разрешение на его установку/работу я не дал, может из-за этого и были вылеты, но я не разрешаю непонятным разрабам что-то там устанавливать на систему в обход стандартной установки игры. Думаю многим будет полезно об этом знать! Скорее всего это не вирус/троян, а просто файл которого не хватает моей системе для стабильной работы данной игры, но рисковать, несмотря на то, что игра была мной куплена непосредственно в Стим, совершенно не хочется. Допом идут и проблемы другого характера - время от времени сбрасывался выставленный язык и настройки яркости игрового экрана + субтитры не включаются (т.е. диалоги по идее должны сопровождаться субтитрами на русском языке, так указано в описании игры). Сама игра также ничем за первые полчаса не зацепила, а после прочтения других отрицательных отзывов узнал что это ещё и не завершенная сюжетка, а лишь первая часть трилогии...о чём в подробном описании игры нам издатель сообщить не удосужился несмотря на то, что стоит игра 10$, или 259 р., и пусть присутствую постоянные и частые скидки в 90%, тем не менее кто-то может потратить и полную стоимость не имея возможности в дальнейшем купить продолжение так как в Стим я его не вижу.

Game with a lot of interesting things and a lot of jank going on but I could not finish the opening because the walking is sooo slow. If they ever fix it I'd love to have another crack at it. If you have money to waste if definitely interesting.

Visually pleasing, but a braindead story with no logic. I wasted 2 hours of my life on this.

ELEA Positives: + Nice idea and interesting story + Fantastic graphics + Mostly nice atmosphere + Nice style and design + Very detailed environments + Good sound and music + Nice voiceacting Negatives: - All the nonsense parts that doesnt do anything to the story - Sometimes hard to know what to do next - Quirky controls - All the bugs and glitches - Bad facial animations - The flickering, blinking and other horrible effects that are highly unneccessary - Overly use of effects in general that make the game look worse - Very slow walking speed - The "ending" makes no sense - Very short length This could have been a great space walking sim, but it ended up in a bit of a dissappointment. Dont get me wrong, its still worth to play. But it could have been a lot better. Where is the rest of the game and story? It went nowhere. And be aware that some parts got horrible effects that a lot of people will find challenging to watch. Total Score: 7/10

Mir hat ELEA ziemlich gefallen und es hat mich sehr berührt - es ist leider kurz. Es ist schon irgendwie ein langsames und leises spiel - wer also action, grusel oder sowas sucht, lieber nicht dieses spiel.

After only 40 minute of game 'play' in which I barely played, I have a throbbing headache and nausea from motion sickness. I feel the description of the game and game elements we misleading in the store page.

Игра ELEA... ..."Окунитесь в мир тайн и приключений..." - так гласит описание к игре. Что ж, мне удалось окунуться в мир тайн, мрака и непонимания происходящего под соусом технических недоработок. В данной игре мне было непонятно абсолютно всё. Завязка, основная часть, завязка (хотя, судя по тому что для Nintendo Switch уже есть и второй эпизод, поэтому о завязке вряд ли можно говорить) и конец эпизода. Мелькающие изображения, о которых предупреждают в начале игры присутствовали и местами я вздрагивал, хотя явно не от страха, а скорее от того же непонимания происходящего: Что я вообще делаю, зачем мне надо туда идти, где реальность происходящего, а где вымысел в самом игровом мире? Вопросов множество... Честно признаюсь, что игра находилась в моём виш-листе достаточно долго, но я никак не хотел в это играть. Хотя что-то всё равно тянуло меня к этому "шедевру"... До чего иногда может довести режим самоизоляции? Рассказать мне к сожалению больше нечего, потому что я сам ничего не понял, ходил туда - не знаю куда и делал то - сам не знаю что... История непонятная, диалогов практически нет и много лагов - то субтитры выключатся, то говололомка к примеру вроде запустится, но игрок при этом не видет окна с ней или управление, которое жутко неудобное как по мне и поменять клавиши на геймпаде или клавиатуре невозможно. Скажу так, эта игра - разочарование, которое не стоит потраченного времени на неё

ELEA is a narrative-driven science fiction adventure developed by Kyodai Ltd and published by SOEDESCO, presenting a deeply introspective journey through space, memory, and human fragility. Framed as a first-person exploration experience, the game places players in the role of River Elea Catherine Jones, a scientist grappling with profound personal loss and unresolved questions surrounding an interstellar expedition known as the Pilgrimage. Years before the events of the game, humanity faced extinction due to a mysterious disease affecting children, prompting the launch of a desperate mission to colonize a distant planet named Solace. River’s husband joined that mission and vanished without explanation. ELEA unfolds as River ventures into the remnants of that failed expedition, determined to uncover what happened and to confront the emotional void left behind. From the outset, ELEA establishes a contemplative and melancholic tone. The pacing is deliberate, often slow, emphasizing atmosphere over action. Rather than relying on traditional gameplay mechanics or combat systems, the experience centers on environmental storytelling and narrative immersion. Players explore spacecraft corridors, abandoned living quarters, and strange alien vistas while piecing together fragments of logs, memories, and symbolic imagery. Much of the storytelling is delivered through monologue and carefully staged scenes, creating a sense of intimacy that reflects River’s internal struggle. The game is less concerned with presenting straightforward answers and more invested in evoking emotional and philosophical reflection. Visually, ELEA is powered by Unreal Engine and showcases moments of striking environmental design. The sterile geometry of space station interiors contrasts with surreal dreamlike sequences that blur the boundaries between reality and hallucination. Lighting is used dramatically, with deep shadows and vibrant cosmic backdrops enhancing the feeling of isolation. There are sequences that feel almost abstract, as the game leans into symbolic imagery and shifting perspectives. While certain character animations and facial models may lack polish compared to larger productions, the environmental artistry frequently succeeds in conveying a powerful sense of scale and desolation. The vast emptiness of space serves as both setting and metaphor, reinforcing themes of grief and existential uncertainty. The sound design complements this atmosphere with subdued musical arrangements and ambient effects that amplify the feeling of loneliness. Dialogue is delivered with emotional weight, underscoring River’s vulnerability and determination. The score often swells during pivotal moments, emphasizing the narrative’s dramatic arcs without overwhelming the player. Silence is used effectively as well, allowing the emptiness of certain environments to resonate and heighten immersion. Together, the audio and visual elements create a cohesive mood that prioritizes introspection over spectacle. However, ELEA’s commitment to atmosphere comes at the expense of traditional interactivity. Movement speed can feel restrictive, and progression sometimes lacks clear direction, leading to moments of confusion. The absence of puzzles or dynamic gameplay systems may leave players seeking more mechanical engagement feeling underwhelmed. Instead, the experience functions more as an interactive narrative journey, where exploration and observation are the primary forms of interaction. For some, this design choice enhances immersion by encouraging reflection; for others, it may feel overly passive. Narratively, ELEA attempts to grapple with large philosophical questions about humanity’s place in the universe, the ethics of colonization, and the nature of consciousness. The storyline weaves between personal grief and cosmic mystery, creating an interplay between intimate emotion and grand science fiction concepts. The ambiguity surrounding events can be interpreted as a deliberate artistic choice, inviting players to draw their own conclusions. Yet this same ambiguity may also leave certain narrative threads feeling unresolved or abstract. As an episodic experience, it hints at broader revelations beyond its initial arc, building intrigue while withholding definitive closure. Reception to ELEA has been mixed, reflecting its polarizing design philosophy. Players who appreciate slow-burning, story-focused adventures often praise its ambition and atmospheric depth. Those expecting more traditional gameplay elements may find the experience lacking in engagement. Ultimately, ELEA stands as a bold indie effort that prioritizes emotional storytelling and visual atmosphere over conventional mechanics. It offers a meditative science fiction journey that explores loss, hope, and the human condition against the vast backdrop of space. For players willing to embrace its deliberate pace and narrative focus, ELEA provides a haunting and introspective voyage that lingers long after its final moments. Rating: 5/10