The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
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GOOD NEWS EVERYONE: By purchasing the game, you actually get two games now: 1) The original The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, 2) The Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux. Please see The Astronauts website for details.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game that focuses entirely on exploration and discovery. It contains no combat or explosions of any kind. If our game leaves any scars, we hope you won’t be able to see them.
You play the game as Paul Prospero, an occult-minded detective who receives a disturbing letter from Ethan Carter. Realizing the boy is in grave danger, Paul arrives at Ethan’s home of Red Creek Valley, where things turn out to be even worse than he imagined. Ethan has vanished in the wake of a brutal murder, which Paul quickly discerns might not be the only local murder worth looking into.
Inspired by the weird fiction (and other tales of the macabre) from the early twentieth century, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter aims to significantly evolve immersive storytelling in games. While it features a private detective and quite a few mental challenges, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is not an especially puzzle-ridden game. Our focus is on atmosphere, mood, and the essential humanity of our characters.
Still, the discoveries won’t happen on their own, or without your help. Using both Paul’s supernatural skill of being able to communicate with the dead, and your own powers of observation, you will discover the mystery behind a trail of corpses, the roots of a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley, and the fate of a missing boy.
Explore and interact with the beautiful yet ominous world of Red Creek Valley, which was created with the use of revolutionary photogrammetry technology that allows for nearly photorealistic environments.
Communicate with the dead and see how they died in order to gather clues that help you piece together the truth behind Ethan’s disappearance -- and the fate of his family.
Experience, in non-linear fashion, a story that combines the pleasures of pulp, private eye, and horror fiction, all of it inspired by writers such as Raymond Chandler, Algernon Blackwood, Stefan Grabinski, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Conduct the investigation on your own terms and at your own pace. Although there are a few scary bits in the game, players will have no need for sedatives. Our game is less about terror and more about clammy unease.
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| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
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SteamYou are here | $19.99 | 9Kreviews | 88% | — | $3.2M |
| $19.99 | 8.4Kratings | 88% | — | not modelled | |
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amazing game, i loved also very thought-provoking in the best way possible :)
está bien fumado, tomen precauciones
Yes, the game won't hold your hand. Yes, if you miss out on little details, you wont get the ending as quick. And yes, if you missed out on some stories, you will have to walk for ages. But is it worth it? Absolutely. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is one of the best indie/mysteries (like edith finch, among the sleep or alan wake) that ive played. The aesthetic of wisconsin in this game is breathtaking. The characters are all unique and you understand why they are doing what they are doing. And yes, you will probably have to look up a guide a few times. Still, a great game for a game that came out over a decade ago.
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish*, Czech*languages with full audio support
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Habs aufm Steam Deck gespielt und die Performance "out of the box" war sehr gut. Hin und da ein paar Framedrops, aber overall sehr gut spielbar. Kleiner Tipp: Ich würde auf jeden Fall motion blur und das Kopfwackeln ausschalten uuund das Spiel im Sale kaufen.
Simplesmente perfeito para quem gosta de curtir a jogatina com aquela trilha sonora bacana, bons enigmas, história interessante e um suspense bacana. FINAL SURPREENDENTE, apesar de estranho. Então posso chamar de plot twist. Uma narrativa impecável com uma voz do narrador que é f* pra caramba. Se tiver em PROMOÇÃO, compre sim. Se não espere, mas compre kk.
Fin de “The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter”, un jeu d’aventure développé par “The Astronauts” et sorti le 26 Septembre 2014. Le jeu raconte l'histoire de Paul Prospero, détective spécialisé dans l'occulte qui, après avoir reçu une lettre alarmante du jeune Ethan Carter, se rend dans la vallée quasiment abandonnée de Red Creek Valley, pour y découvrir une suite de meurtres sanglants et constater la disparition du jeune garçon qui appelait à l'aide. Voici selon moi les points positifs et négatifs : ✅️ Scénario intriguant et mystérieux ✅️ Graphiquement joli ( même en 2023 ) ✅️ Histoire avec plusieurs interprétations possibles ✅️ Doublage du personnage principal ✅️ Ambiance sonore ⛔️ Drop de FPS ⛔️ 19€ pour 4-5h ⛔️ Énigmes plutôt simples
[i]The Vanishing of Ethan Carter[/i] is a visually stunning first-person mystery that leaves you piecing together a fragmented narrative. The game excels at creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. The story unfolds through environmental storytelling, where you gather clues from spectral visions and scattered hints, keeping you engaged and searching for answers. The game features a solid list of achievements, including the elusive "Unfinished Story" trophy. However, unlocking this trophy appears to conflict with the game's save system—saving and loading can reportedly prevent it from unlocking. For those aiming for this achievement, it's best to avoid saving, loading, or exiting the game entirely during your playthrough until the achievement is unlocked, as the system might not capture all data needed for the trophy. The story is captivating, and the atmosphere is immersive, though the fragmented narrative can sometimes feel like piecing together a disjointed dream. While intriguing, it may leave some players slightly unsatisfied.
Amazing mystery adventure with supernatural elements. It's extremely atmospheric, the sound design, music and the realistic environments are superb. Both puzzles and exploration are rewarding and make for an incredibly satisfying short adventure.
风景优美，剧情还有点烧脑。 真的非常棒的一款不行模拟器。 当初地下躲僵尸那里确实是童年阴影。 盗版补票。
Interesting storytelling, amazing sceneries, unexpectedly sad reveals, jump scares, puzzles, gore and loneliness. All in this walking simulation.Worth trying!
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